Spring Fling 2019 Brochure by Spring Fling Open Studios

Welcome to Spring Fling 2019! This year we have another jam-packed arts and crafts open studio event, spanning across our magnificent region of Dumfries and Galloway. Ninety-four studios from Drummore in the west of the region to Eskdalemuir in the east will open their doors and invite you in to see where the creative magic happens. These carefully selected high-quality studios cover a range of disciplines from painting, willow, hats and felt to metalwork, furniture, glass and illustration. Many of our studios are family friendly so plan ahead and make this a weekend for all the family. New for 2019 we have launched the brandnew Spring Fling website for event visitors, introduced the New Graduate Scheme for emerging artists and makers to take part in the event, developed our workshops programme and have 13 new studios taking part. Workshops offer a wide range of textiles, jewellery, ceramics, painting, spoon carving and more! This year, you, our Spring Fling visitors, have more opportunities than ever to get hands-on and learn directly from some of our artists and makers. You can then visit their studios, learn about their practices and maybe buy some original work over Spring Fling weekend.

demonstrations, view our studios exhibition and book workshop tickets. Then in May, there will be an exhibition at Gracefield Arts Centre showcasing the culmination of the Energise Residency programme which took place in the Galloway Glens from late 2018. We would like to thank our funders and supporters who have made this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event possible, Dumfries & Galloway Council, EventScotland, Creative Scotland, the Barfil Trust, The Holywood Trust, our dedicated board, staff and our Friends. On behalf of everyone at Upland, we hope you enjoy Spring Fling Open Studios 2019. Joanna Macaulay Events & Exhibitions Manager Upland CIC

Also featuring this year is The WaterOrgan, a specially commissioned public art project. It will excite and inspire audiences with fountains of sound and light. Focusing on hydro-kinetic energy, the commission will be on the Green Route and should not be missed. If our high quality art and craft studios donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t entice (but they will!), we are sure this spectacular commission will tempt you off the M74 and into our beautiful region. In the lead up to the main event there will be the SF Pop-UP at The Oven in Dumfries. Here visitors can grab a brochure, see artists Images by Colin Tennant

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Essential Information 2019 Spring Fling 2019 takes place on Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 May from 10.30am to 5.30pm each day. All 94 studios in this brochure will be open during these hours.

EVENING OPENINGS

Some studios will open on Friday 6pm - 8pm and late on Saturday or Sunday until 8pm. Please refer to the icons or to p10 for a full list of evening openings. Late Night Opening on Friday 24 (6pm - 8pm) Late Night Opening on Saturday 25 (until 8pm) Late Night Opening on Sunday 26 (until 8pm)

Please remember Many studios do not take credit or debit cards, so do take cash or a chequebook with you. Whilst we are committed to making the event as accessible as possible, please remember that many of these studios are also the artist’s home. Take note of icons on each brochure entry to see the facilities and accessibility. If you are a Friend of Spring Fling (see p13-14 for how to sign up), you will need to present your Friendship Card to take advantage of the array of discounts and offers in studios. Remember you are in an artist’s studio (often home), please be respectful of the surroundings and the works on display. Please consider our environment: please pass on this brochure when you have finished with it. Enjoy!

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Prize Draw Supported by Cavens Country House, Kirkbean, the Spring Fling Prize Draw offers visitors the chance to win vouchers to spend on high-quality art and craft, plus luxury accommodation and fine dining, as well as the chance to win a workshop with one of our artists.

1st Prize £100 voucher to spend in the artist’s studio of your choice, 1 night Dinner Bed and Breakfast in an Estate Room at Cavens Country House and a workshop at Spring Fling 2020.

2nd Prize £75 voucher to spend in the artist’s studio of your choice and Dinner for 2 at Cavens Country House.

3rd Prize

£50 voucher to spend in the artist’s studio of your choice and Dinner for 2 at Cavens Country House.

To Enter

Accepts credit / debit cards

Wheelchair access

Family Friendly

Parking

Accessible parking

You will find a Prize Draw Card at the back of this brochure and information on how to enter.

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Stairs Also open through the year by appointment

info@spring-fling.co.uk

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(01387) 213218

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Getting Here

Whilst in D&G

Dumfries and Galloway is well served by the railway network with train stations at Lockerbie, Gretna, Annan, Dumfries, Kirkconnel, Sanquhar and Stranraer, on routes between London, Manchester, Newcastle, Carlisle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. To find out more about travelling to Dumfries and Galloway by train, bus or ferry visit: www.travelinescotland.com

If you are a Friend of Spring Fling (see p13 - 14 for how to sign up), you can also claim amazing discounts and other special offers from local businesses, including accommodation providers and restaurants, during Spring Fling and beyond! Visit www.spring-fling.co.uk/whilst for more information.

Getting Around By Car For local public transport information, including journey planning, please contact Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelinescotland.com The following are approximate drive times by road within Dumfries and Galloway: Dumfries to Moniaive (30 min) Moniaive to St John’s Town of Dalry (20 min) Dumfries to Eskdalemuir (60 min) Lockerbie to Dumfries (20 min) Dumfries to Castle Douglas (30 min) Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright (20 min) Kirkcudbright to Wigtown (50 min) Stranraer to Wigtown (40 min) Gatehouse of Fleet to Stranraer (55 min)

By Bus With help from Thornhill Community Transport and Cairn Valley Community Transport, we are delighted to provide 4 bus tours visiting studios in different parts of the region. Most tours offer multi pick-up and drop-off points. Check out the website for exact pick-up and drop-off locations. Planned tours are as follows: SATURDAY 25 MAY The Green Route: Pick up: Dumfries 10am | Auldgirth 10.30am Travelling around: studios near Thornhill, Sanquhar and Moniaive Drop off: Dumfries | Auldgirth

The Solway Coast: Pick up: Dumfries 10am Travelling around: studios on the Orange Route Drop off: Dumfries SUNDAY 26 MAY The East Tour: Pick up: Dumfries 10am | Lockerbie 10.30am Travelling around: studios on the Red Route Drop off: Dumfries | Lockerbie

The West Tour: Pick up: Dumfries 10am | Castle Douglas 10.30am Travelling around: studios on the Pink, Purple and Blue routes Drop off: Dumfries | Castle Douglas

Tickets £12 per person, £10 for Spring Fling Friends (find out more on p13 - 14) and Concessions Booking: Upland Office, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries: Mondays 10am – 12 noon

SF Pop-UP at The Oven, High Street, Dumfries: 5th – 13th April 24 hour booking via Spring Fling website: www.spring-fling.co.uk Image by Colin Tennant Spring Spring Fling 2019 3

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Key Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Makersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studios The WaterOrgan (p7)

Galleries

Energise Exhibition (p11)

Arts Festival (p12) Visit Scotland Information Centre Cavens Country House (Spring Fling Sponsor)

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SF Pop-UP Dates: 5 - 13 April 2019 Preview: Thursday 4 April, 6 - 8pm The Oven, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QT Come and see us at The Oven in Dumfries where there will be lots going on! Not only will there be a carefully curated exhibition of work by some of this year’s participants, but there will also be demonstrations and the chance to book workshops, bus tours and pick up a brochure. For a limited time only, we are taking Spring Fling to

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the heart of the region’s biggest town. Drop in for a chat and see what the event has to offer and how you can get involved. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 4pm / Sun 12 – 4pm

For more information visit www.spring-fling.co.uk/sfpop-up For information on The Oven or the Midsteeple Quarter visit: www.midsteeplequarter.org

Image by Colin Tennant

THE WATERORGAN This Spring Fling visit The WaterOrgan, a mobile, floating machine for producing fountains of sound and water using the kinetic energy of a river. Produced by Mark Zygadlo, The WaterOrgan is a colourful, spectacular kinetic artwork built on a scale visible, audible and understandable from the distance of a river bank to midstream. Audiences will be able to see, hear, engage with this year’s commission; harnessing the awesome power of the river, the WaterOrgan will amaze and inspire. Open Daily: 10.30am till 5.30pm, 25-27 May Old Auldgirth Bridge, Auldgirth (Green Route)

EVENTS Launch Night: Friday 24th May 7.30 -10pm Experience the WaterOrgan at night with light displays and evening discussion with Dr David Borthwick. Invitation only for Friends of Spring Fling (sign up p14). Talks: Hydrosocial Cycle Our Relationship with Rivers and Waters, with Dr David Borthwick of the University of Glasgow Dr Borthwick will discuss our varied relationships with rivers as they move through the landscape, considering ‘the hydrosocial cycle’ (Linton and Budds) and how this helps us understand the ways in which water and society make and remake each other. Using poetry and folklore, he will discuss the river as collection of changeable relationships and voices: a water organ. Talks at: Saturday 25th May at 2pm / Sunday 26 May at 7pm The WaterOrgan invites you all to come and engage. Perfect for children, families, river and engineering enthusiasts! Come and get your feet wet!!!

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Workshops

CHILDREN

ADULTS (16+)

Try your hand! We are offering a unique chance to learn directly from our extremely talented artists and makers. Booking essential and places are limited so don’t miss out.

8th & 11th April Bea Last (Studio 58, p52) Creative Drawing & Mark Making £20pp / 10am - 12pm / 10 - 16 years / 20 spaces The Oven, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QT Come and explore drawing and painting using different tools, from sticks and feathers to bubble wrap and straws. At the end of the session we will piece our creations together to create a ‘collaborative’ masterpiece! More info on the website.

28th April, 5th & 12th May Ruth Elizabeth Jones (Studio 84, p66) Hand-built Smoke-fired Ceramics £80pp / 2 - 4.30pm / 8 spaces / 16 years+ The Hive, High Street, Moniaive, DG3 4HN Come and produce a vessel using the ancient coil building method. This is a 3-part workshop across three Sunday’s, with an optional 4th session. More info on the website.

For more information or to book please visit: www.spring-fling.co.uk/workshops or, drop into the SF Pop-UP (5-13 April) to book.

Saturday 13th April Sarah Keast (Studio 83, p65) Lantern Making Workshop £20pp / 10am - 1pm / 8 spaces / 7 years+ The Oven, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QT A workshop to design and print your own design then make your own lantern with solar powered tea light. Materials included. 11th & 28th May Christopher Taylor (Studio 59, p52) Throw a Pot & Character Pencil Holders! £20pp / 10am - 12pm / 12 spaces / 8 years+ Clay Works, Solway House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA Come and have-a-go at making a pot! The session will be split into two, an hour to throw a pot on the wheel and an hour to build your character pencil pot using pinching and coiling making methods. More info on the website. Saturday 18th May Deborah Campbell (Studio 68, p57) Make a Creative Concertina Book £25pp / 2pm - 5pm / 10 spaces / 10 - 12 years Moat Brae, George St, Dumfries, DG1 1EA Explore and be inspired by the wonderful Neverland Garden at JM Barrie’s Moat Brae House: drawing in the garden, take rubbings, gather leaves and use mini Geli plates and other printing methods to create interesting pages to make your own creative handmade book. More info on the website.

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Sunday 19th May Deborah Campbell (Studio 68, p57) Textile Printing Techniques £60pp / 10am - 5pm / 10 spaces / 18 years+ Moat Brae, George St, Dumfries, DG1 1EA Taking inspiration from the wonderful Neverland Garden at JM Barrie’s Moat Brae House in Dumfries you will explore different methods of printing onto fabric using Geli plates, transfer and mono printing to create a selection of your own unique fabrics. More info on the website. Tuesday 21st May Lisa Rothwell-Young (Studio 89, p71) Make an Etched Silver Ring £80pp / 10am - 4pm / 4 spaces / 16 years+ Studio 51, Ashley Bank House, Langholm, DG13 0AN Guided by Lisa you’ll learn how to cut, shape and solder a piece of silver into a ring form, before applying nature inspired texture using the technique of acid etching. More info on the website. Tuesday 21st May Gwen Adair (Studio 69, p57) Forensic Drawing £20pp / 6 - 8.30pm / 12 spaces / 16 years+ Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ Join artist Gwen Adair to look at observational drawing as a forensic exercise, scrutinising and recording objects in detail, while at the same time exploring a variety of mark-making with different drawing media. Create drawings that are both accurate and aesthetically challenging, pushing scale and introducing new approaches. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday 22nd May Patti Lean (Studio 41, p40) Painting Surgery £80pp / 10am - 4pm / 10 spaces / 18 years+ Mossdale Village Hall, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NF Join artist Patti Lean for a Painting Surgery, designed to encourage you to develop your work with confidence. Through practical exercises, looking at other artists, and group and individual tuition we will explore materials, tools and approaches that will benefit your practice and allow you to go away with fresh energy and motivation. More info on the website. Thursday 23rd May Jo Gallant (Studio 39, p39) Machine Embroidery - Tricks and Techniques £60pp / 10am - 4pm / 4 spaces / 18 years+ Bennan Bank, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NG This workshop focuses on some of the techniques which Jo uses herself and will cover appliqué, quilting and some free-motion stitching. You will explore the potential of your sewing machine and produce samples of techniques you can use in future projects. More information on the website about what to bring. Tuesday 28th May Pamela Grace (Studio 44, p42) Blossoms & Beasties £50pp / 10am - 4.30pm / 8 spaces / 18 years+ The Bothy, 23 Victoria Street, Kirkpatrick Durham, DG7 3HQ Be inspired by the wild flowers, birds and insects in the surrounding fields and hedgerows translating sketches and photographs into small original prints using dry point etching techniques and chine-collé. More info on the website.

Wednesday 29th May Hope London (Studio 7, p19) Brushes & Brunch £35pp / 10.15am - 2.15pm / 10 spaces / 16 years+ Shoots & Leaves Cafe, 20 South Main St., Wigtown, DG8 9EH Enjoy brunch at Wigtown’s vegetarian/vegan cafe and create a painting inspired by fruits and vegetables. Suitable for everyone with a good appetite and an interest in painting, drawing, and observing and interpreting the natural world. Check out the website for more information.

Friday 24th May Peter Smith (Studio 86, p70) Spoon Carving £45pp / 2 - 5pm / 8 spaces / 16 years+ Canaan, Mouswald, Dumfries, DG1 4JS Come create your own hand carved spoon. Learn a variety of techniques, safe tips and ideas to help you on your journey to making your own beautiful spoons, weather for display, to show off on instagram or to everyday use. More info on the website.

Wednesday 29th May Vaughan Trower (Studio 82, p66) How to get the best from your Violin £25pp / 2 - 5pm / 6 spaces / 18 years+ Burnbank, Chapel St, Moniaive, DG3 4EJ Join Vaughan in his workshop, bring your violin and learn more about how the instrument is crafted, how to optimise sound and playability and how to get the very best from your violin for yourself.

Saturday 18th May Giulia Fiorista (Studio 35, p37) Drawing Club FREE / 10am - 12pm / 10 spaces McGill Duncan Gallery, 231 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT We will meet and draw: art, objects, people, nature, architecture, or anything you please. The choice is yours. We will share tips, and talk about drawing techniques, and learn from each other. No experience needed! More info on the website.

Thursday 30th - Friday 31st May Christine Hester Smith (Studio 52, p49) Creative Clay Extrusions – 2-Day Workshop £124pp / 10am - 4pm / 5 spaces / 18 years+ Barnbarroch Pottery, Kippford, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LE Clay extrusions are used to construct a variety of forms - hollow vases or shaped dishes; or used as an exciting starting point for a clay composition. You will be guided through these creative processes in a well-equipped studio and may find yourself lost on a wondrous journey. More information on the website. Thursday 30th May Sarah Keast (Studio 83, p65) Hand-printed Table Lamp £120pp / 10am - 4.30pm / 6 spaces / 16 years+ The Studio, Cairnbank, Moniaive, DG3 4EQ Come create your own hand-printed table lamp in this workshop with Sarah Keast. More info on the website.

ALL AGES!

Please note there will be an additional booking fee when booking via the website.

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Evening Studio Openings

All Spring Fling studios are open Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th, 10.30am – 5.30pm. Some studios choose to open in the evenings too. Here is your complete list of evening openings...

Images by Colin Tennant

Friday 24 May (6pm - 8pm)

Saturday 25 May (until 8pm)

Sunday 26 May (until 8pm)

Blue Route: Linda Irving, Jane Fraser, Glenda Waterworth, Hope London, Davy Brown, Sarah Stewart, Jesse Ball, Kay Ribbens, Suzi Plunkett

Blue Route: Linda Irving, Jane Fraser, Liz Perry, Andy Priestman, Jennifer Hastie

Blue Route: Linda Irving, Jane Fraser

Purple Route: Elizabeth Gilbey, Sarah Rogers, Alistair Hamilton, Caroline Hone, Kate Anderson, Lucy Hadley, Janet Ibbotson Pink Route: Angela Lawrence, Phil McMenemy, Janet O’Donnell, Jo Gallant, Geoff Forrest, Patti Lean, Hannah Spicer Orange Route: Katie Russell, Christine Hester Smith, John Threlfall, Catherine Coulson, Val Macadam, Bea Last, Christopher Taylor, Fraser Irvine, Emma Visca, Emily Tough, Emily Cooper, Jordan Chisholm, Julie Hollis, Cressa McLaren, Deborah Campbell Green Route: Kate Mink, Victor Henderson, Dave Rushton, Anne Butler, Philip Wilson, Alison Macleod, Kaz Robertson Red Route: Peter Smith, Clare Williams, Heather Blanchard, Colin Blanchard 10 Spring Fling Fling 2019 2019

Purple Route: Elizabeth Gilbey, Sarah Rogers, Kate Anderson, Janet Ibbotson Pink Route: Giulia Fiorista, Angela Lawrence, Phil McMenemy, Janet O’Donnell, Patti Lean, Hannah Spicer, Adam Booth, Pamela Grace, Clare Dawdry Orange Route: Katie Russell, Ailsa Black, Val Macadam, Michael Pell, Emma Visca, Emily Tough, Emily Cooper, Jordan Chisholm, Julie Hollis, Cressa McLaren, Deborah Campbell, Helen Acklam Green Route: Dave Rushton, Dougie Sharpe, Anne Butler, Philip Wilson, Sarah Keast, Ruth Jones, Emma Varley Red Route: Peter Smith, Bella Green, Clare Williams, Heather Blanchard, Colin Blanchard

Pink Route: Phil Mcmenemy, Janet O’Donnell Orange Route: Emma Visca, Emily Cooper, Jordan Chisholm, Julie Hollis, Cressa McLaren Green Route: Anne Butler, Philip Wilson, Sarah Keast Red Route: Clare Williams

There are no evening openings on Monday 27 May. All studios will close at 5.30pm.

Emerge

Energise

Emerge is a 9 month programme of mentoring, with a bursary of £1,000 for young artists and makers with a connection to Dumfries & Galloway.

A residency programme and exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Galloway hydroelectric power scheme.

This year, we have awarded two Emerge bursaries which will see each young artist paired up with an experienced Upland Member artist or maker.

Gracefield Arts Centre 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ 11 May – 29 June 2019: Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm (Open Sunday & Monday during Spring Fling weekend) Free

As well as creating new work and taking part in Spring Fling, the recipients will also benefit from go & see trips, networking and training opportunities. Now in its seventh year, the programme is becoming a key part of the infrastructure for our next generation of artists and makers in Dumfries & Galloway. Through continued support by The Holywood Trust, we are delighted to be able to support two young artists for 2019. Emerge Young Artists 2019 Jordan Chisholm (Studio 65, p55) Mentored by Jo Hodges

The Energise project ran from October 2018 – April 2019 with the aim of giving artists the opportunity to research and creatively explore the subject of climate change in relation to the unique landscape of Dumfries & Galloway. The project aimed to connect artists with local communities, including young people and schools, in order to explore perceptions and responses to climate change with specific regard to renewable energy, in an imaginative and positive way. The residencies were undertaken by photographers Ted Leeming and Morag Paterson and visual artist Jason Nelson, who was assisted by associate artist Catherine Major.

Sarah Rogers (Studio 17, p26) Mentored by Alison Macleod (Studio 75, p61) & Lisa Rothwell-Young (Studio 89, p71)

The work exhibited at Gracefield Arts Centre is a culmination of the residencies, presenting new artwork that reflects the research and engagement undertaken. For more info visit: www.weareupland.com

Image: Jordan Chisholm

Image: Ted Leeming

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Friday 24 May: 20.00 Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries £20 (under 26 half price) Perth Theatre at Horsecross Arts Present: Lost At Sea By Morna Young A lyrical and powerfully evocative story of a North-East fishing family, inspired by the loss of playwright Morna Young’s fisherman father. This epic tale features the voices of fishermen and their families in their own words, through music, song and Scots language.

Arts Festival Events Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary festival. Spanning ten days, here are some key highlights of the Arts Festival taking place during Spring Fling weekend. Advanced booking is recommended. Tickets are available from the Midsteeple, High Street, Dumfries 01387 253383 www.dgartsfestival.org.uk or at the door. Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival celebrates its 40th year with a fantastic line up of award winning international, national and regional talent covering comedy, dance, theatre, music and spoken word. You can also find performing arts events on throughout the region as part of our year-round Arts Live programme www.dgartslive.org.uk

Sat 25 May: 19.30 Moffat Town Hall, Moffat Mon 27 May: 19.30 McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart £14 Martin & Eliza Carthy: The Elephant The good doctor of folk, Martin Carthy, legendary ballad singer and guitarist performs songs from a duo album with his twice Mercury Prize nominated and multiple BBC Radio Two Folk award winner daughter, Eliza Carthy.

Saturday 25 May: 12.00 – 16.00 Plainstanes, 1 Midsteeple, Dumfries DG1 2BH | FREE Young Promoters Group Present: Stage It High Street Takeover D&G’s finest young people present the Dumfries High Street Take Over offering rhythmic surprises and creative talent. Regional musicians will perform at The Young Musician’s Showcase at midday. Supported by The Holywood Trust.

Saturday 25 May, 19.30 Bridgend Theatre, Market Square, Dumfries DG2 7AE Sunday 26 May 14:30, Catstrand, New Galloway DG7 3RN £12 The Guitar Man A man makes his living singing the same songs day after day on the edge of town. One night he tells us his story. Weaving text, song and silence we trace the delicate balance between loneliness and longing, loss and salvation.

Saturday 25 May 13:30, Old Well Theatre, Moffat, DG10 9AP | £8 Stellar Quines in co-production with Imaginate present: This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing Over many years having grown forests, baked cakes, explored oceans, fought Vikings and built homes, three sisters meet back in the forest where it all started. A contemporary fairytale about determination and friendship that encourages us to follow our dreams. 12 Spring Fling 2019

Artist Badges A key to the badges appearing on artists’ pages: NEW GRADUATE New for 2019, this is open to any artist or maker in Scotland who has graduated in the last two years and is embarking on a career in their chosen practice. SPRINGBACK Our Springback Scheme provides the opportunities for artists who have a connection to Dumfries and Galloway to take part in Spring Fling. Many grew up in the region, and some have lived or worked in Dumfries and Galloway in recent years.

Join Us Every Spring since 2003, artists and makers in Dumfries & Galloway have opened their doors to visitors from around the world…

NEIGHBOUR Our Neighbours Scheme was introduced to strengthen our links with artists and makers from our neighbouring regions. This scheme is open to a limited number of participants from the Scottish Borders, Cumbria, Northern Ireland, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. EMERGE With continued support from The Holywood Trust, our Young Artists’ Programme, awards a bursary and a period of mentoring to two recent graduates with a connection to Dumfries and Galloway. Find out more about the programme on p11. NEW STUDIOS Brand new artists taking part in Spring Fling for the first time. Image by Colin Tennant Spring Fling 2019 13

Become a Friend • Friends E-newsletters • Advance brochure posted to you • Discounts and offers in artists’ studios • Discount on Spring Fling Bus Tours • Discounts with local businesses through Whilst in D&G • Priority booking for all Spring Fling workshops

Digital There are many ways to connect, interact, and keep in the loop with all things Spring Fling.

The Website Become a Patron The Patrons are an exclusive group of passionate benefactors and advocates dedicated to supporting Spring Fling and the development of art and craft in our region. Patrons receive all the benefits of a Friends subscription plus: • An invitation for you and a guest to take part in one of our SF2019 Workshops* • Exclusive insights into the next year’s programme of exhibitions and the curatorial process • Meet the Maker: exclusive Patrons studio visits to some of our Spring Fling participants • Recognition of your support on our website and in our brochure**

*Contact Joanna Macaulay to find out what workshops are available. **Please let us know if you would like your gift to remain anonymous. I would like to become a Friend or a Patron of Spring Fling & I enclose a cheque for the following amount (please tick the appropriate box): Friend For One Year (Individual) - £20 Friend For One Year (Family) - £35 Friend For Life (Individual) - £150 Friend For Life (Family) - £250 Patron For One Year - £400 I would like to make an additional donation of £ ______ to Spring Fling. Name(s): ___________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ *Please make cheques out to Upland Arts Development CIC By ticking this box, you give your consent to Upland to contact you via the Please note contact details above and send newsletters from Upland only. this is part of your subscription. Please return this to the address below or sign up online at www.spring-fling.co.uk/friends. Spring Fling is presented by Upland Arts Development CIC, an artist led notfor-profit company. Upland Arts Development CIC, C/o Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ 14 Spring Fling 2019

Check our brand-new website! Follow updates on Spring Fling, our artists and our Upland year-round activities on www.spring-fling.co.uk and www.weareupland.com

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BLUE ROUTE 15 Studios On this route you will find painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, textiles.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Stranraer, Wigtown, Newton Stewart

Electric Car Charging:

Stranraer, Newton Stewart

ATMs: Stranraer, Whithorn, Wigtown, Newton Stewart For more information on where to eat, and sights to see on this route, check out the artists’ recommendations in their entries, and also the “Whilst in D&G” section on our website. To view a more detailed map, head to the Spring Fling website: www.spring-fling.co.uk Image by Colin Tennant

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LINDA IRVING Smiddy Cottage, Mull of Galloway, Drummore, Stranraer, DG9 9HP T: (01776) 840442 E: lindaannirving@gmail.com linda.felting Linda Irving Felt Artist W: www.lindairving.co.uk

JANE FRASER

Smiddy Cottage, Mull of Galloway, Drummore, Stranraer, DG9 9HP T: (01776) 840442 E: janefraser5@hotmail.com Jane Fraser Studio W: www.janefraserstudio.com

NEW STUDIO

As a trained fine artist, I chose to work in the medium of fibre some fifteen years ago to explore colour, texture and form, to create vibrant and considered artworks in sympathy with the natural beauty of the land and seascapes of Dumfries & Galloway.

I am primarily an artist working with wood. My art practice developed through discovery and this lead to me substituting paper for wood and the pencil for a hot wire as my artform. My response to nature is evident in my chosen medium of wood.

What to expect: As Scotland’s most southerly artist and art space, visitors will experience the beauty of the landscape and my artistic response. I will demonstrate the felting process using wool fibres, silk and art yarns creating texture and form finishing with free motion stitching.

What to expect: I am studio sharing with Linda Irving. You will see me demonstrating wood turning and pyrography (wood burning), explaining tools and techniques used, with the opportunity for visitors to try burning designs onto wood themselves. I will be showing a vast range of my art.

Open evening on Friday with refreshments.

£5 - £800

Recommendation:

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse for great views, walks and overall interest. Clashwhannon Public House for good food and friendly atmosphere.

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Directions: Traveling west on A75, left onto B7084 to Sandhead, left onto A716 to Drummore, through village, follow B7041 ‘Mull of Galloway Attractions’ (brown signage) studio on right will be signposted. Accessibility: Accessible although toilet facilities

are up six stairs.

£5 - £500

Recommendation:

Mariners Coffee Shop, Drummore - specialising in freshly caught local seafood to the plate.

Open evening on Friday with refreshments.

Directions: Travelling west on A75, left onto B7084 to Sandhead, left onto A716 to Drummore, through village, follow B7041 ‘Mull of Galloway Attractions’ (brown signage) studio on right will be signposted. Accessibility: Accessible although toilet

facilities are up six stairs.

GLENDA WATERWORTH

Fineview, Drummore, Stranraer, DG9 9QD T: (01776) 840656 E: artist@glendawaterworth.com @glendaww glendawaterworthartist glendawww W: www.glendawaterworth.com NEW STUDIO

LIZ PERRY 101 Main Street, Port William, Newton Stewart, DG8 9SD T: (01988) 700955 E: lizperry.abstract@gmx.com lizperry01 lizperryabstract W: www.lizperryabstractart.uk 6

My paintings begin in the pages of my art journals, an intuitive form of personal therapy. The ideas that emerge become abstract paintings, imbued with layers of emotion and almost secret imagery. As a trained bookbinder, I also turn paintings into new books and journals.

Memories of fire in a disused forge have inspired my latest artwork: a place suspended in time. I’ve been building up layers from a base of loose Gesso strokes, then layering paint and glazes to capture the light, colours and textures of this fascinating space.

What to expect: A warm welcome to my studio with new paintings and hand bound books for sale, work in various stages of development, a glimpse inside the pages of my art journals and an insight into my world of colour.

What to expect: Sketchbooks and examples of the painting process will be on view. A mix of new and older artwork, a wall of smaller works, cards and original prints will be on sale. Outdoors, the top of the garden offers views toward the Mull of Galloway. £2.50 - £500

£15 - £750

Recommendation:

Logan Botanic Garden with its beautiful range of sub-tropical plants and award winning café.

Directions: Follow A716 into Drummore. Turn right onto Mill Street, passing village shop on left. Take next right towards Kirkmaiden, continue for 160m where you will find Fineview on the right. Accessibility: Studio and toilet facilities on

ground floor.

Recommendation:

Just off the village square there is a short stroll around the Harbour Green, with the sculpture of the Port William ‘Man’ looking out to the Mull of Galloway.

‘Name the artwork’ free prize draw, open to all.

Directions: From Wigtown take the A714. Turn left at Bladnoch roundabout. At B7085, turn right. At Port William roundabout turn right and 101 is on the right. From Stranraer, take A75. At A747, turn right. At Port William, 101 is on left before roundabout. Accessibility: 2 steps at front door. No wheelchair

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LISA HOOPER

Seymour House, 25 High Street, Port William, Newton Stewart, DG8 9SL T: (01988) 700392 E: hoopoe.prints@btinternet.com @LisaHooper20 Lisa Hooper-Hoopoe Prints W: www.hoopoeprints.co.uk

PETER WAREING

18 George Street, Whithorn, DG8 8NZ T: (01988) 500633 E: pwc@peterwareingceramics.co.uk W: www.peterwareingceramics.co.uk

I use a wide variety of print media to produce images of birds and landscape. I draw inspiration from various parts of Scotland with an increasing focus on the far north. My images are accessible without being sentimental. I always aim for simplicity. What to expect: The studio contains two presses and a variety of other pieces of printmaking equipment which I’ll be using for demonstrations over the weekend. In addition, there is a dedicated gallery space where framed and unframed work, books and cards will be on display. £3 - £650

Recommendation:

The View, Port William’s Cafe 07990 868 432. Run by PIRSAC our inshore lifeboat charity, located on the harbour.

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Four free cards with every print purchased.

Directions: Seymour House is on the B7085 (the Wigtown road) on the edge of the village. It is the first house on the right after the traffic calming coming from Wigtown. Accessibility: Stairs to first floor, but the majority

of the work and the studio are on the ground floor. One step down into garden and up into the house but toilet facilities are on the ground floor.

I produce mostly thrown earthenware pots, illustrated using imagery based on the natural world which are mixed with discarded man-made objects. The compositions produced reflect how the wind and tide randomly mix them to produce complex relationships creating a narrative open to many interpretations. What to expect: Examples of work at different stages of production, along with sketchbooks and photographs. I will be demonstrating different techniques each day. There will be finished pieces on show in my gallery and other areas open to visitors. £12 - £600

Recommendation:

Whithorn Round House A large replica Iron Age round house has been constructed forming part of the Whithorn Museum and Visitor Centre.

10% off for Friends of Spring Fling for purchases over £50.

Directions: Follow the A714 south at Newton Stewart roundabout on the A75, turn towards Bladnoch and follow the A746. My studio is in the middle of Whithorn opposite Central Cafe. Accessibility: The gallery space is accessible

by wheel chair. My studio is up 5 steps.

HOPE LONDON

Moss Cree Cottage, 2 Ball Green, Wigtown, DG8 9HU (and Shoots & Leaves) T: 07702 421 720 E: hopelondonartist@gmail.com W: hopelondon.com hopelondonartist hopelondonartist

DAVY BROWN The Bookshop, 17 North Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9HL T: (01671) 403767 E: dbgallery50@gmail.com W: www.davybrown.com

I paint obsessively, draw, write, research, compose, record and perform. My work attempts to make sense of the world. This year’s Spring Fling project is about appreciating the food we grow and consume. Painter Egon Schiele’s passion inspires me, writer/poet Charles Bukowski’s depictions of humanity keep me up at night. What to expect: Shoots & Leaves Café: ‘16 Square Feet’, sixteen paintings (based on minimum space to grow greens for one person) and illustrated cookbook. More paintings and work in progress at my nearby studio, Moss Cree Cottage. £10 - £4,000

Recommendation:

Shoots & Leaves vegetarian/vegan café. Address, see Directions (right).

10% discount for Friends of SF or subscribers to www.hopelondon.com

Directions: Moss Cree Cottage is downhill past the war memorial towards Martyrs Stake. Shoots & Leaves, 20 South Main Street is on the south side of the main square. Accessibility: Shoots & Leaves has toilet,

wheelchair access, ample street parking. At Moss Cree Cottage, level access but limited parking, no toilet.

At my studio, visitors can expect to see up-to-date examples of my work: oil paintings, high quality giclee prints and cards. I shall also be displaying works in progress and working sketchbooks. What to expect: My work is principally concerned with the Galloway landscape: its structure, its colours and its everchanging moods. My paintings are reconstructions, derived from sketches done on the spot. I also give the same treatment to my still lifes.

£500 - £3,500

Recommendation:

The Bookshop - The venue itself is the biggest in Scotland’s Book Town, housing one of the most varied collections in Scotland.

Directions: At the Newton Stewart roundabout on the A75, turn left towards Wigtown. Pass the primary school on the left at the T-junction, turn right. The Bookshop is on the right. Accessibility: The Studio is on the first floor

of The Book Shop with no wheelchair access.

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SARAH STEWART Craigard Gallery, 13 North Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9HL T: 07903 044 929 E: sarahlstewart@live.com sarahmakesprints SarahMakesPrints W: www.sarahstewartprintmaker.co.uk

JESSE BALL

Number 11, North Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9HL T: 07388 641 600 E: jesse@jessebelle.com jessebellejewellery jessebellejewellery W: www.jessebelle.com SPRINGBACK

I am a printmaker working with silkscreen and relief printing processes. With an interest in audience engagement and a desire to create tactile pieces which can be held and used, I apply my designs across a variety of textiles and book forms.

I sculpt each piece before it is transformed into precious metal. My most recent work is inspired by ancient treasures, the imperfect aesthetic of handmade and the way objects hold meaning.

What to expect: Alongside my printing presses, visitors to my studio will be able to see everything from the ephemera that inspires me, working sketches and colour studies through to the finished prints. My child friendly studio will have opportunities for all visitors to get involved in making.

What to expect: Visitors will see works in progress, sketchbooks and my work desk with tools displayed.

£1 - £450

Recommendation:

ReadingLasses - Jacqui offers a warm welcome with delicious lunches and home baking.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Arriving in Wigtown on the A714 from Newton Stewart, turn right at the T-Junction onto North Main Street. Craigard is the second door on the right, next to the Engravers. Accessibility: There are two steps into my studio

but a ramp is available upon request. My studio is all on a single level with wide doorways.

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£30 - £1,500

Recommendation:

Carsluith Castle - well preserved ancient ruin. Just off the A75 between Gatehouse of Fleet and Wigtown a lovely place with fantastic views.

Directions: Number 11 is the Wigtown Festival Company shop located on North Main Street in Wigtown. Accessibility: Disabled access available through side street via door into the Print Room.

GAIL KELLY The Print Room, Number 11, North Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9HL T: 028 44831554 E: gail@alganarts.com W: www.gailkelly.co.uk alganarts algan_arts @Gail_AlganArts

NEIGHBOUR

My hand stitched linen collages are inspired by mountain farms and cottages I’ve seen on my travels and memories of homes I visited as a child. I use sewing and embroidery to accentuate my lino cuts and pick out details of the landscapes and gardens. What to expect: My sewing baskets, needles, tools, lino, linen, coloured threads, along with work in progress, will set the scene, and give visitors an idea of my working practice. I can show how I make my linen collages from beginning to end.

£2 - £600

Recommendation:

Curly Tale Books, Wigtown or Torhouse Stone Circle near Wigtown.

10% off framed works.

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

KAY RIBBENS Mochrum Park House, Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart, DG8 0BY T: (01671) 830285 E: kayribbens@hotmail.com W: www.kayribbens.co.uk 10

I am a textile artist specialising in unusual, innovative and unique hats and headwear. All original, my designs are handwoven using silk, lambswool, acrylic and cotton, to create individual pieces of wearable sculpture. From the elaborately eccentric to a modern take on the traditional beret. What to expect: A warm welcome to my large, bright, busy, studio bursting with colour, hats of every description, tools, baskets of wool, works in progress, exhibition pieces, and sketches. Have fun “trying on”, while l explain techniques over tea or coffee. £33 - £450

Recommendation:

Old Bank Bookshop, 7 South Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9EH Joyce & Ian have 1000s of high quality, antiquarian, and 2nd hand books and sheet music.

Directions: From Wigtown take B733 towards Kirkcowan for 4 miles. From Newton Stewart take A75 towards Stranraer, take 2nd left after small cottage hospital onto minor road, follow for 5 miles.

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SUZI PLUNKETT

Little Dot’s Studio Shop, 20 Albert Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6EJ T: 07399 000 780 E: littledotcreations@outlook.com littledotcreations littledotcreations W: www.littledotcreations.co.uk

ANDY PRIESTMAN

Minniwick, Bargrennan, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SS T: 07775 973 732 E: andyjpriestman@hotmail.com minniwick 8

Armed with my tiny pens, I create my illustrations using thousands of little dots and circles. Designing prints, homewares and greetings cards, everything is handmade in my studio. I draw inspiration from my love of nature and life growing up in rural Dumfries and Galloway. What to expect: Visitors can expect to find me working away on new original artworks. They will also see my full range of work in the form of prints, tableware, textiles and more!

Crafty Distillery, Wigtown Rd, Newton Stewart, DG8 6AS - Local gin distillery, delicious cocktails and splendid views!

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What to expect: Pots from the most recent firings will be displayed in the pottery, studio and kiln shed. I will be sharing the space with Jennifer Hastie and we plan an exciting collaborative show. New this year five and six sided pots: bottles, vases and more! £20 - £1,500

£2.50 - £250

Recommendation:

I make porcelain and stoneware wood fired ceramics with glazes and slips of rich depth and complexity. I use local materials in both clay and glaze to search out unique qualities of texture, surface and colour, making pots that are good to hold and use.

Directions: From the roundabout, drive down past the Newton Stewart town square. My studio is on the left hand side of the road between Scent O’ Galloway and Dynasty. Accessibility: My studio is on a main street, there is one step into the studio. There is ample parking less than 5 minutes walk and there are often spaces to park right outside the studio.

Recommendation:

Glen Trool Visitor Centre is half a mile beyond my studio. Good coffee, food and facilities.

Friends will be offered a wild clay tea bowl in a prize draw.

Directions: A714 north from Newton Stewart for 7 miles. Turn right at Clachaneasy for 2 miles. Minniwick is a right hand turn directly after a sign for Holm Farm.

Spring Fling 2018 was another successful year! • • • • • •

86 studios 6 routes 31,439 visits Average of 365 visits per studio Over £200k spent on art and craft 11 new studios

JENNIFER HASTIE Minniwick, Bargrennan, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SS T: 07552 233 605 E: Jennifer.c.hastie71@gmail.com W: www.JenniHastie.com jenni_hastie 8

NEW GRADUATE

NEW STUDIO

My practice focuses on obsolescence, on remnants of military and industrial presence within rural and urban Scotland. I am influenced by the concepts of preservation, the displaced within an ever-changing society, the idea of ordinary places witnessing extraordinary circumstances and leaving behind portals to the past. What to expect: A variety of mixed media works, using reclaimed industrial materials such as steel, concrete and wood. The studio will contain a selection of art work along with my process of making art and an insight into local history. Sharing with Andy Priestman. £30 - £150

Recommendation:

If coming from Stranraer: Fig and Olive is an independent and locally owned cafe with a brilliant Australian chef whose aim’s to bring something different to SW Scotland.

Directions: A714 north from Newton Stewart for 7 miles. Turn right at Clachaneasy for 2 miles. Minniwick is a right hand turn directly after a sign for Holm Farm.

We have been working with Creative Carbon Scotland towards measuring and reducing our carbon emissions and are proud to be signed up to the Green Arts Initiative.

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Spring Fling x Wigtown Book Festival Writer-in-Residence 2019 Image by Colin Tennant

We are delighted that the Spring Fling x Wigtown Book Festival Residency is returning for 2019. Poet Ken Cockburn invites you to explore the links between birds, art and the landscape in which it is made. Join him for a conversation about where culture meets nature. Ken will be travelling the Spring Fling studios talking to makers and visitors alike, holding workshops and creating new work to be revealed for Wigtown Book Festival (27 September - 1 October 2019). Find out more about Ken Cockburn and this year’s residency at www.wigtownbookfestival.com/ourprojects/writer-in-residence and on the Spring Fling website. Fling 2019 2019 24 Spring Fling

“On Saturday I saw a curlew flying across the moorland. Last week in the South Lakes I saw a heron wading. Today in the art gallery we saw a pile of taxidermied kingfishers.” Ken Cockburn

This original commission is part of A Year of Conversation 2019

PURPLE ROUTE 16 Studios 1 Gallery On this route you will find painting, jewellery, mixed media, photography, mosaic, willow and textiles.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Kirkcudbright

Electric Car Charging:

Twynholm

ATMs: Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbright For more information on where to eat, and sights to see on this route, check out the artists’ recommendations in their entries, and also the “Whilst in D&G” section on our website. To view a more detailed map, head to the Spring Fling website: www.spring-fling.co.uk Image by Colin Tennant

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ELIZABETH GILBEY

Rusko Studio, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2BS T: (01557) 815312 E: liz@elizabethgilbey.co.uk W: www.ruskostudio.co.uk

SARAH ROGERS

Rusko Studio, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2BS T: 07724 012 001 E: sarah@rojhedesign.com W: www.rojhedesign.com rojhedesign EMERGE

I am a classically trained artist, using traditional methods to produce representational work including landscape and still life. My method includes techniques used from the Renaissance to the French impressionists. I paint still life and Galloway landscapes.

My jewellery reflects my love of delicate and intricate details. With Dumfries and Galloway’s scenery being a key influence and inspiration in my work, you can expect to see organic and floral pieces.

What to expect: At my studio I teach the methods and grammar of classical painting. The studio is large and airy and I enjoy teaching groups who work together to learn. There will be plenty of work to see, both finished and in progress.

What to expect: In my new collection, I’m exploring how I can play with the narrative of pieces alongside developing technical skills used in their making. Past works, works in progress, sketchbooks, and samples will also be on display, along with a workbench setup demonstrating tools and techniques.

£100 - £1,000

Recommendation:

Galloway Lodge is a great place to eat and relax. They make their own range of delicious Galloway preserves.

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10% discount on residential art courses at Rusko Studio.

Directions: To find Rusko Studio go into Gatehouse of Fleet, take the B796 beside the Ship Inn and follow the signs to Rusko about two miles from Gatehouse. Accessibility: Parking is immediately outside the

door. There is a granite staircase up to the studio which is on the first floor.

£25 - £3,000

Recommendation:

Wrap ‘n’ Roll 2 Go, 40 St Cuthberts street, Kirkcudbright. Delicious takeaway coffee, snacks, and hot & cold foods.

LINDA MALLETT The Laundry, Kirkandrews, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4UB T: (01557) 870003 E: linda.mallett@virgin.net

What to expect: All stages of processing rocks to create paints then paintings, and reclaimed rubbish and local plants to make tiny bowls and baskets. Plus tea & cakes and some friendly chat about the theory and practice of creating artworks directly from the local environment.

Recommendation:

The unique miniature Kirkandrews kirk with Arts & Crafts influence, specially open for Spring Fling. Also walks on the beach.

Ross Cottage, Ross Bay, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4TR T: (01557) 870688 E: alistair@rosscottage.co.uk alistairh W: www.alistairhamilton.co.uk 10

I grind my own pigments from locally sourced rocks and clays to create abstract painted images, and construct 3D pieces from recycled material collected from local beaches.

10 - £1,000

ALISTAIR HAMILTON

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

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.

My work uses photography to explore pattern, detail and texture in the natural and human-made world. My subjects range from tiny features that people do not notice to whole landscapes. I want my work to show others how I see the world. What to expect: A friendly welcome to a studio by the sea. Lots of work to see from cards to framed pieces. I can demonstrate digital image processing and printing. Visitors can see my workspace and learn about the photographic tools that I use. Coffee and cake too!

£2.50 - £350

Recommendation:

Borgue Hotel - A family-run pub and hotel offering good homecooked food. The owners are very supportive of local artists.

Directions: Turn south off the B727 between Kirkcudbright and Borgue signposted Brighouse Bay & Ross Bay. After 1m, turn left, signposted Ross Bay. Follow the signs and arrows for another mile. Accessibility: Access is possible crossing one

small step. Inside, the studio is all on one floor.

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CAROLINE HONE Doon Cottage, The Doon, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4NS T: (01557) 860026 E: carolinehone@btinternet.com W: www.carolinehone.co.uk carolinehone

KATE ANDERSON

The Smithy, Culdoach Road, Tongland, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4LU T: (01557) 330415 E: kateanderson1029@btinternet.com W: www.AndersonsArt.co.uk NEW STUDIO

Landscape, as a subject, has always felt important to me as an artist. I work in bold colours that reflect the drama and diversity of Dumfries & Galloway. Initial sketches are developed in the studio, usually working with acrylic and oils.

I build and excavate my ideas to create semi-abstract and narrative mosaic work from a wide and individual base of technique and material. In commission and studio work I aim always for powerful and original statements.

What to expect: A warm welcome awaits visitors to my studio and on display will be a range of works in a variety of mediums plus a range of cards depicting my images. Sketchbooks and photographs will illustrate how paintings are developed into a finished work.

What to expect: Visitors will see recent exhibition and developing work which explores where time and memory meet. Designs and processes for this last year of commissions will be shown together with examples of materials and tools both traditional and individual.

£2.50 - £1,250

Recommendation:

Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory, Ashland, Twynholm, DG6 4NP Perfect for chocolate lovers and a great experience for all the family. 28 Spring Fling 2019

10% discount on prints for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Twynholm village is off the A75 and 3 miles north of Kirkcudbright. My studio is behind W.B.Galloway’s garage and located 100 metres on the left in The Doon . Accessibility: There are three standard steps into

the studio itself.

£5 - £6,000

Recommendation: The

Schoolhouse, Ringford. Excellent snacks and meals. Opens from 10am with High Tea and free Wi-Fi. Fully licensed.

Discounts on courses if booked over the event weekend.

Directions: From Dumfries, take A75 towards Stranraer then A711 towards Kirkcudbright. Continue three miles, Culdoach Road is on the left before Tongland Power Station. Cross bridge to house first on right. Accessibility: From the parking area there is a short walk through a side gate at the rear of the house to the studio. A ramp is available.

LUCY HADLEY

KATHRYN KING

The Whitehouse Gallery, 47 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU T: 07595 465 258 E: lucyhadley@rocketmail.com W: www.lucyhadley.com @lucyswarbler

21 St Marys Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA T: (01557) 332374 E: info@kathrynking.com W: www.kathrynking.com kathrynking21

Inspiration for my work comes from my direct experience of a place which is initially recorded in my sketchbook or with my camera. I use a variety of materials to create my visual world and enjoy mixing traditional mark making techniques with modern digital practices.

I create jewellery using precious metals and gemstones which is timeless and contemporary. My love of unusual gems and organic forms can be seen in my designs. I enjoy using a mix of traditional jewellery skills and modern technology to create jewels to treasure.

What to expect: I’m currently exploring my own visual conversation focused on the challenges and threats that face our natural environment. Visitors will see my sketchbooks, illustrations and experience my most recent experiments in film and sound.

What to expect: I will be inviting visitors to explore my workshop behind the shop front, offering a rare glimpse of a busy working studio. From the traditional jewellers bench to rapid prototyping to finishing, see the journey from idea to finished item.

£2.50 - £200

Recommendation:

The Station House Cafe, Kirkcudbright Dog friendly.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: The Whitehouse Gallery is located on the main road through Kirkcudbright (A711). Accessibility: There is a short flight of stairs to where my studio will be.

£50 - £5,000

Recommendation:

NTS Broughton House and Garden, High St, Kirkcudbright. The home of ‘Glasgow Boy’ Hornel sits in a Japanese-inspired garden and hosts an impressive collection of art.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Kathryn King Designer Jewellery can be found on St Marys Street, Kirkcudbright opposite the church grounds.

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MORAG MACPHERSON

Studio 2, WASPS Studios, 117 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG T: 07734 421 029 E: info@moragmacpherson.com @MMTextiles Morag Macpherson Textiles W: www.moragmacphersontextiles.com 25

What to expect: A burst of colourful textiles made into wearable and useable pieces. Walls adorned with images from fashion shoot collaborations, press articles and inspirational items. A curiosity cabinet, full of exciting patterned textiles to view.

Recommendation:

Brambles Delicatessen - a warm welcome awaits at this lovely deli, specialising in great value cheeses and artisan food produce on St Marys Street, opposite the Artists & Makers co-op. 30 Spring Fling 2019

Studio 3, WASPS Studios, 117 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG T: 07821 629 234 E: lizziefarey@gmail.com @willowfarey Lizzie Farey W: www.lizziefarey.co.uk 25

I am a textile artist creating abstract paintings and line illustration, digitally printed onto natural fabrics. I patchwork my surface patterned textiles with sourced fabrics into simple shapes such as kimono. Strong colour combinations form the basis of my artwear range and limited edition accessories.

£30 - £3,000

LIZZIE FAREY

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A75 take the A711 into Kirkcudbright. From St Mary Street turn right into Daar Road. The WASPS Studios are at the end of the council car park.

I make intricate willow structures for the wall. My inspiration comes from living in Galloway where I grow the many varieties of willow needed for my work. Influences from Japan continue to inspire me to capture the simplicity and beauty of nature. What to expect: My studio was described by some visitors last year as ‘an oasis of calm with the scent of willow drifting through the space.’ The walls will display some new experimental ideas designed for #Collect2019 and abstract nature pieces made with willow and other woods. £150 - £2,000

Recommendation:

Kirkcudbright Galleries, DG6 4AA - New gallery and cafe promoting the unique art heritage of Kirkcudbright.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A75 take the A711 into Kirkcudbright. From St Mary Street turn right into Daar Road. The WASPS Studios are at the end of the council car park. Accessibility: Twenty stairs (with hand rail) up to the studio on first floor.

MAGGIE AYRES Studio 4, WASPS Studios, 117 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG T: 07815 528 827 E: maggie@maggieayres.co.uk maggieayres57 maggieayresart W: www.maggieayres.co.uk

HEATHER DAVIES

Studio 6, WASPS Studios, 117 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG T: 07769 612 393 E: heather@heatherdavies.co.uk heatherdaviesart HDaviesArtist heatherdavies106 W: www.heatherdavies.co.uk 10

While encaustics remains my principal practice, cold wax painting and sculpture are enticing diversions. Work develops exploring notions of transformation through concepts of movement in space; flight of birds and displacement of air as wings beat - abstract expression of how this looks and feels.

I have been recently been experimenting with collage and mixed media, which has added another dimension to my watercolours. I have a love of wild places, particularly the Western Isles. Using memory and imagination the finished work is often a combination of reality and abstraction.

What to expect: Blowtorch, molten beeswax, pounding tree resin, gatherings of rusty metal, tools for scraping and cutting, wondrous graphite, mark making, buttery oil paints, papers and panels and sketchbooks, translucence, seductive smells, stuff to buy.

What to expect: I am happy to explain how I develop my work from conception to the finished painting. There will be examples of work at different stages to illustrate this transition. I will have original paintings, prints and greetings cards for sale.

£10 - £2,500

Recommendation:

Solway Tide Cafe, 16 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright - Good, strong Fairtrade coffee.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A75 take the A711 into Kirkcudbright. From St Mary Street turn right into Daar Road. The WASPS Studios are at the end of the council car park. Accessibility: My studio is on the first floor of

the building with stairs only, so no wheelchair access.

£3 - £2,000

Recommendation:

Walk along the river Dee from Kirkcudbright towards Tongland (2.5 hours).

10% off giclee prints to Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A75 take the A711 into Kirkcudbright. From St Mary Street turn right into Daar Road. The WASPS Studios are at the end of the council car park. Accessibility: Studio is on 2nd floor. Not

suitable for wheelchairs.

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HEATHER M NISBET

The Fox Hole, Sandside Road, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4XD T: 07712 131 455 E: HMN@heathermnisbet.com heather.m.nisbet.art heathermnisbet W: www.heathermnisbet.com

URPU SELLAR Bankhead, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QP T: (01557) 500618 E: urpu@urpusellarceramics.co.uk W: www.urpusellarceramics.co.uk 6

My paintings are produced in the studio from a combination of on site sketches, photographs and imagination. This year some of my work almost represents actual scenes, although I can never resist the odd tweak to reality here and there.

My pieces are most often based on birds, fish and other animals, often with wordplay in the title. My intention is always to make something beautiful to look at, but I also love to make people smile.

What to expect: Original paintings, prints and cards are for sale, with the experience (hopefully) enhanced by the country garden setting and background music. You can see work in progress, look at the materials and tools used to create the work or otherwise just chill on the couch.

What to expect: My studio is always in a state of organised chaos. Visitors will see pieces in varying stages of completion amongst the tools of my trade; my kiln makes an excellent display stand! I am always happy to explain how I do things.

£2.50 - £900

Recommendation:

Rhubarb - St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright. A light filled, welcoming and stylish contemporary homeware and gifts shop.

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£3 - £550

Directions: Head south on main road (A711 continuation of St Mary Street). Studio is on the right hand side of the road, before the end of 30mph sign. Accessibility: Fully accessible.

Recommendation: :

The Crown and Anchor Cafe in Dundrennan Good home baking and home made soups.

Discounts available for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: My studio is right on the A711 between Dundrennan and Auchencairn. One mile from Dundrennan towards Auchencairn. Accessibility: Parking may be suitable for disabled

access but there is a gravel pathway between that and my studio. The entrance doorway is a wide sliding door but with a small step up to access it.

JENNIE ASHMORE

JANET IBBOTSON

61 Main Street, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG1 7QU T: (01556) 640566 E: jennie@leafworks.co.uk W: www.leafworks.co.uk leafworks

5 Main Street, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QU T: (01556) 640552 E: info@janetibbotson.co.uk W: www.janetibbotson.co.uk

Leafworks are pressed leaves and flowers used in a unique way to celebrate the beauty of the natural world. I continue to explore the local landscape and collect flowers and leaves from gardens, woods and wild places. I also use watercolour combined with dried material.

I make tailored jackets and coats in tweed and also embroider deliciously sheer cashmere scarves and shawls based on my watercolours and drawings. I have always been a perfectionist when it comes to attention to detail and fit. I make all my own designs and patterns.

What to expect: Visitors will be able to see new work, my book, ‘The Art of Pressed Leaves and Flowers’, cards, drawings, paintings, pressed material and demonstrations of the techniques I use. My garden will also be open to view.

What to expect: My studio is at the bottom of a cottage garden nestled among trees and overlooking the Hass Burn. Full to the brim with fabrics, patterns, clothes, shawls and scarves. This year we will have a small cafe in the garden serving teas, coffee and cake.

£2.50 - £500

Recommendation:

Coach and Horses cafe and B&B in Dundrennan - Cafe with homemade cakes overlooking the fabulous ruins of Dundrennan Abbey.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: I am situated at the top of Main Street on the right, opposite the bus stop just off the A711. Accessibility: 2 steps at the back and front doors.

£150 - £580

Recommendation:

The Earths Crust Bakery in Castle Douglas has gorgeous breads and cakes and lovely lunches.

Directions: To be found at the bottom of the village on the B711, the pale pink and green house is near the bridge as the road bears right. Accessibility: There are three steps up into

the studio.

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Support Us If you have enjoyed your visit, why not support us with a donation? KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4AA E: kirkcudbrightgalleries@dumgal.gov.uk T: (01557) 331276 W: www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk kirkcudbrightgalleries

Kirkcudbright Galleries opened its doors for the first time on 9th June 2018. The gallery is of national significance and located in the heart of Kirkcudbright. Kirkcudbright’s B listed, 19th century town hall was transformed into Kirkcudbright Galleries. The new gallery celebrates the town’s unique artistic heritage, through a dedicated permanent exhibition gallery. The exhibition includes works by artists such as John Faed, Edward Atkinson Hornel, Jessie Marion King, Samuel John Peploe and Robert Sivell. In 2015, the Kirkcudbright Artists’ Collection was officially recognised as a Nationally Significant Collection. In addition to the permanent exhibition gallery, there are two temporary exhibition spaces. One of the exhibitions during Spring Fling is entitled Hiroshige: Views of Mount Fuji, which also includes original works by Hokusai. The Kirkcudbright Galleries Café serves a delicious range of locally sourced refreshments on the first floor, with spectacular view over the town and St. Cuthbert’s church. Directions: Kirkcudbright Galleries is located in the centre of Kirkcudbright. From the A75, take the exit for the A711, sign posted Kirkcudbright. When entering the town stay on St. Mary Street until you reach Kirkcudbright Galleries (previously the Town Hall). Accessibility: Wheelchair access. Lift. Free wheelchair hire. 34 Spring Fling 2019

Find out more information at www.spring-fling.co.uk

PINK ROUTE 18 Studios 2 Galleries On this route you will find glass, painting, ceramics, textiles, photography, willow, metal work, mixed media, printmaking and jewellery.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Castle Douglas, St John’s Town of Dalry (24hr)

Electric Car Charging:

St John’s Town of Dalry

ATMs:

Castle Douglas, Balmaclellan Stores

For more information on where to eat, and sights to see on this route, check out the artists’ recommendations in their entries, and also the “Whilst in D&G” section on our website. To view a more detailed map, head to the Spring Fling website: www.spring-fling.co.uk

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ALAN J BROCKBANK

Studio 2, Lochdougan House, Kelton, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SX T: 07542 186 850 E: ajbrockbankart@btinternet.com alanbrockbank Art-by-Alan-J-Brockbank @ajbncle W: www.alanjbrockbank.co.uk

HAZEL CAMPBELL 21 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG71EL T: 07799 565 058 E: hazel@painting-for-pleasure.co.uk W: www.hazelcampbell.com @hazelkcampbell

My work comprises of kiln-formed fused glass using variously translucent, opalescent, iridescent and dichroic glass and inclusions. Pieces produced cover a variety of shapes sizes and styles. They are always decorative; some are designed for everyday use whereas others are purely for artistic and sculptural effect. What to expect: A working studio with completed work and work in progress, reference material, machinery and tools of the art, together with cutting glass, preparing for firing and post-firing operations explained. Maybe you can try glass cutting! £9.50 - £200

Recommendation:

Designs Gallery & Café, King Street, Castle Douglas - art and craft upstairs with nice café, conservatory and garden downstairs.

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10% discount for Spring Fling Friends on selected marked items.

Directions: From A75 take Rhonehouse turning. Left in village centre & right after ¼ mile. Lochdougan House is 2ml further, a right turn. From Kirkcudbright/Gelston, B727 then follow Rhonehouse sign. Accessibility: The studio is the upper floor of redeveloped farm buildings: well-lit steps with handrail.

My work is bold, loose and colourful. I use ink and bamboo, gouache and soft pastel. Landscapes and still life predominate but using much poetic licence. Galloway landscape and seasons have influenced my work, but in a semi abstract way. What to expect: This is a new studio and I am so excited about it. Come and see my new work and the influence town living is having on me. New, interesting stuff on the walls and shelves, and examples of finished work and work in progress.

£250 -£850

Recommendation:

Earth’s Crust artisan bakery opposite my studio is brilliant. Good cafe too. 36-38 St Andrew St, DG71EN

Packs of greetings cards.

Directions: My studio is between King St and Queen St. Follow signs at Town clock. Accessibility: Steep stairs.

ROBYN COVE 21 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EL T: 07540 470 578 E: robyncove@yahoo.com robyncovepottery robyncovepottery W: www.robyncovepottery.co.uk

McGill Duncan Gallery, 231 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT T: 07554 541 624 E: g.fiorista@gmail.com liafiore giulia.fiorista W: www.lezite.com

SPRINGBACK

I am a potter making wheel-thrown carved/painted functional wares. From my home studio in Cardiff I make pottery that fits well in the hands becoming an extension of the user’s own body. What to expect: Handmade functional pottery, carved and/or painted. I make teaware as well as a range of serving pots such as plates, bowls, mugs etc. I will have on show images of my studio and me working. I will also have the tools I use to make and decorate my pots.

Recommendation:

Loch Arthur Farm Shop, Beeswing, DG2 8JQ because of their community contribution and quality of their produce.

NEW STUDIO

I’m an artist/designer from Italy who creates colourful, imaginative pieces. I’ve recently experimented in digital illustration, taking the same approach as if using pens, pencils or paint, resulting in drawings with a human and playful feel, despite the digital tools. What to expect: Le Zite (The Girlfriends) is a series of illustrations and accompanying works. Fascinated by the life and love stories in the postmodernist architect and designer Ettore Sottsass’s biography, Scritto di Notte (Written at Night), I started drawing his lovers as they appeared throughout the book. £30 - £500

£5 - £120

Directions: My studio is between King St and Queen St. Follow signs at town clock. Accessibility: Steep stairs.

GIULIA FIORISTA

Recommendation:

Gelston Picture Frames, 46-48 King Street, Castle Douglas - high-quality, bespoke framing.

Open evening on Saturday with refreshments.

Directions: Situated in the McGill Duncan Gallery, 231 King Street, Castle Douglas. From the clock tower, go downhill and across the street to find the burgundy shop front with gold sign. Accessibility: Free parking is available on the

street outside. Wheelchair access to the front of the gallery but two small steps to the studio.

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ANGELA LAWRENCE Clience Studio, 212 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DS T: 07902 301 883 E: angela@cliencestudio.co.uk @cliencestudio angelalawrencecliencestudio W: www.cliencestudio.co.uk

PHIL MCMENEMY

The Gallery at Laurieston, Laurieston, Castle Douglas, DG7 2PW T: (01644) 450235 E: phil@pmcphotography.co.uk gallery_at_laurieston W: www.philmcmenemy.smugmug.com @galleryphil galleryatlaurieston 15

My paintings try to evoke aspects of the outdoors and of being there: my great passion. To conjure up a sense of place, I use naturalistic or imaginary, bold or indistinct approaches. Galloway and Western Isles coast and seascapes contrast with dramatic and windswept mountains. What to expect: New paintings, oils in progress, pen and wash studies. See stages of displayed work in a slideshow, print browsers, bargain rack and competition available. “Bards of Galloway” brings a new literary dimension! £15 - £3,500

Recommendation:

Streetlights Coffee House, 187 King Street, Castle Douglas, tel.01556 504222 - Great coffee and excellent homemade and huge cakes as well as savoury fare. 38 Spring Fling 2019

Competition to win signed print.

Directions: From Dumfries or Stranraer directions, take A75, enter Castle Douglas by A745/A713 or B736. Clience Studio is under the tall clocktower, in King Street (main street) at crossroads with A713/Ayr and B736/Auchencairn. Accessibility: There is an 8cm step into premises

through an 88cm wide doorway. Level once inside. Brightly lit. Parking is free, on the street.

It’s all out there! As an artist I have connections with nature, light / weather & the Scottish landscape. These relationships are important as they provide focus & inspiration. They also frustrate, please, tease & satisfy me! My work attempts to portray this relationship. What to expect: A warm welcome is guaranteed! Visitors will get the chance to talk about my work, discover what moves/inspires me and view how my work evolves and changes. Visitors can expect beautiful work in a range of style & sizes with a flexibility to designing that special/personal piece. £20 - £500+

Recommendation:

C13 road from Laurieston to Gatehouse. A fantastic road which enapsulates the variety of Gallowegian landscapes. But hurry this road is still threatened by electricity pylons.

10% discount <£100 / 15% discount > £100.

Directions: The Gallery at Laurieston is in Laurieston. From Castle Douglas, turn left off A713 at Greenlaw, travel 4 miles to Laurieston on B795. Onto C13 (Gatehouse Road) gallery 100 yds on right.

JANET O’DONNELL

The Gallery at Laurieston, Laurieston, Castle Douglas, DG7 2PW T: 07810 073 874 E: daltamie@yahoo.com

JO GALLANT

Bennan Bank, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NG T: (01644) 450552 E: jo@jogallant.co.uk W: www.jogallant.co.uk @JoGallant1 Jo Gallant – Studio Textiles 4

Formerly I worked with textiles but am now concentrating more on painting. My work, which is predominantly in a loose, abstract style, is influenced by colour, texture, pattern and balance and aims to create the atmosphere and essence of place.

My work is influenced by my surroundings on the edge of Galloway Forest, by birds, trees, mountains and weather; the colours, textures and shifting light. I use fabrics, from velvets to fine silks, hand-dyed and made into cushions, scarves and wall-hangings.

What to expect: There will be cards, mounted, framed and canvas works and a display showing the connection between my textiles and painted pieces. Throughout the weekend I will demonstrate applying watercolour to a gessoed surface and on Monday, between 1-3 pm, visitors can try it for themselves.

What to expect: In my working studio I will have pieces for sale, work in progress, photos, design-work and explanations of materials and technical process. Visitors can also use my fabric to decorate their own cotton bag to take away for just £5.

£2.50 - £450

Recommendation:

Follow the Kennick Burn walk (on C13, near the studio) through a magical forest to a waterfall.

Four greetings cards with all non-card purchases.

Directions: The Gallery at Laurieston is in Laurieston. From Castle Douglas, turn left off A713 at Greenlaw, travel 4 miles to Laurieston on B795. Onto C13 (Gatehouse Road) gallery 100 yds on right.

£28 - £2,000

Recommendation:

New Galloway Community Shop, High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3RN. 01644 420 620 a great place to buy food for a picnic.

10% discount on cushions for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: On the A762, one mile north of Mossdale and 4 miles south of New Galloway, between, but opposite the end of the Raiders Road and the Bennan viewpoint.

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GEOFF FORREST

Bennan Bank, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NG T: (01292) 550935 E: mail@geoffforrest.co.uk W: www.geoffforrest.co.uk Geoff Forrest Willow Weaver @willow_crafts 4

What to expect: There will be hares on the lawn, while the baskets shelter indoors. I will have works in progress, and sketch books along with the various tools and materials I use. Ongoing demonstrations will hopefully raise questions which I am always pleased to answer.

Recommendation:

CatStrand Arts & Visitor Centre, High Street, New Galloway, DG7 3RN www.catstrand.com Excellent entertainment, cafe and shop.

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The Old Church Room, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AU T: 07712 001 202 E: patti@pattilean.co.uk @pattilean patti.lean W: www.pattilean.co.uk

NEIGHBOUR

My work is based on the two mediums of willow and mild steel, but not used together. I make willow ‘pebbles’ and ‘wave’ baskets coloured in the blue greys of water and sky, while hares of steel run and leap along the hills.

£30 - £2,000

PATTI LEAN

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: On the A762, one mile north of Mossdale and 4 miles south of New Galloway, between, but opposite the end of the Raiders Road and the Bennan viewpoint.

My art is informed by literary and ecological subjects, in my home area around Loch Ken as well as Finland and Iceland. My wider research project is ‘nature’ as something that ‘culture’ is inextricably part of, not separate from, and explored through paint and painting. What to expect: Visitors will be made welcome at the studio where there will be paintings, drawings and supporting work on display. They can browse library and sketchbooks, and chat about art over a cup of coffee. Paints will be on hand for visitors to have a go. £50 - £5,000

Recommendation:

Bike around Loch Ken or walk/bike in the Galloway Forest Park. There’s a gentle walk up the hill past the village hall & there’s the Red Kite feeding station in nearby Laurieston.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Studio is white building, down grassy lane off west side of Crossmichael Main Steet A713, almost opposite shop. No car access, parking in St Michael’s Road, opposite, or Village Hall. Accessibility: All on one level, accessible to

buggies and wheelchairs. Toilet not wheelchair accessible.

HANNAH SPICER The Old Church Room, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AU T: 07538 415 136 E: hannahspicer1@hotmail.co.uk W: www.spicerceramics.co.uk spicer_ceramics NEW GRADUATE

ADAM BOOTH Pipers Forge, 4 Victoria Street, Kirkpatrick Durham, DG7 3HQ T: (01556) 650513 E: adam@pipersforge.com W: www.pipersforge.com

NEW STUDIO

I am strongly focused on rock textures and have created plaster moulds that I can use to make ceramic pieces which mimic the texture and shape of rocks. I am also developing a range of thrown pieces inspired by the colouring of the Scottish coast.

As a proud holder of the title “Eminent Master Blacksmith” I create individually designed contemporary hot forged metal work for architectural and sculptural use, made using both modern and time-honoured techniques.

What to expect: I shall showcase some of my university collection which will be further developed with regards to glaze. I will have a range of bowls and plates that can be directly linked to the rock textures I have moulded.

What to expect: Demonstrations of hot forging steel and a slide show will be ongoing for the entire event. Visitors will experience the sights and sounds of a working forge, eighteenth century processes enhanced by an array of 21st century equipment.

£25 - £60

Recommendation:

The Merrick in the Galloway Forest is a brisk, moderately difficult and especially challenging hike with impressive views over the Galloway hills.

lane by foot, bike, buggy or wheelchair.

Recommendation:

Kirkpatrick Durham hall The legendary baking and soup making skills of the village will be available to purchase throughout the whole event.

Directions: From Springholm on the A75 follow signs to Kirkpatrick Durham. The forge is up an alley 2 doors down from the cross roads on the right hand side. Accessibility: Easy hard paved access with loads

of on street parking.

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PAMELA GRACE The Bothy, 23 Victoria Street, Kirkpatrick Durham, DG7 3HQ T: (01556) 650498 E: info@pamelagrace.co.uk W: www.pamelagrace.co.uk 5

What to expect: New work will include paintings in watercolour, pen and ink as well as a wide range of new and recent etchings and lithographs. Sketchbooks and visual information on techniques and working methods will be displayed, along with my etching press and tools with occasional demonstrations.

Recommendation: Pop-up

Cafe, Village Hall - serving excellent soups and run by KPD Village Hall, Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Parish Church and Kirkpatrick Durham Recreation Association. 42 Spring Fling 2019

33 Victoria Street, Kirkpatrick Durham, DG7 3HQ T: 07789 348 477 E: info@wemakepots.com @wemakepots Clare Dawdry - WeMakePots wemakepots W: www.wemakepots.com 8

I am an artist and printmaker. Much of my work is based on drawing, preferably working outside, capturing seasonal changes in the Galloway countryside. Alongside wider landscapes, I look at details of hedgerows, gardens and allotments.

£50 - £650

CLARE DAWDRY

10% discount on selected Spring Fling prints.

Directions: From Springholm on the A75, follow signposts for Kirkpatrick Durham. 23 Victoria Street is half-way up the village on the left - a short, narrow lane leads to the bothy. Accessibility: Less able visitors can bring the

car down to the site with access from Church Road (signposted).

I make useful pots that are well crafted and a pleasure to use. Bowls, mugs, vases and jugs are the foundation of my practice and provide infinite possibilities in exploring clarity of form and functionality. The decoration is quietly evocative of local land and seascapes. What to expect: As well as my finished pots, expect to see demonstrations and examples of work in various stages of production.

£5 - £250

Recommendation:

Pop-up Café in village hall - serving excellent soup and home baking. All proceeds going to village charities.

A free pocket sized pot for the first ten friends to make a purchase.

Directions: From Springholm village on the A75, follow signposts for Kirkpatrick Durham. 33 Victoria street is half way up the village on the left hand side. Accessibility: Entry through door at street level.

Parking on street.

WILLIAM SPURWAY Corsock Village Hall, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN T: 07443 562 129 E: w.spurway@btinternet.com W: www.williamspurway.wordpress.com

FITCH & MCANDREW

Corsock Village Hall, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN T: (01644) 440528 E: info@hannahmcandrew.co.uk fitchandmcandrew fitchandmcandrew W: www.fitchandmcandrew.co.uk

I’m a painter and printmaker of Scottish landscapes, focusing on the forests, lochs and skies of the region. I paint in oils, both figuratively and with leanings towards semi-abstraction. My printmaking explores form & texture using drypoint and carborundum processes. What to expect: Sharing with Fitch & McAndrew offers an opportunity for me to step outside my studio and show a wider range of work as well as paintings in progress. Visitors will also see the paraphernalia and inspirations of my daily studio life. Homemade refreshments by Jools. £50 - £500

Recommendation:

Jools Cox is holding a Spring Fling pop up café with us in Corsock Village Hall. Proceeds go to Care International.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the A75, take the A712 at Crocketford. Corsock is six miles up this road and the village hall is centrally located on the left hand side of the street. Accessibility: There are two steps at the front

of the hall but an accessible route is available from the rear of the building.

Our business is a partnership, a husband and wife team. We make a range of glorious slipware, an interpretation of the traditional wares of the United Kingdom. The forms and materials draw influence from ancient pottery, however, our exciting pots are truly contemporary in nature. What to expect: We currently don’t have suitable access to our workshop, so we will ‘bring the workshop to the hall’. There will be pots at all stages of production, plus demonstrations & films of our processes. The potter’s wheel will be turning throughout the day. £20 - £500

Recommendation:

Jools Cox, renowned and excellent local caterer, will be running a pop up cafe in the village hall over the weekend to raise funds for Care International.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Corsock Village Hall is in the centre of the small village of Corsock. There are two steps in front of the hall but a level entrance accessed from the rear. Accessibility: There are two steps at the front of

the hall but an accessible route is available from the rear of the building.

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AMANDA SIMMONS

Rosebank, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN T: 07777 684 546 E: amanda.simmons@btinternet.com W: www.amandasimmons.co.uk dahliauniverse

NATALIE VARDEY

Rosebank, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN T: (01644) 420634 E: n.vardey@gmail.com @NatalieVardey Natalie Vardey NatalieVardey W: www.natalievardey.com

I work with glass as I find it an endlessly fascinating and adaptable medium. I’m currently using just pure glass powders to create sculptural forms, attempting to make the work as lightweight and fragile as the nature that informs it.

Things I still love: well designed bits of engineering, making simple shapes into complex forms, frosted silver and the warmth of polished gold, attention to detail, working in silver, necklaces of lustrous pearls, making brooches, and a good play on the radio.

What to expect: The studio this year will be full of birds and light. My love for local and worldwide birdlife continues with a new show based around vulnerable species. I shall also be focusing on new lighting designs exclusively for Spring Fling and to be commissioned.

What to expect: A cheery welcome as always! This is my opportunity to show comprehensive collections of work, illustrations of recent special commissions, samples of techniques, tools and work in progress at a replica of my work space. Basically, I will show how I do what I do. £18 - £800

£10 - £3,000

Recommendation:

Designs Gallery, 179 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ - great food and central to lots of studios.

Directions: From the A75, take the A712 at Crocketford. Corsock is 6 miles up this road and my studio is situated centrally in the village opposite the bus stop. Accessibility: Access to both Spring Fling artists is

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Recommendation:

Knowetop Lochs, a lovely SWT (4) small reserve (OS NX706786, Landranger 84). 4 miles west of Corsock on A712. Postcode DG7 3EA.

Directions: I will be at Amanda’s studio just for this weekend. It is in the centre of Corsock (A712 Balmaclellan/New Galloway to Crocketford), opposite the bus stop and phone box. Accessibility: Studio is accessible from street level,

as is small toilet.

CLIENCE STUDIO

212 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DS E: angela@cliencestudio.co.uk W: www.cliencestudio.co.uk T: (01556) 504318 angelalawrencecliencestudio @cliencestudio 5

REDCASTLE STEADING STUDIO

Redcastle House, Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LB E: howe.redcastle@lineone.net W: www.redcastlecottages.co.uk T: (01556) 660475 12

A friendly gallery and studio in Castle Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main street, showing original oil and watercolour paintings by Angela Lawrence. Seascapes highlighting the unspoilt beauty of the Galloway coast are a key theme with West coast and Scottish Isles seascapes contrasting with mountain drama from the Highlands and the Lake District, as well as some more contemplative semi abstract work. Angela is a prolific artist presenting a large and frequently changing display of work at Clience Studio. Also available is a substantial collection of archival quality giclee prints, as well as a select range of excellent art gifts such as calendars, notebooks, coasters, placemats and mugs, featuring her Galloway paintings. Angela, an elected member of the Glasgow Society of Women Artists and one of the recent winners in a global seascape competition, exhibits widely, for example at the PAI, RGI and VAS exhibitions and prestigious galleries. Commissions in a range of sizes are happily considered.

A converted cow shed a mile from Haugh of Urr, at Redcastle, showing a variety of work by Jane Howe. Oils, acrylics and various forms of printmaking such as plate litho, monotype and etchings..landscape/sea and figurative work on display, sketchbooks will be on show to explain the process and work in progress! Postcards for sale. Jane has also exhibited in Edinburgh and widely in Dumfries and Galloway. Dogs on a lead are welcome, picnic area and shady parking! The Laurie Arms in the village a great place for lunch and evening meal. Friday night is preview night... 6 til 7.30pm, refreshments available, and will be open till 7pm each night over Spring Fling weekend.

Directions: Enter Castle Douglas from the A75. Clience Studio is under the tall clock tower at the lower end of King Street (the main shopping street), on the corner of the A713 to Ayr/ Auchencairn crossroads.

Accessibility: One high step to enter the gallery, all level inside the studio with space to move about if using a walker/zimmer. Seats inside. Garden seats outside and small table.

15% off selected prints and paintings, preview on Friday evening and competition.

Directions: Driving east from Castle Douglas on the A75, take the right turn to Haugh of Urr, B794. Drive through the village, after the speed limits take the first left signed to Redcastle Steading. Quarter of a mile up the road, there is parking on the right through wooden gate.

10% off framed work.

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Family Friendly Activities We know that for some, taking children into studios with breakable objects is a bit daunting so, we’ve pulled together information on some family friendly studios and activities at this year’s Spring Fling Open Studios.

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Drop into The Oven in Dumfries between 5th and 13th April where there will be lots going on, including an exhibition and demonstrations. Book your workshops and come and chat to us about Spring Fling Open Studios. More info on p6.

Workshops

We’ve got a great selection of workshops for children and young adults programmed for #SF2019, ranging from painting and drawing to ceramics, printmaking and textiles. For full information check out the Workshops page (p8 & 9). 8th & 11th April: Bea Last 13th April: Sarah Keast 11th & 28th May: Christopher Taylor 18th May: Deborah Campbell

The WaterOrgan

This public art commission welcomes audiences of all ages. Visit The WaterOrgan on our Green Route where children and families are welcome to experience the brilliance of hydro-kinetic energy. There will be lots of ways for families to engage – not to be missed on your Spring Fling journey! More information on p7.

In the Studios

Lots of our studios welcome families and some of them are offering specific activities for kids this year. Keep an eye out for the Family Friendly icon throughout the brochure entries and check out the specific activities below: Glenda Waterworth (Studio 3, p17): Visitors will be able to have-a-go at producing a ‘meandering accordian’ book in the studio. Suitable for children over 8 with adult supervision. Peter Wareing (Studio 6, p18): Decorate a tile in the mornings only, for both adults and children. Kate Anderson (Studio 21, p28): Try mosaics with this fun kids’ activity corner with safe material for smaller children. Hazel Campbell (Studio 33, p36): Bring the family and experiment with bamboo and ink! Angela Lawrence (Studio 36, p38): A competition to name an atmospheric painting and win a print of it - this is open to all ages. Jo Gallant (Studio 39, p39): Visitors can use my fabric to decorate their own cotton bag which I then machine stitch for them. This

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appeals to children and adults and gives me a chance to chat about design and techniques and demonstrate freemotion embroidery. Katie Russell (Studio 52, p48): Children (and adults!) can have the opportunity to weave using wools and other fibres. John Threlfall (Studio 53, p49): Children and families welcome to come and try their hand with pastels. Val Macadam (Studio 56, p51): Treasure hunt in the garden for children/families - all ages really! Clare Melinsky (Studio 72, p60): Children make a print using my ink, rollers and press (adult supervision needed). Alison Macleod (Studio 75, p61): Beaded necklace-making for children. Clare Williams (Studio 92, p73): Come and have-a-go, try your hand at machine knitting and linking an item together. Colin Blanchard (Studio 94, p74): Families welcome to come and ‘have-a-go’ at pulling their own print in order to understand and enjoy the process.

Top Image: Colin Tennant

ORANGE ROUTE 22 Studios On this route you will find photography, textiles, ceramics, painting, illustration, jewellery, mixed media, installation and glass.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Dalbeattie, Dumfries

Electric Car Charging:

Dumfries

ATMs:

Dalbeattie, Dumfries

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KIM AYRES

KATIE RUSSELL

Meikle Knox House, Castle Douglas, DG7 1NS T: 07971 969 953 E: kim@kimayres.co.uk kimayresphotography kimayresphotography @ kimayres W: www.kimayres.co.uk

The Nail Factory, 56 Southwick Road, Dalbeattie, DG5 4EW T: (01556) 502985 E: tulipsrussell@googlemail.com @kfrweaving W: wwww.katierussellweave.com

From close up portrait photography to dramatic set-piece narrative photos of large groups, I love to work with people to create photos where they can be the hero, heroine or even villain of their own epic images.

At my studio I produce traditional tapestry weavings on an upright loom. I use natural fibres and traditional techniques. I weave abstract images in the form of maritime themes. For my work I love history, water, architecture, maritime battles and epilepsy.

What to expect: Smoke machine, lighting, live demonstrations of how to create awesome photos - on the hour, every hour while open across the weekend. See examples of my work, ask questions, start discussions and let your imagination run wild. Plus: exclusive special offers for visitors only!

What to expect: When visitors come to see my work they will see a tapestry weaving in progress and woven samplers will be out on display for people to touch and have a close look at. I blend lots of colours of yarn together to achieve different effects.

£2 - £1,000

£500 - £3,000

Recommendation:

Dalbeattie Woods is easily accessible, beautiful, has free entry and several different walks through the trees and round a loch.

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Directions: Leave Castle Douglas on A745 to Dalbeattie, turn left after 1.2 miles. Take 1st right, up the hill. Meikle Knox is on the right near the top of the hill. Accessibility: One small step to entrance. There are 5 spaces immediately outside the venue, and further parking has been arranged just a short walk away.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Recommendation:

Directions: Turn from the A711 onto the High Street

The Granite Kitchen, 62 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AA. Lovely food and great service.

at the Birchtree Hotel. At Dalbeattie Museum turn onto Southwick Road. Follow the road until you reach the Nail Factory. Accessibility: Parking is available on William

Street and further along Southwick Road. A wheelchair ramp is available.

CHRISTINE HESTER SMITH

Barnbarroch Pottery, Kippford, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LE T: (01556) 620695 E: hester@barnbarroch-pottery.com W: www.christinehestersmith.co.uk Christine Hester Smith Ceramics 5

What to expect: A warm welcome into a large and well-loved studio filled with an array of intriguing tools and the smell of coffee and flapjack. There will be work in progress, explanations given, and finished work on display in the gallery and around the garden.

Recommendation:

The Ark Tea Room, Kippford DG5 4LN - For great home-made lunches and teas, with a delightful view across the estuary. Tel: (01556) 620201.

The Rockcliffe Gallery, Barons Craig Hotel, Rockcliffe, DG5 4QF T: 07407 682 219 E: jsaltflats@aol.com W: www.johnthrelfall.co.uk JohnThrelfallWildlifeArt 12

Using the versatility of clay to tell stories or to capture a passing observation, my work incorporates thrown forms and extruded sections, sprayed slips and a variety of coloured glazes. Each new idea creates its own challenge, and brings its own excitement.

£15 - £1,200

JOHN THRELFALL

A penguin or greetings card with each purchase by Friends.

Directions: The studio is three miles from Dalbeattie on the A710 coast road, on the T-junction to Kippford. Look out for the Barnbarroch Pottery sign. Accessibility: While possible to take a

wheelchair round the house to see the studio, unfortunately the gallery has steps and is too small for a wheelchair.

I have been developing the idea of ‘sensory awareness walks’, heading out with pencil and paint to document the natural world around me. These visual diaries and longer studies directly inform my studio work, aided by imagination and memory, to create fresh pieces as product. What to expect: I will lay out the field workings of the ‘awareness walks’ and how they connect with the framed pieces on the wall. In addition, there will be unframed paintings, portfolios, cards and books. I will have work on the easel for demonstrations. £20 - £1,000

Recommendation:

Enjoy tea, coffee and cakes in the Terrace Bar at the Baron’s Craig with wonderful views across to the Mote of Mark and Rough Firth.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Take the Dumfries to Dalbeattie coast road (A710) to Colvend and then the road signposted to Rockcliffe. Follow the brown tourist signs and Spring Fling arrows to the Gallery. Accessibility: Shallow angled flight of stairs to

Gallery. Easy access from large car park.

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CATHERINE COULSON

The Drawing Room, Barons Craig Hotel, Rockcliffe, DG5 4QF T: (01556) 568161 E: studio@catcoulson.art W: catcoulson.art catcoulson.art catcoulson.art @catcoulson 12

What to expect: Exhibition of new oil paintings, field sketches and photographs. Explore my studio, environmentally conscious mediums and fieldwork kit. Comfy space to read poetry, research and interact online. Beautiful location; artwork, gifts and cards for sale.

Recommendation:

Look for Sabellaria reefs made by honeycomb worms at low tide below Castlehill point on the scenic Rockcliffe to Sandyhills coast trail.

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Kirkbean Village Hall, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DW T: 07789 128 833 E: hello@ailsablack.com W: www.ailsablack.com ailsablackart ailsablackart @AilsaBlack 20

My paintings explore our connection with nature and contemplate modern wilderness. Inspired by landscape, ecology and habitat diversity, my process involves research, fieldwork, poetry and photography encouraging intimacy and imagination. A ‘feel’ for a location translates into a personal impression and narrative.

£5 - £1,500

AILSA BLACK

10% discount on framed paintings for Friends of Spring Fling.

at rear entrance of hotel. Ground floor toilet with wide door.

I paint and design from a seaside studio in the tiny village of Carsethorn inspired by the people and animals that surround me. I am lucky to work with charities like Oxfam, Marie Curie and the RSPB who use my art on their merchandise. What to expect: I will have on display original paintings and prints. There will also be a large selection of merchandise including cards, clocks, bags, brooches, home-ware, kitchen gifts and new kitchen textiles. There will be work in progress and the chance to chat and ask questions. £10 - £1,000

Recommendation: The

local community will be running a lovely café in the hall serving hot soup, sandwiches and delicious home-made cake. Proceeds go back in to the community.

Directions: Follow the A710 coast road to Kirkbean. Turn into Kirkbean. Take the first road on your right. Kirkbean Village Hall is on your right and the studio is inside. Accessibility: Disabled wheelchair access is at the back of the village hall. There are fully disabled toilets available.

VAL MACADAM 2 Midtown Cottages, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DL T: (01387) 880755 E: valmac@talktalk.net W: www.valmacart.com valmacadamart val_macadam_art @valmac_art 4

What to expect: Visitors to my studio will see sketchbooks, work in progress & finished drawings, featuring a main theme of ‘Home & Away’. There will be a Tools of the Trade Treasure Hunt, a Crayon Count Competition and Colouring-In Corner. There’s also a lovely view to enjoy!

Recommendation:

Abbey Cottage Tearoom, 26 Main Street, New Abbey, DG2 8BY – serves lovely light lunches including great veggie options!

Guild Hall, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8DX T: 07854 091 003 E: michael@onefivesix.net W: www.michaelpell.net

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.

£10 - £1,500

MICHAEL PELL

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

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 double gates, turn right. Accessibility: Access is by a sloping path or steps.

I am a designer and maker creating jewellery and small objects in precious materials. I usually work in silver and gold, sometimes including diamonds and coloured gemstones in my designs. I enjoy the challenge of reusing old jewellery pieces and gemstones to create new work. What to expect: Visitors to my home and studio will see my latest work together with a range of pieces I make in limited editions. In my studio you will see a selection of tools and equipment which demonstrate the typical environment of a working jeweller. £50 - £500+

Recommendation:

The Abbey Arms - a nice pub in New Abbey on Village Square which always has a great real ale on tap.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Travelling 7 miles from Dumfries on the A710 New Abbey Road you’ll find my studio in the Guild Hall on the left as you enter the village of New Abbey. Accessibility: Very accessible, from the gravel

parking area we have a flat paved path.

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BEA LAST

Bankend Studio, Kirkgunzeon, Dumfries, DG2 8LA T: 07703 458 182 E: b.last@hotmail.co.uk W: www.babyforest.co/bealast bealast-artist bea-last @bealast 4

What to expect: An installation of contemporary, painting based works. Many pieces are three dimensional paper or recycled objects, referred to as sculptural drawings/paintings. Sketchbooks, notebooks and working drawings along with experimental video.

Recommendation: Loch

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Clay Works, Solway House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA T: (01848) 332319 E: cwsdumfries@gmail.com c.taylor.design christophertaylordesign W: www.christaylorceramics.co.uk 20

My practice is process led, constantly moving forward and developing. I am exploring painting and drawing in the broadest sense, creating installations according to given spaces and locations. My practice also involves mentoring, workshops, and as an Open Studio Tutor for Glasgow School of Art.

£1 - £5,000

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR

Prize Draw to win an exclusive scarf.

Directions: Kirkgunzeon is off the A711 Dalbeattie Road, about 8 miles from Dumfries. Coming through the village and past the village hall, Bankend is on the right at the bottom of the hill.

I take inspiration from the rich history within the ceramic field, combining materials, techniques and processes which are not commonly seen side by side and layering them to create objects that are rich with colour, texture and material quality. What to expect: Visitors will see a range of finished work alongside pieces at various stages of completion. I use a variety of processes from throwing pots on the wheel to screen printing pattern work, pattern application and painting directly onto the surface. £15 - £6,000

Recommendation:

Cubbies. Eat. Drink. 35 Bank St, Dumfries, DG1 2PA. A great little vegetarian-friendly takeaway with an interesting take on wraps and sandwiches.

Directions: From Dumfries take the B725 signposted Glencaple turning left into the Crichton Campus at the gatehouse. Then follow the Spring Fling signs to the internal courtyard. Accessibility: There is ample parking directly outside the studio with level ground between parking and entrance. Studio is on the ground floor with a ground floor toilet.

SHONA GUTHRIE

Solway House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA T: 07872 301 536 W: shonaguthriejewellery.co.uk shonaguthriejewellery Shona Guthrie Jewellery E: info@shonaguthriejewellery.co.uk

Solway House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA T: 07584 811 544 E: fraserirvineart@gmail.com firvineart Fraser_irvine 50

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I make wearable jewellery that is evocative of a place and rich in texture. All pieces are handmade from my studio, where the surrounding environment provides much of the inspiration for my work. What to expect: Visitors can expect a warm welcome, a full understanding of my working practice and a complimentary jewellery cleaning service!

Home Restaurant on Bank Street above the Coach & Horses in Dumfries – Amazing food!

I am a landscape artist focusing in and around the Dumfries & Galloway, drawing inspiration from my local surroundings. My work is loose and expressive, building layers and creating textures with hints of detail, aiming to catch the atmosphere of the location I’m depicting. What to expect: Visiting my studio you’ll see a progression of my work from studies to finished paintings.

£300 - £600

£50 - £495

Recommendation:

FRASER IRVINE

Directions: From Dumfries take the B725 signposted Glencaple turning left into the Crichton Campus at the gatehouse. Then follow the Spring Fling signs to the car park and studio. Accessibility: All studios are on ground floor

with ramp for wheelchair acces. Toilet not wheelchair accessible.

Recommendation:

The Coach & Horses, Dumfries – Great little pub, friendly atmosphere, live bands and good selection of drinks.

with ramp for wheelchair acces. Toilet not wheelchair accessible.

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EMMA VISCA

Solway House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA T: 07387 295 449 E: emmavisca@btinternet.com scottishartistemmavisca W: www.emmaviscascottishartistthenakedpainter.wordpress.com

EMILY TOUGH

Yellow Door Gallery, 18 Queen Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JF T: 07827 012 652 W: www.emilytough.com weagreeoneggs weagreeoneggs E: tuckyeggs@outlook.com NEW STUDIO

My art represents my own self and is a documented chronology of my life story. The times I have loved and lost, laughed and cried. The people I have met, the different characters that have come and gone. I am fascinated with people and relationships.

I am a multifaceted artist, being adaptable according to project and medium. Nonetheless, training in illustration has given me a notable style which remains present. I classify myself as a bit of an inventor and I like to build things in 3D.

What to expect: You can expect to see art that challenges your thought process. Art that I create subconsciously, and the constant move I have through different painting styles. You will see writings and paintings completed at a time when my mind was not in its true form.

What to expect: I indulge in making a wide variety of work; in my studio you will find woodwork, jewellery, collage. This year I have been making puppets out of recycled materials. My work will be displayed alongside sketchbooks, portfolios and workshop materials.

£150 - £1,500

Recommendation:

Clay Works Studio, Solway House, Dumfries - great ceramics classes!

15% discount for Friends of Spring Fling and students.

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£3 - £100

Recommendation:

The Boathouse restaurant, Glencaple – a notable spot for bird watchers. The Boathouse is beautiful restaurant serving lovely food.

Directions: There is ample parking just down the road near the Theatre Royal. You turn up the road opposite the Theatre. My studio is above the Yellow Door Gallery. Accessibility: A stairway makes it not wheelchair friendly.

EMILY COOPER

The Oven, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QT T: 07483 843 566 E: e.cooper.arts.ec@gmail.com EmilyCooperArtist

JORDAN CHISHOLM The Oven, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QT T: 07769 332 437 E: info@jordanchisholm.com W: www.jordanchisholm.com EMERGE

I create sculptural mixed-media portraiture pieces. I like to use objects that already have a history, whether broken, reclaimed or unused, adding an emotional and cultural context. I am inspired by my own experiences as well as political or moral issues. What to expect: Visitors can expect symbolic work that challenges the idea of what portraiture is, exploring non-figurative portraiture and focusing on a feeling or theme as representative of human nature. There will be smaller, more traditional, pieces which aim to give large-scale issues a relatable human face.

NEW STUDIO

I am an emerging performance artist. Listening is at the heart of all that I do. Through listening I am able to better understand the world in which we live. In order to make, I must at first listen. What to expect: You will see a work in progress. You will witness fragments of incomplete work. You will be invited to listen. There will be an offering to ask & an opportunity to observe. I am sharing the venue with Emily Cooper (contemporary portrait artist).

ÂŁ5 - ÂŁ600

Recommendation:

The Stove,100 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ - the Stove Network is a fantastic hub for artists and creatives full of interesting people and projects and they serve lovely coffee too!

Directions: Head along the High Street from the Fountain towards the Midsteeple, keep to the left as you pass the Midsteeple building and The Oven will be on your left. Accessibility: All studios are on ground floor

with ramp for wheelchair access. Toilet not wheelchair accessible.

Recommendation:

Cubbies: Eat. Drink. 35 Bank Street, Dumfries serve delicious takeaway delights, all food is in house made, with vegan options available and a wide range or artisan coffee.

Directions: The old Bakers Oven, now known as The Oven, is situated in the heart of Dumfries town centre - right next to the Midsteeple. Accessibility: All on one level, one step to enter.

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JULIE HOLLIS Cloud 9 Studio Gallery, 165 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NN T: (01387) 257411 E: julie@cloud9gallery.co.uk cloud9dumfries cloud9dumfries @cloud9dumfries W: www.cloud9gallery.co.uk 40

What to expect: Expect the chaos of a working studio (with works in progress and my materials on show) sitting happily alongside the calm of a gallery display space (showing finished originals, prints and cards). Refreshments will be served and dogs will be welcomed with a doggy treat!

Recommendation: The

Dumfries Larder, High Street, Dumfries - highly recommend the artisan cheeses, speciality foods and locally made gins and beers.

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SF Friends can collect a raffle ticket to win a mug.

Directions: From Dumfries High Street: head towards Burns Statue and turn left down Friars Vennel. At the crossroads, turn right. Cloud 9 is located on your immediate left. Accessibility: Level entrance into the gallery, with ramp into the main display area. Accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies. Disabled bay opposite gallery.

Ottersburn Gallery, 2a Nith Avenue, Dumfries, DG1 1EF T: 07895 030 063 E: cressa.glass@googlemail.com mclarencressa Cressa’s Glass Works @cressamclaren W: www.cressamclaren.com

NEW STUDIO

The beauty of trees and solace of woodlands currently form my inspiration for paintings. I paint evocative images of local scenes, using a limited palette to reflect the quality of light at particular times of the day, and create textile pieces using recycled materials.

£2 - £2,000

CRESSA MCLAREN

SPRINGBACK

I work with kiln formed opaque bullseye glass. I produce a range of distinctive contemporary designs including tableware, lighting and a collection of work: ‘Glass Meadow’. Techniques I use are fusing, slumping, draping and sandblasting the glass to create the bold outlines that define my style. What to expect: This year viewers will see a new collection of designs - ‘Birds of Paradise’ - and some new designs to my Glass Meadow collection. You will be welcomed by walls covered in Glass Flowers and a wide collection of tableware and jewellery. £15 - £500

Recommendation:

Mrs Green’s Tea Room, 16 Queensbury Street, Dumfries – great for lunch, coffee and cakes.

I will have a prize draw for one of my small glass daisy’s.

Directions: From the Robert The Bruce pub, walk down Castle Street to the cross roads with George Street. Cross over George Street and turn left to walk down George Street, the next turning on your right is Nith Avenue. Or take the next turning on your right into Gordon Street and there you will find a car park and Ottersburn Gallery. Accessibility: Toilet is upstairs.

DEBORAH CAMPBELL Moat Brae House, George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA T: 07775 665 771 E: deborah@deborahcampbell.com W: www.deborahcampbell.com deborahcampbell02

GWEN ADAIR Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ T: 07904 993 082 E: gwenadair@btinternet.com W: gwenadair.wixsite.com/painter gwenadairpainter

NEIGHBOUR

I use a unique synthesis of handcrafted materials to create constructed textile pieces which represent my unique interpretation of our coastal landscape, combined with my observations of Scotland’s native seabirds.

I trained at Glasgow School of Art and have been a teacher in Dumfries for over 25 years. In 2018 I was selected for the Scottish Portrait Awards, and I exhibit widely in Scotland and Cumbria. Most of my work is figurative.

What to expect: I will be exhibiting my new collection of constructed textiles inspired by my recent visits to the Outer Hebrides. Visitors will have the opportunity to create a small machine or hand embroidered textile which I plan to photograph and display collectively on my Facebook page.

What to expect: I will be exhibiting new work including portraiture, figurative paintings and still life, along with drawings. Visitors will be able to see work in progress and talk about my ideas, working methods and materials. I am happy to discuss portrait commissions too.

£3 - £850

Recommendation:

Truffes Bistro is a quirky place for good food and great atmosphere in the centre of Dumfries.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Head right along the A780 from Robert Burns Statue on Church Crescent then left onto Irving Street and Moat Brae is on your right as you turn onto George Street. Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

£50 - £2,500

Recommendation:

The Stove cafe in the town centre offers good food and supports the arts locally. It also promotes the involvement of young people through Blueprint100.

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ANDREW ADAIR

HELEN ACKLAM

Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ T: (01387) 262084 E: awadair@btinternet.com W: axisweb.org/artists/andrewadair

Bellevue Villa, 113 Lockerbie Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BN T: (01387) 254654 E: helen@stuartacklam.plus.com Helen_Acklam Helen E Acklam Mixed Media Art W: www.helenacklam.co.uk

I graduated from Glasgow School of Art with a BA(Hons) Degree in Ceramic Design and have been a practising potter for the last 30 years. In the last few years I have diversified into 2D painting, printmaking and mixed media.

I work in mixed media producing textured canvases, watercolours and sculptural pieces of plaster, wool and textiles. The Scottish islands with their rich heritage, culture and history inform my practice.

What to expect: At this point I’m not entirely sure what direction my work will take as I will be moving back and forth from 2D to 3D either in clay or whatever materials come to hand. And there will definitely be some really big selfies.

What to expect: My dining room studio has become a welcoming gallery space. My creative process will be on show from the ephemera that inspires me, sketchbooks and journals, work in progress, to a variety of finished work - all to discuss over a cup of tea and cake.

£10.00 - £1,250

Recommendation:

Cafe Hubbub, Gracefield Art Centre – great selection of soups, lunches and baking.

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Guess the weight of the pot competition open to everyone.

Directions: From Dumfries train station, turn right along Lovers Walk then right again into Edinburgh Road. Gracefield Arts Centre is signposted on your right. Accessibility: Gallery 2, where I am located, is completely on the flat and has full wheelchair access. Gallery 1 has full wheelchair access to the ground floor but only stairs to the first floor.

£1 - £1,200

Recommendation:

J. B. Houston Butcher: family-run business on Greenbrae Loaning selling quality produce including award-winning haggis and pies.

10% off sales over £100 for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Exit off A75 onto A709 Lockerbie Road into Dumfries. Drive past the Peel Centre, continue over the mini roundabout. Bellevue Villa is situated opposite Houston’s Butchers. Accessibility: Parking is available across the street. Level access inside but two steps up to the property. Toilet is down one step.

GREEN ROUTE 14 Studios 3 Galleries 1 Public Art On this route you will find printmaking, painting, jewellery, scale models, ceramics and musical instruments.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Thornhill

ATMs:

Thornhill, Sanquhar

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CLARE MELINSKY

Highland Cottage, Gatelawbridge, Thornhill, DG3 5EA T: (01848) 331733 E: clare.melinsky@btinternet.com @claremelinsky Clare Melinsky W: www.claremelinsky.co.uk

ALISON PROUDLOCK Broomlea, Gatelawbridge, Thornhill, DG3 5EA T: (01848) 330412 E: aproudlock@googlemail.com W: www.alisonproudlock.co.uk Alison Proudlock Artist 8

I work as an illustrator using lino cut prints. Most of my work is commissioned by a publisher or a graphic designer. Plants and the countryside are frequent themes, also historical subjects. In February each year I teach lino cut workshops in Thornhill.

Beauty in the landscape is what I like to capture, whether it be light or atmosphere that inspires me. I work in various mediums though recently have favoured watercolour and acrylic. I enjoy the challenge of watercolour since it has a mind of its own.

What to expect: Visitors can use my small cast iron press for making a print with inks and rollers. There is a display of my illustration work: packaging and book covers and postage stamps. Framed and unframed work is for sale, and you can look into my workroom.

What to expect: Visitors will see work in progress, finished paintings, limited edition giclee prints and cards. My tools and materials will be on display in my working studio (which is upstairs) where I will be pleased to answer any questions. Teas and home baking in the garden.

£30 - £250

Recommendation:

Thomas Tosh is a spacious and stylish venue for meeting your friends for a coffee or lunch. Great food and gifts.

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A free mini print to Spring Fling Friends.

Directions: In the centre of Thornhill take the turning signposted Gatelawbridge 2.5 miles. At the letterbox on a post, park your car, or bear left. My house is first on the left, after the bridge. Accessibility: There are two internal steps.

£50 - £2,000

Recommendation:

Morton Castle is a ruin which was built in the 14th century and was last occupied in 1715. There are nature trails around the castle and loch.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: Gatelawbridge is 2.5 miles east of Thornhill. Entering Gatelawbridge (coming from Thornhill) ‘Broomlea’ is the second house on the left after crossing the bridge. Accessibility: The exhibition and shop are easy accessible on the ground floor. Wheelchairs may require assistance over the low step at the front and rear doors.

KATE MINK Thomas Tosh, 19 East Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LZ T: 001 510 316 2587 E: charmfoundry@gmail.com W: www.katemink.com kateminkartist charmfoundry

ALISON MACLEOD

114 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LS T: 07786 434 981 E: alison@alisonmacleod.com Alison Macleod Jewellery @alison_macleod alison_macleod W: www.alisonmacleod.com SPRINGBACK

Using ephemera, found photos, wax and printmaking I create mixed media works. Using memories of my childhood in SW Scotland, I distill stories from fragments of the past, feelings from the land to help me stay close to my homeland while living in another country.

I am a goldsmith specialising in bespoke pieces. My decorative style is inspired by antique treasures and the stories they tell. I have strong memories of secretly discovering my Mum’s jewellery box as a child, trying on each piece and wondering at their hidden histories.

What to expect: I will recreate part of my studio which is in Oakland, California on Thomas Tosh’s balcony. I will have mixed media pieces, prints and slip cast porcelain vessels for sale. I will demonstrate image transfer and simple screen printing techniques.

What to expect: My studio is where I design & make my jewellery. I surround myself with inspiration, odds and ends I find, and a crammed pin board. My workbench is cluttered with my favourite tools, a piercing saw, tweezers, soldering torch, files and a mallet.

£5 - £500

Recommendation:

Tynron Doon: Beautiful hill, site of Iron Age fort with amazing views from top.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Dumfries take the A76 north for approx.13 miles to Thornhill. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto East Morton st. Destination will be on the right. Accessibility: My studio is not wheelchair accessible. There will be framed pieces downstairs which is accessible up one or two steps from pavement through the front doors.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

£150 - £4,000

Recommendation:

Cample Line is a venue for international contemporary art and film, located less than 3 miles out of Thornhill. Well worth a visit.

Directions: My studio is situated on the main street at Thornhill Cross, opposite the Drumlanrig Cafe. Accessibility: On ground level with just 1 step

to get up.

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KAZ ROBERTSON

114 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5NL T: 07779 602 148 E: kaz_m_r@hotmail.com kazrobertsonjewellery kazrobertsonjewellery @KazRobertson1 W: www.kazrobertson.co.uk

VICTOR HENDERSON

Studio 8, Drumlanrig Castle Stableyard, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ T: 07734 255 558 E: v.m.henderson@icloud.com victor1947 victor Henderson

SPRINGBACK

I am a jeweller working mainly in resin. I produce pieces by mixing a bold colour palette with pattern. I incorporate magnets into some of my pieces and mismatching is also a strong element within my work.

I paint mainly watercolours on hand made papers. I am interested in constantly revisiting the image to approach it in a more deconstructed or abstracted way. Mixed media is featuring more and more in my work.

What to expect: I will be showing some new work alongside my favourites and end of line collections. I’ll also have works in progress, some tools and a slide show of shots in the studio and works in progress to give a fuller sense of my working practice.

What to expect: I will have a very wide range of work from 2x2 ins to 1x1.5m. Some oils will be in an adjacent room and a small marquee at studio entrance.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

£15 - £500

Recommendation:

Sanquhar pattern designs, 8-12 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL. A great initiative supporting production of high-quality knitwear using the traditional distinctive Sanquhar pattern. 62 Spring Fling 2019

Directions: My studio is situated on the Main Street at Thornhill Cross, opposite the Drumlanrig Cafe. Accessibility: On ground level with just 1 step

to get up.

£2 - £600

Recommendation:

Castle tearooms and Rik’s bike hire in stable yard - closest tearoom and if weather good get food/ coffee to bring outside into courtyard and great location for a cycle.

Discounts for Friends of Spring Fling and previous buyers.

Directions: Leave Dumfries going north on A65 continue through Thornhill and Carronbridge village to castle entrance well signposted on the left about one mile on A65. SF signs from entrance to studio. Accessibility: No steps from car park to studio but cobbled and tiled surfaces. We can help with access to the studio and other areas which may be a little crowded.

DAVID RUSHTON MERZ, Queens Road, Sanquhar, DG4 6DH T: 07906 692 506 E: merzgallery@icloud.com W: www.merz.gallery MERZGallery 1

DOUGIE SHARPE

ZIP Studio, 1a St Mary’s Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6BW T: (01659) 50501 E: dougaloo@hotmail.co.uk @dougiesharpeart NEW STUDIO

NEW STUDIO

I make 1/24th scale models of interior spaces, places where I’ve worked or of some industrial or political significance. For Spring Fling my studio moves up from the basement into MERZ Gallery to include an exhibition of models stretching back to the 1960s.

I am an exceptionally open and honest person and I feel this is translated in my work. I love painting different types of portraits that convey the emotions or essence of the subject rather than a simple visual recreation.

What to expect: I’ll be working on a conversion of a semi-derelict building into an artist residency for ZIP Studio. I’ll be adding to the ‘Art Particle’ models with Snag Mill Press, a radical letterpress and litho printers in the Borders of the 1970s.

What to expect: My studio will be an example of an artists working environment where you can see the progress of my new exhibition. There will be self portraits from before, during and after my heart surgery. There are also previous works hanging, including oil paintings and prints for sale. £30 - £1,000

£5,000 - £20,000

Recommendation:

A’ the Airts, 8-12 High St, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL - Great cafe plus the celebrated Sanquhar Pattern Knitting.

Directions: MERZ is off Tolbooth Square opposite the Mural. Parking is in the Square or beside the loos. Accessibility: MERZ has a ramp serving its entrance from the yard. The MERZ artist residency Bothy-conversion has wheelchair access. Disabled parking in the yard.

Recommendation:

Sanquhar Arts Festival for poetry, performance and visual arts.

Directions: Walking north on Sanquhar High Street, take St Marys Street which is on the right straight across from A’ the Airts. Zip studios are signed from here.

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ANNE BUTLER Ferndale Studio, Durisdeer village, Thornhill, DG3 5BJ T: 07885 052 782 E: annecbutler@gmail.com annebutlerart annebutlerart W: www.annebutlerart.com

PHILIP WILSON Barr Farm, Tynron, Thornhill, DG3 4DS T: (01848) 200644 E: toolsandtimbers@gmail.com ToolsandTimbers W: www.toolsandtimbers.com

@ToolsandTimbers

Many of my paintings this year are a response to working in a studio on the island of Iona during summer 2018. I build up paintings by layering the paint and scraping back. I work instinctively responding to what is on the canvas. What to expect: Visitors will see my new work in a gallery space in Ferndale Studio. My workroom will be open where you will see work in progress and some sale items. Afternoon tea will be served each afternoon.

I have been a furniture designer and maker for over 30 years now. I like to use local timbers whenever I can to create unique pieces. I like to mix modern and classic styles. What to expect: There will be both finished pieces of furniture on show as well as some in production. A chance to look around the different workshops and if time allows, a demonstration and chance to have a go at different finishes on different species of timbers.

£50 - £1,500

10% discount on all paintings £200+ for Friends of Spring Fling.

£150 - £10,000

Recommendation:

Directions: Approach from the north or south on A702. Durisdeer is signposted 10 miles south of junction 14 (A74) or 4 miles north of Carronbridge (A76). My studio is clearly signposted.

Recommendation:

Drumlanrig Cafe, Thornhill. Great coffee and lovely pizzas.

Accessibility: Three steps into studio.

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Penpont Village Shop, Penpont - a lovely, friendly place to stop for refreshments and directions if necessary!

Directions: From Thornhill head to Penpont. Carry on along the Clone road heading for Moniaive for approx. 1.6 miles. Around an S shaped bridge we are about 100m on the right. Accessibility: Easy to get to, good space for parking and some limited wheelchair access. No stairs.

VAUGHAN TROWER

Burnbank, Chapel St, Moniaive, DG3 4EJ T: (01848) 200235 E: vaughan@vaughantrowerviolins.co.uk W: www.vaughantrowerviolins.co.uk 4

SARAH KEAST Cairnbank, Moniaive, Thornhill, DG3 4EQ T: (01848) 200526 E: info@sarahkeast.co.uk Sarah Keast - visual artist W: www.sarahkeast.co.uk 8

I’ve always enjoyed working with wood and use my knowledge as an engineer to create my instruments. The first were for my two children, a harp for Flo and a violin for Isabelle. The challenge of instrument making is technical, creative and emotional.

I’m mostly a printmaker, motivated by connection to the natural world and the layering of history and culture in places. My current work is called “In the Liminal Lands” exploring transitions between different states of being within people and in the environment.

What to expect: My workshop has instruments in their various stages of construction. See hand tools, specialist tonewoods in their raw state, the ingredients I use to make varnish (including propolis from our local beekeeper) and learn how I use technology to assess sound. Come and play a violin.

What to expect: I am very excited this year to have a new studio space. Visitors can look around my studio, work in progress, sketch books and research materials. I will demonstrate screen printing at 11.30 and 14.00. Completed work will be on display in an adjacent room. £10 - £2,000

Recommendation:

Andy Goldsworthy’s Striding Arches. At nearby Cairnhead Forest, a spectacular location deep in the Southern Uplands www.stridingarches.com

Directions: Burnbank is next to the school, on Chapel St, in the centre of the village. Turn into Chapel St/A702 to Dalry opposite Watson’s Grocers. Accessibility: Parking is easy, either just outside our house on Chapel St or in the public car park at the bridge as you come into Moniaive.

Recommendation:

Watson’s Grocers Moniaive has an amazing village shop run by award winning grocer Graeme Watson and his family, stocking local produce and delights!

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From the centre of Moniaive take A702 towards Dalry. My house/studio is the first house on the left after leaving the village. Parking is available in my neighbours drive, opposite. Accessibility: My studio has a small set of 5 steps to access it. Unfortunately, it is not wheelchair accessible. There are chairs and seats for visitors to use both inside and outside. Spring Fling 2019 65

RUTH ELIZABETH JONES

Masonic Hall, High Street, Moniaive, DG3 4HN T: (01848) 200622 E: ruth@jonescc.com ruth_elizabeth_jones ruthelizabethjonesceramics W: ruthelizabethjones.com

EMMA VARLEY Masonic Hall, High Street, Moniaive, DG3 4HN T: (01387) 270899 E: elvarley@yahoo.com Emma Varley Open Studio 2019 10

I continue to explore form, texture and surface. White porcelain and textured black clay create a contrast while subtle throwing lines enhance the form of the thrown bowls. Larger forms are hand built with coils, produced and displayed in groups.

Through printmaking and paper sculpture I capture snapshots of the wider environment in Dumfries & Galloway and beyond. Integral to my creative process is colour as content, explored with both analogue and digital techniques.

What to expect: A variety of thrown and hand built work in textured clay and porcelain, surface finishes are unglazed, smokefired or glazed. Hand building demonstrations ongoing throughout the weekend. New this year Emma Varley and I will be working together to produce a print/ceramic collaboration.

What to expect: Visitors will have the chance to see a range of prints, paper sculpture and an installation. Ruth Elizabeth Jones and I will collaborate on a print and ceramic piece and various demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend.

£10 - £400

Recommendation:

The Hive, High Street, Moniaive, selling a variety of locally made arts & crafts, second hand books and clothes.

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10% for Friends of Spring Fling on purchases over £50.

Directions: The Masonic Hall is on Moniaive High Street next to the garage, opposite Glen Whisk and The George. A signposted car park within 100 yards is by the bridge. Accessibility: Small kerb and 2 stone steps into display area.

£10 - £300

Recommendation:

The Craigdarroach Arms hotel - serving good coffee and cold beer in the lounge. Also famous for its live music.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

CAMPLE LINE

Cample Mill, Cample, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HD E: info@campleline.org.uk W: www.campleline.org.uk T: (01848) 331000 campleline @cample_line campleline

THOMAS TOSH

19 East Morton Street, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5LZ E: info@thomastosh.com W: www.thomastosh.com @tammastosh T: (01848) 331553 ThomasToshThornhill thomastosh

CAMPLE LINE is an independent arts organisation dedicated to presenting thought-provoking international contemporary art and film for residents of the region and visitors from further afield. Over Spring Fling we will be concluding our spring programme, which takes as its focus the presentation of work by artists Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen, Laura Waddington and Maeve Brennan. Directions: We are located in Mid-Nithsdale in Dumfriesshire, south west Scotland. We are 1.5 miles from the A76. We are two miles south of Thornhill, and about 14 miles north of Dumfries. You will find us at Cample Mill, immediately overlooking the beautiful Cample rail viaduct. Accessibility: We have an externally installed chair lift providing access to the first floor.

Thomas Tosh is delighted to be hosting Kate Mink as part of Spring Fling 2019. She’ll be exhibiting in both our upstairs and ground floor galleries. And Kate will be demonstrating her honed craft. She’s always a hit with visitors as she shows her techniques, including encaustic painting, and explains the careful thematic choices she’s made. Kate’s residency is part of a busy show calendar at Thomas Tosh, including Denise Zygadlo and Amy Marletta’s collage exhibition Stubborn Grace, which runs from 14th March to 7th May. Thomas Tosh’s popular cafe is a great place to take a break on your way around the Green Route. And you can browse our carefully selected artists’ work that’s exclusive to Thomas Tosh in Dumfries & Galloway, and our full range of books, interior ideas and gifts. Directions: We are in the centre of Thornhill, just off the main A76 route. There is free parking throughout the village. By car: we are under half an hour away from Dumfries, an hour-and-a-half from Glasgow, under two hours from Edinburgh, and an hour-and-ahalf from Carlisle. Accessibility: Kate will be exhibiting in the downstairs gallery which is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

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A’ THE AIRTS

8-12 High Street, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4 6BL E: yvonne.barber@atheairts.org W: www.atheairts.org.uk T: (01659) 50514 A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre 10

A’ The Airts in the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar is a Community Arts and Crafts centre nestled in the heart of Upper Nithsdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It supports a local choir and drama group and hosts poetry events and drama, as well as the exhibition of local crafts (e.g. Sanquhar Pattern Knitting). During Spring Fling, the centre is supporting Sanquhar Arts Festival, a local event bringing together the performance of contemporary music, poetry and drama, with visual arts and crafts to provide a comprehensive cultural experience to engage locals and visitors in this part of Dumfries and Galloway. A’ the Airts works collaboratively with nearby MERZ Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, small performance TV/cinema space offering artist residencies in its Bothy. And also, ZIP Studio, a poetry and TV recording (and hopefully jazz) venue with studios for local and visiting artists. Directions: Located on Sanquhar High Street on the A76 opposite the Tolbooth Museum en route between Dumfries and Kilmarnock. Accessibility: Fully accessible.

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RED ROUTE 9 Studios On this route you will find wood work, mixed media, painting, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles and printmaking.

Useful Information

Petrol Stations:

Lockerbie, Langholm, Gretna, Annan

Electric Car Charging:

Gretna, Carrutherstown, Lockerbie (Jct16 M74)

ATMs:

Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Langholm, Gretna, Annan

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PETER SMITH Canaan, Mouswald, Dumfries, DG1 4JS T: 07445 948 827 E: ptr.a.smtih@gmail.com @ptrasmith ptrasmith W: www.ptrasmith.com 8

The Little Theatre, Well Road, Lockerbie, DG11 2EZ T: (01576) 204646 E: mail@bellagreen.co.uk W: www.bellagreen.co.uk NEW STUDIO

I make wooden pieces that aim to be both beautiful in form and invoke a sense of curiosity and wonder in the viewer - about the environment, plant life and fragility. My practice currently involves turning wood to create bowls, vessels and small sculptures. What to expect: When visiting my studio expect to see my current work, works in progress and demonstrations of process. You will also find out my influences, research and future plans. I will be there to chat about my work over free coffee and home baked scones. £15 - £500

Recommendation:

There is a hidden Loch in Mouswald, viewable from Google Maps. It’s a little adventure through a forest with no path.

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BELLA GREEN

Prize draw to win an original piece.

Directions: Turn off the A75 and follow signs for Mouswald Lodge Park. Avoid turning down to the Lodge Park, instead look for the house with an open driveway and large garage. Accessibility: My studio is in a converted garage, so disabled access is easy, however bathrooms are within the house and more difficult to access, however not impossible.

New still life and semi-abstract landscape inspired works form the basis of this year’s show. Acrylic and oil paintings, and mixed media - acrylics, collage, oils and polymer are all used to create vibrant, colourful compositions. Observational drawings are the starting points for these. They are then developed through imagination and interaction with the materials in the studio. What to expect: Visitors will also see my one-of-a-kind polymer clay jewellery and a display/demo area showing the process of creation and my reference materials. £10 - £1,200

Recommendation:

Just Be Bistro, 53 High St, Lockerbie, DG11 2JH. Lovely coffee and cakes and a good all round place to eat and relax.

10% discount on items over £50 for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: By railway station. From town hall head north. Near Dryfesdale church turn right at Union Street to Well Road. From north, exit M74 Junction 17, turn left before Dryfesdale church. Accessibility: Foyer exhibition area fully wheelchair accessible but three steps up onto stage in main auditorium. Disabled male and female toilets.

SUZANNE STUART DAVIES Eskdalemuir Community Hub, Langholm, DG13 0QJ T: (01931) 716774 E: suzanne@muiryhillarts.co.uk W: www.suzannestuartdavies.co.uk 20

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What to expect: Finished work on display and for sale in the Hub gallery, together with the tools of the trade – paints and canvas, brushes and knives, wool and needles.

Recommendation:

Eskdalemuir Community Hub has a café, shop, garden and children’s play area. OS Landranger: 250984

Ashley Bank House, High Street, Langholm, DG13 0AN T: (01387) 381180 E: info@lisarothwell-young.co.uk lisarothwellyoung LisaRothwellYoungJeweller W: www.lisarothwell-young.co.uk

Paintings, collages, hand-knitting, journey books, limited edition postcard books – new work from explorations of islands, lakes, sheepfolds, debatable lands and prehistoric sites this year. A selection of finished and developing work in a ‘pop-up’ studio.

£30 - £500

LISA ROTHWELL-YOUNG

Discounts negotiable on sales of work to Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From Langholm, on the A7, turn on to the B709 and travel to Eskdalemuir. The Hub is about a mile south of the Buddhist Centre. Parking is opposite.

I’m a jewellery designer and maker, producing ethical jewellery. I use recycled and Fairmined precious metals alongside responsibly sourced diamonds and coloured gemstones. Approx 70% of my work is to commission (including the remodelling of existing pieces of jewellery) plus my various jewellery collections. What to expect: You’ll be able to visit my workshop, see and try on jewellery from my collections, see examples of traceable gemstones and have the opportunity to talk through ideas for commissions. £30 - £5,000

Recommendation:

Walk from the Parish Church, along Easton’s walk. When you reach Skippers bridge turn left and walk down the main road back to Langholm. Allow 30-45mins.

10% off for Friends of Spring Fling during Spring Fling.

Directions: Ashley Bank House is set back from the main road, on the RHS, as you enter Langholm from the south (just before Martins Garage). Accessibility: There is a step up into the room where my jewellery will be on display. Stairs up to my workshop which is on the first floor. Plenty of free parking outside.

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DANIEL LACEY

Buccleuch Mills, Glenesk Road, Langholm, DG13 0ES T: (01387) 380193 E: info@daniellacey.com daniellaceydesignfurniture DanielLaceyDesignFurniture W: www.daniellacey.com

MILES-MOORE CERAMICS

Buccleuch Mills, Glenesk Road, Langholm, DG13 0ES T: 07921 849 463 E: siobhan@milesmooreceramics.com MilesMooreClay Miles-Moore Ceramics W: www.milesmooreceramics.com NEIGHBOUR

Each piece of commissioned furniture art has its own narrative – perhaps from your own timber, Solway bog oak, or other native wood. I specialise in making contemporary wooden furniture, creating your very own cherished heirloom. Limited edition and exhibition pieces are also available. What to expect: Visitors have the opportunity to view my working environment as a furniture designer/maker, the how and the why, together with finished and part- finished pieces, along with an update on the Solway Bog oak and other collaborative work. £50 - £20,000

Recommendation:

Gilnockie Tower, The Hollows, Canonbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG14 0XD – of extra interest to followers of Clan Armstrong. www.gilnockietower.com 72 Spring Fling 2019

Discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

Directions: From A7 heading north, go first left after the 30mph sign welcoming you to Langholm (Glenesk Road). My studio is on the left after the Edinburgh Woolen Mill head office.

We use clay and foraged minerals to explore relationships with a sense of place; through community, food, drink and the landscape. We integrate the physical place into every piece, be that functional or decorative; Chawan or fine dining ware. What to expect: Showcasing a range of raw materials and their place in the landscape. We will provide insight into our work with Michelin starred chefs and the lessons we learn from creating ceremonial Teabowls. We invite poetic reflections on our work through our Haiku competition. £15 - £600

Recommendation:

Tebay Services is a great place to break your journey. If you can stay in Langholm it has to be the friendly joy of the Eskdale.

10% discount for Friends / opportunity to win £100 gift voucher.

Directions: Take A7 into Langholm. From Carlisle drive into town turn left on Townfoot, studio straight ahead. From the North, drive through town, pass petrol station, turn right on Townfoot, studio straight ahead. Accessibility: Ground floor only with nearby parking.

CLARE WILLIAMS

The Oaks, Wicketthorn Lane, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie, DG11 3AS T: 07979 027 126 E: shawbrae_knitwear@yahoo.co.uk ShawbraeKnitwear

My work is based around medieval ecclesiastical architecture, taking details from these amazing buildings and bringing them into the forefront. I work on knitting machines to transfer my designs into life using different yarns to create items that are soft and luxurious to the touch. What to expect: At my studio, visitors will be able to see all the items associated with my practice. Visitors will be able to try any of these items throughout the weekend. There will be lots of samples and items finished and unfinished to look at and touch. 10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling.

£3 - £200

Annandale Distillery, Northfield, Annan, DG12 5LL - Great for food and an interesting walk around if you do a tour.

Craigshaw Barns, Waterbeck, Lockerbie, DG11 3AH T: (01461) 600530 E: hjblan@hotmail.com W: www.blanchart.co.uk Heather Blanchard Artist 8

Recommendation:

HEATHER BLANCHARD

Directions: Junction 21 off M74, follow signs to Kirkpatrick Fleming. From north, turn right at roundabout and go through village. From south, straight over roundabout through village. Follow signs to studio. Accessibility: No access for wheelchairs due to

As a landscape artist I can spend my days looking. Every day starts with a walk and the places I pass regularly that sometimes seem mundane can be totally transformed by light or weather. Sharing that experience is what inspires me to paint. What to expect: Visitors are warmly welcomed into a working studio with a display of finished paintings and work in progress. I will be painting over the weekend and will be happy to discuss and demonstrate my working methods. Visitors are welcome to picnic in our large garden. £2.50 - £1,200

Recommendation:

Devils Porridge Museum, Annan Road, Eastriggs, DG12 6TF – award winning local museum of the world war munitions industry.

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling on paintings.

Directions: Junction 20 off M74, follow signs for Eaglesfield. pass through Eaglesfied. Take left turn signposted Gair, after 2 miles pass through Gair and studio is half a mile on left. Accessibility: Loose gravel and two steps into

the studio.

stairs up to studio.

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COLIN BLANCHARD

Craigshaw Barns, Waterbeck, Lockerbie, DG11 3AH T: (01461) 600530 E: colin@colinblanchard.com colin_blanchard colinblanchardprints W: www.colinblanchard.com 8

I am principally a printmaker. I work mainly in linocut and screenprint and combinations of the two and I seek qualities that only hand crafted techniques can offer. My prints are made in small editions; genuinely limited by the very process of their making. What to expect: I will be showing my recently completed prints and the different stages of creating an original print. As well as demonstrating printmaking techniques, I will also encourage visitors to get ‘hands on’ and pull a print themselves to take away on the day. £40 - £200

Recommendation:

Eaglesfield Village Shop and Post Office. They have everything!

10% discount for Friends of Spring Fling on original prints.

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Spring Highlights 2019 MARCH

18th - 23rd.......LAODS ‘My Fair Lady’ Thu 28th ..........Well Road Productions - “WILL” Sat 30th.............Acoustic Gallagher

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Sun 7th ............Royal Ballet - ‘La Forza Del Destino’* Tue 9th............Jimmy Buckley in Concert Fri 12th ...........Counterfeit 60s Thu 25th .........Declan Nerney in Concert Tue 30th..........Royal Opera - Faust*

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Fri 3rd .............The Tommy Cooper Show Sat 4th ............The Springsteen Sessions Sun 12th .........The Peatbog Faeries Tue 14th..........NT Live - All My Sons* Thu 16th .........The Brandon McPhee Experience Fri 17th ...........Langholm Pipe Band Concert Sun 19th .........Royal Ballet Matinée Fri 24th ...........Magic of the Musicals Sun 26th .........Ruby Turner in Concert

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Wed 5th ..........The Summer Country Show Tue 11th ..........Royal Ballet - Romeo & Juliet* Fri 14th ...........The Jersey Beats Sat 15th ..........The Kilkennys Wed 26th ........The Homelanders - Matinée Sat 29th ..........Scocha

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Sun 14th .........Mary Duff in Concert Fri 19th ...........Sounds Like The Seekers * Broadcasts to the cinema screen.

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Upland Projects Upland is a bold, ambitious, rurally-based visual art, design and craft development organisation. We nurture, produce and promote visual art, design and craft, and raise the profile of the creative industries of our rural area in a national and international context. Upland evolved from Spring Fling CIC and was established in 2015. Spring Fling Open Studios continues as Uplandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship event, but we now offer a year80 Spring Fling 2019

round programme delivering a range of projects including events and exhibitions working with young people, emerging and established artists and makers. Alongside creative projects, Upland provides a network for learning and sharing, offering advice and support to creative practitioners, whilst aiming to inspire and educate a wide range of audiences to participate in and be supportive of visual arts and crafts.

Image: Colin Tennant

Other Upland Projects

Image by Saskia Coulson

Image by Colin Tennant

Modern Makers

Early Engagement

Modern Makers is a programme for a small group of young people from Dumfries and Galloway, to work intensively with a professional maker to learn craft skills.

Upland is continuing to develop links with schools throughout Dumfries and Galloway by taking our artists and makers into the classroom. We deliver workshops and talks within secondary schools and are committed to creating quality opportunities to benefit and inspire young people by connecting them with established artists and makers.

During 2016, six young people worked with Sam Booth to collaboratively design and build a bespoke bird hide for an RSPB reserve at the Crook of Baldoon, near Wigtown. In 2017, four young people gained hands-on learning with slipware potters Douglas Fitch and Hannah McAndrew, and in 2018 participants worked with Alex Rigg and his performance theatre company, Oceanallover, exploring sculptural costume for use in live performance. This year six young people are working with printmakers Colin Blanchard, Pamela Grace and Hugh Bryden to explore the craft of printmaking.

Emerge Emerge is a 9 month programme aimed at emerging artists and makers. Participants are mentored by a professional artist, awarded a bursary for the creation of new work and are invited to take part in Spring Fling. See page 11 for details of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipients.

Professional Development & Exhibitions A programme of events offering advice and support to artists and makers, providing opportunities and resources to develop their skills and creative practice. Alongside workshops, support and advice, we also offer exhibition opportunities for our members, giving artists and makers a platform to showcase their work outwith the region.

Artist Residencies The Energise residency project ran from October 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 2019, giving artists the opportunity to research and creatively explore the subject of climate change in relation to the unique landscape of Dumfries & Galloway. The project has culminated in an exhibition at Gracefield Arts Centre, open throughout Spring Fling weekend. For more details please see page 11.

Please keep in touch with us throughout the year as opportunities and new projects develop! For information on all Upland activities, please visit www.weareupland.com Spring Fling 2019 81

Who we are Board of Directors

Staff

Graphic Design

Sarah Stewart Chair

Amy Marletta Projects Director

Brighteye

Archie McCall Vice-Chair

Joanna Macaulay Events & Exhibitions Manager

Illustration

Clare Dawdry

Ros McGauchie Finance & Admin Officer

Chris Taylor Grainne Rice

Amy Story Digital Assistant

2019 Selection Panel Tina Fiske Amy Whiten Katie Anderson Lynne Atkinson Helen Voce Lauren Gray

Hannah Coulson

Web Development Brighteye Design David Kelly Design Office

Photography Colin Tennant Colin Hattersley

PR Scottish Festivals PR

Media Partner Dumfries & Galloway Life

Become an Uplander If you are a professional artist or maker and have a connection to Dumfries and Galloway you can apply to become part of Upland. — weareupland.com/members/ become-an-uplander/

Upland c/o Gracefield Arts Centre 28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ — 01387 213 218 — hello@weareupland.com

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Upland Arts Development CIC is registered

Membership is £30 annually.

in Scotland as a Community Interest Company. Limited by Guarantee No. SC350101 Registered office: Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, DG1 1JQ

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Upland is supported by a dedicated number of our member artists and makers who offer their expertise and experience across a range of projects, through the year.

Index - Spring Fling participants by discipline: Architectural Metalwork Adam Booth (Studio 43, p41) Artists Books Bella Green (Studio 87, p70) Sarah Stewart (Studio 9, p20) Glenda Waterworth (Studio 1, p16) Ceramics Andrew Adair (Studio 70, p58) Miles-Moore Ceramics (Studio 91, p72) Robyn Cove (Studio 34, p37) Clare Dawdry (Studio 45, p42) Fitch & McAndrew (Studio 47, p43) Ruth Elizabeth Jones (Studio 84, p66) Andy Priestman (Studio 14, p22) Urpu Sellar (Studio 29, p32) Christine Hester Smith (Studio 52, p49) Hannah Spicer (Studio 42, p41) Christopher Taylor (Studio 59, p52) Peter Wareing (Studio 6, p18) Furniture Daniel Lacey (Studio 90, p72) Philip Wilson (Studio 81, p64) Glass Alan J Brockbank (Studio 32, p36) Cressa Mclaren (Studio 66, p56) Amanda Simmons (Studio 48, p44) Illustration Ailsa Black (Studio 55, p50) Giulia Fiorista (Studio 35, p37) Pamela Grace (Studio 44, p42) Lucy Hadley (Studio 22, p29) Val Macadam (Studio 56, p51) Clare Melinsky (Studio 72, p60) Suzi Plunkett (Studio 13, p22) Installation Jordan Chisholm (Studio 65, p55) Emily Cooper (Studio 64, p55) Bea Last (Studio 58, p52) David Rushton (Studio 78, p63) Jewellery Jesse Ball (Studio 10, p20) Bella Green (Studio 87, p70)

Shona Guthrie (Studio 60, p53) Kathryn King (Studio 23, p29) Alison Macleod (Studio 75, p61) Michael Pell (Studio 57, p51) Kaz Robertson (Studio 76, p62) Sarah Rogers (Studio 17, p26) Lisa Rothwell-Young (Studio 89, p71) Natalie Vardey (Studio 49, p44) Mosaic Kate Anderson (Studio 21, p28) Musical Instruments Vaughan Trower (Studio 82, p65) Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media Helen Acklam (Studio 71, p58) Jennie Ashmore (Studio 29, p32) Maggie Ayres (Studio 26, p31) Ailsa Black (Studio 55, p50) Heather Blanchard (Studio 93, p73) Davy Brown (Studio 8, p19) Anne Butler (Studio 80, p64) Hazel Campbell (Studio 33, p36) Emily Cooper (Studio 64, p55) Catherine Coulson (Studio 54, p50) Heather Davies (Studio 27, p31) Elizabeth Gilbey (Studio 16, p26) Pamela Grace (Studio 44, p42) Bella Green (Studio 87, p70) Jennifer Hastie (Studio 15, p23) Victor Henderson (Studio 77, p62) Julie Hollis (Studio 66, p56) Caroline Hone (Studio 20, p28) Fraser Irvine (Studio 61, p53) Sarah Keast (Studio 83, p65) Bea Last (Studio 58, p52) Angela Lawrence (Studio 36, p38) Patti Lean (Studio 41, p40) Hope London (Studio 7, p19) Val Macadam (Studio 56, p51) Linda Mallett (Studio 18, p27) Kate Mink (Studio 74, p61) Heather M Nisbet (Studio 28, p32) Janet Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell (Studio 38, p39) Liz Perry (Studio 4, p17) Alison Proudlock (Studio 73, p60) Dougie Sharpe (Studio 79, p63) William Spurway (Studio 46, p43)

Suzanne Stuart Davies (Studio 88, p71) Emily Tough (Studio 63, p54) John Threlfall (Studio 53, p49) Emma Varley (Studio 85, p66) Emma Visca (Studio 62, p54) Glenda Waterworth (Studio 3, p17) Photography Kim Ayres (Studio 50, p48) Alistair Hamilton (Studio 19, p27) Phil McMenemy (Studio 37, p38) Printmaking Colin Blanchard (Studio 94, p74) Deborah Campbell (Studio 68, p57) Giulia Fiorista (Studio 35, p37) Pamela Grace (Studio 44, p42) Lisa Hooper (Studio 5, p18) Sarah Keast (Studio 83, p65) Gail Kelly (Studio 11, p21) Clare Melinsky (Studio 72, p60) William Spurway (Studio 46, p43) Sarah Stewart (Studio 9, p20) Emma Varley (Studio 85, p66) Sculpture Geoff Forrest (Studio 40, p40) Textiles Deborah Campbell (Studio 68, p57) Giulia Fiorista (Studio 35, p37) Jo Gallant (Studio 39, p39) Janet Ibbotson (Studio 31, p33) Linda Irving (Studio 1, p16) Gail Kelly (Studio 11, p21) Morag Macpherson (Studio 24, p30) Kay Ribbens (Studio 12, p21) Katie Russell (Studio 51, p48) Clare Williams (Studio 92, p73) Willow Lizzie Farey (Studio 25, p30) Geoff Forrest (Studio 40, p40) Wood Jane Fraser (Studio 2, p16) Daniel Lacey (Studio 90, p72) Peter Smith (Studio 86, p70) Philip Wilson (Studio 81, p64) Spring Fling 2019 83

Index - Spring Fling participants alphabetically: A–C Helen Acklam (Studio 71, p58) Andrew Adair (Studio 70, p58) Gwen Adair (Studio 69, p57) Kate Anderson (Studio 21, p28) Jennie Ashmore (Studio 30, p33) Maggie Ayres (Studio 26, p31) Kim Ayres (Studio 50, p48) Jesse Ball (Studio 10, p20) Ailsa Black (Studio 55, p50) Colin Blanchard (Studio 94, p74) Heather Blanchard (Studio 93, p73) Adam Booth (Studio 43, p41) Alan J Brockbank (Studio 32, p36) Davy Brown (Studio 8, p19) Anne Butler (Studio 80, p64) Hazel Campbell (Studio 33, p36) Deborah Campbell (Studio 68, p57) Miles-Moore Ceramics (Studio 91, p72) Jordan Chisholm (Studio 65, p55) Emily Cooper (Studio 64, p55) Catherine Coulson (Studio 54, p50) Robyn Cove (Studio 34, p37)

D–H Heather Davies (Studio 27, p31) Clare Dawdry (Studio 45, p42) Lizzie Farey (Studio 25, p30) Giulia Fiorista (Studio 35, p37) Fitch & McAndrew (Studio 47, p43) Geoff Forrest (Studio 40, p40) Jane Fraser (Studio 2, p16) Jo Gallant (Studio 39, p39) Elizabeth Gilbey (Studio 16, p26) Pamela Grace (Studio 44, p42) Bella Green (Studio 87, p70) Shona Guthrie (Studio 60, p53) Lucy Hadley (Studio 22, p29) Alistair Hamilton (Studio 19, p27) Jennifer Hastie (Studio 15, p23) Victor Henderson (Studio 77, p62) Julie Hollis (Studio 66, p56) Caroline Hone (Studio 20, p28) Lisa Hooper (Studio 5, p18)

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I–L Janet Ibbotson (Studio 31, p33) Fraser Irvine (Studio 61, p53) Linda Irving (Studio 1, p16) Ruth Elizabeth Jones (Studio 84, p66) Sarah Keast (Studio 83, p65) Gail Kelly (Studio 11, p21) Kathryn King (Studio 23, p29) Daniel Lacey (Studio 90, p72) Bea Last (Studio 58, p52) Angela Lawrence (Studio 36, p38) Patti Lean (Studio 41, p40) Hope London (Studio 7, p19)

M–P Val Macadam (Studio 56, p51) Alison Macleod (Studio 75, p61) Morag Macpherson (Studio 24, p30) Linda Mallett (Studio 18, p27) Cressa Mclaren (Studio 67, p56) Phil McMenemy (Studio 37, p38) Clare Melinsky (Studio 72, p60) Kate Mink (Studio 74, p61) Heather M Nisbet (Studio 28, p32) Janet O’Donnell (Studio 38, p39) Michael Pell (Studio 57, p51) Liz Perry (Studio 4, p17) Suzi Plunkett (Studio 13, p22) Andy Priestman (Studio 14, p22) Alison Proudlock (Studio 73, p60)

R–Z Kay Ribbens (Studio 12, p21) Kaz Robertson (Studio 76, p62) Sarah Rogers (Studio 17, p26) Lisa Rothwell-Young (Studio 89, p71) David Rushton (Studio 78, p63) Katie Russell (Studio 51, p48) Urpu Sella (Studio 29, p32) Dougie Sharpe (Studio 79, p63) Amanda Simmons (Studio 48, p44) Christine Hester Smith (Studio 52, p49) Peter Smith (Studio 86, p70) Hannah Spicer (Studio 42, p41) William Spurway (Studio 46, p43) Sarah Stewart (Studio 9, p20) Suzanne Stuart Davies (Studio 88, p71) Christopher Taylor (Studio 59, p52) John Threlfall (Studio 53, p49) Emily Tough (Studio 63, p54) Vaughan Trower (Studio 82, p65) Natalie Vardey (Studio 49, p44) Emma Varley (Studio 85, p66) Emma Visca (Studio 62, p54) Peter Wareing (Studio 6, p18) Glenda Waterworth (Studio 3, p17) Clare Williams (Studio 92, p73) Philip Wilson (Studio 81, p64)

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