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Design and production: Tony van Breugel, Braehead Cottage, . email: [email protected] and Boyd Calder, Cairnhill Farm, Galston, Ayrshire KA4 8ND. email: [email protected] Printed by: Buchanan McPherson Colour Printers, Hamilton. www.bmcp.co.uk All details in this brochure correct at going to print but may be subject to cancellations and changes without prior notice. Financial transactions are at the discretion of individual studios. Not all studios have credit/debit card facilities. 1

1 Carolyn McDonald 3 Island Porcelain Studio 4

Darling Glass Designs, Glass Studio/ Main Street, Cabin, Goosewing, Corriegills KA2 78BL KA27 8LA tel: 07990867630 tel: 01770 600919 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.darlingglassdesigns.co.uk web: www.islandporcelain.com Description: From my garden studio/cabin I create stained & fused glass pieces. Pendants, Description: Individual, dishes and glass panels. Inspired every day by ornamental figures depicting the one of the best views on the island. wonderful array of wildlife surrounding the Arran coastlines and hills. Our pieces make unique keepsakes or gifts for friends or loved ones of any age. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet, wheelchair access (over rough ground). Facilities available: Nearby parking, wheelchair access - narrow doorway. Directions: Turn left on coming out of ferry terminal on to the A841. Take the 2nd road on the left signposted Corriegills continue up hill for almost Directions: Lamlash village is just 3 miles south of . Island Porcelain 1 mile. Goosewing’s signpost is on the left on a corner. Continue down the is just beyond The Drift Inn. The 323 bus from Brodick Pier can drop you winding drive to car park. directly at our door.

2 Simon Lawrence 4 Lesley Lockhart Seastones, Shore Road, Upstairs At The Old Haybarn, Lamlash KA27 8LG Park Terrace, Lamlash KA27 8NB tel: 01770 600214 tel: 07500 006322 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: www.lesleylockhartart.co.uk Description: Explorations of facebook: Lesley Lockhart ART mood, countenance and spatial Description: I paint mainly decorative still lifes. relationships mostly in acrylic Using oils and acrylics, I favour rich colour , paint on paper. Motifs include texture and pattern. Originals, prints and cards animals, birds and boats. Latterly will be available to purchase or just come and some responses to hill and sea. have a look! Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 9am - 6pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. 10:30am - 4:30pm Closed Monday. Facilities available: parking, toilet. parking, toilets. Facilities available: Directions: Drive through Lamlash village turning into Park Terrace between Directions: From Brodick enter Lamlash, descend the hill to the shore and Lamlash Bay Hotel and Jimmy Gordon’s shop. Follow road round for 300 then go left along Shore Road for half a mile. White stones on the verge metres. Turn left at school playing field to park at Old Haybarn. Studio is up signal the drive up to Seastones. the external stairs .

C 5 Andrew Binnie Marchfield, Cordon, Lamlash KA27 8NQ tel: 07968 453827 email: [email protected] Description: Andrew is inspired by Arran’s marine and mountain environment. His work includes landscapes and seascapes as well as smaller studies. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. 10am - 4pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet. Directions: Going south, turn left after the High School at Lamlash and continue to the end of the Cordon road and short track. Marchfield is the last bungalow on the left by the seashore. Walkers can come via the beach/ coastal way and garden - about 15 mins walk from Lamlash Co-op.

4 5 D 8 Karen Bell Karebell Designs, Rowan Lodge, Kingscross KA27 8RG tel: 01770 700167 email: [email protected] facebook: KarebellDesigns Description: Designing, drawing and hand cutting pictures from paper and card, with water colour backgrounds in a wide variety of subject matter. I draw inspiration from everything around me including Arran. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 9am - 6pm. Facilities available: parking, toilets. Directions: Just before heading down into Whiting Bay take the left hand turning sign posted ‘Kingscross’ follow road round and Rowan Lodge is the first house you come to on the right hand side.

6 Tim Pomeroy

Whiterock, Lamlash KA27 8NL tel: 01770 600 287 email: [email protected] Description: Tim, one of the most thoughtful and respected artist carvers of his generation: sculpts in stone & wood, draws and etches, evoking notions of power and the sacred, inspired by archaeology and the natural world. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Facilities available: parking (at layby on main road or in yard for disabled or less able visitors), toilet and wheelchair access. Directions: Between The Heights and Alt Ardoch (OS map will say Gortonallister). 0.8 miles south of Mustard Factory towards Kingscross. Layby on mainroad can be used for parking. Whiterock track is opposite the layby. It is approximately a 60 metre long track to the house and studio. AND GARDENS.

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Whiterock, Lamlash KA27 8NL tel: 01770 600 287 email: [email protected] web: [email protected] Description: colourful paintings in oils with a botanical flavour, linocuts landscapes screen prints based on still life collages. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Facilities available: limited parking at the house. More parking in lay-by at the beginning of track. toilets. wheelchair access. Directions: Cross Monamohr Bridge (by mustard factory). travel south 0.8 miles. Track down on left hand side marked Croft and Whiterock.

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Hazelbank, Whiting Bay KA27 8QA tel: 01770 700 470 email: [email protected] website: www.earththreads.co.uk Description: Earth Threads is a sustainable textile art company featuring fibre bowls, art journals and wall art. This year we also share printed fabric work from Seaspray Designs. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10:30am - 4pm. Facilities available: toilet and disabled parking. Directions: Park at Sandbraes playing field in Whiting Bay and walk up the hill behind the painted bus shelter. Take the first wee path on the right to the front of the house.

10 Nicholas de Maid 11 Jan MacGregor

Ad Astra, Smiddy Brae, Ardshiel Gallery Whiting Bay KA27 8PX Smiddy Brae, tel: 07900 661778 Whiting Bay KA27 8PX email: [email protected] tel: 01770 700 249 website: www.nicholasdemaid.com email: [email protected] Description: Botanical and architectural watercolours together with limited Description: The gallery will edition prints. open this weekend with a Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. range of work by members of 10am - 4pm. Arran Visual Arts and Art in Facilities available: parking (one car). Mind. Browsers welcome. Directions: With your back to the pumps Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 11am - 5pm. at MBS in Whiting Bay, Smiddy Brae winds up on the right hand side for approx. 150 yards and then splits. At this point turn sharp right and Ad Astra will be seen Facilities available: parking, toilet. on the right hand side, two houses up - it’s a bright blue triangle and can’t be Directions: From Brodick, just before village car park, turn right up Smiddy missed. Brae. 200 yards turn right and first house. Follow flags.

K 12 Lynns Art On Arran Kinmount, Middle Road, Whiting Bay KA27 8QH tel: 01770 700542 email: [email protected] Description: Inspired by the Arran landscapes and seascapes I love creating watercolour & mixed media paintings that capture the atmosphere. I also love painting with wool, felting and embroidering textured landscapes. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking. Directions: Take Middle Road just after County Carpets. Follow the hill round 2 bends, Kinmount is on the right shortly after the second bend up a short steep drive.

8 9 13 Heather MacLeod 16 Charles Herbert

Arran Studio, 6 Heatherhill, Pebble Beach Studio Whiting Bay KA27 8QH Pebble Beach, Kildonan tel: 01770 700 599 tel: 01770 820 675 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: www.arranstudioshop.co.uk Description: Charles produces Description: Vibrant coloured paintings in oils depicting silk paintings inspired by views seascapes and landscapes of the on Arran. Quirky 3D Steampunk west coast and Arran, where he Creations using musical instruments, moved to recently. He has been cogs and other curios. I also offer a further inspired by the amazing bespoke Picture Framing Service. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. skies and sunsets of the isle. 11am - 4pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 11am - 4pm. Facilities available: parking. Facilities available: parking, toilet, wheelchair access. Directions: Look for sign right after County Carpets and follow road up until Directions: 100 yards past The Kildonan Hotel turn off, going west on the next sign at end of road. main road.

14 The van Breugels 17 Sally Brookes

Braehead Cottage, South Bank Farm, Whiting Bay KA27 8RJ East Bennan tel: 01770 700 309 KA27 8SH email: [email protected] tel: 01770 820 221 website: www.aimeevanbreugel.com email: brookes.southbank www.esmeevanbreugel.com @btinternet.com Description: Tony does illustrated maps, Description: Sally children’s books and cute wee subjects. produces paintings in Gladys paints in oils and acrylic, Esmée acrylic, oil, watercolour, draws lovely flowers and Aimée shows pen and wash, pastel, prints of her illustrations. mixed media, depicting Opening times: various subjects, landscapes, still life, animals and the occasional portrait. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5:30pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking at cottage or lay-by across the road. Facilities available: parking. Directions: We are are to the south of Whiting Bay. Just as the road leaves Directions: South end of Arran between Kildonan and Kilmory, on round the shore and starts to climb, Braehead is on the right, cottage first left. island road.

15 Lesley Van Bogerijen 18 Ruth Mae

Woodend, Kildonan KA278RP Southbank Studio, tel: 01770 820 308 at Southbank Farm, email: [email protected] East Bennan KA27 8SH Description: I work with pencils, tel: 01770 820 373 creating drawings featuring email: [email protected] combinations of botanical, website: www.southbankstudio.co.uk animal and fantasy subjects. I and www.arranartists.com craft necklaces and bracelets, Description: I turn bowls and vessels from made with semi-precious stones, hardwoods, mainly sourced on Arran. pearls and crystals. Tealight rocks, When making, the line and form of the colouring book, dried flowers etc. piece is my main focus and I’m always Opening times: aiming for clarity, simplicity and strength in my designs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: Parking. Toilet. Not wheelchair accessible. Facilities available: parking, toilet and wheelchair access (over rough ground). Directions: Do not drive down to Kildonan village. Woodend is on the high Directions: South end of the island. About 50 metres off the main round road, up a well maintained track. the island road. Approximately midway between Kilmory and Kildonan.

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19 David Samuels 22 Kilmory Workshop

David Samuels Woodworks Kilmory KA27 8PH Southbank Studio at Southbank Farm, tel: 01770 870 310 East Bennan KA27 8SH email: [email protected] tel: 01770 820 373 website: www.kilmoryworkshop.co.uk email: [email protected] Description: Turned wooden website: www.davidsamuels.co.uk items, small furniture and wooden Description: Fine custom-made furniture mainly toys, all from local trees, planked in Scottish hardwoods; Shaker chairs; taiko and kiln dried on the premises. drums; bowed psalteries; jig dolls and more. Also Hand-thrown stoneware pottery quality architectural joinery with fine staircases both functional and decorative. a speciality. Opening times: Fri. 10am - 5:30pm. Open Tues - Fri throughout the summer. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: Car park. Wheelchair access with some difficulty. Facilities available: parking, toilet, wheelchair access (over rough ground). Directions: Follow the main coast road to the south of the island, then turn Directions: South end of island. Situated about 50m off the main round inland by Kilmory Creamery following the signposts. island road, approximately midway between Kilmory and Kildonan.

20 Gail Wooll-Rivers G Craigview, Shannochie KA27 8SJ tel: 01770 820 300 email: gail.woollrivers@ gmail.com Description: I work in oils, acrylics, textiles and enjoy working with driftwood collected from local beaches. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10:30am - 4:30pm. Facilities available: Parking (2 places), toilet. Directions: From Kildonan, Shannochie is 2 miles before Kilmory. Go down a marked farm track on the left hand side of the road, take the first right and follow the track to the end (both tracks can be bumpy, why not walk and enjoy the view), Craigview is the second house.

21 Roslyn Gibson 23 Ronnie McNeice

Glenside, Carmahome, Kilpatrick KA27 8EY Kilmory KA27 8PH tel: 01770 860 327 tel: 01770 870 224 m: 07867 878381 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: [email protected] Description: Artist; paintings and drawings, spinner, weaver and knitter, working mostly Description: Ronnie’s work is inspired from raw fleece to finished items of my own by all he sees around him. Sea and land design. Large workshop, studio and display merge, blending colours, recreated just areas. Demonstrations of ongoing work. for that moment in time. Images in acrylics, watercolours and mixed media. Opening times: Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet. Facilities available: Parking, toilet, wheelchair Directions: Signposted at bottom of rough track heading inwards at access limited (workshop downstairs, studio upstairs). Kilpatrick. Suitable for vehicles going slowly and not overloaded. Carmahome Directions: At the top of Butterhill (east of the Creamery), take the cycle lies nestled in a hollow 1/3 mile up the track - a hidden treasure. track to Lamlash and after about 1/4 mile take first turning left. Track ends in Alternatively park at small parking bay at Kilpatrick farm road end and walk our yard - footpath continues to church. back along main road and follow the signs on foot.

14 15 24 Lorna and Amy Dickson 27 - Creative Collection 2 Torbeg Farm Cottage, Pirnmill Village Hall, KA27 8HE Pirnmill KA27 8HP tel: 07584625469 tel: 01770 850 254 email: [email protected] Co-ordinator: Tom Campbell web: www.amydicksonart.wordpress.com Description: Amy’s screen-prints feature bright Description: Collection of talented makers working colours with detailed drawings, her inspiration in Pirnmill. Showing an engaging variety of media is local landscapes and wildlife. Lorna paints in and inspirations - something for everyone - including gouache and pastels, the theme is Arran through demonstrations of techniques. the seasons. Opening times: Opening times: Sun. 10am - 4pm (approx). Sat. Mon. 10am - 6pm. Fri. 2 - 4 pm. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet, refreshments. Facilities available: toilet, limited parking, refreshments available. Directions: In the Village Hall, situated behind the Directions: Approx half mile from Blackwaterfoot driving towards school in the centre of the village. Access via playground opposite parking on the A841. Cottage will be signposted, turn right downhill on to a short area. Sorry, no wheelchair access. single track road to cottage.

25 Andy Surridge I Andrew Surridge Photography, Darach, Blackwaterfoot KA27 8EU tel: 01770 860824 email: [email protected] web: www.arranimages.co.uk Description: Landscape images of Arran and , available as prints, mounted, framed or on canvas or aluminium. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 6pm. Facilities available: toilets, limited parking, wheelchair access. Directions: From Brodick, follow signs to Blackwaterfoot and head over the B880 String Road. After , continue past the church on the left for about ¼ mile and at the end of the long straight turn left by the ‘bend’ sign. Darach is the large wooden house facing you as you go up the hill. Use the postcode KA27 8ER.

26 Andy Leese 28 Janette Macleod

Andy Leese Joinery & Furniture, Bayvoyach, Ashlar, Machrie KA27 8DX tel: 01770 830 319 tel: 01770 840246 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: www.andyleesejoinery.co.uk Description: Janette MacLeod, Description: Hand crafted hardwood furniture Glasgow School of Art 1951 - 1955. mainly inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement Still painting and composing. and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Each unique Opening times: piece is designed to combine strength with individual style. Commissions undertaken. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 11am - 5pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Sun. Facilities available: parking, toilet. 11am - 4pm. Directions: Bayvoyach is in Catacol Facilities available: parking, toilet. village between Catacol Bay Hotel and Directions: Situated midway between Machrie Standing Stones car park the terrace of houses known as the Twelve Apostles. and King’s Cave car park.

16 17 29 The Collective 32 David Kelso

Marion Gentleman. Amelia Rowe. 2Dimages Arran Elizabeth Smith. Tessa Smith. Jenny Warren. Darven Cottage, The Surgery, Shore Road, KA27 8JD Lochranza KA27 8HL m: 07708 060706 tel: 01770 810 280 email: [email protected] and 07774 720047 Description: A group of artists presenting an email: [email protected] eclectic selection of arts and crafts. Natural Description: High resolution dyed weaving, textiles, colourful paintings, natty images of Arran presented on knitting, upcycled creations and unique and large scale canvas prints. trendy jewellery. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10 - 4pm. Opening times: Fri. 2pm - 5pm. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10:30am - 5pm. (knock on door outwith these times). Facilities available: parking, toilet, wheelchair access. Facilities available: parking, toilet, wheelchair access. Directions: From Brodick take the A841 to Lochranza. Half a mile past Up the track opposite Corrie Golf Club. Turn right after passing Lochranza Distillery take a right turn onto Shore Road just after Lochranza Directions: Sannox Church. Field Centre. The surgery is on the left hand side just before the bridge.

30 Ed O’Donnelly

Ashcraig, South Newton Village, Lochranza KA27 8JF tel: 01770 830 208 email: [email protected] website: www.edodonnelly.com Description: Paintings that develop themes in the relationship between people and place. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet. Directions: Ashcraig is 200 mtrs up a track and the first house. Look for a sign at the foot of the track off the Newton Shore Road. There is limited parking at the house and ideally visitors should park at the head of the loch and walk from there. KILDONAN SHORE.

31 Gordon Davidson 33 Artist Friends of Sannox

Arran Whisky Distillery Visitor Centre, Sannox Christian Centre, Sannox KA27 8JD Distillery Gallery, Lochranza KA27 8HJ tel: 01770 810 201 tel: 01770 810 213 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: www.sannox.org website: www.gordondavidson.com Description: A variety of works including stained Description: Exhibiting in the distillery all glass and fused glass pieces, fabric art, paintings in summer. Internationally renowned award mixed media, weaving and original chair art. Fused winning artist. His work hangs in five glass and mixed media workshops available for continents, in embassies, private and royal adults and children. collections. He paints atmospheric mountains Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. 10am - 5pm. Mon. 10am - 1pm. from Corrie to Kathmandu. Facilities available: limited parking, toilet, wheelchair access. Opening times: Fri. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Directions: On the road to Lochranza - just north of Sannox village. Facilities Available: Toilets, Parking, Wheelchair Access to Ground Floor only. Entrance is by narrow lane opposite Corrie Golf Club. Parking limited at Directions: First floor of Arran Whisky Distillery Visitor Centre, Lochranza. the Centre but extra parking available at the Golf Club or at Glen Sannox roadside parking bays.

18 19 34 Bob Lees 36 John Inglis

Old Free Church, Corrie KA27 8JB John Inglis, Red House, tel: 01770 810 686 High Corrie KA27 8JB email: [email protected] tel: 01770 810 659 Description: This year, besides paintings email: [email protected] and prints of Arran, we are showcasing original artwork from Bob’s new book about famous artists who may, or may not, have visited the island! Description: Landscape and seascape. Signed copies available. Opening times: Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 11am - 5pm. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 7pm. Facilities available: Facilities available: parking for 3/4 cars, toilet, not ideal for wheelchair access. parking for 2 cars, toilet. Directions: Take “Goatfell” track at the Directions: From Brodick: on a tight bend, 200yds past the first harbour. south of Corrie and follow to the end From Sannox: look for signs on a bend, 1/4 mile beyond the Hotel. taking no left turns. Sentinels

35 Janet Inglis M Janet Inglis, Red House, High Corrie KA27 8JB tel: 01770 810 659 email: [email protected]

Description: Earth, sea and sky are influenced by light. In painting I am attempting to express this fluid complexity. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 11am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking for 2 cars, toilet. Directions: Take “Goatfell” track at the south of Corrie and follow to the end taking no left turns.

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Cladach, Brodick KA27 8DE tel: 01770 303 682 email: [email protected] facebook: poochboutiqueandartstudio13 Description: Artists Nici Boni, Carol Atkinson and Assja Baumgärtner produce and sell original leather hand bags and accessories, fused and stained glass, ceramics, silver and copper jewellery and sea glass pieces. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Facilities available: parking, toilets nearby, wheelchair access. Directions: By car from the ferry terminal towards Corrie. After the sharp bend (don’t take the road to Blackwaterfoot!) about 600 metres on the left, you’ll see the restaurant Wineport; we’re just behind it.

39 Ann Hume

Ann Hume Jewellery Stronach Cottage, Douglas Place, Brodick KA27 8DG tel: 0797 5589 432 email: [email protected] website: www.annhumejewellery.co.uk Description: Ann makes delicate pieces of silver jewellery. She uses hand forging techniques, folding and hammering, creating organic looking forms. Some pieces are oxidised creating a matt black in contrast with the silver. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 10am - 4pm. Facilities available: parking, toilet. Directions: On leaving Brodick travelling north, take the lane by Brodick MACHRIE MOOR. Primary School. Stronach is the first house on the right.

38 Simon Thorborn, Potter 40 Angela Elliott-Walker

Arran Ceramics, The Shepherds Hut Home Farm, Glenartney Cottage, Brodick KA27 8ER Mayish Road, Brodick KA27 8BX tel: 07787736431 tel: 01770 303 906 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] facebook: Simon Thorborn website: www.angela-elliott-walker.co.uk at Arran Ceramics Description: My unique landscapes Description: Hand thrown reflect Arran’s spirit. Prints, cards and decorative and functional tableware available. Commissions very stoneware. Also individual studio work fired using Japanese Raku technique. welcome. Opening times: Fri, Sat, Sun. 11 - 3pm. Opening times: Fri. Sat. Mon. 10am - 5pm. Sun. 10am - 4pm. Closed Monday. Facilities available: parking, wheelchair access. Facilities available: parking on road. Directions: Studio and shop at Home Farm visitor centre (Cafe, Arran Directions: Past Brodick Bar, up the hill, Aromatics and Arran Cheese shop). 1 mile North of Brodick. turn right, my shepherds hut studio is just past the Glenartney.

22 23 H Scottish Landscapes Andy Gray’s Scottish landscape pictures with interpretation panels. Giclée print service for artists.

NOT OPEN DURING Andy Gray Digital, The Studio, A O S Shiskine KA27 8EP. Tel: 01770 860 2209. WEEKEND email: [email protected] website: www.andygraydigital.com

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