LINDA IRVING

Smiddy Cottage, Mull of Galloway, Drummore, Stranraer, DG9 9HP

T: 01776 840442 E: lindaannirving@gmail.com linda.felting

W: www.lindairving.co.uk Linda Irving Felt Artist what3words: ///samplers.overtones.poetry

I work in the medium of wool fibre creating felted and stitched paintings which explore colour, texture and form, in sympathy with the beauty of land and seascapes seen in Dumfries & Galloway.

What to expect: My studio and gallery is where I inspire people to use the medium of felt making to create paintings as a fine art form. I will demonstrate all my processes on request and there will be opportunities for adults and children to try felt making.

Free gift postcards (4) with every purchase.

Recommendation: The Ship Inn at Drummore for delicious food and home bakes. The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse for walks.

Directions: A75 westbound, left onto B7084 to Sandhead, left A716 to Drummore, through village, B7041 to 'Mull of Galloway attractions' (brown signage) studio on the right 2 miles out of Drummore.

Accessibility: Very accessible, all ground floor level including toilet.

Lisa Hooper

Seymour House, 25 High St, Port William, Newton Stewart, DG8 9SL

T: 01988 700392 E: alan.lisa@btinternet.com

W: www.hoopoeprints.co.uk Lisa Hooper- Hoopoe Prints

I'm a printmaker using a blend of modern and traditional techniques to create eye-catching images, mainly of wildlife subjects. I create linocuts, woodcuts and etchings inspired by the Galloway coast and the Northern Isles. I try to draw attention to biodiversity loss through my work.

What to expect: There is a gallery with cards and framed and unframed prints as well as a fully equipped studio in which I will be demonstrating. Once again there will also be a 'Sale' area. Covid courtesies such as mask wearing may be requested.

£3 - £500 what3words: ///steered.regretted.rumbles

Recommendation: The View, Port William’s cafe, run by PIRSAC which is located on the village harbour.

Free Pigeonposted pack with every print purchase.

Directions: Seymour House is on the B7085 on the northern edge of the village. From Wigtown it is the first house on the right after the traffic calming. Accessibility: One small step on approach to the front door.

Helen Ryman

North Kildarroch, Whauphill, Newton Stewart, DG8 9PD

T: 07502 621 364 E: helen.ryman@btinternet.com helenrymanarts @mochrumbelties

Art is a meditative process and paired with painting en plain air the experience is lifted to another level. My oil paintings are a response to the external stimuli and the emotion shown by the use and expression of colour and form.

What to expect: I want to bring the outside in to my studio. Completed works will be available to view and to buy. Watercolour and pencil sketches and written word notes from my day-to-day practice will be on show. Weather permitting, I'll have sketching opportunities for anyone keen.

£2.50 -

Recommendation: what3words: ///note.buzzard.passively

ReadingLasses and Nest Wigtown. Ideal place to rest and refuel and maybe find a book or two.

10% discount to Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Wigtown follow the A714 for 1.2 miles. Turn right towards Whauphill on the B7085. Turn right at the crossroads onto the B7052 for 1.7 miles. Left turn after, 0.5 miles. Taddah!

Accessibility: Currently one space is 100% accessible and on the flat. I'm looking at providing better access to the actual studio by May.

Frances Ross

Creech House, Sorbie, Newton Stewart, DG8 8AH

T: 07780 678 244 E: frances@francesrossceramics.com

W: francesrossceramics.com francesrossmakes

Ceramic sculpture, tiles and architectural ceramics. I use porcelain, stoneware and earthenware clays, develop tactile glazes and create forms that speak of the hand of the maker. Interests informing my work include science, systems, the spaces in between and the more than human world.

What to expect: A busy working studio – equipment and materials, glaze tests, sketchbooks and work-in-progress as well as completed works large and small. Cuppas and conversations, and demonstrations of my processes. All welcome to engage their senses and play with clay at my workbench!

£30 - £3,000

Recommendation: what3words: ///bracelet.handyman.renews

The Pheasant in Sorbie for wonderful Italian evening meals.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: My studio is next to the disused Galloway Granite factory, just north of Sorbie.

Accessibility: Access is via a level gravel and block paved drive. Ramp into studio, then one level throughout.

Rosie Dobson

26 Bladnoch, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9AB

T: 07527 783 508 rosiefountainstone

W: www.fountainstone.co.uk fountainstonebladnoch

ELLA McCREATH

The Old Manse, Wigtown, DG8 9EL

T: 07756 858 148 E: ellamccreath@mac.com

W: ellaandgrace.co.uk ellaandgrace_

I am a wildlife artist and printmaker, expressing my love of nature through carefully observed studies of birds, mammals, and insects. I enjoy exploring line and texture through the use of different printmaking techniques, particularly the timeworn effects which can be achieved by intaglio processes.

What to expect: Visitors will be warmly welcomed to my garden studio, where they can view original printing plates and drawings. I will be carving a new linocut during Spring Fling weekend: visitors can see me working, and find out more about my creative process and print inspiration.

Friends will be entered into a prize draw.

Recommendation: what3words: ///slowness.forgiven.worlds

Visit the southernmost whisky distillery in Scotland: Bladnoch Distillery is just two minutes from my studio and has a lovely cafe on site.

Directions: From Bladnoch Distillery, head along the row of houses opposite the river, down to Fountain Stone Studio & Shop. Access to the garden studio is between number 26 and number 25.

Accessibility: Access is via a tarmac drive, turning down a small slope onto a cobbled area and gravel path. Please contact me if you need more info.

I produce wheel thrown ceramics usually in white earthenware. The pieces are functional, simple and classic in style. My work is usually glazed in white, often with the addition of leather or wood. I make well crafted, timeless, modern ceramic heirlooms. What to expect: Visitors will see the processes of thrown ceramics. I will be throwing work at my wheel. There will be a chance to see pieces being trimmed and dried. There will be buckets of glaze with dip glazing. The kiln will be being loaded and emptied.

£5 - £100

Recommendation: what3words: ///trout.allies.pavilions

ReadingLasses in the centre of Wigtown serves fantastic soup and cakes. Nest.galloway is a fantastic gift and interior shop. Situated behind ReadingLasses.

Directions: With Wigtown County Building in front of you, take the road down the right hand side – Harbour Road. Ella+Grace is 150 yards on the left.

Accessibility: My studio is on the ground floor of a converted barn. There are no steps.

Gail Kelly

The Print Room, New Road (off North Main Street) Wigtown, DG8 9HL

T: 07876 776 812 E: gail@alganarts.com

W: gailkellyprintmaker.com alganarts gailkelly_alganarts

I print my linocuts and woodcuts on Irish linen and create hand stitched collages inspired by the countryside where I live along with gorgeous landscapes and gardens I’ve seen on my travels in Britain and Ireland.

What to expect: I will demonstrate how I make my linen collages from beginning to end with work-in-progress at every stage. My sewing baskets, cutting tools, lino blocks and linen will set the scene and show visitors my working practice.

Maggie Kellie

33 North Main Street, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9HJ

T: 07914 803 243 E: maggiekellieart@protonmail.com

W: maggiekellie.com mkellieart what3words: ///fend.superhero.isolated what3words: ///converter.bookmark.fool

I’m a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, printmaking and photography. I’m inspired by the power of nature and the interrelationships between the human and the non-human world; the way in which we interact (for good or ill) and how this influences our co-evolution.

What to expect: A warm welcome to my studio where I will be showing works-in-progress, my tools and developmental materials including photographs, sketches and collage. I will also be showing completed works, answering your questions and discussing my sources of inspiration and process.

Recommendation: Glenwhan Gardens and Tea Room, between Castle Kennedy and Glenluce on the A75.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: The venue is situated directly behind the main building of Number 11. Parking is freely available around Wigtown Square.

Accessibility: The Print Room has a ramp, with a handrail, to access the main door on New Road.

Recommendation: Wigtown Community Shop, directly opposite my studio, is a source of all sorts of quirky finds. Staffed by volunteers the shop raises money for local community groups and charities.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: My studio is in the centre of Wigtown. It is two doors along from the Co-op and opposite Wigtown Community Shop on the junction with Agnew Crescent.

Accessibility: My studio is on street level and is wheelchair accessible, but toilet facilities are not available.