ALAN CAMERON

Flaxmere Cottage, Southwick, Dumfries, DG2 8AL

T: 07962 274 900 E: hello@alancameron.studio

W: www.alancameron.studio a_s_cam

My practice traverses photography and painting, exploring a single oak tree in its landscape. I’m a member of Free Painters and Sculptors and have exhibited and gained awards at The Mall Galleries, Bankside Gallery, Society of Botanical Artists, Affordable Art Fairs (London), Edinburgh Art Fair.

What to expect: One Oak Tree with endless creative possibilities. I’ll be showing pieces and discussing practice, which explores image making bound in or with resin. Using mixed media and ideas drawn from favourite artists or contemporary themes to evoke the different experiences while documenting the oak tree.

£2 - £3,500 what3words: ///sober.beep.hamster

Recommendation: The Heart Stone, Dalbeattie Forest; Colvend Shop and Café; or Sandyhills Beach and coastal path.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Caulkerbush take the B793 to Dalbeattie. After 2.5 miles, rounding the bend, the entrance is on the left by the postbox. Continue down the track to Whitecroft for 700m.

Accessibility: A step up into the studio. Steep stairs to upper studio.

Within my printmaking practice, I work primarily with local found and reclaimed timber. My print process draws on historic techniques, and also delves into the history of the wood itself, using each year of its development as part of my mark making.

What to expect: There will be a selection of relief prints on show, these are printed by hand directly from the cross sections of sawn wood. I will also be doing live demonstrations on the process of burning the wood to reveal the natural grain.

£1 - £800 what3words: ///silly.highbrow.height

Recommendation: The Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn.

Directions: Coming from Caulkerbush, head north passing Southwick Parish Church on your left. Continue for 1 mile, just after a small white cottage on your right there is a right turn.

Accessibility: Fully accessible gallery space, 3 steps up to studio.

Linda Hadfield

Woodholm, Keswick Drive, Southerness, Dumfries, DG2 8AZ

T: 07851 519 349 E: linda@lindaglassart.com

W: www.lindaglassart.com Linda-Glassart

Stained Glass is “Painting with Light”. Coloured, mouldedmanipulated glass has the power to transform the most mundane and plain corners of a space when hung in a window and seen throughout differing times of day. Each panel changes to reflect the light from outside.

What to expect: A gallery of some of my works. Practical demonstrations of glass cutting and leading. I produce my work by individually cutting and mounting each piece of glass onto a large fixed toughened frame of glass allowing me to observe how each interacts.

£10 - £2,500

Recommendation: what3words: ///ringers.savings.birthdays

The Tea Caddy, Southerness.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A710 between Kirkbean and Southwick follow Southerness signage. In the village turn left into Sandy Lane – before Paul Jones Hotel. Second right into Keswick Drive. Studio is adjacent to a curved roof house.

Accessibility: Level and ramped access throughout.

Ailsa Black

Merlin, Carsethorn, Dumfries, DG2 8DS

T: 07789 128 833 E: hello@ailsablack.com

W: www.ailsablack.com ailsablackart ailsablackart what3words: ///professes.lately.eyelid

I'm inspired by the sea, animals and Galloway. I have exhibited at the Royal Glasgow Institute and Paisley Art Institute. You will see my art on gifts in high street stores. Winner of Calendar of the Year/Best Jigsaw to do during Lockdown by The Independent.

What to expect: I have a large ground floor studio by the sea. There will be a selection of paintings, prints and gifts including cards, textiles, clocks, placemats etc. Work-in-progress will be on the easel and there will be free colouring-in sheets for adults and children.

Recommendation: Stop at the RSPB nature reserve at Mersehead for tips on wildlife spotting and a coastal walk.

Directions: Follow the A710 coast road to Kirkbean. Turn off for Carsethorn. Follow the dead-end road to the village. The studio is on the right hand side before the Steamboat Inn.

Accessibility: Two steps up into the garden.

Val Macadam

2 Midtown Cottages, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DL

T: 01387 880755 E: val_macadam@outlook.com

W: www.valmacart.com valmacadamart val_macadam_art what3words: ///widely.perkily.similar

My drawings are illustrative in nature with a strong visual narrative, inspired by country life, memories and wordplay. With the detail, energy and humour in my quirky style I endeavour to create cheerful and uplifting images that I hope make people smile!

What to expect: Visitors will see sketchbooks, a time-lapse of work-in-progress and finished drawings including small and affordable pieces. There will be a Tools of the Trade Treasure Hunt (for giant-sized tools), a Crayon Count Competition and Colouringin Corner. There’s also a lovely view to enjoy!

10% off for Friends of Spring Fling.

Recommendation: Abbey Cottage Tearoom on Main Street, New Abbey has delicious scones and cakes and serves light lunches too!

Directions: My studio is on the A710 between New Abbey and Kirkbean. Turn up the farm road at the sign MIDTOWN. Before reaching the farm, just after the double gates, turn right.

Accessibility: Access to my studio is by steps or a sloping path.

Caroline Mcgonigal

Shambellie House, New Abbey, DG2 8HQ

T: 07565 966 069 E: carolinemcgonigalartist@gmail.com

W: www.carolinemcgonigalartist.co.uk CarolineMcGonigalArtist

My work is influenced by water and the ephemeral in nature. I enjoy working in thin layers of oil to create interest and depth in my paintings and they often lean towards the abstract.

What to expect: Come and learn about the unusual materials I use, as well as the methods I employ in creating my work. There will be a range of work available from small giclee prints to larger original oils.

£15 - £900 what3words: ///rises.picturing.sensitive

Recommendation: Broughton House in Kirkcudbright, the 18th Century home of E.A.Hornel and the lovely Japanese inspired gardens there too.

Directions: Taking the A170 from Dumfries, Shambellie House is on your right shortly before New Abbey.

Accessibility: There is a short flight of stairs from the entrance which has a stair lift. There are accessible toilets.