Worcestershire Open Studios Meet artists and discover their work in creative spaces across the county 2019 Guide 23–26 August

Worcestershire Open Studios

Meet artists and discover their work in 83 creative spaces across the county Go behind normally closed doors, see inside artists’ studios and talk to them about how they make their work when Worcestershire Open Studios returns this August bank holiday weekend.

Now in its fifth year, the county’s largest free art event Here’s what some of our previous visitors have said: is a great way to spend a bank holiday weekend. “Worcestershire Open Studios draws attention to Visitors will have the opportunity to delve into unseen the variety of talent in our county.” creative spaces, talk directly to artists about their inspiration, techniques and materials, as well as a “A real showcase of different artists whom you chance to purchase exclusive works. might not otherwise see.” Alongside painting and drawing, you can discover “The artists create a warm and inviting experience.” art forms as diverse as glass fusing, printmaking on “A wonderful way to spend a bank holiday weekend. vintage machinery, handloom weaving, illuminated It felt like an art treasure hunt! I explored parts calligraphy, green woodworking, textile art and of the county I hadn’t visited before, talked to ceramics. Some artists are offering the opportunity to interesting people and bought affordable, original watch demonstrations and have a go at their art form – artwork direct from the artist. I will definitely see the inside back pages for details. visit again.” With over 180 artists taking part this year, whether We hope you enjoy Worcestershire Open Studios. you’re an art lover, a crafter, a family looking for a day Do pick up one of our feedback cards so you can tell out, a budding young artist or have never set foot us about your experiences. If you visit five or more inside an art gallery, you’ll definitely find something studios during the weekend be sure to ask for a sticker to interest you. at each. We’ll enter completed feedback cards with This guide contains details of all the artists, venues, five stickers into a prize draw for £100 to spend on opening times, facilities and examples of some of the locally created artwork of the winner’s choice. work you can see over the weekend. The venues are arranged geographically and there are outline maps to help you find your way around. Visit our website to use our interactive map to search for venues. Entry to all venues is free. Why not take a scenic drive through some of the more rural parts of Worcestershire Open Studios is a not for profit Worcestershire or plan a walking route around the organisation run by a group of artists. The event was artistic hubs of Worcester and Malvern? Wherever highly commended in the Visit Worcestershire Awards you choose to visit, you are guaranteed a very for Excellence 2018. Thank you to our sponsors, warm welcome. Bevere Gallery and the Malvern School of Art for their generous support. Studio images and pictures of artists working by Lewis Membery. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk All details given are correct at the time of printing. However, circumstances beyond our control may result in unavoidable changes, so please check our website and social media @worcestershireopenstudios channels for the latest information.

@OpenStudios_WR We’d love you to post about your open studio plans and visits – please use the hashtag #WorcsOS on Twitter and #worcestershireopenstudios2019 @worcestershireopenstudios on Facebook and Instagram.

Key to listings icons Proud to be sponsored by: refreshments access for available wheelchairs toilet demonstrations and facilities ‘have a go’ sessions Worcester City Bevere Gallery

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This map is to provide guidance only. Please use the venue addresses with a road map or Sat Nav to locate specific artists. There’s an interactive map and search facility on our website.Map contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right (2018) Worcester City Bevere Gallery Bevere Gallery and Café GALLERY Bevere Lane Bevere Gallery is a regional centre Worcester WR3 7RQ for studio ceramics representing over 01905 754484 120 makers, we also exhibit original We are 3 miles from the centre of Worcester prints and paintings and host art and 3 miles from J6 of the M5. We are classes. We have a framing workshop located 100m down Bevere Lane off the and a café serving delicious home A449 Road. We have plenty of parking and space to turn around. made food. (Café closes at 4pm). Over the open studios weekend we Fri: 9am–5pm will also have demonstrating artists Sat, Sun, Mon: 9am–5pm for visitors to meet and chat to. 1 www.beveregallery.com

Sally Anne Morgan 18 Elizabeth Avenue PAINTER AND PRINTMAKER Worcester WR3 7HQ At my studio you will find reduction 07796 181276 lino prints, dry-point etchings and Turn into Cornmeadow Lane from A449 pastels. I’m happy to share how each (Ombersley Road). Take the second left, art form is created and let you try for following the road around right into yourself. I am a 2019 finalist in the Elizabeth Avenue. Artists and Illustrator magazine's Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm Artist of the Year competition and www.sallyannemorgan.co.uk have exhibited at the Mall Galleries and the RBSA, Birmingham. 2

Greening Pottery and Glass 16 Elmdale Road POTTERY AND FUSED GLASS Worcester WR3 7PA Influenced and inspired by his marine 07969 675645 geology background, Chris produces Elmdale Road is parallel to Eltric Road, a range of functional and sculptural off Cornmeadow Lane in Claines. There slipware pottery. Sarah fuses glass is no parking or turning on Elmdale Road with chemistry in the kiln to create exceptforBlueBadgeholders. unique jewellery designs, as seen at Fri: 10am–5pm Kew Gardens! We both run classes Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm in our workshops. You can tour the www.chrisgreeningpottery.co.uk workshops and view the full range www.sarahgreeningglass.co.uk of products for sale. 3

Martin Addison 7 Bankside Close PHOTOGRAPHER Worcester WR3 7BG Photography has been my passion 01905 458537 for over 50 years. I shoot a wide range Leave Northwick Road opposite the of subjects and I particularly enjoy Northwick Arms, down Eastbank Drive creating images using close up and follow the road until you see the techniques, movement and multi- entrance to Bankside Close on your left. Drive into the close and turn right. exposure to interpret subjects in a graphic or unusual manner. I will also Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm be showing minimalist images from www.martinanddoreen.co.uk Japan in the snow, and monochrome FB: @martin.addison.777 imagesfromVeniceatnight. 4 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcester City Sarah Roberts Eclectica PAINTER AND PRINTER 97 Ombersley Road My studio is where the creative focus Worcester WR3 7BT is on the development of multi-layered 07962 252186 art works that combine shape, texture Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm and colour. Paint and print are a www.sarah-roberts.co.uk strong influence in current work. I use IG: @sarahrobertsstudio a calm but immediate approach; there is a strong emphasis on combining balanced abstract shapes, energetic brush marks and layered textures. 5

Caroline Hall Portfolio 19 PAINTER 9 Sunnyside Road I am currently painting Worcester, Worcester WR1 1RL the and surrounding 07402 673273 villages. I enjoy looking at familiar Sunnyside Road is opposite Gheluvelt places and playing with different Park. The third black and white house on the left. colour palettes to add atmosphere. My pieces will be available to buy Fri: 11am–4pm as originals and prints during the Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5pm weekend. www.carolinehallartprints.co.uk 6

Jane Arthur Pru Jeffrey TEXTILE ARTIST 20a Sunnyside Road I am influenced by nature and the Worcester WR1 1RL small details in a landscape using 01905 617561 stitch and texture to create a sense 20a is half way down Sunnyside Road on of place. I use recycled textiles from the right hand side. On-street parking. Entry is via the side passageway and family and friends to consider what round into the garden. is handed down and what is passed on that I can explore in my work. My Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm current work looks at the forms and FB: @JATextileArt moves of Tai Chi and how this can 7 beexpressedintextiles.

Marion Steele and Jen Janes Nicola Currie Fine Art TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA 22 Lyttelton Street Worcester WR1 3JN AND PAINTING 07771 684462 We are both inspired by nature; the Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–4.30pm countryside, the sea and skyscapes. FB: @steelecolours We describe our individual responses FB: @artbyjenjanes with an intimation of abstraction using different styles and media. Marion uses textiles incorporating fabric, yarns and dyes; Jen employs acrylic 8 paint applied with varying textures and techniques. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcester City Sarah Roberts Eclectica The Dormy House MIXED MEDIA Selborne Road West An eclectic mix of paintings, pottery Worcester WR1 3JG and sculpture from found objects set 07979 694950 in a delightful walled garden. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4.30pm

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Caroline Hall Portfolio 19 Lindisfarne House PAINTING, TEXTILES 4 Barbourne Terrace Worcester WR1 3JS AND MIXED MEDIA 07773 355817 Portfolio 19 showcases the work of Travelling north from the city centre on the artists who study with Karen Stone Barbourne Road pass St.George’s Square Art. Curated by Karen the exhibition on your right and Barbourne Terrace is the presents an exciting visual display in first turning left. Lindisfarne House is on the different mediums across a variety of right, parking in front. subjects. Artists will be present to talk Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm about their individual creative journey. www.karenstoneart.co.uk Examples of artists' work can be seen 10 onthewebsite.

Jane Arthur Pru Jeffrey 8 St. George's Square HANDLOOM WEAVER Worcester WR1 1HX I am an experienced teacher of 07854 158880 weaving who trained in woven textiles Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–3.30pm in Edinburgh. I produce a rich variety of woven fabrics on a floor loom; scarves, hangings, rugs and bags. I am keen to introduce people to the fun of handloom weaving on weekend courses in my studio. Visitors to my open studio can try a table loom. 11

Marion Steele and Jen Janes Nicola Currie Fine Art 18 Shrubbery Avenue PAINTER Worcester WR1 1QH I am a fine art painter specialising in 07773 342172 still life in oils. I combine traditional Sat, Sun, Mon:11am–5pm skills with contemporary subject www.nicolacurrie.co.uk matter. I am particularly interested in IG: @currie_nicola reflective surfaces and sometimes paint on gold leaf. I have exhibited at the New Art Gallery, Walsall, the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, RHS Rosemoor and Worcester Cathedral. 12 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Cherrie Mansfield

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Rachel Kay Hall

Kay Mullett Worcester City Cherrie Mansfield 76 Flag Meadow Walk PAINTER Worcester WR1 1QQ Colour excites me, grabs my attention 07770 867898 and fuels my creativity. I use acrylics On the corner of Shrubbery Avenue and and mixed media to create bold Flag Meadow Walk. expressive artwork that fires the Fri: 5pm–7pm imagination. Visitors will see a Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm selection of new work including a www.cherriemansfield.com collection of miniatures created during IG: @cherriemansfieldartist #the100dayproject. They will also get the chance to pick a palette of colours for my next painting. 13

Karen Stone Art 16 York Place FINE ARTIST Worcester WR1 3DR I am an award winning artist who 07773 355817 uses drawing, printing and painting York Place is on the north side of Britannia to function as a language in order Square, approached via Albany Terrace. to comment on the world around us. Parking permits will be available for visitors. Subject matter is based on everyday Fri: 5pm–7pm familiar objects and locations and the Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–4.30pm intention is to evoke both nostalgia www.karenstoneart.co.uk and ask where domesticity sits in FB: @karenstoneart ourmoderndaysociety. 14

Rachel Kay Hall Worcester Brewing Company PAINTER Unit 49, Railway Arches I specialise in vibrant watercolours, Cherry Tree Walk mainly floral designs stylised from Worcester WR1 3BH real life subjects. Again this year I 07941 837513 am exhibiting in an unusual industrial Worcester Brewing Company is located space at the Railway Arches where in the arches off Farrier Street. the paintings complement my non- Fri: 2pm–5pm conformist approach to life. Originals, Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm prints and cards will be on sale and www.rachelkayhall.co.uk I am always here for a chat and to share my inspiration. 15

Kay Mullett Worcester Arts Workshop CERAMICIST 21 Sansome Street Magical, fun and traditional ceramic Worcester WR1 1UH art. Pieces made by artist Kay Mullett, 07925 167001 including collaborative work produced No parking on site, except for blue badge by adults with learning difficulties. holders or disabled visitors. City centre location and so easily accessible by public transport or serviced by nearby car parks at The Hive or The Cornmarket. Sat, Sun, Mon: 12pm–6pm FB: @CareCeramics 16a www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcester City Worcester Arts Workshop Frans Wesselman and Anna Yevtukh GALLERY Worcester Arts Workshop Worcester Arts Workshop has 21 Sansome Street re-emerged as an arts based Worcester WR1 1UH community hub. We support and 01905 25053 develop local emerging talent, offering No parking on site, except for blue badge emerging artists training, live and holders or disabled visitors. City centre location and so easily accessible by public virtual platforms and pathways to transport or serviced by nearby car parks employment. We will be exhibiting a at The Hive or The Cornmarket. selection of lively and exciting work Fri: 10am–2pm from local emerging artists who are Sat, Sun, Mon: 12pm–6pm 16b up and coming in the city. www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk

Chris Haywood Dan and George Holden PAINTER 3 Crescent Villas My work explores the urban Rainbow Hill landscape, focusing on the buildings, Worcester WR3 8NA street furniture, roads and 01905 613624 atmosphere of the city of Birmingham. Park on Rainbow Hill by the billboards, or The paintings investigate the beauty on Lansdowne Crescent. Walk up Terrace Walk, Crescent Villas are on your right. that can be found in a familiar subject which is usually thought of as being Fri: 11am–6pm ugly or uninteresting. Expressive Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm marks and vibrant colour result www.saatchiart.com/account/ 17 in dynamic portraits of the city. profile/297407

Sara Hayward MA (RCA) Tom Greenway

The Picture Framing Professionals

Established for 18 years, we have built up an enviable reputation as one of the leading picture frame Cutting corners: colour works manufacturers and a� 30 July – 2 September 2019 The Nave, Worcester Cathedral product stockists in the Midlands. Susan Birth We manufacture all our frames using only the finest materials at our premises in Kidderminster. Pilgrimage: an inner journey (Iona and beyond) 30 July – 13 August 2019 01562 747355 The Dean's Chapel, Worcester Cathedral www.midlandfinea�s.co.uk The Picture Framing Professionals EXHIBITIONS Worcester City Worcester Arts Workshop Frans Wesselman and Anna Yevtukh 37 Vincent Road PRINTMAKING, STAINED Worcester WR5 1AZ 07758 002942 GLASS AND BOOK BINDING Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm We will be showing wood cuts, www.fwstainedglass.com etchings, stained glass and book binding, many new images and a book we have worked on together.

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Chris Haywood Dan and George Holden 33 Park Street PAINTERS Worcester WR5 1AD We are artists working in contrasting 07790 694489 styles in oils on recycled materials. Parking is limited, but spaces are available Dan creates personal layered in the 45 minute zones round the corner abstracted works that attempt to on Wyld’s Lane, or we are an 8 minute reach an emotional balance through walk from the city centre. a sometimes chaotic and explorative Fri: 6pm–8pm creation process. While George Sat, Sun, Mon:10.30am–4.30pm celebrates trees, flowers and birds www.danholden.art inspired by the local area. We IG: @danholdenart welcome you to come and share 19 IG:@georgeholdenart ourhomeandloveofart. Tom Greenway 54 Woolhope Road CARPENTER AND Worcester WR5 2AS 07813 873345 GREEN WOODWORKER Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm Six years ago I purchased 4 acres of IG: @woodlandworkshops an ancient woodland near . I am now starting the sweet chestnut coppice cycle again to encourage a better wildlife habitat, and I make wooden items from the timber, such as furniture and carved kitchen items. All proceeds from sales will go to a 20 Nepalese orphanage that I support.

Susan Birth 37 Nunnery Lane PAINTER Worcester WR5 1RQ My aim is to create lively semi- 07762 351192 abstract paintings that hold the gaze No.37 is right at the top of Nunnery Lane, and attention, maybe striking a chord, the last house on the left. If driving, best to evoking a thought or a memory, and park lower down the lane and walk the last that viewers will come back to with little bit. pleasure. I love experimenting with Fri: 11am–6pm new techniques and mixing up my Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm media to produce combinations of www.susanbirth.com colour, shape, pattern and texture IG: @susanbirth thatareneverflatordull! 21 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County

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This map is to provide guidance only. Please use the venue addresses with a road map or Sat Nav to locate specific artists. There’s an interactive map and search facility on our website.Map contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right (2018) Worcestershire County

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51 54 48 Upton 53 52 Broadway 49–50 Worcestershire County Sue Firmin Peter Lloyd – The Pigsty Studio PAINTER Beech Cottage My work is inspired by the natural 6 Green Lane world and the lines, textures and Lower Broadheath WR2 6QH shapes I discover in the landscape 01905 641277 around me. I use acrylic, found or Turn off the Road onto Hallow Lane handmade collage papers, to develop in Lower Broadheath. We are the cream rendered house, with blue window frames, ideas sparked by the local area where and bunting outside. I have my daily walks, with Lucy, my rescue lurcher. Fri: 2pm–4.30pm Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm 22 www.suefirmin.co.uk

Paul Burton and Heather Farmer Edyta Linert Studio & Gallery SCULPTOR AND PAINTER 4 Kenswick Manor Paul: Earthlight sculptures display West Wing Garden earth’s bounty in a beautiful and Kenswick powerful way, but at the same time Lower Broadheath WR2 6QB providing a portal through them for 01905 640950 us to consider the impact on the Kenswick Manor is 1 mile past Lower environment. Heather: I love to Broadheath church on the left. The west experiment with colour and different wing garden is at the rear of the main house. techniques of applying oil paint to Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm create texture and movement, taking www.paulburtonsculptures.co.uk 23 inspiration from the landscape. IG: @artworkbyheather

Jacqui Worrall – Colourful Creations Foundry Artists BATIK ARTIST AND PAINTER Alune My work is colourful. I love colour Bromyard Road and batik is a great medium to merge Cotheridge WR6 5LN bright colours and get unique pieces. 07976 615868 Using the traditional Indonesian We are on the A44 Bromyard road out of method and tools I build up pictures Worcester, past Laylocks garden centre, past the Broadheath turn, we are the next on cloth using hot wax and dye, house on the right with a Union Jack flag to produce batik hangings, framed post on the front lawn. pieces, cushions and unique dyed Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm items. I also paint in acrylic and oils. 24

Deb Catesby and Mags Richardson Joyce Shaw – Textile Designer PAINTER AND CERAMICIST The Hollybush Deb: I paint in oils, using colour and Worcester Road form to imply landscapes or scenes Whitbourne WR6 5RB with figures which suggest hidden 07812 741095 drama and stories. Mags: Working A stone barn on the main road between with a surprising variety of techniques, and the Whitbourne turning. materials and imagery, I strive to Coming from Worcester it is on the right hand side, just before the county create ceramics which are at the boundary. same time inventive, earthy and bold. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm 25 www.debcatesby.co.uk www.margaretrichardson.co.uk www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Sue Firmin Peter Lloyd – The Pigsty Studio The Pigsty Studio, Stockton Road ILLUSTRATED CALLIGRAPHY Abberley WR6 6AS Having always had a passion for 01299896797 nature and lettering, I am fortunate I am very easy to find, located on the edge to combine both through my hand of Abberley on the A443 Worcester to illustrated calligraphy. Nestled amidst Tenbury Road. Sat Navs will take you to the beautiful Abberley Hills brings a barn conversion complex opposite, just off the main road! inspiration to illustrate and paint with words in a variety of styles and scripts Fri: 7pm–9pm creating a broad range of work. A Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–7pm variety will be displayed with prints www.thepigstystudio.co.uk and greetings cards. 26 FB: @ThePigstyStudio

Paul Burton and Heather Farmer Edyta Linert Studio & Gallery 2 Lombard Street PHOTOGRAPHY, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8DT 07435 255963 CERAMICS AND PAINTING Fri: 10am–5pm The gallery is dedicated to landscape Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm photography. We support local artists www.edytalinert.com by displaying their work and offering a small exhibition space. You will see landscapes from Edyta Linert, travel photography by Ola Pawłowska, Ewelina's Mruk’s ceramics and water painting by Emma Dickson. 27

Jacqui Worrall – Colourful Creations Foundry Artists The Old Foundry Studio PAINTERS, PRINTMAKERS Bewdley Museum 13 Load Street AND MIXED MEDIA Bewdley DY12 2AE Foundry Artists are delighted to share 07796092262 their enthusiasm for art in Bewdley. The studio is located above the Old Brass On show will be a wide variety of Foundry, within the grounds of Bewdley artwork, including; watercolour, Museum. Access via the passageway, up acrylic, oil and mixed media paintings; the steps, to the rear of the herb garden. printmaking; ceramics; drawings and Fri: 10.30am–4pm artists’ sketchbooks. The majority of Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–4pm artwork is for sale, together with 28 www.foundryartists.co.uk prints and greetings cards.

Deb Catesby and Mags Richardson Joyce Shaw – Textile Designer 47 Husum Way TEXTILE DESIGNER Hodge Hill Kidderminster DY10 3QJ AND MIXED MEDIA 01562751764 My inspiration comes from places and Leaving Kidderminster heading towards things I have seen whilst travelling. Birmingham pass the Land Oak pub it is My work is colourful, compulsive and the first main junction on the right. The adventurous, I combine fabrics with house is on the right immediately you enter watercolours, acrylics and embroidery. Husum Way, it has its own service road. Some of my art is representational Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm some abstract, in fact my work is an amalgam of things that I use to 29 create'oneoff'piecesofart. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Kate G and Clark Chris Walker at The Pigsty Studio PAINTER AND CERAMICIST Vine Cottage Kate loves painting animals and lives Vine Lane in the beautiful setting of the Clent Clent DY9 9PH Hills. She has recently won a SAA 07799 866007 award in the Artist of the Year We are situated along the bridle path competition 2018. Clark is a opposite the church gate on Vine Lane. Vine Cottage is behind Church View ceramicist (fabulist): "What I love Cottage. about ceramics is that you can begin with a simple repeating design and Fri: 10am–4.30pm introduce variety through carving, Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–4.30pm 30 additions, glazes and types of clay." www.kateg.co.uk

Pat King Belinda Terry PAINTER AND PRINTMAKER 6 Sandy's Road My work is a reflection of my Ombersley WR9 0DY surroundings and includes etchings, 07976941376 collographs, painting, and collage – From the centre of the village roundabout often combined to produce exciting take the Kidderminster direction, turn left past the playing field and No.6 is on the mixed media works of fine art. right. Plenty of parking in the road or Cards are also available. opposite at the village hall. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–4.30pm www.patkingstudio.com 31

Ann Bennett Chris Bell PAINTER 15 Corbett Street My paintings consist of portraits, DroitwichSpaWR97BQ landscapes, figurative and abstract 07528 177548 work. My work is a response to my Fri: 9am–4pm world, both the physical and Sat,Sun,Mon:9am–4pm psychological. I am inspired by FB: @paintingchildren characters young and old and landscapes familiar and new.

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Maggie Hobbs Eva Walters MIXED MEDIA 31 Clifford Road I work with a range of materials; these WR9 8UR include ceramics, print and textiles. 01905771277 I am inspired by the natural world My studio can be found down the short and include the colours, textures and private driveway to the left of the house. Please park on the road and follow the patterns that can be found in both bunting and arrows. land and seascapes. I sometimes include found natural objects into my Fri: 4pm–6pm felted pieces. I enjoy experimenting Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm and pushing the boundaries of the FB: Maggie Hobbs Artist 33 materials I use. IG: @maggiehobbs18 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Kate G and Clark Chris Walker at The Pigsty Studio Gavenny MIXED MEDIA Church Lane I create work based on wildlife and Oddingley WR9 7NE landscapes. I use a variety of media, 01905 773950 including pencil, pastels and Church Lane is between Tibberton watercolour. Living in the country and Droitwich. gives me many ideas and inspiration Fri: 10am–4pm which I try to use in my work. My Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm studio, many years ago, used to be a little pigsty and, having been converted, is now an ideal place formetodisplaymywork. 34

Pat King Belinda Terry Jewellery Workshop JEWELLER Jinney Ring Craft Centre Belinda designs and makes an Hanbury Road unusual selection of silver and gold Hanbury B60 4BU jewellery and tiaras. She uses 01527 821610 freshwater pearls and faceted stones Fri: 10am–5pm to complement her work. Sat,Sun,Mon:11am–5pm www.belindaterry.co.uk

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Ann Bennett Chris Bell The Pottery CERAMICIST Jinney Ring Craft Centre I make a variety of items including Hanbury Road hand built small animal sculptures, Hanbury B60 4BU personalised garden planters for 07305 998820 weddings and anniversaries, and Fri: 10am–5pm Raku fired items. I use stoneware clay Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm rolled out as slabs to build many of www.chrisbellpottery.com the items, but also throw some pots IG:@chrisbellpottery on the wheel. My colleagues and I also run classes and one-off pottery sessions.Openallyear. 35b

Maggie Hobbs Eva Walters The Hollies CROSS STITCH, JEWELLERY Holmes Lane Hanbury B60 4HH AND PHOTOGRAPHY 01527 821030 My cross stitch kits are based on From Hanbury pass the Jinney Ring Craft motifs from textiles made by women Centre on the left. Continue as far as the from around the world. The jewellery T-junction with Holmes Lane on the right. is inspired by spectacular minerals The Hollies is situated on the left after 50m. and luminous Czech glass beads that Parking is through the gates. I have found on my travels. I love to Fri: 10am–5pm photograph my surroundings, Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm especiallythenaturalworld. 36 www.evawalters.com www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Eric Watson Art Lighthouse Glass PAINTER Canalside Craft Centre My artistic focus and passion is Unit 3/4 Ye Olde Stable wildlife and nature using pastels, 138 Hanbury Road mixed media, pencils and graphite. Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4JZ Many layers are built up to create 07887 588310 depth, light, shadow, texture and Opposite the Navigation Pub. Park near to detail. I have new vibrant work to the Priory Café. Keeping the café to your right, follow the path to the building facing show this year and will be discussing you, studio on 1st floor. and demonstrating during the event. I run classes and workshops to help Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–4.30pm 37 skills and confidence. www.ericwatsonart.com www.naturethroughart.com

Gillian Simpson Edgiock Glass PAINTER 226 Birmingham Road Most of my paintings are in Bromsgrove B61 0EZ watercolour and inks as I love working 07730 593923 with their fluidity and light. Inspired Set back on a service road off the main by the energy and beauty of the A38 between The Forest Harvester and School Lane. Parking on driveway or just landscape of West Cornwall, and the around the corner on School Lane. antics of the cheeky seagulls, I can often be found sketching there. Fri: 10am–4.30pm Excited this year to be accepted Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4.30pm onto Newlyn School of Art’s Studio FB:@gilliansimpsonart 38 Practice programme.

Lappelli Craft Studio John R Harris ENAMELLER I work with vitreous enamel on copper 126 Linthurst Newtown and silver to produce bowls, pictures Blackwell and jewellery. There will be work Bromsgrove B60 1BS displayed at the studio and 07791 702788 demonstrations will take place Fri: 9.30am–5.30pm throughout each day. Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–5.30pm www.lappelli.com

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Roger Ricketts Kingcot Gallery MIXED MEDIA 5 Upper Field Close I decided to take up painting in my Churchill North retirement and have experimented Redditch B98 9LE with various mediums. My paintings 07804 793770 range from oil on canvas landscapes Small cul-de-sac with plenty of parking to mixed media with Pebeo paints. space available. More recently I have been Fri: 10am–4.30pm experimenting with more abstract Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm style paintings using resins. www.rogersartwork.wixsite.com/ painting 40 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Eric Watson Art Lighthouse Glass 1160 Evesham Road LAMPWORK ARTIST Astwood Bank Redditch B96 6DT AND JEWELLERY MAKER 01527 457968 Lampwork is the art of melting glass In-between Beverley Close and the petrol rods in a flame to make unique glass station on Evesham Road. objects. I create wearable beads, pendants and earrings often including Fri: 10am–5.30pm gold and silver; collectable mini floral Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5.30pm and ocean paperweights; birds and www.lighthouseglass.co.uk animals. Lampworking tuition is available. You can see demonstrations 41 andhaveagoyourself.

Gillian Simpson Edgiock Glass The Croft Manor Farm KILN-FIRED GLASS Edgioake Lane This is a glass studio based in rural Astwood Bank Worcestershire, curated by Mark Redditch B96 6LL Robbins and Judith McLelland. 07989 437539 Visitors will have an opportunity to Fri: 4pm–7pm view this fascinating art form. Recent Sat,Sun,Mon:10am–4pm products will be available for purchase www.glassbyjudith.co.uk and it will be possible to see the artists inaction. 42

Lappelli Craft Studio John R Harris 5 Orchard Mead PAINTER Inkberrow WR7 4EH Visitors to my studio can expect to see 01386 792975 a display of my atmospheric From Worcester on the A422 pass the landscapes in watercolour. You'll be Inkberrow sign. Take the first left into welcome to ask questions and Stonepit Lane, first right into Greens Croft observe my techniques. Way, then first left into Orchard Mead. Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm www.harris-watercolours.co.uk 43

Roger Ricketts Kingcot Gallery Kingcot FUSED GLASS Alcester Road A visit to my studio will be a colourful Flyford Flavel WR7 4DF and joyful experience, firstly the 07745 299457 material used sings with vibrant Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5.30pm rainbow hues which can only help FB: @allfiredupuk uplift the spirit. My art can be used either inside or outside giving all year round colour in your garden as well. Secondly there is homemade cake and a cup of tea on offer which alwayshelpsliftthemood! 44 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk John Horton

Baron DeHavilland

The Art Pad

• Children and adult's private sewing lessons • Children's group workshops • Adult's group workshops • Children’s parties We Are Closed Call Gem 07969 739780or email [email protected] Facebook: @sewingatthebuttonbox.co.uk Instagram: @sewing_at_the_button_box Etsy:etsy.com/shop/sewingatthebuttonbox Worcestershire County John Horton 29 Froxmere Road PAINTER Crowle WR7 4AN I specialise in large watercolour 01905 381605 paintings depicting birds in From Jct. 6 M5 take Evesham road then landscape. These are inspired from left at second island to Crowle. Sharp right observation and field sketches and angle bend top of the hill, right over the the picture is developed through a railway bridge. Right into Church Road in Crowle, left into Froxmere Road. No.29 is free drawing process in the studio. on the gatepost. My inspiration comes from the natural Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–6pm world all around the UK and further www.johnhorton.co.uk afield. I also work to a limited extent inoils,acrylicandpencil. 45

Baron DeHavilland Badgers Hill Count Estate SCULPTOR Sheriffs Lench WR11 4SN I am a conceptual artist and fine art 01386 860860 photographer, focusing on abstract On the outskirts of Sheriffs Lench village, qualities of motor vehicle restoration there are three entrances, any one will and fuel contamination. I've created bring you into ample parking, look for the a number of large abstract sculptures black horse sculpture at the entrance. parodying great artists that are on Fri: 9.30am–7pm display in the garden, the west wing of Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–7pm the house and surrounding my studio. IG: @barondehavilland My work is available as fine art prints. 46

The Art Pad The Old Place FUSED GLASS Main Street Inspiration, a different view and the Offenham WR11 8RX ultimate challenge to create a garden 01386 424728 full of fused glass flowers. Capturing Enter Offenham Village via Laurels Road, light, colour and texture come and follow the road round into Main Street pass see if I have achieved my goal. A little a shop, the British Legion and the church studio with gifts for home, friends until you see the very tall Maypole. Our thatched cottage is on the left. and family shows the other side of me, but the most important thing of Fri: 11am–6pm all is a very warm welcome when you Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm comeandvisit. 47 www.theartpad.co.uk

We Are Closed Unit 14A GALLERY Weston Industrial Estate A new artist-led initiative run by Honeybourne WR11 7QB Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths 07798 910970 alumni, We Are Closed is more than Free parking is available on site. just a gallery. It is an ethos promoting Sat,Sun,Mon:10am–4pm collaboration across the arts, www.weareclosed.net supporting local and emerging artists. We will be exhibiting a selection of works including illustration, music, installation and film from current studioholders. 48 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Alan Andrews Art Gary Coates – Stonearts Training PAINTER AND PHOTOGRAPHER Smallbrook Bungalow I paint seascapes, coastal scenes and Leamington Road landscapes paintings in oils, acrylics, Broadway WR12 7EH pen and watercolour washes. My 01386 641361 animal portraits are in ink and pencil At roundabout on A44 at foot of Fish Hill, and I take photographs of a wide take the exit to Broadway Village Centre. Smallbrook Bungalow is on left. Plenty of rangeofsubjects. parking space. Fri: 10am–4.30pm Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4.30pm 49

Vicky Pryer and Ricky Evans Christopher Hughes MOSAICS AND PAINTINGS 33 Averill Close Having recently moved back to Broadway WR12 7RA Broadway I am lucky enough to have 07885 545321 a studio in my new garden. I will be From Broadway village centre: at top of displaying many of my 2D and 3D High Street, take left turn into Leamington Road. Travel half a mile, turn left into mosaics that I have made, as well as Bloxham Road, left into Morris Road, then working on a new mosaic during the right into Averill Close. weekend. Ricky Evans will also be Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5pm displaying some of her original artwork in acrylics and oils which demonstrate 50 herloveofbrightcolours.

Birlingham Village Hall House A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC STYLES Birlingham Village Hall Each artist substantially works with The Avenue different media and techniques. There Birlingham WR10 3AB will be contemporary fresco and fabric 07785 616873 art, photography, canvasses, Located opposite the church and on the watercolours, acrylic, oil and pastel, corner of Church Street. original works as well as prints and Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–4.30pm cards. Each artist will be demonstrating their individual talent and will be happy to discuss the work and specific commissions. Plus wonderful cakes and refreshments. Susan Faulkner

51 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire County Alan Andrews Art Gary Coates – Stonearts Training Rockridge Farm SCULPTOR AND PAINTER Mill Lane I work in stone, bronze, clay and Strensham WR8 9LB metal, often for the National Trust, 07837 181579 English Heritage, churches and I'm located next to the waterworks just councils. I teach figurative sculpture outside Strensham village turn into Mill here at my studios and I have large Lane follow signs saying STONEARTS wood-fired kilns for oversize sculpture. from the beginning of Mill Lane to studios. I am also a keen painter with oils Fri: 9.30am–7pm on large canvases. Set amongst Sat, Sun, Mon: 9.30am–7pm woodland, paintings and sculpture are everywhere you look, this is an 52 artists’paradise. Vicky Pryer and Ricky Evans Christopher Hughes 60 The Beeches PAINTER Holly Green All my original paintings, hand- Upton upon Severn WR8 0QF painted porcelain and signed prints 01684 591456 will be on display in my garden studio Fri: 10am–4pm and showroom. As well as framed Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm and unframed watercolours and oil www.christopherhughesgallery.com paintings, there will be my sketch www.paintingalonissos.com books, drawings and works in progress. Featuring will be works of Worcestershire, wildlife and country life, plus Greek and Tuscan originals. 53

Birlingham Village Hall Earls Croome House Earls Croome House CERAMICIST Worcester Road I work with my partner Peter O’Neil. Earls Croome WR8 9DA He is a potter and I am trained in 07793 323456 surface pattern. I decorate the pots The house is on the A38 on the left after he makes me. We will have a range the turning to Upton or the right soon of work on display available to buy as after the Elgar Inn. There will be ‘A’ boards well as fun demonstrations and plenty on the road. of have a go activities. Fri: 10am–3pm Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm www.sarah-nicol.com 54 www.earlscroomehouse.co.uk

Susan Faulkner 9 Knights Hill PAINTER AND ILLUSTRATOR WR8 9JD I draw my inspiration from my deep 01905 371372 love of animals and the natural world. A38 from Worcester turn left into Birch Lane Using watercolour, pen, pencil and then second grove on right (directly below acrylic paint I endeavour to capture Croome Estate Panorama Tower). the individual spirits of the animals Fri: 10am–7pm I paint using loose, almost abstract Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–7pm mark making. I also write and FB:@sue.faulkner.77 illustrate my poetry and short stories. I will be working on several pieces duringtheevent. 55 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Malvern and Surrounds

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The Fold Workshops and Worcestershire Etsy Team Studios 1–4, The Fold VARIOUS MEDIUMS / MATERIALS WR6 5JB We welcome you to the first 07584 352152 collaboration between The Fold We are just opposite the Bank House Hotel. Workshops and Worcestershire Etsy Free parking in the large car park to the Team. We are a group of six artists rear of the centre. demonstrating skills in millinery, textile Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm and jewellery design, chandlery, and www.thefoldworkshops.co.uk furniture painting. Visitors will enjoy FB:@thefoldworkshops displays in these mediums along with demonstrations of our work and 'have a go' experiences. 56

Yellow Horse Studio 27 Kiln Lane PAINTER WR13 5HH I am an equine artist who is also 07773533419 passionate about wildlife. I like to A4103 from Worcester past the Malvern capture movement, character and turning. Take the first left into Kiln Lane, emotion in an expressive way using next left and then right. We are at the end the energy, shape, mood and lighting of the cul-de-sac. From , first right past the village shop. of the animal or bird as my inspiration. My work is mainly in Fri: 10.30am–5.30pm pastels but I do enjoy coloured pencils Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm and inks. I accept commissions for www.yellowhorsestudio.com equine and pet portraits. 57 FB: @yellowhorsestudiouk

Steve Letchford 12 Lynn Close PAINTER Leigh Sinton WR13 5DU I enjoy discovering and sketching 01886 288206 landscapes and buildings. Back in the From Worcester on A4103 pass the Post studio I use the sketches to produce Office and Chinese restaurant on left, traditional watercolour paintings or continue to the small green, and take the pen and ink drawings. I have next left. From Hereford on A4103 pass the speed camera and take the first right. exhibited at the Banqueting Hall, Menier and Mall Galleries , Fri: 11am–6pm in regional exhibitions and in France. Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm My work is in public and private www.steveletchford.com collections in several countries 58 FB: @hisdrawingboard including USA, Italy and Ireland. Birchwood Hall Makers Birchwood Hall Community CERAMICS, PRINT, Birchwood Storridge WR13 5EZ FURNITURE AND BATIK 07843 685028 Birchwood Hall is an intentional 1 mile off the A4103. If using Sat Nav, community set in 8 acres of grounds. DO NOT turn right at the Birchwood Livery. Four of us will be exhibiting our recent Instead continue for 200 yards and as the work, including ceramics, furniture, road turns sharp left go straight ahead to printmaking and batik textiles. Visitors Birchwood Hall. will also be able to talk to the makers Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm and experiment with print and batik. www.mariethereseking.uk Well worth a visit for the spectacular 59 views and homemade cake. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Malvern and Surrounds Sarah Jones Andrew Judd PAINTER AND BATIK ARTIST 9 Michael Crescent This year I will be showing my latest Malvern WR14 1UE collection of paintings. Mostly 07518 883523 abstract, my inspiration comes form Fri: 6pm–9pm colour, form and narrative taken from Sat, Sun, Mon: 11.30am–5.30pm observation, dreams and meditation. www.cuttsy.co.uk This new work is created using pure www.akashalilacards.co.uk pigments mixed into Cuni – a cold wax medium. Batiks and prints will also be on show. 60

John Phillips Mark Brayley and Kitty Kavanagh PAINTER 55 Tan House Lane I am a painter of abstract and Malvern WR14 1UB representational work, focused mainly 07462 369990 on landscape themes. I work in Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm acrylics and oils, including mixed www.johnphillips.artweb.com media. My work is influenced by the exploration of long coastal and country walks. The paintings are a response to the raw energy and nature I encounter. 61

Artists at No.9 Simon Angwin ART AND CRAFT 9 Goodson Road We are an eclectic group of artists Malvern WR14 1BG and designer makers set in a working 07787 115680 studio, where there will be ongoing Turn off Worcester Road on to Goodson demonstrations throughout each day. Road and we are half way up on the left with plenty of parking on the street. There are three gallery rooms and sculpture in the woodland garden. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5.30pm Refreshments and homemade cakes. www.raestevens.com IG: @rae.stevens1 62

St. Peter’s Printmakers Catherine Adams PRINTMAKERS St. Peter's Church We are a group of artists/printmakers. Cowleigh Bank Our recent work, including linocut, Malvern WR14 1QS letterpress, drypoint and screen print 07852 976670 will be on show. We will be creating St. Peter's Church is at the corner of a large collaborative piece of artwork Cowleigh Bank (off Cowleigh Bank Road} and St. Peter's Road, . which visitors will be able to contribute to by printing with linocut Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm blocks. Visitors will also be able to try letterpress printing on a vintage 63 Adanapress. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Malvern and Surrounds Sarah Jones Andrew Judd rear of 59 Belmont Road PRINTMAKER Malvern WR14 1PN At Belmont Hall, my garden shed, 01684 893858 I print linocut prints and letterpress The shed is at the back of 59 Belmont books and ephemera, casting type Road. Please follow directions indicated on a vintage Ludlow Typecaster and from the front door of the house. printing on an old Autovic Press. Both Sat,Sun,Mon:11am–5pm machines will be working over the weekend. Recent books and other pieces will be on show for you to browse and, perhaps, buy! 64

John Phillips Mark Brayley and Kitty Kavanagh 12 Belmont Road SCULPTORS Malvern WR14 1PL Our work is an eclectic mix of finials, 01684 569426 garden sculptures, silver jewellery and Turn into Belmont Road and we are 100 handmade artists books, all made in yards in on the right, shortly before Andrew our garden studio setting. Judd’s printing studio. Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5.30pm www.markanthonybrayley.co.uk

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Artists at No.9 Simon Angwin 32 Quest Hills Road PAINTER Malvern WR14 1RW Since completing my degree in 2010, 01684572221 I define the majority of my work as Fri: 2pm–7pm colourist abstraction. I'm interested in Sat,Sun,Mon:10am–4pm the connection between form and colour in abstraction. I've recently become interested in applying my techniques to the abstraction of the landscape. 66

St. Peter’s Printmakers Catherine Adams 24 Croft Bank PAINTER WestMalvernWR144DU I work from my purpose built garden 07815 541684 studio, where I also run workshops. In turn by Elim Conference I have always been interested in high Centre down Croft Bank. No.24 is on the key colour and pattern. I work in right, opposite the turning to Montpellier acrylic, oils, gouache, ink and mixed Road. There is parking on the drive and theroad. media. Starting points come from abstracted landscape seen through Fri: 10am–6pm my studio window and domestic still Sat,Sun,Mon:10am–6pm life. This year I have also combined bothinnewwork. 67 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Penny Vere and Margaret Price

Inner Picasso Studio

Mark Zytynski Photography

Trudi Foggo Malvern and Surrounds Penny Vere and Margaret Price 157 West Malvern Road PAINTERS Malvern WR14 4AY We paint what we love: the effects of 01684 578222 light and the joy of expressive colour. Follow the road from to the Our paintings often recall travels near west round the hills to West Malvern. We and far, including Mediterranean are just past the Village Hall (with a red countries and the Far East, telephone box). No.157 is next on the left, with blue gates and balloons! celebrating the landscapes and the people we meet. There is much new Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm work this year in a wide range of www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/ subjects and media: acrylic, oil penny-vere and watercolour, prints and cards. 68

Inner Picasso Studio 74 North Malvern Road ILLUSTRATION, FINE ART Malvern WR14 4LX 07973334635 AND PHOTOGRAPHY Opposite the Victorian clock tower on North Antony Griffiths – I make mixed media Malvern Road which is 500 yards off the illustration, wooden creations and main Worcester road. acrylic paintings. Juliet Mootz, artist Fri: 10am–5pm and maker – through paint and print Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm I explore connections with the www.innerpicasso.co.uk environment, memory and fiction. IG: @inner_picasso Japple Photography – my influences are predominantly natural. My style is www.500px.com/ 69 of the moment where little is planned. japple_photography Mark Zytynski Photography 16a Cowleigh Road PHOTOGRAPHER Malvern WR14 1QD I am a photographer with a passion 07917 677467 for trees and woodlands! I take high Access behind and to the left of No.16. resolution digital photographs from Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm which I produce limited edition mixed www.MarkZytynski.photography media artworks and fine art prints. My aim is to create artworks and prints that will evoke the same feeling in the observer that I experienced in the ‘wild’. 70

Trudi Foggo 15 Clerkenwell Crescent PAINTER Malvern WR14 2TX My work is abstract landscape in 01684 562115 acrylics. I open most of the house to From Worcester, towards , turn left show the work, including the studio onto Cockshot Road and follow over the which visitors are very welcome to common bearing left still on Cockshot Road, look around and ask questions about then third left into Clerkenwell Crescent. From the Art College right then 2nd right. the process. There will also be sketchbooks available to look at and Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–5pm tea, coffee and cake will be available. www.trudifoggo.co.uk 71 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Malvern and Surrounds Kevin Austin and Graham Davies Four Abstract Artists at Elmslie House PAINTERS Old Tuck Shop Kevin Austin – evocative scenes of Como House Liverpool life where the nostalgia of Como Road recent history from the early 50’s to Malvern WR14 2TH the present time is retrospectively 07751833575 presented as original and on-going We are at the top end of Como Road oil paintings. Graham Davies – my across the road just 30 yards down from the public library. work as a portrait and landscape painter has been influenced by Fri: 11am–4pm Lucian Freud and the group Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm 72 knownastheGlasgowBoys. www.strawberryfieldsart.com

Malvern School of Art Tutors Deb Stanley Art MIXED MEDIA Malvern School of Art A large exhibition featuring work by Albert Road North the professional artists and crafts- Malvern WR14 2YH people teaching at the college. Works 01684 565351 include fine art by Tia Lambert, Kim Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–4pm Williams and Brian Gorst, stained www.wcg.ac.uk/page/99/malvern- glass by Liz Huppert, calligraphy by hills-college Elizabeth Beattie, jewellery by Gemma Farr and Belinda Gilbert, printmaking by Issi Lammas and bookbinding by 73 Anna Yevtukh.

John Beck Tulipeli CERAMICIST 87 Road I make stoneware functional work. Malvern WR14 2NW These are mostly mugs, bowls and 07749 415257 vases. My main objective is for you About twenty yards down and on the to enjoy using them. opposite side to Tesco Express which is on the corner of Madresfield Road and Pickersleigh Road. Fri: 10am–5pm Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm

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Ivan Maxwell Jones Fiona Boult PAINTER BE Water My paintings are inspired by the The Old Bottling Works natural world, particularly the 10 Belle Vue Terrace landscape of the Malvern Hills. Malvern WR14 4PZ I tend to work in acrylics and oils, 07465 404874 working in a loose and expressive way BE Water is set back from the road in the that includes spattering, dripping, Old Bottling Works next door to WHSmiths, a few doors away from Ask Italian. scraping back and glazing to bring out light, colours and textures until Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–6pm a landscape painting emerges from IG: @imaxjones 75 moreabstractprocesses. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Malvern and Surrounds Kevin Austin and Graham Davies Four Abstract Artists at Elmslie House Elmslie House PAINTERS 8 Avenue Road We are a group who share a passion Malvern WR14 3AG for abstract art, for the process of 07789 470780 exploring the power of colour, form We are a short walk from Great Malvern and texture. Our ways of working are centre and just around the corner from often experimental, intuitive and Malvern Splash. We are the house on the organic and can evoke, and are corner of the junction with Albert Road South and a short stroll from the station. sometimes inspired by, thoughts of landscapes, seascapes and Fri: 11am–4pm cityscapes. Our work aims to Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm resonate with memories, special 76 www.elmsliehouse.co.uk places and moments. Malvern School of Art Tutors Deb Stanley Art 34 Cotswold Road COLOURED PENCIL Malvern WR14 2QE 01684 563133 AND PASTEL ARTIST Cotswold Road can be accessed from I work mainly in coloured pencils, Pickersleigh Road or Madresfield Road. using other mediums such as pastels to complement them. My style is Fri: 1pm–5pm detailed and realistic, currently Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5pm focused on big cats and florals. www.debstanleyart.weebly.com Proceeds from sales have allowed me FB: @debstanleyart to adopt two of the big cats at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, both muses 77 ofmine,AthenaandLaila.

John Beck Tulipeli 172 Road PRINTMAKERS, Malvern WR14 3JG 07790 039169 TEXTILES AND WOODWORK From , take the road to Please come and meet us, see why the Three Counties Showground. The venue we enjoy doing what we do. Framed is through metal gates on the left just after original prints, woodwork and textiles. the Three Horse Shoe pub. Plenty of See linocut, wood engraving, etching parking outside venue but limited inside. and dry point in progress. High quality Fri: 6pm–7pm refreshments in a lovely garden. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5pm www.tulipeli.com 78

Ivan Maxwell Jones Fiona Boult Robins, 66 Peachfield Road PAINTER Malvern WR14 4AL Interested in exploring paint texture, 07786 514608 marks and juxtaposition of colour. My Go up Peachfield Road towards the hills. landscapes and figures are now more At the junction of Peachfield Road and abstract; some works are purely St.Andrews Road, just BEFORE the railway abstract. My paintings start with an bridge turn left down private tarmac road, marked on road sign ‘Nos.52–68’. idea or image which is often subsumed in the process. The Fri: 2pm–9pm painting grows out at me from the Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5pm canvas and often surprises. I hope www.artgallery.co.uk/artist/ youlikethem! 79 fiona_boult_2 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk G & L Art

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Louise Pilditch Malvern and Surrounds G & L Art St Anthonys Studio CERAMICS, MIXED MEDIA, The Purlieu Malvern WR14 4DJ SCULPTURE AND PRINT 07891 162153 Materials interest us – clay, glass, Fri: 12pm–6pm metal and wood. We enjoy the Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am–6pm challenge of manipulating the material www.lesrucinski.com to create the imagery in 2D and 3D. You will find a variety of sculptural pieces from small functional forms to large triptych wall works, all of which will enhance your environment. 80 Natureisourmaininfluence.

Anna Cumming Col House PAINTER Walwyn Road Explorative, expressive oil painting, Upper WR13 6PR using colour and texture, I strive to 07901 391580 capture a mood, and the energy of The drive to Col House is very steep, so a place and time. Romantic and please park at the top of the drive or on contemplative sometimes, but more Walwyn Road. Please call me if you often the clouds whip past and waves need alternative access. crash. I’ll be showing a whole new Fri: 4pm–7pm body of work inspired by the shores Sat, Sun, Mon: 10.30am–5.30pm from St.Ives to The Hebrides, and www.annacumming.com ofcourse,theMalvernHills. 81 FB:@annacummingart

Gilly Hancock The Studio PAINTER 2 Frome Cottage I take inspiration from the ever Walwyn Road changing seasonal moods of the Colwall Green WR13 6ED Malvern Hills and surrounding 07854 512639 countryside. Working mainly in oils, Opposite the old Colwall Primary School. my paintings reflect my love of these Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5.30pm landscapes. I also enjoy painting www.gillyhancock.co.uk Greek scenes, capturing the vibrancy of the Mediterranean colours. 82

Louise Pilditch Over Darwen PAINTER Gloucester Road Cave art, landscapes and poetry are Welland WR13 6LD all sources of inspiration for this year’s 01684 310447 paintings. I am also returning to Over Darwen has a white(ish) picket fence painting with encaustic (beeswax). with trees in the garden. On the corner of I will have an encaustic painting in the B4208 and Welland Gardens. progress at my studio for viewing Fri: 11am–7pm anddiscussion. Sat, Sun, Mon: 10am–5.30pm www.louisepilditch.co.uk IG: @louisepilditch 83 www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire Open Studios

Artists demonstrations and ‘have a go’ sessions

Many artists are offering demonstrations of their work and/or ‘have a go’ sessions throughout the open studios weekend. Contact the artists directly if you require further details.

Venue Name Demonstrations ‘Have a go’ sessions 1 Bevere Gallery Julie Leach and Zoe Taylor will be demonstrating in The Stable. 2 Sally Anne Morgan Demonstration of printing and explaining how the Visitors can have a go at printing, ages 7+ medium works. 3 Greening Pottery Demonstrations throughout the day, subject to the and Glass number of visitors. 5 Sarah Roberts Demonstrations of printing techniques, such as mono printing and screen printing throughout each day. 10 Portfolio 19 Artists will be working in a variety of media over the Have a go and take part in a collaborative project weekend. taking place all weekend. 11 Pru Jeffrey Ongoing demonstrations of handloom weaving. Adults may try weaving on a table loom subject to the number of visitors at any one time. 13 Cherrie Mansfield Short demonstration of painting techniques at 4.15pm each day. Limited space so advance booking advisable. 14 Karen Stone Art I will give small demonstrations of the use of Visitors will be able to try different things. different materials and techniques. Subject to the number of visitors at any one time. 16a Kay Mullett Have a go on the potter’s wheel. Must book in advance. Sat or Sun 12–5, ages 8+, small charge. It takes about 15 mins to make a small pot. 16b Worcester Arts Demonstrations by the artists and some tutors at Drop in activities in painting and drawing, suitable Workshop Worcester Arts Workshops, these will be ongoing. for adults and children. 18 Frans Wesselman Bookbinding Workshop run by Anna Yevtukh on and Anna Yevtukh Saturday 24 August, 2pm to 4pm. 20 Tom Greenway Demonstrating the use of a traditional shave horse Visitors will be able to try the shave horse. There and draw knife, this will be ongoing. will be a fire pit in action to burn the shavings and toast marshmallows. 21 Susan Birth Children (under supervision) and adults will have the opportunity to use colourful collage papers to create their own simple still life compositions. 24 Jacqui Worrall – Ongoing demonstrations on batik waxing on cloth. Have a go at using the tjanting tools with wax on Colourful Creations cloth. 25 Deb Catesby and We will be painting, drawing and working with clay Weather permitting, visitors can draw the orchard Mags Richardson during the weekend. This will be an ongoing and trees outside the studio and make simple clay process. pots. All ages, paper, pastels and clay provided.

26 Peter Lloyd – Ongoing work on a variety of calligraphic scripts Have a go at calligraphy, sessions will be ongoing. The Pigsty Studio using different tools and materials including gilding, illumination, knotwork and watercolour illustration. 28 Foundry Artists Demonstration by Mick Pavey of various watercolour Have a go at making two-colour relief prints using and mixed media techniques for landscapes. polyprint. With Lynn Cartwright. Saturday 24 Sunday 25 August at 11am and 2pm. August 11am to 12 noon. Family friendly, ages 4+ 30 Kate G and Clark Ongoing demonstrations of painting and ceramics. Opportunities to 'have a go' at most times. 34 Chris Walker at I shall have work in progress The Pigsty Studio 35b Chris Bell Ongoing demonstration during the day of hand- building ceramics or throwing depending on what I am working on at the time. 37 Eric Watson Art The demonstrations will be ongoing and will cover I will have available paintings and drawings for my technique of white on black drawing. Also how I anyone that wants to have a go at using my develop a pastel painting. techniques. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Worcestershire Open Studios

Venue Name Demonstrations ‘Have a go’ sessions 39 Lappelli I will be working in the studio throughout the Make a small key ring or pendant, available for all Craft Studio weekend. ages, at a small cost. 41 Lighthouse Glass Ongoing demonstrations of lampworking will be taking Have a go at lampworking, children with parent or place every day. guardian supervision, ages 14+ 42 Edgiock Glass Ongoing demonstrations of glass cutting and fusing. 44 Kingcot Gallery I will demonstrate glass cutting and show the kilns Mosaic a tile of glass which will then be fired and upon request. posted out (or collected) once fired. 45 John Horton I will be painting watercolours all day and discussing my techniques, materials and inspiration with visitors. 48 We Are Closed We will have a variety of artist readings, film screenings and performances running between 10–4pm each day. 49 Alan Andrews Art Painting and drawing throughout each day. Drawing materials to hand for any children or adults who would like to have a go. 50 Vicky Pryer and Vicky will be working on a new mosaic full of colour Ricky Evans and sparkle. 51 Birlingham Each artist will be working on their original art work Village Hall throughout the three days. 52 Gary Coates – Classical 3D frieze using lime mortar onto a rendered Try your skills to throw a pot using a potter’s wheel. Stonearts wall. This will be an ongoing project all weekend. Training 53 Christopher I will demonstrate my painting techniques to any Have a go sessions are available on request for Hughes interested visitors. adults and children. 54 Earls Croome Raku firing will be demonstrated daily. Play with some clay or paint a bowl, all ages. House A small fee for the clay and firing, if required. 56 The Fold Artists will be demonstrating various techniques over Have a go at a variety of craft activities, ages 7+ Workshops and the weekend. Worcestershire Etsy Team 59 Birchwood Hall Batik, printmaking and pottery throwing Have a go sessions available, ages 9+ Makers demonstrations available over the weekend. 62 Artists at No.9 Paint, print, free hand machine and hand embroidery demonstrations will be ongoing each day. 63 St. Peter’s Visitors will be able to contribute to a large Visitors will be able to try letterpress printing on Printmakers collaborative artwork by printing with linocut blocks. a vintage Adana press and take home their letterpressed items. 64 Andrew Judd The Type Caster will be on all day for you to cast some words in hot metal and print them. 67 Catherine Adams Demonstration of on-going work. 69 Inner Picasso Create a 'spin art' canvas for a small fee, ages 11+ Studio 72 Kevin Austin and Kevin will be working on a current painting. Graham Davies 76 Four Abstract Demonstrations will be on-going throughout each day. Artists at Elmslie House 78 Tulipeli Demonstrations on request in linocutting, inking plates, embossing and collagraphy. 80 G&LArt Demonstrations using clay at 3.00pm each day. Have a go using clay at 3.30pm each day. 83 Louise Pilditch I will be working on an ongoing encaustic painting.

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