WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS & EXHIBITIONS 23-26 SEPTEMBER 2011 A82 How to get to the 1 2 Welcome to A83 Peninsula in Rest and Be By road - from Glasgow take the Thankful Cowal Open Studios 2011 A82 along Loch Lomond side to B839 A83 Tarbet Tarbet. Turn left onto the A83 A815 3 through the Rest and Be Thankful to Cairndow arriving in the north Artists index (north) Artists index (east) 6 Arrochar of the Cowal Peninsula. The A815 goes through to the east 1 Peter Sumsion 18 Guy Elder and the south, the A886 and 4 5 A8003 to the west and south. 2 Sarah Sumsion 19 Bill Williamson 7 8 By train - from Glasgow Central 3 Tom Butcher 20 Freda Waldapfel Glen Sluain to Gourock. Some trains connect 4 Derek Prescott 21 David Morrison Newton with the Calmac ferry. CH GOIL (0845 748 4950) 5 Sue Prescott 22 Elizabeth Bruce Glenbranter LO 9 6 The Creggans Inn 23 Ann McClintock Castle By ferry - from Glasgow take the M8 or the A82 and Erskine Bridge 7 Don McNeil 24 Andy McClintock Lachlan A815 NG to the A8 through Port Glasgow B8000 8 Jean W Bell 25 Lucy Clough & Cath Kerr LO and Greenock. The Calmac ferry 26 Colm Docherty CH runs between Gourock and A886 C O W A L LO Dunoon (08705 650 000) and 27 James O’Neill 20 18 Western Ferries run between Artists index (west) McInroy’s Point in Gourock to 28 Norman Laird 27/28/29 Ardentinny 21 19 GARE Hunters Quay by Dunoon 9 Bob Brown 29 Sarah MacDonald Benmore (01369 704 452). 10 A880 30 26 LO 10 Eleanor McLaughlin 30 Benmore Courtyard Gallery CH 11 12 A82A82 11 Anne E Ferguson 31 Ann Baxter Otter Clachan of 25 Blairmore B836 12 Sandi Anderson 32 Diana Mave Ferrari Ferry 23/24 22 13 Anne Hewitt 33 Sandi Kiehlmann 31 32 Sandbank 14 Eileen Stewart 34 Letitia Smith-Burnett Gourock 15 Jean Marshall 35 Brian Phillips A8003 Glenstriven 34 B8000 Greenock ABERDEEN LO 16 Ray Beverley 33 A8 FORT WILLIAM CH STRIVEN DUNOON Artist studios in the north 16 17 Ruth Slater 17 35 A78 OBAN Artist studios in the west 13 14 A815 GOUROCK Artist studios in the east GLASGOW Innellan Millhouse Galleries 15 Island of Castle Bute Toward Toward 1 Peter Sumsion Sarah Sumsion 2

Peter interprets things seen, and works through drawing to oil painting and Sarah’s work includes woven hangings, scarves and mixed media. Sketches and other two dimensional media. notes are the starting point, which change and develop as the work progresses. She dyes the fabrics and yarns herself.

Media: Painting, drawing & Printmaking Media: Textiles Address: Bachie Bhan House, Cairndow, Argyll Address: Bachie Bhan House, Cairndow, PA26 8BE Argyll PA26 8BE Contact Details: Contact Details: Tel: 01499 600260 Tel: 01499 600260 email: [email protected] Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Friday to Mon 10am to 5pm. Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Friday to Mon All Other Times: Please phone to arrange 10am to 5pm. a visit. All Other Times: Please phone. Directions: From either A83 or A815 into Estate, where signs will direct you Other Activities: Opportunity to see work to the house, on shore of (10-15 in progress on the loom. mins approx along private road) Directions: From either A83 or A815 into Facilities: Disabled Access – restricted Ardkinglas Estate, where signs will direct Toilets – Yes you to the house, on shore of Loch Fyne Parking – Yes (10-15 mins approx along private road) Description of Venue: Own/shared studio Facilities: Disabled Access – restricted in residence. Toilets – Yes Parking – Yes Description of Venue: Own/shared studio in residence. 3 Tom Butcher Derek Prescott 4

Tom produces both sculptural pieces and functional tableware from his studio Derek will cover any type of photographic commission and produces DVDs of on the shores of Loch Long. The Gallery at Mansefield Studios showcases Scottish Landscapes. superb quality ceramics, jewellery, photography and textiles.

Media: Ceramics Media: Photography Address: Mansefield Studios, Mansefield Address: “Creaganiver”, Inverlounin Road, House, Arrochar, Loch Long, Argyll G83 7AG Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AJ Contact Details: Contact Details: Tel: 01301 702 956 Tel: 01301 703222 Mobile: 07985 471 710 Mobile: 07810 087382 Email: enquiries@mansefieldstudios.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.mansefieldstudios.com Website: www.derekprescott.co.uk www.tombutcherceramics.com Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio - 10am-5pm Friday to Monday. Fri to Mon 10.30am-5.30pm. Village Hall – Saturday and Sunday only – same times. All Other Times: Feb – Dec, times as above, Mon – Sat. 10:30am - 5:30pm (We are happy to All Other Times: Please ring to arrange a visit. open at any other time - just call) Directions: Turn left after the Hotel and go 200 Directions: From A83, turn off at the Arrochar metres to Village Hall – Sat & Sun only, see No 5 Hotel. Go about 1km and Mansefield Studios is for Fri & Mon. on left, before the Village Inn. Facilities: Disabled Access – No at studio. Yes Facilities: Disabled Access-Restricted at Hall. Toilets – Yes, and disabled toilets at hall. Toilets-No Parking – Limited at studio, but large car park in Parking-Yes the village 300m away. Description of Venue: Ceramics Studio and Description of Venue: Studio within home Craft Gallery. (and Village Hall on Sat & Sun). 5 SP Framing - Sue Prescott The Creggans Inn 6

Sue offers a complete picture framing service at competitive prices. She The Creggans Inn is on the stunning Loch Fyne. It is the ideal location to enjoy also produces handmade books using Derek’s photographs – or send your the talents of various local artists and experience our award-winning food or own images for a personalised book for that special occasion. just simply have a drink in the bar while you’re here.

Media: Picture Framing and hand-made Media: Gallery showing the work of all books & cards participants. Address: “Creaganiver”, Inverlounin Road, Address: The Creggans Inn, Strachur, Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AJ Cairndow, Argyll PA27 8BX Contact Details: Tel: 01301 703222 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 860279 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.creggans-inn.co.uk Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio, 10am-5pm, Fri to Mon Exhibition Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Daily, 9am-Late. All Other Times: Phone to confirm. Village Hall Sat & Sun only same times. Directions: Going South on the A815, just as you enter Strachur. Directions: In Lochgoilhead, pass the Post Office and 100m after the jetty, is the studio Facilities: Disabled Access – With on the left. assistance. Toilets - Yes Facilities: Disabled Access – No at studio, Yes Parking - Yes at Village Hall. Toilets – Yes and disabled toilets at hall. Description of Venue: Hotel with bar Parking – Limited at studio or in village car and restaurant. park, 300m away. Description of Venue: Studio within home and Village Hall on Sat & Sun. 7 Don McNeil Jean W Bell 8

Setting himself a time limit, Don creates emotional and colourful statements As my background is painting and creative dance, I like to encourage the paint of the ever-changing rugged landscape. Commended for his “Synchronicity” to dance and move over the canvas, creating exciting and unique shapes, series in a world-wide competition organised by “Aesthetica” magazine, 2010. textures and colours. Painting ‘en plein air’ is a favourite challenge.

Media: Oils, Acrylic, Watercolour Media: Oils, acrylic, watercolour, mixed Address: Fyne Studios, Higher Mid-Village, Address: Fyne Studios, Higher Mid-Village, Newton, Cairndow, Argyll PA27 8DB Newton, Cairndow, Argyll PA27 8DB Contact Details: Tel: 01369 860 379 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 860 379 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.fyne-studios.com Website: www.fyne-studios.com Studio Opening Times: Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am- 5pm. Fri to Mon 10am- 5pm. All Other Times: 10am- 5pm or by All OtherTimes: 10am- 5pm or by appointment. appointment. Directions: From Strachur, take A886 for Directions: From Strachur, take A886 for Colintraive/Tighnabruaich. After 3 miles, take Colintraive /Tighnabruaich. After 3 miles, take the Newton turn off (B8000) and follow signs the Newton turn off (B8000) and follow signs to Newton and Fyne Studios. to Newton and Fyne Studios. Facilities: Disabled access: Yes to one studio. Facilities: Disabled access: Yes to one studio. Toilets - Yes Toilets - Yes Parking - Yes Parking - Yes Description of Venue: Working Studio with Description of Venue: own work on display. Working Studio with own work on display. 9 Bob Brown Eleanor McLaughlin 10

Acrylic paintings of – Mainly Argyll – inspired by unique quality of I work in freshwater rush and other natural materials weaving functional colour and light found here. pieces. Currently I am experimenting with seaweed and bark in more abstract forms. Children welcome.

Media: Paint. Acrylics & Watercolour Media: Basket-maker, Natural fibres Address: Venue Address: Inver Cottage, Address: Clacheranmor, West Road, Strathlachlan, Argyll PA27 8BU. Glendaruel, Argyll PA22 3AB Home Address: Courtyard Cottage, Letters Contact Details: Tel: 01369 820349 Farm, By Strachur, Cairndow, Argyll PA27 8BZ Email: [email protected] Contact Details: Tel: 01369 860443 Studio Opening Times: Mobile: 07754598502 COS Weekend event: Fri to Mon 10am - 4pm. Email: [email protected] All Other Times: By appointment. Website: www.bobbrownartist.co.uk Other Activity: Information and Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: demonstrations. Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm. Directions: From Glendaruel Clachan, turn All Other Times: Please phone to arrange left over bridge & continue on single track road a visit. through several farms. Follow directions for Directions: Inver Cottage (Boathouse) on approx. 3 miles and the house is at the top B8000 – 4 miles south from junction with A886 of a rise on the left. (Colintraive/Tighnabruaich) road. Facilities: Disabled Access – No Facilities: Disabled Access - Yes Toilets – Yes Toilets - Yes Parking – Yes Parking - Yes Description of Venue: Workshop & Exhibition Description of Venue: Restaurant/Gallery. space within home. 11 Anne E Ferguson Sandi Anderson 12

Anne works with light, colour, texture and pattern, inspired by the I am a figurative painter based in the West of Scotland where the light and Scottish coast and landscape, using a variety of glass techniques. colours continue to inspire and challenge in equal measure… whatever the subject. Commissions undertaken.

Media: Stained glass Media: Painting Address: Chapel Cottage, West Glendaruel, Address: Glendaruel Caravan and Camping Argyll PA22 3AA Park, Glendaruel, Colintraive, Argyll PA22 3AB Contact Details: Tel: 01369 820263 or Contact Details: Mobile: 07986 003147 0141 946 3748. Mobile: 07974 710097 Email: [email protected] Email: annieferguson@madasafish.com Website: http://web.me.com/sandi.anderson/ Site/Welcome.html Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend event: Fri to Sun 10am - 6pm Mon 10am to 2pm. Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend event: All Other Times: By appointment. Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10-6pm. Monday 10am-2pm. Other Activities: Event workshops – An introduction to leaded stained Glass – produce Directions: From A815 at Strachur, take A886 a small panel of your design. One day workshop for Colintraive. After 11 miles, turn right into £60 –contact Anne for further information. entrance for Glendaruel Caravan Park. Over the wooden bridge, take right fork into the park. Directions: Chapel Cottage is situated up a Follow signs to park at second right fork, beside track from the West Road behind Glendaruel white buildings. Follow signs on foot to caravan Caravan Park, to the left of the Mill House. studio, beyond wooden lodge. Venue is last van Access on foot or 4-wheel drive. on left. Facilities: Disabled Access – No Facilities: Disabled access- No Toilets – at Glendaruel Caravan Park Toilets - Yes Parking - at Glendaruel Caravan Park Parking - Yes Description of Venue: Chapel Cottage is a Description of Venue: Part-time residence/ former private chapel for Glendaruel Estate. studio/gallery – caravan. Now a residence and studio. 13 Anne Hewitt Eileen Stewart 14

Anne’s latest paintings capture the action, excitement and spirit of her Creating bold images using a variety of techniques. The subjects are subjects. Focusing on seascapes & yachts, landscapes & wildlife, she offers influenced by my surroundings in Cowal and journeys further afield. commissions, prints and cards.

Media: Oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour and Media: Acrylics, Ink, Watercolour and Charcoal mixed media. Address: Bryn Teg, Tighnabruaich, Argyll Address: Craigengower, Tighnabruaich, PA21 2ED Argyll PA21 2EA Contact Details: Tel: 01700 811829 Contact Details: Tel: 01700 811843 Mobile: 07721 090620 Mobile: 07833 901348 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.artrhubaan.co.uk Website: www.annehewitt.com Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio Opening Times: Fri to Mon 10am to 6pm. COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm. All OtherTimes: By appointment. All Other Times: By arrangement. Please call to arrange Studio visits Directions: At seafront turn left and continue towards the Boatyard. Bryn Teg is the 10th Directions: From the A886 take the B8003 last house. into Tighnabruaich. Turn left and travel through the village to Tighnabruaich pier. Craigengower Facilities: Disabled Access – No is immediately opposite the pier. Toilets – Yes Parking – Yes Facilities: Disabled access - No Toilets - Yes Description of Venue: Studio at top of Parking - Yes garden and Exhibition in the house. Description of Venue: Studio and gallery space in the house. 15 Jean Marshall Ray Beverley 16

I am interested in people and places. I also write and illustrate childrens’ Ray’s exquisite pieces combine the beautiful characteristics of the timber he crafts, books:- The Granny Porage Series and Dance to your Daddy (words, pictures with the essence of the unspoilt Island of Bute. Breathtaking in their quality and and music). simplicity, furniture for life.

Media: Oil, Watercolour & Ink Media: Furniture Maker Address: The Studio, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich, Venue Address: Colintraive Village Hall, Argyll PA21 2BN Colintraive, Argyll PA22 3AE Contact Details: Tel: 01700 811716 Contact Details: Tel: 01700 500029 Email: [email protected] Studio Opening Times: Website: www.raybeverley.co.uk COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm. Home address: Mecknoch, Rothesay, Isle of All Other Times: By appointment. Bute PA20 0QA Other Activity: Ten minute charcoal portraits. Studio Opening Times: Directions: East of the Millhouse Crossroads. COS Weekend Event: Fri 12 – 5pm, Sat, Sun, The Lower of the two cottages behind the 10.30am-5pm. Council roadworks yard. All Other Times: By appointment only, please Facilities: Disabled Access – One step up ring to arrange a visit. Toilets – Yes Directions: South from Strachur on A886 to Parking – Yes Colintraive. The Village Hall is 50 yards beyond Description of Venue: Residence including the Colintraive Hotel, on the left hand side. studio. Facilities: Disabled Access – Yes Toilets – Yes Parking – Yes Description of Venue: Mixed Media exhibition at Colintraive Village Hall. 17 Ruth Slater Guy Elder 18

Embodying the very essence of her bird and animal subjects in mixed Using the nature and spirit of wood to create truly unique work, from a mirror, media and capturing the dramatic scenery of Bute, Ruth’s portfolio is a staircase, kitchen or sculpture to a green oak-framed gazebo or house extension. sumptuous tapestry of island life.

Media: Painting Media: Wood Venue Address: Colintraive Village Hall, Address: The Stable, Glenfinart, Ardentinny, Colintraive, Argyll PA22 3AE Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8TS Contact Details: Tel: 01700 500403 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 810370 Mobile: 07810 464662 Mobile: 07785 257723 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ruthslater.com Website: www.yorik.co.uk Home Address: Sealladh Breagha, Ballianlay, Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend event: Isle of Bute, PA20 0QG Fri to Mon 11am to 5pm Studio Opening Times: COS weekend event: All Other Times: By appointment. Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun, 10.30am-5pm Directions: From South: First right after All Other Times: By appointment. Please ring caravan park to bay, second building on the or email to arrange a visit. right. From North: First left after Glenfinart Hotel to bay, second building on the right. Directions: South from Strachur on the A886 to Colintraive. Village Hall is 50yds beyond the Facilities: Disabled Access – Yes Colintraive Hotel on the left hand side over Toilets – Yes the bridge. Parking - Yes Facilities: Disabled Access – Yes Description of Venue: Workshop/House. Toilets – Yes Parking – Yes Description of Venue: Colintraive Village Hall. 19 Bill Williamson Freda Waldapfel 20

Sculptures in stoneware and raku fired thrown pots. The snowy winter saw me producing new small watercolours and continue to create oil paintings, inspired by the colourful garden here at number five.

Media: Ceramics Media: Oil and watercolour Address: 1 Ardfin Avenue, Ardentinny, Address: 5 Swedish Houses, Ardentinny, Argyll PA23 8TR Argyll PA23 8TR Contact Details: Tel: 01369 810238 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 810364 Email: ardfi[email protected] Email: studiofi[email protected] Web: www.fredawaldapfel.squarespace.com Studio Opening Times: Daily: 10am-5pm Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: All Other Times: Please phone first. Fri to Mon 10am-5pm Directions: Park in car park next to church All Other Times: By appointment. and take path opposite car park. Directions: No 5 is near the middle of the Facilities: Disabled Access - No row of black wooden houses – look for the Toilets - No yellow door. Parking - Yes Facilities: Disabled Access – No Description of Venue: Own studio in garden. Toilets – No Parking - Yes Description of Venue: Own Studio. 21 David Morrison ElizabethFairy Glen Bruce 22 Blairmore, Dunoon My work is mostly in oil on canvas, sometimes pastel, ink and gouache, Painting in acrylics and mixed media, printing, lino-cuts,Argyll PA23 etchings 8TE and monoprints. in figurative and semi-abstract form. I draw inspiration from the Responding to the beauty of nature and everyday objects. landscape of Scotland.

Media: Painting Media: Painting, printing Address: The Anchorage, Ardentinny, Address: Fairy Glen Cottage, Blairmore, Near Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8TR Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8TE Contact Details: Tel: 01369 810288 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840219 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.elizabethbruce.co.uk Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am-5pm Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am - 5pm. All Other Times: By appointment All Other Times: By appointment. Please ring Directions: The Anchorage is a flat-roofed or email. house, about 200m in to the village, before the Hotel. For the studio, take the left turn, marked Directions: About halfway between Strone “Private Road”. point and Blairmore pier, lookout for colourful flag at gate. Facilities: Disabled Access – No Toilets – No Facilities: Disabled access: No Parking - Yes Toilets - Yes Parking - Yes Description of Venue: Own Studio. Description of Venue: House. 23 Andy McClintock Ann McClintock 24

Constantly experimenting with different types of media in painting and Mixed media including embroidery, collage, needle-felting, oils & acrylics. Plus sculpture. This year my focus is mainly on sculpture. kiln-fired glass jewellery, often coupled with polymer or fused silver; inspiration comes from nature & historical costumes.

Media: Mixed media painting and sculpture. Media: Jewellery, Painting & Textiles. Address: Lindsay Cottage, 19-20 Grahams Address: Lindsay Cottage, 19-20 Grahams Point, Kilmun, Argyll PA23 8SA Point, Kilmun, Argyll PA23 8SA Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840517 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840517 Mobile: 07864 954588 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Studio Opening Times: Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri 3-7.30pm Sat to Mon COS Weekend Event: Fri 3-7.30pm Sat to Mon 12.30pm-5.30pm. 12.30am to 5.30pm. All Other Times: By telephone arrangement. All Other Times: By telephone arrangement. Directions: A quarter of a mile after Kilmun Directions: A quarter of a mile after Kilmun Pier Hotel turn left at the end of a high grassy Pier Hotel turn left at the end of a high grassy bank opposite play park- the second entrance bank opposite play park- the second entrance to Grahams Point. Studio at rear of residence. to Grahams Point. Studio at rear of residence. Facilities: Disabled Access – Limited Facilities: Disabled Access – Partial Toilets – Yes Toilets – Yes Parking – limited Parking – Limited Description of Venue: Residence & Workshop. Description of Venue: Studio/Workshop plus sculpture in garden. 25 Cath Kerr & Lucy Clough Colm Docherty 26

A mother & daughter team, we create a range of sculptures, including larger Since art school (GSA), I have always tried to say visually, what I cannot express garden pieces, by welding salvaged metal. Inspiration comes from the in any other way. To this end I have used any medium available. unusual shapes offered by old tools and scrap metal.

Media: Salvaged metal sculpture Media: Various Address: Arboretum Lodge, Kilmun, Dunoon, Address: Nursery Cottage, Benmore, Argyll PA23 8SE Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840371 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840147 Mobile: 07773 927426 Mobile: 07789 686035 Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] [email protected] Studio Opening Times: Website: www.sparksculptures.com COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm Studio Opening Times: All Other Times: By appointment. Please COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10am to 5pm phone to arrange a visit. All Other Times: By telephone appointment Other Activities: Painting demonstration at Directions: From A880 to Kilmun, turn left for 1pm each day. Riverbank Surgery and immediately right to Arboretum Lodge. Directions: Park at Puck’s Glen car park and walk 1km along old road, or at Venue, first right Facilities: Disabled Access – No after chalets, coming from Dunoon. Toilets – Yes Parking – Yes Facilities: Disabled Access - Yes Toilets – Yes Description of Venue: Residence. Parking – Yes Description of Venue: Studio within residence. 27 James O’Neill Norman Laird 28

Fine metalwork in brass, copper and pewter, specialising in repoussé Using acrylic, oils and watercolour and inspired by Scottish landscape and decorated clocks, mirrors, door furniture, panels and photo frames. seascape, encapsulating the ever changing light and atmosphere over the Drawing on traditional techniques and Celtic/art nouveau styles. structure of rocks, trees and hills.

Media: Metalwork Media: Painting Address: Showing at Benmore Courtyard Address: Showing at Benmore Courtyard Gallery, within Benmore Botanic Garden. Gallery, within Benmore Botanic Garden. Home address: Alderburn Cottage, Kilmun, Home address: Oakenshaw, Ardenfield, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8RY Ardentinny, Argyll PA23 8TU Contact Details: Tel: 01369 840729 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 810215 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10.30am to 5.30pm Fri to Mon 10.30am to 5.30pm All Other Times: By appointment. Please phone All Other Times: By appointment. Please to arrange a visit. phone to arrange a visit. Other Activities: Will be working during the Directions: Please see No. 30. open hours. Garden admission applies. Directions: Please see No. 30. Facilities: Disabled Access - Yes Garden admission applies. Toilets – Yes Parking – Main car park Facilities: Disabled Access - Yes Toilets – Yes Parking – Main car park Description of Venue: Dedicated gallery and studio space. Description of Venue: Dedicated gallery and studio space. 29 Sarah MacDonald Benmore Courtyard Gallery 30

I am a landscape and portrait photographer, working mainly with digital equipment, The Courtyard Gallery is located within the beautiful setting of Benmore Botanic although I still use good old fashioned film from time to time. I also print my own work. Garden and hosts varied exhibitions and events throughout the year. During Cowal Open Studios, three artists shall be exhibiting. See Nos 27, 28 & 29.

Media: Photography Media: Mixed Exhibition with three artists. See Nos 27, 28 & 29. Address: Showing at Benmore Courtyard Gallery, within Benmore Botanic Garden. Address: Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU Contact Details: Mobile: 07907 874879 Email: [email protected] Contact Details: Tel: 01369 706261 Web: www.sarahmacdonaldphotography.co.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.rbge.org.uk Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri to Mon 10.30am to 5.30pm Studio Opening Times: COS Event: Fri to Mon 10.30am-5.30pm All Other Times: By appointment. Please phone to arrange a visit. All Other Times: 1st March to 31st October open daily from 10.30am. Please see website Directions: Please see No. 30. for details of other exhibitions and events Garden admission applies. throughout the year. Please note: Garden Facilities: Disabled Access - Yes admission applies. Toilets – Yes Other Activity: James O’Neill will be working Parking – Main car park throughout. See No.27 Description of Venue: Dedicated gallery and Directions: Benmore Botanic Garden is studio space. located on the A815, 7 miles north of Dunoon. Facilities: Disabled Access – Yes. Toilets – Yes Parking – Main car park Description of Venue: Dedicated gallery and studio space. 31 Ann Baxter Diana Mave Ferrari 32

Silver Jewellery reflecting a fascination for the organic and natural world. Diana Mave Ferrari uses reduction fired stoneware clay to make a variety of The addition of fresh-water pearls or intricately patterned polymer clay hand built dishes, vases and wall pieces. Coil building, glass and textured slabs makes pieces unique and brings them to life. are among the techniques used.

Media: Jewellery Media: Pottery Address: The Cromlech, Cromlech Rd, Address: Venue Address: Exhibiting with Sandbank, By Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QH Ann Baxter, The Cromlech, Cromlech Road, Sandbank, By Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QH Contact Details: Tel: 01369 706809 Mobile: 07780 550087 Contact Details: Tel: 01369 860541 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.abacusjewellery.com Website: www.dianaferrari.co.uk Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Studio Opening Times: As Ann Baxter’s – Fri Fri to Mon 10am-5pm to Mon 10am-5pm All Other Times: By appointment only. All Other Times: By appointment only. Please ring to arrange a visit. Other Activity: Diana Mave Ferrari will also be exhibiting her pottery here. Other Activity: You will also be able to see Ann Baxter’s beautiful jewellery. Directions: From Dunoon, pass Lazaretto Point, turn first left up Fir Brae and look for a Directions: See No. 31 big house on the right before the crossroads. The entrance is on Fir Brae. Facilities: Disabled Access – No Toilets – Yes Facilities: Disabled Access – No Parking – Yes, but limited on drive, can park Toilets – Yes. on street. Parking – Yes, but limited on drive, can park on street. Description of Venue: Workshop & exhibition within home. Description of Venue: Workshop and Exhibition within residence. 33 Sandi Kiehlmann Letitia Smith-Burnett 34

Glasgow School of Art Graduate, Sandi specialises in embroidery, felt, A warm welcome awaits you in this bright garden studio, where Letitia paints printed textiles, limited edition prints and found object sculpture. She small colourful land and seascapes, using mixed media and collage. runs workshops from her home studio.

Media: Textiles, Print and Sculpture Media: Paintings, Prints & Cards Address: Rosehill, 16 Edward Street, Address: Flemingford, 66 Victoria Rd, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7JF Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7AE Contact Details: Tel: 01369 704009 Contact Details: Tel: 07789 438203 Mobile 07947 347397 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.saa.co.uk/art/letitiasmithburnett Studio Opening Times: Fri – Sat 10am -5pm, Studio Opening Times: COS Event Weekend: Sun and Mon 11am-4pm Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, Sun and Mon, 11am-5pm All Other Times: By appointment. Please phone All Other Times: By appointment. Please phone to arrange a visit. to arrange a visit. Other Activity: Textile Workshops Fri and Mon Directions: Street parking or use Hanover St 10.30am to 12.30. All ages, £15 pp, includes car park. Turn left out of car park, then right materials, tea and home-baking. Booking up Victoria Rd, No.66 is about 100 metres on essential via email. the left hand side. Directions: From Dunoon Pier, turn left and Facilities: Disabled Access – Limited – please follow Tom-a-Mhoid Road to Stewart’s Garage. phone first. Toilets – Yes Veer right into Auchamore Road and left into Parking – In Hanover St car park Edward Street. No 16 is near the end on your left. Description of Venue: Working studio with Facilities: Disabled Access - restricted, phone further exhibits in house. for assistance - Toilets – Yes Parking – Limited on street Description of Venue: Studio within home. 35 Brian Phillips

Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips offers visitors a warm welcome to his studio. His lively, colourful work and unique style covers landscapes, still life etc. Look for his hidden ‘items’.

Media: Acrylic Address: The Studio, Glengarr House, Bullwood, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7QL Contact Details: Tel: 01369 701590 Email: [email protected] Website: www.brianphillips-artist.com Studio Opening Times: COS Weekend Event: Fri eve: 7pm-9pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; It’s beautiful here. Sunday: 11am-4pm; Monday 10am-5pm All Other Times: By appointment only. Directions: Take A815 out of Dunoon towards Innellan. After 2 miles look for yellow signs on seaward side of road. Follow arrows up to the house (150yds). Facilities: Disabled Access – No. Toilets – Yes. Parking – Limited Description of Venue: Home/studio. Walk, cycle, golf, swim, sail, eat, paddle, potter, explore... or just relax. To see more of Cowal’s hidden treasures visit: www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk or come and find them yourself!

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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 as such can contain dangerous tools, machinery and materials. While every care has been taken in compiling this Directory, Cowal Open Studios cannot be held responsible for any variations, errors and omissions.

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