25-28 September 2015

Workshops, Demonstrations & Exhibitions 20 Blairmore 24 23 21 Strone 22 Studios in the North East Route 25 Welcome to 26 Studios in the West 18 Guy Elder Open Studios 2015 29 28 27 A83 19 Bill Williamson A82 Studios in the East 30 31 1 20 Pete Beer 35 Rest and Be 21 Elizabeth Bruce SALES Please note that artists do not have credit/ debit card Thankful Studios in the South facilities so, if you have a purchase in mind you may want to 32 B839 22 Catriona Henderson Darroch A815 look out your cheque book. A83 Tarbet North Route & Iain Darroch HOW TO GET THERE A815 23 Moira Ferguson 3 Arrochar BY CAR FERRY - From GOUROCK, a mile past the town centre, 33 Innellan 2 1 The Cairndow Four 24 James O’Neill A82 Western Ferries run a regular service to Hunter’s Quay where 4 2 Sarah Ross Thompson you can then, turn left for west areas of Dunoon & , or Newton Glen 3 The Creggans Inn right for north and east Cowal to Kilmun, Strachur etc. Sluan South Route Toward Carrick 4 Sheila Rodger Pre purchase your tickets from Paul’s Store on Shore Rd 34 Glenbranler 25 Carole Patrick Castle Gourock next to Co-operative store. Castle 26 Pauline Beautyman & Lachlan www.western-ferries.co.uk N.B. Calmac no longer take cars A815 West Route Chris & Michaela Goan to Dunoon. 5 Isobel Lindsay 27 Wool @ HeArt 18 FROM TARBERT - Calmac ferry once an hour to Portavadie in COWAL 6 Anne E Ferguson 28 Ann Baxter the south west of Cowal. B8000 A886 19 7 Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park 29 Anoushka Havinden FROM BUTE - Calmac ferry from to , Benmore & Colleen Magennis every half hour. 5 Clachan of 8 Robbie Baird 30 Cath Kerr & Lucy Clough BY ROAD - from , take the A83 by Loch Lomond. A83 6 9 Anne Hewitt Blairmore 31 Susan M Turmeau via Arrochar and the Rest & Be Thankful to Cairndow. A left B836 10 Eileen Stewart Strone 32 Brian Phillips turn takes you through the Cowal Peninsula towards Dunoon. A886 Clachan Kilmun Gare 11 Jan Nelson & Heather Nevay Loch BY TRAIN - From Glasgow Central to Gourock, where Loch A8003 Sandbank 12 Heather Forrest 33 Valerie O`Regan & Scott McGowan Ferries take foot passengers to Dunoon www.argyllferries.co.uk Fyne Glenstriven 34 Jan Ferguson 7 Gourock 13 Glynis Fulton 10 A8 There are regular bus services to all areas of Cowal B866 Dunoon 14 The Dairy at Carry Farm 35 Hannah Frew Paterson MBE DA 9 Greenock & Deirdre Nelson www.westcoastmotors.co.uk. B8000 15 Grace Donnelly 8 Colintraive 11 Innellan 16 Jim Owens 12 A886 Castle 17 Millhouse Art Club Millhouse 13 Kames Toward Cover images by Bill Williamson, Elizabeth Bruce, Portavadie Isle of

Anne E. Ferguson, Jan Nelson & Sarah Sumsion 17 15 16 Bute 34 Toward 14 Striven Loch Tarbert Cowal Open Studios Guest Artists 2015 Hannah Frew Paterson MBE DA & Deirdre Nelson Textile Art

Hannah Frew Paterson MBE DA Deirdre Nelson was a student of Hannah’s at GSA. She also has a master’s degree in philosophy. Hannah worked as a designer for J&P Coats Ltd. before Her work, fuelled by intensive research,crosses boundaries between traditional craft and becoming a student at GSA where she subsequently taught contemporary art in an inclusive and humorous way. for 22 years, being awarded an MBE in 1992 for services to Community projects form an important part of her practice. embroidery. COS is delighted to have two such champions of embroidery as this year’s Guest Artists. Her work has a special style incorporating 3D elements and meticulous stitchery. Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm TBC. Check www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk for updates. The panels in Cardross are an outstanding example of Church The Exhibition will run from mid to end Sept embroidery and Hannah’s work also features in many private Address: Dunoon Burgh Hall Pop-up Gallery, Argyll Street, Dunoon collections. Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes 35 The Cairndow Four Sarah Ross Thompson Textiles/Painting/Drawing/Basketry Printmaking

Weaving and mixed media work by Sarah Sarah is a recognised Fine Art Printmaker with Sumsion. work in galleries across the UK. She specialises Painting and drawing from Fiona McLeod in colourful, hand-inked collagraph prints, and Lisa Clothier. inspired by the British countryside. Highly textural, limited editions. Basketry by Marcia Clark. 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. If you wish, we are a jetty. After about 1/4 of a mile, look for signs to the pleasant 20-30 min walk from Ardkinglas Woodland house on the right and studio behind. Garden car park. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - 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 & Printmaking

Hosting a group show exhibiting work from Sheila takes her inspiration mainly from the each artist. The perfect place to see the amazing woods, forests and stunning scenery amazing local talent. of Argyll, particularly the forests and lochs of Come and enjoy award winning food in a the Cowal Peninsula. great location. We also have 14 individually Sheila is happy to demonstrate and discuss decorated bedrooms. printmaking techniques on request.

Hours for COS Event: 7.30am - 9pm / All Other Times - Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / 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 - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes

T: 01369 860279 T: 01369 860146 M: 07769 734624 3 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 4 W: www.creggans-inn.co.uk W: www.sheilarodger.co.uk Isobel Lindsay Anne E Ferguson Mixed Media Stained Glass

Using vibrant colour to encapsulate nature, In a converted private chapel, Anne works reflecting light, simplicity and mood of our with light, colour, texture and pattern, inspired natural landscape & coastline. Creating art by the Scottish coast and landscape, using for both inside and out using imaginative a variety of glass techniques. Commissions materials that inspire me. undertaken. Love of floral art and creating garden art which combines both - demonstrations.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri -Sun 10am -6pm, Mon 10am - Other Times - By appointment 2pm / All Other Times - by appointment Address: Ardagh, Glendaruel, Argyll PA22 3AE Address: Chapel Cottage, West Glendaruel, Argyll Directions: Coming from Dunoon we are 20meters on PA22 3AB the right hand side before Glendaruel Caravan Park. Directions: Chapel Cottage is up a track from the Double wooden gates signposted Ardagh, Flowers West Road behind Glendaruel Caravan Park, left from the Farm. of the Mill House. Access on foot - please park in Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - No / Parking Caravan Park. - Yes Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 820179 T: 01369 820263 5 E: [email protected] M: 07974 710097 6 W: www.millcroftlavender.co.uk E: [email protected] Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park Robbie Baird Wide range of Sculptures, Mixed Media Mixed Media

Tucked away on the , Caol September will see the launch of Robbie’s Ruadh Scottish Sculpture Park is a 20 acre 2015 solo show Wanderings. Robbie has park promoting and selling a wide selection recently taken over Tighnabruaich Gallery of contemporary sculpture created in and is thrilled to invite you in. . Cowal Open Studios - West Route launch Workshops to be arranged - see websites for party will take place Friday 25th Sep from details when available. 6pm in the Gallery.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Other Times - Open 23 May to 30 Sep. Thurs to Sun Other Times - By appointment and Bank Holidays 11am - 6pm, Closed Mon &Tues. Address: Tighnabruaich Gallery, Seaside House, Wed by appointment. Tighnabruaich PA21 2DR Address: Caol Ruadh, Colintraive, Argyll PA22 3AR Directions: Tighnabruaich Gallery sits in the pretty Directions: From Dunoon, take the A815 north. seaside village of Tighnabruaich, Argyll, on Scotland’s Turn left on B836. Follow to T junction, turn left to west coast, backing on to the Kyles of Bute a mere 2 Colintraive on A886. Second right on Coastal Road hours from Glasgow. B866, bear right. Caol Ruadh is 1/4 mile along this Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes road. T: 01700 841357 / M: 07771 996656 Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01700 811681 7 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 8 W: www.scottishsculpturepark.com W: www.tig-gallery.com Anne Hewitt Eileen Stewart Oils, Acrylics & Pastels Watercolour/Acrylic/Printmaking

Anne paints evocative seascapes, wild or Much of my time recently has been spent calm, yachts and work boats, beaches, print making. I have discovered that there is gleaming water and wildlife. no limit to the ways and means of producing Workshops by arrangement. Cards and prints a picture. Anything goes! available.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri 11am-5pm,Sat&Sun Other Times - By appointment 10am-6pm,Mon 10am-3pm / All Other Times - by Address: Craigengower,, Tighnabruaich,, Argyll, PA21 appointment 2EA Address: Bryn Teg, Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2ED Directions: At Tighnabruaich, turn left along the Directions: At seafront turn left and continue towards shore through the village to the pier. Craigengower is the Boatyard. Bryn Teg is the 10th last house, with opposite the pier. Street parking unrestricted. Electric studio at the top of the garden. gates - telephone or press buzzer if closed. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes - Yes T: 01700 811800 / M: 07833 901348 T: 01700 811829 9 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 10 W: www.annehewitt.com W: www.artrhubaan.co.uk Jan Nelson & Heather Nevay Heather Forrest Seascape & Figurative Painting Photography

Jan paints dynamic seascapes and racing I am a photography student currently yachts in vivid, jewel-like colours. studying at College. I enjoy & focus Heather uses a highly detailed technique of on animal/wildlife photography. Looking glazes to produce Surrealist, figurative images forward to welcoming you to my first COS of childhood ritual and games. weekend. Commissions undertaken.

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: Hafton Chalet Studio, Hafton, School Rd, Address: Elmbank (Lower), Shore Road, TIGHNABRUAICH PA212BD Tighnabruaich PA21 2BE Directions: B8003. Turn right at the Medical Centre Directions: From Royal Hotel, turn right heading and go up past the school to the studio in a wooden towards Kames. Elmbank is the 13th house on the chalet, surrounded by woodland. right. Park in layby on left, 10 houses after Royal Hotel. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes

T: 07876 612682 / M: 07765 808670 T: 01700 811734 / M: 07772 612906 11 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 12 W: www.heathernevay.net W: www.photoartpicture.com Glynis Fulton The Dairy at Carry Farm Acrylic/Watercolour/iPad Textiles & Ceramics

... trying to find ways to re-view familiar The Dairy is home to textiles made by scenes ... Fiona McPhail from her Hebridean sheep farmed on the coastal smallholding. Karen McPhail makes functional and decorative earthenware ceramics for the home.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Other Times - By appointment Other Times - Open Easter to October Address: The Dairy, Carry Farm, Tighnabruaich PA21 Address: Seaview, Kames, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AE 2AH Directions: At Tighnabruaich turn right. At Kames Directions: From Kames crossroads take the left crossroads, turn left and pass Duncan’s Village Store. hand turn and head south passing Duncan’s Village Seaview is opposite the main entrance to Kames Store. Stay on shore road. We are 2 miles south of last Church and behind Kames Hotel. house, (long red roof). Disabled Access - No / Toilets - No / Parking - Yes Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01700 811772 T: 01700 811717 / M: 07876 227021 13 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 14 W: www.carryfarm.co.uk & www.karenmcphail.co.uk Grace Donnelly Jim Owens Paintings, Prints & Cards Paintings, Prints & Cards

A very warm welcome awaits anyone visiting Jim works in mixed media, though favouring the Bothy Studio, Millhouse. Grace works in a oils. He is inspired by the shipyards of the past variety of media and draws inspiration from and the landscape and nature around him. nature.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm, / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to mon 10am - 5pm, / All Other Times - By arrangement (mobile or email) Other Times - By arrangement (Mobile or email to Address: Bothy Studio, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich contact) PA21 2BW Address: Bothy Studio, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich Directions: From Tighnabruaich follow signs for PA21 2BW Millhouse. At Millhouse crossroads, turn left. We are Directions: From Tighnabruaich follow signs for the second on the right at “The Barn” bistro. Park at Millhouse. At Millhouse crossroads, turn left. We are The Barn, studio round corner. the second on the right at “The Barn” bistro. Park at Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes The Barn, studio round corner. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01475 799424 T: 01475 799424 15 M: 07786 505820 M: 07787 516668 16 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Millhouse Art Club Guy Elder Paintings in all Media, Books & Cards Wood

Millhouse Art Club was founded by Jean Exploring the Soul and Strength of Wood, Marshall in 1990. Enthusiastic, local members creating one of a kind, unique sculptures and produce an interesting variety of work. structures in Scottish hard woods. 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 - 4pm Hours for COS Event: Fri-Mon 11-5pm / All Other Times Address: Portavadie Marina, Portavadie, , - By appointment, please phone or email. Argyll PA21 2DA Address: The Stable, Glenfinart, Ardentinny, Dunoon, Directions: From Tighnabruaich, follow signs for Argyll PA23 8TS Portavadie. Directions: From North, 1st left after Glenfinart Hotel Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes and from South, 1st right after caravan park. On the beach road, The Stable is second building on the right. Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01700 811619 / M: 07796 8844652 T: 01369 810370 / M: 07785 257723 17 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 18 W: www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk W: www.yorik.co.uk Bill Williamson Pete Beer Ceramics Classical Guitar Maker

Sculptures in stoneware and hand thrown From his newly built workshop overlooking raku fired pots. the Clyde, Pete produces fine handmade classical guitars. His instruments are played throughout Britain, Europe, and around the world. There will be finished guitars on display, work in progress, and a series of photographs of the building process.

Hours for COS Event: Fri - Mon 10am till 5pm / All Other Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 1pm, then Times - Please phone 2pm - 5pm / All Other Times - By appointment. Address: 1 Ardfin Avenue, Ardentinny, Dunoon PA23 Address: Tigh-na-Craobh, High Road, Blairmore PA23 8TR 8TG Directions: Take A880 to Ardentinny, park in car park Directions: From Dunoon: turn left up Whites Brae next to the church and take the shore path. 200m before Blairmore pier. Keep right at first small Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes junction, park near the next. Obvious wooden workshop next to the big white house. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - No / Parking - Limited T: 01369 810238 M: 07971 964935 19 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 20 W: www.petebeerguitars.com Elizabeth Bruce Catriona Henderson Darroch Painting, Printmaking & Iain Darroch Watercolour, Acrylic & Ceramics

Painting in acrylics and mixed media, Visiting the Western Isles and Argyll, we are printing lino-cuts, etchings and monoprints. influenced and steeped in nature, beauty, Responding to the beauty of nature and silence and wonder. everyday objects. Our paintings try to capture the essence of Printing demonstrations on request. Scotland. Limited one off Ceramics.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Other Times - Open Weekends in July & August, Other Times - Pop in any time you see our “Artists 10-5pm. Studio Open” sign. Otherwise we are a phone call or Address: Fairy Glen Cottage, Blairmore, DUNOON, email away. Argyll PA23 8TE Address: Mingary Cottage, Shore Road, Strone, Argyll Directions: About halfway between Strone point and PA23 8TA Blairmore pier, lookout for a colourful flag at the gate. Directions: By the lochside, along Shore Road. Wee Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes white Cottage, with gravel path, beside the Strone Inn. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 840219 T: 01369 840527 21 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 22 W: www.elizabethbruce.co.uk W: www.keltiafineart.com Moira Ferguson James O’Neill Ceramics Metalwork

As a teacher/maker I have explored Fine metalwork & distinctive jewellery, in silver, many aspects of clay. Current work, both copper and pewter, specialising in repousse decorative and functional, includes plant decorated clocks, mirrors, and photo frames. containers, bird sculptures and wall plaques, Drawing on traditional techniques and Celtic/ inspired by ancient carvings and mythology. Art Nouveau styles. Demonstrations of hand-building with clay Pewter Mirror Workshops may be available. throughout the weekend. Private workshops, If/When known, details will be posted on the by arrangement. James O’Neil, Jeweller, will Events page of website. also show work here.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 6pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri - Mon 10am - 6pm / All Other Other Times - By appointment Times - Please phone to arrange visit to home studio, Address: Aldersyde, Shore Road, Kilmun PA23 8SE in Kilmun. Directions: Park in layby in front of St.Munns Church, Address: Showing at Venue 23, with Moira Ferguson, Kilmun. Aldersyde is the white bungalow on right. Aldersyde, Shore Road, Kilmun, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 Please enter garden through side gate. Follow 8SE directions through garden to Studio. Directions: Park in layby in front of St. Munns Church, Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Kilmun. Aldersyde is the white bungalow on right. Please enter through side gate. Follow directions to Studio. T: 01369 840158 Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 840729 23 M: 07711 039528 E: [email protected] 24 E: [email protected] Carole Patrick Pauline Beautyman & Textiles Chris & Michaela Goan Clay/Driftwood/Recycled Materials

I work with tweed textiles and leather, using We create objects inspired by the shorelines stitching and embroidery to create a range and our beautiful surroundings: pottery in of products from soft sculpted animals to marine glazes, carved driftwood fish and clay handbags and gifts. textured with poetry, plants and shells. Book ahead for a workshop - make a bowl using the wheel or make a teacup by hand. (£10)

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: 1a Eccles Road, Hunters Quay, Dunoon Address: 179 Marine Parade, Hunter`s Quay, Dunoon, PA23 8LA Argyll PA23 8HJ Directions: From the shore road, near Western Ferries, Directions: Look out for signs between Western Ferries turn up Cammesreinach Brae, then 1st right for Eccles and James Street - park on Marine Parade and walk Road. up the wee lane, following the signage. Disabled Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - No / Parking - Limited parking available. Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes T: 01369 706061 / M: 07979 781483 T: 01369 707009 / M: 07895 383751 25 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 26 W: www.huntersquayhandbags.co.uk W: www.sgathantighe.co.uk Wool @ HeArt Ann Baxter Textiles Jewellery

Edna and Ruth work with merino wool Colourful and quirky aluminium jewellery producing beautiful and practical hand which can be custom made to order. One felted textiles; ranging from unique pieces of range has a unique Scottish theme with a art and blankets to cards and small gift items. twist on tartan. Argyll’s beautiful environment Demonstrations and Have a Go (small fee) continues to inspire. throughout COS weekend. No booking Visitors will be shown the process of making required. dyed and printed aluminium.

Hours for COS Event: Sat and Sun 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Other Times - By appointment Other Times - By appointment only Address: 17 Stewart St, Kirn, Argyll PA23 8DS Address: 8 Mary Street, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7ED Directions: Up Stewart Street from Marine Parade, Directions: Coming from Victoria Road turn into Mary Kirn. We are on the left towards the top of the hill Street, no 8 is 4th house on right and the studio is in through a small gate, up a long path. Park on Hunter the back garden accessed by side of house. Street. Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes Disabled Access - Restricted / Toilets - Yes / Parking - No T: 01369 706826 / M: 07737 145578 T: 01369 701716 27 E: [email protected] M: 07748 151467 28 W: www.woolatheart.co.uk E: [email protected] Anoushka Havinden & Cath Kerr & Lucy Clough Colleen Magennis Metal Sculptures Paintings & Jewellery

Recent work by Anoushka includes a series of A mother and daughter team, we create mixed media studies of the Cowal coast. sculptures by welding salvaged and recycled Colleen Magennis delights in playing with the metal. Inspiration comes from the unusual dynamic tensions she finds within forms and shapes offered by old tools and scrap. materials. www.colleenmagennis.co.uk Susan M Turmeau will also be exhibiting her silver jewellery at this venue.

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 - By arrangement Address: 121 Auchamore Road, Dunoon PA23 7JJ Address: 2 Broomfield Drive, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7LJ Directions: From Dunoon town centre, go south on Directions: Drive 4 minutes past Argyll Ferries towards A815. Turn right into Auchamore Road, 121 is on the West Bay. At bottom of Wellington St. take a sharp left hand side. Parking at Auchamore Rd/Edward St right just after red pillars, then right and right again car park. into Broomfield Drive. Disabled Access - Yes / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes

T: 01369 701988 T: 01369 701460 / M: 07773 927426 29 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 30 W: www.anoushkahavinden.com W: www.sparksculptures.com Susan M Turmeau Brian Phillips Hand Made Sterling Silver Jewellery Acrylic

Every day I hear n see the trees, flowers, Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips’ lively, pebbles on the beach, sea and sky. Around colourful work covers local scenes, me is visual information in the form of textures landscapes, still life etc, in his unique style. and structure: it cocoons me. Susan will show her work with Lucy and Cath at Venue No 30.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm / All Hours for COS Event: Fri 7pm - 9pm, Sat & Mon Other Times - By appointment 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 4pm, / All Other Times - By Address: 2 Broomfield Drive, Dunoon PA23 7LJ appointment only Directions: 4 minutes drive from the swimming pool, Address: The Studio, Glengarr House, Bullwood, past Argyll Ferries, head towards West Bay. At foot of Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7QL Wellington Street sharp right, right again and first right Directions: Take A815 out of Dunoon towards Innellan. for Broomfield Drive. After 2 miles look for yellow signs on seaward side of Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Yes road. Follow arrows up to the house (150yds). Disabled Access - No / Toilets - Yes / Parking - Limited T: 01369 830133 T: 01369 701590 31 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 32 W: www.turmeaujewellery.co.uk W: www.brianphillips-artist.com Valerie O’Regan & Jan Ferguson Scott McGowan Water Colour & Gouache Jewellery/Painting/Printing/Sculpture

Valerie works in porcelain and silver to create I aim to bring the animals, which enchant her jewellery, inspired by fragmented, natural and inspire me, to life, using water colour and forms. Scott specialises in sculpture, visual gouache to capture in detail their beauty experimentation and investigation. and character. An exhibition to include limited edition prints, Red Squirrels may be viewed feeding in the and bespoke jewellery. garden if they want to oblige. View artist at work.

Hours for COS Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm / All Hours for COS Event: Sat to Mon 10.30am - 5.00pm Other Times - By appointment Closed on Friday. / All Other Times - To avoid Address: Beechwood Lower Villa, Ferry Lane, Innellan, disappointment please phone to arrange a visit 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. immediately 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 - Yes T: 01369 870346 / M: 07543 780670 33 M: 07837 853080ß E: [email protected] 34 E: [email protected] W: www.janferguson.co.uk ART IN THE PUB Coffee Shops & Eating Places At BLAIRMORE ART PORTAVADIE COFFEE SHOP & RESTAURANT THE COLINTRAIVE HOTEL Craft, gift gallery & fairtrade coffeeshop. A warm welcome awaits you for a snack - tea, Blairmore Village PA23 8TJ Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm coffee or a full meal. Gastro Pub with stunning sea views, local Sat noon - 4pm, Tel: 01369 840253. produce and a warm welcome PERK-UP THE STRONE INN. OPEN EVERY DAY! Speciality coffee & sandwiches, hot filled rolls & Supports Cowal Open Studios and welcomes Crionna Photography contemporary landscapes soup. Perk-up, 31 Ferry Brae, Dunoon. Open 9-4 you to pop in for a tea - coffee or a sumptuous Exhibition throughout the year Mon-Sat, Tel: 01369 701516. meal. SHORE RD STRONE ‘Coast’ exhibition by Alastair Houston THE COFFEE SHOP COLINTRAIVE HOTEL The Marina, Sandbank. Great food, tea, coffee, Just along from Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park, this home baking, home made soups. Crafts 10-4 is the perfect place for a snack, meal or tea / daily. www.holylochcoffeeshop.com. coffee. BY THE BUTE FERRY

THE COYLET INN THE PIER CRAFT & COFFEE SHOP WITH ROOMS Restaurant and Bar Meals on the Banks of Loch With beautiful views overlooking the Holy Loch, Eck. Dog friendly, real ale. this is the perfect spot to stop for a coffee, snack www.thecoyletinn.co.uk, Tel: 01369 840426 or meal. SHORE RD KILMUN Tel 01369 840418

THE TEAROOM LIVINGSTONES Next to Tighnabruaich Gallery, we offer great Right in the heart of Dunoon, this treasure of food, home baking, tea’s, coffees and other excellence awaits your company for a coffee, Duncreggan House B&B fantastic drinks. Come and enjoy! lunch or evening meal. 58 JOHN ST. Available for Artist Weekend Courses WALKER HOME & GARDEN CENTRE LOCH FYNE OYSTERS Coffee shop, freshly prepared wholesome food - Restaurant & Bar for a wonderful meal. Open all Tel: 01369 840738 excellent value. year round. Booking recommended, call 01499 www. duncreggan.co.uk 361 Argyll St Dunoon PA237RN, Tel: 01369 704003. 600482 or email [email protected]. Web: www.colintraivehotel.com Tel: 01700 641207 EWART’ ST of Dunoon S FOR HIRE

Quality car and van hire at a fair price from your local garage World Food Bistro Explore It! Phone 01369 706 053 or visit stewartsgarage.com 01369 703991 Simply set your 58 John Street Dunoon PA23 8BJ sat-nav to PA237PB Google Maps Website

The Pier Craft and Coffee Shop

• A warm welcome awaits you in this stylish and comfortable venue with beautiful views overlooking the Holy Loch. • A quiet coffee with friends, a browse round our newly created craft shop, or a wonderful meal, the choice is yours. OPEN • Spoil yourself and tempt your senses. ALL YEAR • We also have 6 comfortable rooms, so why not stay a while?

Find us by the shore in Kilmun, near Dunoon Argyll, PA23 8SB. T 01369 840 418 | E www.thepierkilmun.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 specialty cheeses and artisan foods. Visit our website or call 01499 600 470 to order Open all year round from 9am 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 House & Woodland Trails CASTLE HOUSE MUSEUM, DUNOON FerguslieGarage Scottish Charity No. SC008881 Company No. SC137003 Sandbank

Mechanical, Electrical & FOR ALL YOUR TIMBER AND HARDWARE NEEDS Welding Repairs to all Vehicles A great selection of Timber, Hardware & Household Goods Excellent Key Cutting service EXHAUSTS • BRAKES • CLUTCHES Castle House Museum is situated on the hill overlooking Dunoon Pier. House Tours • ENGINES • STEERING The museum is supported by volunteers and Dunoon & Fridays April to October or by • SUSPENSION • TIMING BELTS Cowal Heritage Society (Charity No. SC023567) and is solely arrangement. Booking essential MOT PREPARATION & REPAIRS dependent on funding from admission fees & donations. Woodland Garden Gruffalo Trail SERVICING & MAINTENANCE Open Easter to October Open All Year Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venture into ‘the deep mirk ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED Step back in time, see how we used to live widd’ and find FREE ESTIMATES & FRIENDLY Clyde Steamers, Museum Shop, Yacht Building, Historical the Gruffalo 45 Tom A Mhoid Rd Dunoon PA23 7HP Reconstructions Nostalgic Photographs, Wartime Cowal, Video Open All Year ADVICE Tel - Fax 01369 702514 Presentations, Neolithic Cowal, Victorian Dunoon, Historical Help and Advice Email: [email protected] Ardkinglas Estate, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG 01369 706868 Tel: 01369 701422 Tel: 01499 600261 www.castlehousemuseum.org.uk [email protected] | www.ardkiglas.com FERGUSLIE ST., SANDBANK PA23 8QA THE STRONE INN THE COACH HOUSE Shore Rd., Strone Argyll Otterburn Villa, Shore Rd., Blairmore Argyll. Self catering for four people, recently converted 1856 coach house by the shore. All mod cons, something truly special. Available for lets of 3 nights or more with optional hot tub access.

ARE YOU A PRACTICING ARTIST LIVING OR WORKING IN Home to good food, fine wines, and a great COWAL? selection of ales, beers and whiskies etc... Why not join us for 2016 Open Tuesday to Sunday. Food served Thursday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. For a nominal fee you will gain a lot of national and local promotion Tel: (01369) 840243 Visit www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk Email: [email protected] or phone Catriona on 01369 840527 Visit us on FaceBook Find us at Lochgoilheadholidays.com We hope you enjoy your tour of Artists’ Studios in Cowal and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Always the last weekend in September - 2016 dates are 23rd to 26th September NEW ARTISTS: We always welcome enquiries from artists living and working in the Cowal Peninsular. For comments or enquiries please visit www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk

Acknowledgements: COS would like to thank Anne Ferguson for curating our 2015 Guest Artists Exhibition. Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust for their support with our Guest Artists Exhibition and Workshops. The Creggans Inn for their support in providing an exhibition space for all COS artists during the event.

Disclaimer. Visitors to the studios, workshops and galleries listed in this Directory do so at their own risk. Adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care. Those involved in this publication and event cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public during visits to any of the listed venues. Visitors should be aware that studios are working environments and can contain dangerous tools, machinery and Cowal Open materials.While every care has been taken in compiling this Directory, Cowal Open Studios Studios cannot be held responsible for any variations, errors and omissions.