ELIZABETH GILBEY

16 Sarah Rogers

Rusko Studio, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2BS

T: 07801 933 375 E: liz@elizabethgilbey.co.uk

W: ruskostudio.com

I am a classically trained artist working in oils, pastels and charcoal. I work direct from nature and paint still life, landscape, animals and portraits. I teach painting and drawing at my studio.

What to expect: My studio is a bright, airy space filled with paintings finished and in progress. There are sketchbooks to look through and displays to explain painting techniques. There is plenty of work to buy, both framed and ready to frame.

£50 - £1,000

Recommendation: Galloway Lodge Cafe Fleetvale, High St, Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland, DG7 2HP what3words: ///severe.nature.smooth

Above the Spar, a lovely place for homemade food.

Six art lessons for the price of five (£125).

Directions: In Gatehouse of Fleet take the B796 turning by The Ship Inn, signed to the Cairnsmore Nature Reserve. After two miles, Rusko Studio is on the right.

Accessibility: My studio is up a flight of stone stairs.

Rusko Studio, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2BS

T: 07724 012 001 E: sarah@rojhedesign.com

W: www.rojhedesign.com rojhedesign

My work is inspired by nature, flowers, and plants. Pieces are created predominantly in gold and silver wires, small cast components, and saw-pierced details. I enjoy using stone setting and Plique a Jour enamelling within my work, to play with light refraction and texture.

What to expect: Visitors will be able to see a 'behind the scenes' work environment. I will have a variety of tools, sketchbooks, samples, works-in-progress, current collections and new pieces of work. There will be short videos demonstrating some of my making process and specific techniques.

£30 - £4,000 what3words: ///resolves.empire.playfully

Recommendation: Designs Gallery and Cafe in Castle Douglas is a lovely stop for refreshments or a light lunch. The cafe is located downstairs with a giftshop and small gallery room located above it.

Directions: In Gatehouse of Fleet take the B796 signed to the Cairnsmore Nature Reserve. In 2 miles, look for a tarmac drive on the right beside a large oak tree.

Accessibility: My studio is up a flight of stone stairs.

Linda Mallett

The Laundry, Kirkandrews, Borgue, DG6 4UB

T: 01557 870003 E: lindamallett20@gmail.com

W: lindamallett.org

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Primarily I am a painter of abstract interpretations of my surroundings. But I am also constantly playing around with how I can use local materials I have collected and processed, including grasses, seaweeds, earths and rocks, washed-up beach rubbish.

What to expect: You can see finished paintings and also a range of objects and materials I am currently working on, from corded grass netting to sewn seaweed baskets. And you can visit the garden and seashore where I have collected them.

SHEENA McMASTER

Aldersyde, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4SH

T: 01557 870032 W: www.sheenamcmaster.com

E: sheenamcmaster@gmail.com sheenamcmasterjewellery

I make creative and elegant handmade jewellery in silver, gold and precious gemstones. Much of my work is influenced by organic forms and the natural environment to create contemporary collections. I also enjoy working with clients to design and develop individual pieces of bespoke jewellery.

What to expect: Visitors to my workshop will view hand tools and equipment both modern and traditional. I will be sharing my sketchbooks involved in the design process. There is a showroom where the collections will be displayed and an opportunity to purchase a piece of jewellery.

£10 - £1,500 what3words: ///hope.armrests.moods

Recommendation: Next to the studio, Kirkandrews Kirk is a unique miniature kirk with Arts & Crafts influence, specially open for Spring Fling, and offering refreshments.

Directions: From Borgue village take the turn towards Carrick. After 2 miles turn left before a small bridge. Pass the tiny Kirkandrews Kirk. The Laundry is on the left straight after.

Accessibility: More or less level access to studio from outside, rest of house (and toilet) on different levels with stairs.

£55 - £3,000 what3words: ///tins.galloping.coverage

Recommendation: Cream o' Galloway is in the heart of Galloway just a stone’s throw from the coast, it's a popular place for outdoor exploring, events, lunch, wildlife spotting and, of course, ice cream.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Kirkcudbright take the B727 signposted for Borgue. Once in the village continue straight on and the workshop is in the last cottage on the left opposite the primary school.

Accessibility: The workshop is on the first floor via stairs and the showroom is on the ground floor and is accessible by wheelchair.