GEORGINA FRANKLIN

from BROAD SHEEP - August 2023

by Broadsheep

hugh’s bit OKE up this morning... ” No, not another 12 bar blues! – I’m half-woken by a phone ringing in my dream. Do you get that, phones ringing in your dreams?

Jewellery

Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times. www.georginafranklin.co.uk

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8EA Phone 01584 810085

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661

Until 6 Aug Herefordshire Painting Club. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

7 - 13 Aug ‘Group of Four’. RICHARD & PATRICIA GREGORY, IAN

FOUNTAINE & JOANNA DIXONpaintings. Open Mon-Sat 12-5pm, Sun 12-4pm.

14 - 20 Aug ‘Amazing Nature’ by Mostly Felt - textile artists. Mon-Sun 10am-4pm.

21 - 27 Aug JACKIE COX & CHRIS

SINDEN - prints, paintings and more, Open Mon-Sun 10am-4pm.

Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676 anna@akdcrafts.co.uk

3rd Saturday of the month until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, metalwork, ceramics, baskets and more. Open 9.30am-3.30pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk

Open by appointment.

Shropshire

Hightown Community Room, Vicarage Rd, Clun 01588 640401

Until 6 Aug CLUN ART AND CRAFT SHOW. Over 40 artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting their work. Open 10am-6pm daily, 10am-12pm on Sun 6 August.

St Laurence Church, Ludlow

19 - 28 Aug LUDLOW ART SOCIETY.

Promoting visual arts in South Shropshire. If you are an artist who’d like to exhibit work to the public while socialising and working alongside other artists - www.ludlowartsociety. org.uk Open daily, 10am-5pm. maggie_in_the_garden@hotmail.com

Lingen Village Hall, Lingen, Bucknell, SY7 0DY

26 & 27 Aug LINGEN STITCHERSsewing exhibition. Refreshments, raffle and sales tables including Sandra’s Sewing Shop, Knighton with free entry and a charitable donation from profits going to St Michael’s Hospice. Open 10am-4pm.

FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281

Aug Shrewsbury Art Trail. Open Mon-Sat from 10am.

Leintwardine Church

2 - 10 Sept h.Art. MAGGIE DAVIS. maggie_in_the_garden@hotmail.com

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970

Until 28 Aug ‘Women: Now’.

A contemporary art exhibition as part of the Shrewsbury Art Trail.

1 Sept - 3 Oct ‘Feeling at Home’. Work by 19 photographers with learning disabilities from across Brighton and London. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm

Mrs Jones Art Shop & Gallery, 118 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DU 01743 245134 www.mrsjonesgallery.co.uk

Until 5 Aug Open exhibition that supports art across all ages and abilities.

12 - 26 Aug JAMIE ASHCROFTcontemporary art, Basquiat-style street art vibe, juxtaposing text and images. Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

5 Aug Antiques & Flea Market. Open 9am-4pm.

3 Aug - 5 Sept NORMAN HAYEEM. Open 10am-4pm.

2 Sept Antiques & Flea Market. Open 9am-4pm.

9 Sept - 10 Oct JANE FARRINGTON.

Open 10am-4pm.

The Gateway Gallery, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@gmail.com

Until 31 Aug ‘Kinesis’. GEORGE SFOUGRARAS & STEFAN CHABLUK. An exhibition about movement. Part of Shrewsbury Art Trail.

8 Sept - 27 Oct ‘Growth’. Shropshire Open - art exhibition. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Thurs until 8pm during term time.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575

Until 19 Aug ‘Stitch by Stitch’. Contemporary Fine Art Textiles. An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media.

5 Aug Meet the artist - Alison Holt, 10.30am-2pm.

12 Aug Meet the artists - Sylvie Millen & Rachel Davies, 11.20am-2.30pm.

15 Aug Meet the artist - Sylvia Paul, talking in the gallery, 10am-12pm. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon. Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com

Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881

Until 31 Aug Shrewsbury Arts Trail - ‘Inspirational Exhibition’. Under the theme of movement, featuring the works of SALVADOR DALI, LS LOWRY, ANDREW LOGAN, FABIAN PEREZ, SHERREE VANLENTINE DAINES, JACOB CHANDLER, JPR STITCH, BANKSY, DAMIEN HIRST, MICHAEL JAMES TALBOT, HALIMA CASSEL MBE, IAN RAYER SMITH, MAN RAY, JOHN SWANNELL and more. Open 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Downstairs Gallery, Ludlow Library, 7-9 Parkway Lane, Ludlow SY8 2PG 01743 250510

Until 6 Sept & 15 Sept - 18 Oct LUDLOW PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB. A huge variety of genres will be represented: landscape, wildlife, street photography, abstract, macro, sport, travel, portraits, infrared, monochrome. Open Mon 9.30am-6pm, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.ardvark-books.com

28 Aug Aardvark Bank Holiday Vide

Grenier. Tons of fantastic stalls with crafts, vintage, produce and more. Live music, food and refreshments. Pitches £12, entry and car parking free. Open 9am-2pm.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 ODH 07811 042478

Rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Open Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk

Instagram @galleryrunbyartists

Facebook The Artists’ Gallery

Artists include SHELLY PERKINS

- wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANNbronze sculpture. DANIELLE

FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture. JAN JAYtextile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES - watercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

PHIL GREENWOOD EXHIBITION

Bringing together a collection of work by Welsh artist and printmaker Phil Greenwood. Exhibition runs throughout September.

Oxenham Art, 15b Broad St, Leominster, HR6 8BP 07814 406878 info@oxenhamart.co.uk

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP

We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace. Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact local artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.

GINN’S CREATE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering art, textiles and sewing techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Dates to suit you. 01432 760961.

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS

Church Street, Built Wells, LD2 3BS. Open 7 days a week. Bespoke family days. Throwing workshops and courses. Children’s parties, corporate festivities, hen dos, Hand-building, gift sales and vouchers available. From £40pp - tasters - half day or full day. Call for details: 07443 875016. email alexallpressceramics@gmail.co.uk, www.alexallpress.co.uk

MOORE HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL

Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell.co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk

TEXTILE WORKSHOPS WITH ANGIE HUGHES

Zoom and face to face creative workshops including machine and hand embroidery, print and mixed media techniques. Based in Ledbury. Email angie@angiehughes.com Telephone 07533 362900.

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS

Monthly in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculpture, leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided. Stone available if required. Copious refreshemnts guaranteed. 01989 770776. Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk

RECYCLED GLASS FUSING

Learn to cut, prepare, fire and fuse recycled glass. Create light-catchers, tea light stands or pictures. Half day workshop £30 per person. Includes all materials and homemade refreshments. Workshops arranged to suit you, and / or your friends up to maximum 5 people. frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk

CREATIVE BREAKS

Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it - or give it with pride!

BASKETMAKING USING RUSH

Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rusmorebaskets.com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@gmail.com 07713 514902.

August THE HIVE WORKSHOPS

Every Tues - Life Drawing for all ages, 7-9pm, £8. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

August HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

Mondays 14 Aug - Creative Cloisters sessions. Attendees will have full access to the Cloisters, College Hall and Canon’s Garden, 10am-2.30pm, £15 to include tea, coffee and a sandwich lunch, please book 01432 374251.

17 Aug - Cathedral Discovery Day, 10am-3pm, drop in event and take part in fun activities with our education team, free, no booking required.

19 Aug - Saturday Spectacular - Fun for all the family, children’s activities, live music, craft fair and more, 11am-5pm. 21 Aug - Messy Church Goes Outside!

Creative fun. Christ-centred crafts and activities for all ages, 11am-3pm, free drop-in event. Mondays term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225, www.herefordcathedral.org

August EASTNOR POTTERY INTO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £49 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates throughout August. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 5, 16, 19 & 20 and 26 August. Weekend: £280 Day: £150 per person. Spend the weekend or day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. CLAY MODELLING 1, 15 & 29 August. £25 per person. Themed Pottery Fun for all the family at Eastnor Pottery. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Please check availability and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery. co.uk or telephone 01531 633886.

August MID WALES ARTS CENTRE

5 Aug - Lion Printing Workshop, 10am-4pm, £65. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Aug - Children’s Summer Workshops, 10am-4pm. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug - Sculpteen (teenage) summer workshops, 10am-4pm. Wed - Weekly Art Talks, 2-4pm, free. Thurs - After School Pottery for children 7-11 years, 5-6.30pm, £7. Thurs (starts 7 Sept)Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club for all ages and abilities, 2-4pm & 7-9pm, £10. Fri - Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, 11am-1pm & 1-3pm, £10. 1st Sat of each monthFamily Pottery, 2-4pm, £10, children £8. 2nd Sat of each month - Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £20/£14. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

August THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS

8 - 11 Aug - Tales of the Gruffalo. Three day workshop which includes drama and arts based activities suitable for ages 4-7 years, 10am-12.30pm. 14 - 18 Aug - Be A Star Week. Inclusive workshops full of drama, dance and arts and craft activities, 10.30am-3pm or 10.30am-1pm half days. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

August ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY

Every Wed in Aug - Summer Holiday Art Club, free creative workshops for 7-11 year olds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041.

Kington Art Society Annual Art Exhibition

Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd September, 10am-4pm

Kingswood Village Hall, Kingswood Rd, Kington, HR5 3HE (near the Small Breeds Farm)

Featuring paintings, crafts and cards by our very talented members. Refreshments availble free during the day. Parking and easy access for the disabled. For more information on becoming a member at our Thursday painting group contact: