26-29 September 2014

Workshops, Demonstrations & Exhibitions 17 18 Blairmore 22 21 20 Strone Studios in the North 19 A83 A82 East Route 23 1 Welcome to 24 15 Guy Elder Rest and Be Studios in the West 26 27 25 Thankful 16 Bill Williamson Open Studios 2014 B839 29 30 28 Gourock Studios in the East 17 Lynne Douglas 35 A815 Tarbet A83 18 Elizabeth Bruce SALES Please note that artists do not have credit/ debit card 31 Studios in the South facilities so, if you have a purchase in mind you may want to 3 Arrochar 19 Catriona Henderson Darroch & look out your cheque book. 32 2 Iain Darroch A82 HOW TO GET THERE 4 20 Ann & Andy McClintock A815 North Route BY CAR FERRY - From GOUROCK, a mile past the town centre, Newton Glen 21 Frank Humphrey Allen Western Ferries run a regular service to Hunter’s Quay where Innellan Sluan 1 The Cairndow Four 22 Moira Ferguson 33 5 Carrick you can then, turn left for west areas of Dunoon & Toward, or Glenbranler Castle 2 Sarah Ross Thompson right for north and east Cowal to Kilmun, Strachur etc. Castle 3 The Creggans Inn Pre purchase your tickets from Paul’s Store on Shore Rd Lachlan South Route A815 4 Sheila Rodger Gourock next to Co-operative store. Toward 34 23 Eric Large & Ann Sillars www.western-ferries.co.uk N.B. Calmac no longer take cars COWAL Loch Long 24 Pauline Beautyman + to Dunoon. B8000 A886 15 West Route Chris & Michaela Goan FROM TARBERT - Calmac ferry once an hour to Portavadie in the south west of Cowal. Benmore 16 5 Bob Brown 25 Wool @ HeArt 6 Clachan of 26 Marij van Helmond FROM BUTE - Calmac ferry from to Colintraive, 6 Anne E Ferguson Otter Ferry every half hour. 7 7 Sandi Anderson 27 Cath Kerr & Lucy Clough B836 Blairmore BY ROAD - from , take the A83 by Loch Lomond. A83 8 Eileen Stewart 28 James O’Neill Strone via Arrochar and the Rest & Be Thankful to Cairndow. A left A886 Clachan Kilmun Gare 9 Jan Nelson & Heather Nevay 29 Ann Baxter turn takes you through the Cowal Peninsula towards Dunoon. Loch Sandbank Loch 10 Glynis Fulton 30 Letitia Smith-Burnett BY TRAIN - From Glasgow Central to Gourock, where Fyne Glenstriven Gourock 11 The Dairy at Carry Farm 31 Brian Innes Ferries take foot passengers to Dunoon www.argyllferries.co.uk A8 A8003 B866 12 Grace Donnelly 32 Brian Phillips There are regular bus services to all areas of Cowal Dunoon B8000 Greenock 33 Valerie O’Regan & Scott McGowan www.westcoastmotors.co.uk. 8 13 Jim Owens 9 Colintraive 34 Jan Ferguson Tighnabruaich Innellan 14 Millhouse Art Club 10 A886 35 J Cunningham & D Ferguson, Kames Castle Millhouse Toward Guest Artists 2014 Portavadie 13 Isle of

Cover image by Letitia Smith-Burnett, Venue No 30. 14 12 Bute Toward Loch Striven Loch Tarbert 11 Rothesay Cowal Open Studios Dunoon Burgh Hall will host a joint exhibition of work by Dan Ferguson and John Cunningham were born Both artists studied drawing and painting at the John Cunningham RGI D.Litt (1926 - 1998) and in Lanarkshire and educated at Airdrie Academy Glasgow School of Art and went on to become Invited Artists 2014 Dan Ferguson RSW RGI (1925 - 1993) which will then move where their life-long friendship was formed, hence senior lecturers there. They exhibited in the same the title of this COS exhibition - The Airdrie Boys. major shows in ; the RGI, RSA and RSW to the RGI Kelly Gallery in Glasgow. John frequently stayed in the Strachur area to paint and both were active members of The Glasgow Cowal, producing many fine works of Newton, Art Club. and the surrounding countryside. 118 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 4ET. Opening hours From the late 1970’s onwards Dan and his wife noon till 3pm Please Check opening times on our THE AIRDRIE BOYS Meg spent a great deal of time at their converted website www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk chapel in Glendaruel, inspiring Dan to produce The exhibition is being curated by Anne Ferguson many sensitive and evocative paintings. and Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI. COS would like to thank the families of both artists for all their help and support. The Airdie Boys Exhibition Dunoon Burgh Hall. 12th - 30th September Preview Thursday 11th September 6pm RGI Kelly Gallery, 4th October - 1st November

Image left: “Portuairk Ardnamurchan” by John Cunningham. Above left: “Mother and Child” by Dan Ferguson. Above middle: “Dumbarton Rock” by Dan Ferguson. Above right: “Poppy Painting” by John Cunningham. The Cairndow Four Sarah Ross Thompson Textiles/Painting/Drawing/Basketry Printmaking

Weaving and mixed media work by Sarah Now established in Scotland, Sarah is a Sumsion. recognised Fine Art Printmaker. Painting and drawing from Fiona McLeod She specialises in colourful, hand-inked and Lisa Clothier. collagraph prints, inspired by the British Basketry by Marcia Clark. countryside. Highly textural, limited editions. Affordable Original Prints. An opportunity to see work in progress and the processes involved in producing a finished piece.

Hours for COS Event: Fri - Sun 10am to 5pm. Mon Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All 10am to 2pm / All Other Times - Please phone. Other Times - By appointment. Address: Bachie Bhan House, Cairndow, Address: Ben Bheula, Inverlounin Road, Argyll PA26 8BE Lochgoilhead PA24 8AH Directions: From A83 or A815 into Ardkinglas Estate. Directions: From the Post Office go round past the Signs direct you to the house on shore of jetty. After about 1/4 of a mile, look for signs to the (15 min. along private road). house on the right and studio behind. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited - Yes T: 01499 600260 T: 01301 703592 / M: 07914 608053 1 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 2 W: www.rossthompsonprints.com The Creggans Inn Sheila Rodger Gallery within the Hotel Acrylics, Watercolour & Mixed Media

Hosting a group show exhibiting work from Sheila takes her inspiration mainly from the each artist. The perfect place to see the stunning scenery of Argyll. She is particularly amazing local talent. drawn to the amazing woods, forests and Come and enjoy award winning food in a lochs of the Cowal Peninsula. great location. We also have 14 individually Drawing and painting activities for children decorated bedrooms. in studio.

Hours for COS Event: 7.30am - 9pm / All Other Times - Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 6pm / All 7.30am - 9pm Other Times - By appointment Address: The Creggans Inn, Strachur, Argyll PA27 8BX Address: Glencairn Studio, Strachur, Argyll PA27 8BY Directions: Going South on the A815, just as you enter Directions: From A815, turn into the bay at Strachur. Strachur, on the Lochside. After Bay Cottage Post Office, take 2nd left, then 1st Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes right and Glencairn is the 4th cottage on the right. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes

T: 01369 860279 T: 01369 860146 3 E: [email protected] M: 07769 734624 4 W: www.creggans-inn.co.uk E: [email protected] Bob Brown Anne E Ferguson Acrylics & Watercolour Stained Glass

Paintings of Scotland, mainly Argyll, inspired In a converted private chapel, Anne works by the unique quality of colour and light with light, colour, texture and pattern, inspired found here. Work heavily influenced by by the Scottish coast and landscape, using historical and nautical subject matter. a variety of glass techniques. Commissions undertaken. Saturday Workshop - one day introduction to leaded stained glass - make your own small panel. Contact Anne for booking.

Hours for COS Event: Fri - Mon 10am to 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri -Sun 10am -6pm, Mon 10am - Other Times - Please phone to arrange a visit. 2pm / All Other Times - by appointment. Address: Inver Cottage, Strathlachlan, Address: Chapel Cottage, West Glendaruel, Argyll PA27 8BU Argyll PA22 3AB Directions: Inver Cottage Restaurant (Boathouse) Directions: Chapel Cottage is up a track from the on B8000 - 4 miles south from junction with A886 for West Road behind Glendaruel Caravan Park, left Colintraive/Tighnabruaich. of the Mill House. Access on foot - please park in Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Caravan Park. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 860443 / M: 07754 598502 T: 01369 820263 5 E: [email protected] M: 07974 710097 6 W: [email protected] E: [email protected] Sandi Anderson Eileen Stewart Painting, Drawing & Printmaking Watercolour/Ink/Acrylics/Linocuts

An en plein air painter, I halt where the light I am looking forward to the COS weekend makes magic and soon the moment passes. and welcoming all the folk who make the effort to visit the wee gem of an outpost that is here in Tighnabruaich.

Hours for COS Event: Fri:10.00-21.00 Sat/Sun:10.00- Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am-6pm / All Other 18.00 Mon:10.00-14.00 / All Other Times - COS Times - by appointment weekend only. Address: Bryn Teg, Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2ED Address: Glendaruel Caravan Park, Glendaruel, Directions: At seafront turn left and continue towards By Colintraive PA22 3AB the Boatyard. Bryn Teg is the 10th last house, with Directions: On A886, 15 minutes south of Strachur studio at the top of the garden. or 30 minutes from Dunoon via B836. At Glendaruel Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Caravan Park follow signs to the carpark then walk to - Yes the caravan gallery. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes E: [email protected] T: 01700 811829 7 W: www.sandianderson.co.uk E: [email protected] 8 W: www.artrhubaan.co.uk Jan Nelson & Heather Nevay Glynis Fulton Seascape & Figurative Painting Oil/Acrylic/Watercolour/Pastel/iPad

Jan paints dynamic seascapes and racing Come down and see my latest paintings, yachts in vivid, jewel-like colours. sketches, the full range of my cards and prints Heather uses a highly detailed technique of and of course the view that inspires so much. glazes to produce Surrealist, figurative images of childhood ritual and games.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - By appointment. Address: Hafton Chalet Studio, Hafton, School Rd, Address: Seaview, Kames, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AE Tighnabruaich PA212BD Directions: At Tighnabruaich turn right. At Kames Directions: B8003. Turn right at the Medical Centre crossroads, turn left and pass Duncans Village Store. and go up past the school to the studio in a wooden Seaview is opposite the main entrance to Kames chalet, surrounded by woodland. Church and behind Kames Hotel. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited Disabled Access - No / Toilets - No / Parking - Yes

T: 07876 612682 / M: 07765 808670 T: 01700 811772 9 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 10 W: www.heathernevay.net The Dairy at Carry Farm Grace Donnelly Textiles & Ceramics Paintings, Prints & Cards

The Dairy is home to textiles made by A very warm welcome awaits anyone visiting Fiona McPhail from her Hebridean sheep the Bothy Studio, Millhouse. Grace works in a farmed on the coastal smallholding. Karen variety of media and draws inspiration from McPhail makes functional and decorative nature. earthenware ceramics for the home.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm. All Other Other Times - Open Easter to October. Times - By arrangement (mobile or email). Address: The Dairy, Carry Farm, Address: Bothy Studio, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AH Tighnabruaich PA21 2BW Directions: From Kames crossroads take the left Directions: From Tighnabruaich follow signs for hand turn and head south passing Duncans Village Millhouse. At Millhouse crossroads, turn left. We are Store. Stay on shore road. We are 2 miles south of last the second on the right at “The Barn” bistro. Park at house, (long red roof). The Barn, studio round corner. Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01700 811717 / M: 07876 227021 T: 01475 799424 / M: 07786 505820 11 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 12 W: www.carryfarm.co.uk and www.karenmcphail.co.uk Jim Owens Millhouse Art Club Paintings, Prints & Cards Paintings in all Media, Books & Cards

Jim works in mixed media, though favouring Millhouse Art Club was founded by Jean oils. He is inspired by the shipyards of the past Marshall in 1990. Enthusiastic, local members and the landscape and nature around him. produce an interesting variety of work. During term time, join us on Wed mornings at Millhouse hall. See Artists working most of the weekend, at this award winning marina with restaurants, bars, berthing & accommodation.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm. All Other Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm. Times - By arrangement (mobile or email). Address: Portavadie Marina, Portavadie, Loch Fyne, Address: Bothy Studio, Millhouse, Argyll PA21 2DA Tighnabruaich PA21 2BW Directions: From Tighnabruaich, follow signs for Directions: From Tighnabruaich follow signs for Portavadie. Millhouse. At Millhouse crossroads, turn left. We are Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes the second on the right at “The Barn” bistro. Park at The Barn, studio round corner. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01475 799424 / M: 07787 516668 T: 01700 811619 / M: 07796 8844652 13 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 14 W: www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk Guy Elder Bill Williamson Wood Ceramics

Exploring the Soul and Strength of Wood, Sculptures in stoneware and raku fired thrown creating one of a kind, unique sculptures and pots. structures in Scottish hard woods.

Hours for COS Event: Fri-Mon 10.30-5pm / All Other Hours for COS Event: Fri - Mon 10am till 5pm / All Other Times - By appointment, please phone or email. Times - Please phone. Address: The Stable, Glenfinart, Ardentinny, Dunoon, Address: 1 Ardfin Avenue, Ardentinny, Argyll PA23 8TS Dunoon PA23 8TR Directions: From North, 1st left after Glenfinart Hotel Directions: Take A880 to Ardentinny, park in car park and from South, 1st right after caravan park. On the next to the church and take the shore path. beach road, The Stable is second building on the Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes right. Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 810370 / M: 07785 257723 T: 01369 810238 15 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 16 W: www.yorik.co.uk Lynne Douglas Elizabeth Bruce Fine Art Photography Painting, Printmaking

My work is inspired by the colourful tapestry of Painting in acrylics and mixed media, Scottish landscape and a long romance with printing lino-cuts, etchings and monoprints. impressionist paintings. I specialise in low light Responding to the beauty of nature and long exposure photography. everyday objects. Lynne’s work can also be seen at the For 2014 only, Clear Out Sale of old work and Colintraive Hotel. Printing demonstrations on request.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - Please phone or email. Address: Ferry Park, Blairmore, Dunoon, Address: Fairy Glen Cottage, Blairmore, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8TE Argyll PA23 8TE Directions: Past Kilmun and Strone, after about a Directions: About halfway between Strone point and quarter of a mile, there is a group of large trees. Ferry Blairmore pier, lookout for a colourful flag at the gate. Park is just before them. Park in the road. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes

T: 01369 840585 / M: 07843 256363 T: 01369 840219 17 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 18 W: www.crionnaphotography.com W: www.elizabethbruce.co.uk Catriona Henderson Darroch Ann & Andy McClintock & Iain Darroch Mixed Watercolour, Acrylic & Ceramics

ST KILDA We both work in a wide range of media Be the first to view our St Kilda exhibition, including glass, collage, painting and along with other West Coast and Island sculpture. The garden provides a setting paintings, original work and prints. Plus a for Andy’s work. Ann’s scale is smaller and selection of CERAMIC work. includes jewellery. Garden as setting for sculpture.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: 10am till 5pm throughout COS Other Times - We are a phone call or email away at weekend (Fri. To Mon.). / All Other Times - andy@ all other times. kilmunart.co.uk. Address: Mingary Cottage, Shore Road, Strone, Argyll Address: Lindsay Cottage, 19/20 Grahams Point, PA23 8TA Kilmun PA238SA Directions: By the lochside, along Shore Road. Wee Directions: A 1/4 mile after Kilmun Pier Hotel turn left white Cottage, with gravel path, beside the Strone at end of high grassy bank opposite play park- the Inn. second entrance to Grahams Point. Extra parking first Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes entrance Grahams Point. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking T: 01369 840527 - Limited T: 01369 840517 19 E: [email protected] M: 07930 140005 20 W: www.keltiafineart.com E: [email protected] Frank Humphrey Allen Moira Ferguson Painting Ceramics

An artist imbibing many media, studying As a teacher/maker I have explored many at the Chelsea Art School in London and aspects of clay. Current work includes exhibiting in Birmingham and Paris. Some textured plant and flower containers, bird exciting and very varied work. 1896-1977. sculptures and wall plaques, inspired by ancient carvings and mythology. Demonstrations of hand-building with clay will be shown throughout the weekend.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 6pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - By appointment. Address: Coach House, Garrachrhune, Address: Aldersyde, Shore Road, Kilmun PA23 8SE KIlmun PA23 8SD Directions: Park in layby in front of St.Munns Church, Directions: Four Houses before Kilmun Hall coming Kilmun. Aldersyde is the white bungalow on right. from Dunoon. Curved drive to Coach House on the Please enter garden through side gate. Follow right of main large Victorian House , Scottish Standard directions through garden to Studio. Flag in the garden Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited T: 01369 840206 T: 01369 840158 21 E: [email protected] M: 07711 039528 22 W: www.frankhumphreyallen.com E: [email protected] Eric Large & Ann Sillars Pauline Beautyman + Chris & Wood Turning & Painting Michaela Goan Clay/Driftwood/Recycled Materials

Eric is a Woodturner, predominately using We create objects inspired by the shorelines Scottish hardwoods creating practical and and beautiful surroundings - carved driftwood ornamental items. Commisions taken. fish, beach items made magical in silver wire Ann paints in oil, watercolour, mixed media and pottery in beautiful marine glazes. and is inspired mainly by the Scottish Book ahead for a workshop - make a bowl landscape. using the wheel or make a teacup by hand Make your own pen - £25. No booking (£10). needed.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - By appointment. Address: Ashville, Shore Road, Sandbank PA23 8QD Address: 179 Marine Parade, Hunters Quay PA23 8HJ Directions: From Dunoon on the Shore road, pass Directions: Look out for signs between Western Ferries Lazeretto point and Fir Brae. Ashville is the fourth and James Street - park on Marine Parade and walk house along. Parking in either entrance. up the wee lane, following the signage. Disabled Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - No / Parking - Yes parking available. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 700061 T: 01369 707009 / M: 07895 383751 23 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 24 W: www.elwoodturner.co.uk W: www.recreate-argyll.co.uk Wool @ HeArt Marij van Helmond Textiles Stained Glass

Edna and Ruth work with merino wool A newcomer to the craft, I am intrigued by producing beautiful and practical hand the relationship between light-colour-glass. felted textiles; ranging from unique pieces of I’m focusing on the traditional techniques of art and blankets to cards and small gift items. painting on glass. Demonstrations and Have a Go (small fee) For this event, venue shared with metal throughout COS weekend. No booking sculptors Lucy Clough and Cath Kerr. required.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - By appointment. Address: 17 Stewart St, Kirn, Argyll PA23 8DS Address: 21 Pilot Street/Manse Ave, Dunoon PA23 8DB Directions: Turn into Stewart Street from Marine Directions: From Argyll Road and Co-op car-park, Parade, Kirn. We are on the left towards the top of turn right into Queen Street, right into Manse Avenue, the hill, through a small gate and up a long path. access first cottage on right via blue wooden gate. Park on Hunter St. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes - No T: 01369 706826 / M: 07737 145578 T: 01369 704137 25 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 26 W: www.woolatheart.co.uk Cath Kerr & Lucy Clough James O’Neill Metal Sculptures Metalwork

A mother and daughter team, we create Fine metalwork & distinctive jewellery, in silver, sculptures by welding salvaged and recycled copper and pewter, specialising in repousse metal. Inspiration comes from the unusual decorated clocks, mirrors, and photo frames. shapes offered by old tools and scrap. Drawing on traditional techniques and Celtic/ Marij van Helmond will also be exhibiting her Art Nouveau styles. stained glass. Pewter Mirror Workshop; Sun 10 till 4pm. £45 including materials. Maximum 8 people. Booking essential, email or phone.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri - Mon 11am - 5pm / All Other Other Times - By arrangement. Times - Please phone to arrange visit to home studio, Address: 21 Pilot Street,, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8DB in Kilmun. Directions: From Co-op carpark, turn right into Queen Address: Showing at Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll Street, then right into Manse Avenue, past Dolphin Street, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7DD Hall carpark, access the first cottage on the right via Directions: At the junction of Argyll St and Hanover blue gate. St. Carpark just past the traffic lights or at top of Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Hanover St. - Yes Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited T: 01369 704137 / M: 07773 927426 T: 01369 840729 27 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 28 W: www.sparksculptures.com Ann Baxter Letitia Smith-Burnett Jewellery Acrylic, Watercolour & Collage

Organic textured silver jewellery and a new This year I will show paintings from sketchbook collection of dyed and printed aluminium to to canvas, illustrating the seasons along Glen add colour and dimension. Lean on the Colintraive road. Mixed media Exhibiting alongside Letitia Smith-Burnett with work & prints will also be available. her colourful paintings, prints and cards. Ann Baxter will also be showing her jewellery at this studio. Come and enjoy our show.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri-Mon 10am-5pm / All Other Other Times - By appointment. Times - By appointment Address: Flemingford, 66, Victoria Road, Dunoon, Address: Flemingford, 66 Victoria Road, Argyll PA23 7AE Dunoon PA23 7AE Directions: Street parking or use Hanover Street car Directions: Street parking or use Hanover St. car park. park. Turn left out of car park, then right up Victoria Turn left out of the car park then right up Victoria Road. No. 66 is about 100metres on the left hand Road. No 66 is about 100 metres on the left. side. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes - Yes T: 01369 701716 / M: 07748 151467 M: 07789 438203 29 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 30 W: www.lsmithburnett.com Brian Innes Brian Phillips Hardwood Furniture Acrylic

Brian designs and manufactures furniture Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips lively, using Scottish Hardwoods. He follows the colourful work covers local scenes, flow of the timbers natural edge, ensuring an landscapes, still life etc, in his unique style. individuality in each piece.

Hours for COS Event: Saturday and Sunday 10am to Hours for COS Event: Fri 7pm - 9pm, Sat & Mon 4pm / All Other Times - Evenings by appointment. 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 4pm, / All Other Times - By Address: Kilbride Farmhouse, 49 Kilbride Road, appointment only. Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7LN Address: The Studio, Glengarr House, Bullwood, Directions: After West Bay Swing-Park, 1st right into Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7QL Kilbride Rd, 1st left for Crochan Rd. Then at T junction, Directions: Take A815 out of Dunoon towards Innellan. turn right, and its the second house on the left. After 2 miles look for yellow signs on seaward side of Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking road. Follow arrows up to the house (150yds). - Yes Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited T: 07957 255382 T: 01369 701590 31 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 32 W: www.brianphillips-artist.com Valerie O’Regan & Jan Ferguson Scott McGowan Water Colour and Gouache Jewellery/Painting/Sculpture

Valerie integrates artisan skills and innovative I aim to bring the animals, which enchant techniques in porcelain and silver to create and inspire me, to life, using watercolour and her jewellery, inspired by fragmented, natural gouache to capture in detail their beauty forms. and character. Scott specialises in contemporary sculpture, Red Squirrels may be viewed feeding in the visual experimentation and investigation. garden if they want to oblige. View artist at work.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10.30am - 5.00pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Other Times - To avoid disappointment please phone Address: Beechwood Lower Villa,, Ferry Lane,, to arrange a visit. Innellan, Dunoon PA23 7TQ Address: The Old Smiddy, Toward, Dunoon, Argyll Directions: Take A815 from Dunoon to Innellan. PA23 7UG Continue past hotel and village hall. Ferry Lane is first Directions: 1 mile after Toward Primary and just before on right after Innellan Bowling Club. Follow signs to Castle Toward Gatehouse. Turn right into drive then studio. immediatley left into The Smiddy. Additional parking Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - No / Parking - No 60yards past driveway at village hall. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking T: 01369 830006 / M: 07837 853080 - Yes T: 01369 870346 / M: 07543 780670 33 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 34 W: www.janferguson.co.uk

Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Restaurant & Deli

Relax in the elegant surroundings of our world famous Oyster Bar and Restaurant where an array of culinary delights await you. A mouth-watering selection of shellfish, smoked and fresh fish are also available in the Loch Fyne Deli alongside a sumptuous range of speciality cheeses and artisan foods. Open all year, from 9am daily Booking recommended, call 01499 600 482 to reserve your table. Please check our website for seasonal opening hours and full details of all our events and activities.

Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL www.lochfyne.com 10 minutes from Inveraray on the A83 Ardkinglas Estate BOOKPOINT Woodland Garden Open daily dawn to dusk Offers you an eclectic selection of books Ardkinglas House for all tastes, all ages and all purses House Tours every Friday afternoon April to October The Butlers Quarters Two bedroom apartment on the ground floor of Ardkinglas House

With a wide range of Scottish gifts, coffee and homemade cakes

(On the corner of Argyll Street and Ferry Brae) Tel: 01369 702377 www.ardkinglas.com www.bookpointdunoon.com ART IN THE PUB CASTLE HOUSE MUSEUM, DUNOON At Scottish Charity No. SC008881 Company No. SC137003 THE COLINTRAIVE HOTEL

Gastro Pub with stunning sea views, local Chocolate Cafe produce and a warm welcome We are a small, family run, chocolate OPEN EVERY DAY! business based in 196 Crionna Photography contemporary landscapes Argyll St Dunoon. Exhibition throughout the year We offer a range of delicious artisan chocolates, figures and bespoke Castle House Museum is situated on the hill creations. overlooking Dunoon Pier. Here at Caramiche we believe you don't need an The museum is supported by volunteers and Dunoon & excuse to treat yourself. Why not visit our chocolate Cowal Heritage Society (Charity No. SC023567) and is solely cafe, sit down, relax and enjoy the picturesque view of dependent on funding from admission fees & donations. St John's Church. Open Easter to October Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We offer a wide range of specialty teas, coffees and Step back in time, see how we used to live Duncreggan House B&B hot chocolate made Clyde Steamers, Museum Shop, Yacht Building, Historical from melted Reconstructions Nostalgic Photographs, Wartime Cowal, Video Available for Artist Weekend Courses milk or dark Presentations, Neolithic Cowal, Victorian Dunoon, Historical chocolate. Help and Advice Tel: 0139 840738 Web: www.colintraivehotel.com Tel: 01369 701422 www. duncreggan.co.uk Tel: 01700 641207 www.castlehousemuseum.org.uk We look forward to welcoming you back next year, 25 - 28 September 2015 New artists always welcome, join us in 2015 www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk

Acknowledgements: COS would like to thank the curators of the Airdrie Boys Exhibition, Anne E Ferguson and Jacqueline Orr RSW - RGI. Also Anne’s brother David, John’s brother Mac and John’s nephew Professor Alan Riach for their help and support with our Guest Artists exhibition. The Airdrie Boys exhibition is a partnership between Cowal Open Studios and Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust.

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