Pre-Spring Fling

APRIL: Morag x Tellas

As part of a new collaborative residency exchange, Morag Macpherson (Studio 36, p29) and Tellas (based in Sardinia) have joined forces again, after their collaboration for Spring Fling Rural Mural in 2016. This time the artists will use mixed media methods to create a new series of artworks inspired by the merging of their own styles.

During the residency, the artists will welcome the public into their working space to chat to the artists and discover their process, culminating in a short exhibition of the finished work.

Drop-ins:

1-4pm, Monday 23 April

6-8pm, Thursday 26 April

Exhibition: 27-30 April

10am till 4pm, Sunday 11-3pm

Ottersburn Gallery

Nith Avenue, Dumfries, DG1 1EF

Find out more at: www.weareupland.com/projects/morag-xtellas-2023

MAY: SF Pop-up Demos

Throughout May some of our 2023 artists and makers will be popping up to demonstrate how they make their work, at Farmers' Markets across the region!

SATURDAY 6 MAY

Miles-Moore Ceramics (Studio 99, p63) and Sarah Keast (Studio 80, p53) for pottery and printmaking demonstrations.

Love Langholm Local Market

The Buccleuch Centre, Thomas Telford Rd, Langholm, DG13 OAW

SUNDAY 7 MAY

Alan Cameron (Studio 63, p44) and Clare Dawdry (Studio 56, p40) for printmaking and pottery demonstrations.

Dumfries Farmers' Market

Dumfries Railway Station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, DG1 1NF

SUNDAY 14 MAY

Linda Irving (Studio 3, p11) and Elizabeth Gilbey (Studio 16, p19) for textiles and painting demonstrations.

Stranraer Farmers' Market

Millennium Centre, 75 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JP

For more information on the demonstrations, times and updates, visit the Spring Fling website: www.spring-fling.co.uk

Badges

Springback

Artists and makers with a strong connection to Spring Fling, Upland or Dumfries & Galloway.

NEIGHBOUR

Artists and makers from Northern Ireland, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Scottish Borders and Cumbria.

Our 2023 Emerge awardees! Find out about Emerge on page 6.

New Studio

Artists and makers taking part in Spring Fling for the first time. Artists awarded a place in the event through our brand-new scheme CREATE. Information on p7.

New Graduate

Artists and makers from Scotland who have recently graduated and are embarking on a career in their creative practice.

Erinclare Scrutton

11 Military Drive, Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 8LR

T: 07759 530 393 E: erinclare.scrutton@gmail.com

W: erinclarescrutton.com erinclarescrutton erinclarescrutton what3words: ///wrenching.screening.move

I am a painter/mixed media artist. One of my interests is in capturing the power and energy of the landscape through bold, gestural mark-making and brushwork. I love en plein air painting sessions and use a variety of materials including charcoal, oil and acrylic.

What to expect: At my studio I will be showing finished expressive landscape paintings and high quality prints as well as sketches, charcoal drawings, sketchbooks and collages from my en plein air sessions. Other work on show will be inspired by the figure and my love of portraiture.

10% for Friends of Spring Fling.

Recommendation: Take the coastal walk to Sandeel Bay or further to Killantringan Lighthouse, part of the Southern Upland Way, and get a swim in on the journey.

Directions: On entering Portpatrick, take a left at the speed sign, drive up a steep hill, first right at the top of the hill, studio is the first house the on right hand side.

Accessibility: My studio is on the ground floor with no stairs and plenty of parking outside.

Jane Fraser

Shian, Kirkmaiden, Drummore, Stranraer, DG9 9QP

T: 07984 146 870 E: janefraser5@hotmail.com

W: www.janefraserstudio.com Jane Fraser Studio

For many years I have been working with wood, particularly locally found unseasoned wood. I create a range of wooden forms using a lathe and enhance their natural features with detailed freehand pyrography.

What to expect: I am an artist with a passion for wood and a love of fine detailed drawing. I have two workshops where I display finished work, work in various stages of completion and the equipment and machinery I use.

£5 - £500 what3words: ///hang.lions.angry

Recommendation: Mariner’s Coffee Shop, Drummore: specialising in freshly caught local seafood.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Drummore, turn right onto Mill Street, take the next right and continue up the hill to Kirkmaiden passing the church on left. Turn left and the studio is on the right.

Accessibility: Workshop is on one level with a brick cobbled floor. There is a small wooden lip to access the display area.