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Somerset Art Weeks is a much-loved and thriving event and I’m proud to support it. It plays an invaluable role in identifying and celebrating a huge variety of creative activities and projects in this county, finding emerging artists and raising awareness of them. I urge you to go out and enjoy these glorious weeks of cultural exploration. Kevin McCloud
About Somerset Art Works Placing art at the heart of Somerset, investing in the arts community, enriching lives. SAW is an artist-led organisation and Somerset’s only countywide agency dedicated to developing visual arts, weaving together communities and supporting the artists who enrich our lives. We want Somerset to be a place where people expect to engage with excellent visual art that is surprising and distinctive. SAW creates Projects and offers Membership to support practicing artists and organisations in Somerset: providing bursaries, developing commissions, supporting collaborative working, providing networking and showcase opportunities, including our diverse annual Art Weeks event. Welcome to the Festival
Welcome to ‘Momentum’, this year’s Art Weeks Festival in Somerset. Our members and the Somerset Art Works’ Team have put together a fantastic event with 116 venues throughout the county and involving more than 350 artists. This is a great showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Somerset with wide ranging passions and skills on display. The majority of the shows, events and projects are initiated by our members, many with invited artists from outside Somerset. They reflect the huge variety work produced - from ceramics to sculpture - and the area’s activities: farming, quarrying, willow production and more. Somerset’s landscape and wildlife feature too. The Mendips and Levels illustrate the contrasting landscapes, linked by plenty of ancient and modern history, that have given inspiration to generations of Somerset artists. The SAW team embraced the curatorial task to create new commissions in different media and locations in Somerset. Working with artists and partners, they have put together some exceptional projects on the theme of Momentum such as Gather-ing (venue 35) and Momentum Commissions (venues 34, 63, 96). To feature the artistic talents in Somerset, a member’s showcase Time and Place at Royal United Hospital (venue 61) in Bath and an inaugural exhibition Past, Present and Future, featuring our SAW projects at 44AD Artspace (venue 62). For a wide selection of activities, exhibitions and workshops, please see the handpicked selection illustrated in the Events section. Many events are first come, first served, book now so you won’t miss it. Foody culture is also taking over Somerset. Excellent restaurants, cafes, juice bars and pubs will provide good fare for those touring the venues. This is another great Somerset festival! The artistic community is thriving in this special county and I encourage everyone to explore. Richard Pomeroy Chair, Somerset Art Works Photo: Nisha Haq
Somerset Art Works (SAW Ltd) The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PR T: 01458 253800 • E: [email protected] • W: www.somersetartworks.org.uk
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The theme ‘Momentum’ is an overall theme for SAW’s Introducing a series of topics and questions to guide the programme in 2015-16. Somerset is often referred to as the artistic journey of discovery by artists and audiences, we set county you drive through to get somewhere else and is fairly Momentum as the focus of Somerset Art Weeks Festival removed from arts centres and academic strongholds. But 2015, where the artistic outcome can be shared with the there is a vibrant art scene driven by the local artist visitors. Many venues embraced the theme ‘Momentum’ in community. their shows and events; and some artists present a To support the momentum of its growth, we have created a momentum of change in their work, inspirations and the two year programme to provide opportunities for artists to progression of their artistic practice. We thank the tremendous make new works through commissions, bursaries, events and effort from our member artists and organisations, partners and projects. The programme also encourages artist-led research supporters in making the Festival possible. on cultural meanings, taking as a starting point what social, Past, Present and Future (venue 62) shows a selection of physical and economic mobility and movement looks like in artists’ work and films commissioned by SAW Projects over the Somerset. last ten years and Time and Place at Royal United Hospital
2 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk (venue 61) showcases work by our current members. Meanwhile a programme of new commissions and partnership projects are also embedded in the Festival. Through an open call process artist Rebecca Moss, Alice Maddicott and Simon Lee Dicker were selected to create site specific new work, in any media, taking a different approach to the theme of ‘Momentum’, setting the work within different environments and communities of Somerset. See Momentum Commissions at venues 34, 63, and 96. Working in partnership with Craftspace and National Trust, Gather-ing showcases contemporary craft: makers, skills, materials and thinking in the context of the ‘Momentum’. Artists Stewart Easton, Jacky Oliver, Helen Snell and Gillian
Widden are commissioned to create new work in a Tythe Barn Helen Snell at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory (venue 35) Gather-ing is a project that meets the aspiration of Somerset Art Works to inspire and challenge audiences, and raise the quality of craft made and seen in Somerset by engaging craft practitioners, with a track record of excellence and ability, to make creative, imaginative and innovative responses to the site and brief. We are also working with sponsor Cavaliero Finn (venue 15), and artists from Flock Together (venue 12), Discovery Room and Dove Studios (venue 81) to create professional development opportunities for emerging / graduate artists. Beckie Upton, Laura Aish, Sandra James and Jenny Newbury have received Creative Pathways bursaries to enhance their skills and experience in the arts. Jacky Oliver In presenting this Festival, we are delighted to have the opportunity to play a role in supporting some of the exciting projects and shows around the county developed by our members. With their determination and hard work, many have gained public funding support, including a group show Momentum at Musgrove Park Hospital (venue 8), Magic of Trees at Contains Art (venue 110), Amazing Space at Dove Studios (venue 81), Sense of Place at Brean Down Fort (venue 95), Sensing the Landscape at National Garden Scheme’s gardens (venue 9, 30, 91, 94 and 108), Step in Stone in Mendip (venue 60) and shiftWorks in Yeovil (venue 39). ‘Placing art in the heart of our communities’ is at the core of our work. The festival also showcases some of our projects in Rebecca Moss local communities and schools, including Inspired Showcase (venue 7), Craftivists Garden (venue 5), Routes to the River Tone (venue 6) and Water - Meadow - Wood (venue 42). In Langport we have invited Fotonow to stage photographic work by Gideon Mendel (venue 24) and present StoryLight Yurt (see Events section). In this guide, you will find much more and many events for families and young people too. We hope you will enjoy this year’s Festival, celebrating the contemporary arts and artists, and sustaining the creative community which is a vital part of the social and cultural landscape of Somerset and beyond. The SAW Team Alice Maddicott
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 3 Eastville Project Space © Lily Bullivant Purple, 2008 © 2008 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY Special Events
Here is a selection of events and Holzer. The tour will also include Oudolf Field, open as part of the Festival. Artworks on talks especially created for the the perennial garden designed by Piet Oudolf, display in the gardens. and the Radić Pavilion designed by Smiljan £4.50 entrance fee for each garden, children Festival, plus a selection of events Radić. free. offered by SAW members For more about Hauser & Wirth Somerset For more details, please see venues 9, 30, www.hauserwirthsomerset.com 91, 94 and 108. Gather-ing celebration and Event is FREE. Booking essential. To book a viewing place, please contact Somerset Art Works Simon Lee Dicker: Artist talk The Priory, North Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, office: [email protected] / and tour of Twineworks 01458 253800 TA14 6QP SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER, 6 - 8pm SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER, 11- 3pm: The Artist Talk: Alice Maddicott OSR Project Space: Old School Room, Church installations will be presented by the artists Street, West Coker, Somerset BA22 9BD THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER, 1.30 - 3pm during a ‘live’ celebration in the barn. Simon Lee Dicker was selected by SAW to 4 Abbey Street, Bath, Bath and North East SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER, 11- 3pm: The create new work for the Festival this year. Somerset BA1 1NN installation will be open for viewing and artist This event celebrates the creation of a site Stewart Easton will be available to talk about Alice Maddicott was selected by SAW to specific installation in the 100 yard long his work and the project. create new work for the Festival this year. Ropewalk at Dawes’ Twineworks. Drawings and Please also see venue 35 She will be giving an artist talk to share her other work made during the residency at the journey of making and creating The Car Boot OSR Project Space will also be available to view. FREE event, no booking required. Museum, and the experience of creating the Please also see venue 34 ‘Wing Walk’ by Jackie Morris evolving poetic travelogue which inspired the final video installation. FREE event, no booking required. SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER, 2pm Please also see venue 63 Night walk in Fairy Cave Quarry 7 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HB FREE event, no booking required. Venture into the woods of Dulverton to with Ralph Hoyte celebrate the publication of Wild Swans by Magic of Trees Artist Talk TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER, 8 - 9.30pm international author and illustrator Jackie FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7pm Fairy Cave Quarry, Somerset BA3 5JG Morris. She will be joined by artists Tamsin Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet, Somerset As part of Ralph’s ‘Syncline’ (sonic Abbott and Eleanor Bartlemen whose work intervention) in Fairy Cave Quarry, Ralph is also explores the delusion of flight. This will TA23 0AQ Artists Tim Craven and Gordon Field talk offering a guided sonic night walk ‘Anticline’. be an intimate opportunity for you to discuss To experience his work in the dark, under a their artistic inspiration, hear Jackie read about their contribution to the Magic of Trees. The opening time of the show will be new moon, bring a good torch and stout foot before returning for a suitably themed high wear. Please also see venue 60 tea and book signing opportunity. extended that evening. Please also see venue 110 For more step in stone events, please visit Please also see venue 116 stepinstonesomerset.wordpress.com/worksh FREE event, no booking required. Ticket cost £20 to include a copy of the book ops-walks-talks priced £10.99 NGS Autumn Special Openings Event is FREE. Booking essential. To book a Booking essential. To book a place, please place, please contact Fiona Campbell: FRIDAY 9 - SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER contact 01398 324457 [email protected] / 01749 880394 Following their successful partnership in / 07515 537224 Guided tour of the exhibitions 2013 the Somerset NGS is again joining with and garden Somerset Art Works (SAW) to open especially Artist Talk: Tessa Farmer for the Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2015. TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER, 3pm WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER, 5.30 - 6.30pm Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the Black Swan Arts Centre, 2 Bridge Street, Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Durslade Farm, Autumn colour and deepen their garden Frome BA11 1BB Dropping Lane, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0NL experience through exploring the variety of Visitors are invited on a guided tour of the design displayed in both their planting and Talk by artist Tessa Farmer as part of the current exhibition, Softer Targets by Jenny construction. A number of gardens will be Step in Stone project. Tessa, an international artist of “miniscule sculptures constructed
4 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk Tim Craven © Magic of Trees Eleanor Lakelin © Field & Eleanor Lakelin from bits of organic material, such as roots, information, please contact leaves, and dead insects.. tiny spectacles … [email protected] evolve as something alien and futuristic… apocalyptic narratives of a microscopic Eastville Project Space underworld...” MA. Her work has been SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 7 - 10pm WORKSHOPS exhibited widely: Bath Abbey, Holburne 2/F Thorne House, Eastville, Yeovil, Somerset Expand your artistic skills or learn something Museum, The Northern Gallery for BA21 4JD new! This year, many venues offer activities, Contemporary Art in Sunderland, Jerwood The event showcases a multi-media such as demonstrations and workshops for Space in London and Firstsite in Colchester. interactive installation work by resident artist all ages. Please see those with the ‘Activities’ She was also artist-in-residence at the Gavin Morris and Farmer Glitch. Visitors can sign. Please note some of the workshops are Natural History Museum in London. Her work expect an immersive sound and light for different ages, ranging from beginners to is in collections worldwide, including the experience, as well as a collaborative professionals. Saatchi Gallery, the Ashmolean Museum and performance between visual artists and the David Roberts Collection. musicians. For details of the event, please All day workshops at The Pink Please also see venue 60 visit eastvilleproject.org.uk or House For more step in stone events, please visit www.facebook.com/eastvilleproject The Pink House, Church Street, Nunney, stepinstonesomerset.wordpress.com/worksh Please also see venue 40 Somerset, BA11 4LW ops-walks-talks All day workshops include simple home FREE EVENT. Booking essential. To book a Artist Talk: Gideon Mendel cooked lunch, to include refreshments and place, please contact Fiona Campbell: SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER, 2 - 4pm materials. [email protected] /01749880394 / Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, 07515537224 SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER, 10.30am - 3pm. Somerset TA10 9PN Workshop to make beautiful wearable glass Artist Talk: Trevor Pitt Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading and silver jewellery. Fee £40 documentary photographers, Mendel’s THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER, 1.30pm SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER, 10.30am - 1pm. practice supports activist purposes. In recent Family willow workshop to make butterflies The Genesis Centre, Somerset College, years he has covered global floods caused by and bird feeders using locally sourced willow. Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AX climate change. The event is organised in Fee £30 Trevor Pitt is an artist and curator based in conjunction of the multi-site exhibition in SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 10.30am - 4pm. Birmingham. Since 2005 he has made a Langport. Glass Casting workshop. Learn how to make 'Flock of Benches' in collaboration with Please also see venue 24 sculptural items using glass. Fee £75. knitting groups from across the UK. Using £5 includes a drink. Booking essential. To locally sourced fleeces and uniquely spun SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER, 10.30am - 4.30pm. book a place, please contact Somerset Art yarns, each group personalised their benches Make a traditional round basket. £75. Works office: [email protected] / by applying a variety of knitting and felting To book a place, please contact 01458 253800 techniques. [email protected] Please also see venue 5 and For more information about the venue, please somersetcraftivist.wordpress.com also see venue 57 FREE EVENT. Booking essential. To book a shiftWorks Workshops place, please contact Somerset Art Works office: [email protected] / Quedam Shopping Centre, Vicarage Walk, 01458 253800 Somerset BA20 1EX Textile workshops: 11 - 1pm or 2 - 4pm on Impetus Word Jam each Saturday (see below). SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 3 - 5pm SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER: shiftWrap with The Wine Vaults, 8 - 9 Wine Street, Yeovil, Desiree Goodall. Knit together to make a Somerset BA20 1PW wrap for a shift dress. Basic knitting Artists Georgina Conroy and Kuhla Shine are experience required. inviting lovers of words to share their writing, SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER: Embroider a dress whether it be poetry, short stories or in a day with Anna Gravelle. Hand embroider anecdotes, including open mic spots. with threads, sequins and beads a Please also see venue 41 collaborative dress. Beginners welcome. Gideon Mendel © Fotonow CIC & Gideon Mendel FREE EVENT. To book and for more SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER: Create a felted shift dress with Angie Parker. Felt flat panels and
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 5 © Amazing Space, Dove Studios © StoryLight Yurt decorative balls to embellish a collaborative Step in Stone Family Day dress. Beginners welcome. SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER, 11am - 6pm, Fairy Adults £10 per session, accompanied Cave Quarry children (7 - 12) and young people (13 - 18) FAMILY EVENTS Bring your picnic and join us for a day out. £2 per session. Activities for all ages throughout the day with No booking required, but numbers are limited During Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2015 a live performance 2 - 3pm. most of the venues will be very happy to due to space. To book a pace, please contact Further information: www.stepinstone- welcome families. You can be sure that [email protected] somerset.co.uk venues with the Family Friendly logo are For more information about the venue, please See venue 60 also see venue 39 expecting visits from families and groups. It also means they are doing their best to Craftivists Garden Celebration One Day Introduction to provide clear information and facilities for your family. However, some of the venues are SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER, 12noon - 3.30pm Weaving workshops temporary and they will have limited facilities, The Genesis Centre, Somerset College, SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER and SUNDAY 18 so if you have specific needs, please check Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AX OCTOBER, 10am - 4pm with the venue before your visit. Workshops, activities, project celebration and Butterfly Cottage, 37 Castle Street, Nether Here is a list of events that promise a great refreshments. Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1LN day out for all ages: Event is FREE. Further information: Weave a cushion cover. Table looms will be somersetcraftivist.wordpress.com prepared for students to play with yarn, fibre, Guided Walk See venue 5 colour and weave. Tea and coffee will be SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER, 2pm provided but please bring a packed lunch. Priorswood Community Centre Big Draw at Brean Down Fort
£50 to include materials. Pre-booking Join SAW and Somerset Wildlife Trust for a SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER from 11am essential. Somerset Art Weeks guided walk in Taunton. Brean Down Fort, Brean, Sedgemoor TA8 2RS To book a place, please contact Over the course of an hour, you will explore As part of the World’s Biggest Drawing [email protected] or 01278 732266 some of the town’s green spaces and its Festival the Big Draw will take place in the For more information about the venue, please amazing wildlife. Discover the guerilla art trail Officers Mess at Brean Down Fort where the and nature street art commissioned by SAW also see venue 107 artists and visitors will respond to this year’s through their partnership with the Somerset theme ‘Every Drawing Tells a Story’. Amazing Space Workshops Wildlife Trust. Meet at the Priorswood Community Centre at 2 o’clock. Dress for the Further information: Dove Studios, Barton Road, Butleigh, breandownfort.wordpress.com Somerset BA6 8TL weather with sturdy footwear. Afternoon tea provided free at the end of the walk. See venue 95 SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER FREE, but booking essential via SAW by 1st Water-Meadow-Wood Family 10am - 1pm: Fiona Hingston ‘Walking and October, numbers limited. 01458 253800 / making’ / Jane Paterson ‘Variations on the [email protected] Workshops fold book SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2 - 5pm: Fiona Hingston ‘Walking and StoryLight Yurt Art workshops for all the family - come and Making’ / Pennie Elfick ‘Colour mixing in oils’ Cocklemoor, Langport enjoy making some Watery Creations. SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER and SUNDAY 4 10.30am - 12.30pm: Workshop in Yeovil 10 – 1pm: Michael Fairfax ‘Making string OCTOBER, 11am - 4pm (drop in, no booking Country Park, meet by Ninesprings Cafe. instruments from willow pollard’ / Pennie required) 2 - 4pm: Workshop upstairs at The Octagon Elfick ‘Drawing in the abstract’ SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER, 6 - 8pm (special Theatre. 2 - 5pm: Michael Fairfax ‘Making string performance, booking essential) Booking essential, limited numbers. Cost: £5 instruments from willow pollard’ / Bron Join us in a space where stories grow wings per family per session am/pm. Children must Bradshaw ‘Sewing a book: the ever useful and our imaginations fly free. ‘The Light’ be accompanied by an adult, all ages single coptic binding’ storytelling yurt will pop up by the river in welcome. Contact SAW: 01458 253800 / Half day workshop fee £10. Langport for a weekend of enchantment and [email protected] To book a place, please contact myth-magical illuminations. From age 4 and Further information: [email protected] above. For more info and a schedule of watermeadowwood.wordpress.com For more information about the venue, please activities visit www.storylight.org. To book, See venue 42 also see venue 81 please contact SAW Office: 01458 253800 / [email protected].
6 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk Artist Jon England at Castle School. Photos: Nisha Haq School events, education pack and visits Each year SAW produces an education pack to encourage InspirED Showcase schools to view Somerset Art Weeks as a fantastic resource TUESDAYS 6 and 13 OCTOBER: Education days with free visits right on their doorstep. and activities for InspirED schools. TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER: ArtNET CPD workshop for teachers, 4 - There are many ways for schools to get involved and 6pm. discover opportunities for inspiring creativity and learning Hestercombe House, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon outside the classroom. Fitzpaine, Somerset TA2 8LG The pack includes: advice on visiting venues, organising For more details please see venue 7 tours, engaging with artists, workshops, setting homework For further information please contact Beccy Swaine: [email protected] / 01458 253800 activities and a range of activity resources. Somerset Art Weeks Online Education Resources are available from somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we- do/learning and include a list of more than 50 venues InspirED is a unique partnership between Somerset Art Works, Somerset Film, SPAEDA and Take Art, contracted by Somerset Children and Young welcoming school visits. People’s Compact saw learning
SAW aims to embed learning throughout all our activities, and develops learning programmes to enable professional artists to work with schools and communities. We currently deliver the following: • InspirED Somerset Arts Education • Somerset Art Weeks Learning Programme • Project delivery in local communities www.somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/learning Abundance education programme, 2013. Photograph by Nisha Haq
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 7 How to use this guide Venue Map on page 40 - 41 The venues Additional information The venues are divided into 5 areas: Disabled access: This provides information on Taunton Deane: Venues 1 - 11 physical access. Some venues may have gravel South Somerset: Venues 12 - 55 paths and steps. If you are not sure, please check before your visit. Mendip: Venues 56 - 91 Sedgemoor: Venues 92 - 107 P Parking available West Somerset: Venues 108 - 116 Activities: Workshops, demonstrations, tasters or Three venues in Bath (Venues 61 to 63) showing work by have-a-go activities. Practical workshops are Somerset artists are also included in this year’s Art Weeks. provided by some venues. Please contact individual venues for further information and booking details. Opening days and times Family Friendly: Venues showing this logo are Venues will be open daily from 11am to 6pm unless expecting visits from families and groups. otherwise stated. Venues that are not open every day will also show a No Dogs: No dogs, except guide dogs. calendar with closing dates: S SMTWT F SSMTWT FSS Disclaimer 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 All information in this guide is correct at the time of Venue signs printing. Each venue is responsible for the information it has provided for this Guide. Somerset Art Works cannot accept responsibility for unforeseen circumstances that may occur during your visit. Visitors are advised to contact venues about access and opening times before visiting. Family Friendly Policy During Somerset Art Weeks 2015 most of the venues will be Look out for Somerset Art Weeks signs! They will happy to welcome families. Venues showing this logo are guide you to the venues. expecting visits from families and groups, and will be doing their best to provide clear information and facilities for your family. However, some of the venues are open for public www.somersetartworks.org.uk access on a temporary basis during the Art Weeks only, See all the latest information on Somerset Art Weeks, as such as artist studios and private premises, so they will well as maps to help you locate the venues: have limited facilities, and great care should be taken when visiting them. Follow us! Adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care at all times. SAW and participants cannot accept somersetartworks artweeks15 liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public during their visits.
8 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk Myrtle Pizzey www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 9 The Old Brick Workshop 1 MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY James Marsden, Anna Newland Hooper, Diana Pilcher, Debbi Sutton, Jane Mowat, Teresa Wilson, Ashley Thomas, Jane Kelly, Natalie Parsley, Judith Crosher Introducing a new creative space in Wellington. Run by Alison Cosserat it houses 9 artists’ studios, communal space and a gallery. Once part of the historic Poole Brickworks, now a versatile space for creative industries. With the collaborative hard work of the Old Brick Workshop’s artist community the gallery has been completed and is ready for an eclectic debut exhibition. The Old Brick Workshop, Higher Poole, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9HW T: 07989 465427 • E: [email protected] • W: www.theoldbrickworkshop.com Directions: From Chelston roundabout follow signs for Poole Industrial Estate and Recycling Centre. The Old Brick Workshop is on your left opposite Formula Cars. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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10 #artweeks15 Taunton Deane www.somersetartworks.org.uk The Quartz Festival 2 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, JEWELLERY, SILVERWORK, SCULPTURE, STONECARVING The Quartz 2015 Exhibition combines exceptional work from over 40 artists and makers from the South West and beyond. The exhibition includes highly collectable paintings, prints and sculptures by some of the region’s most recognised artists, and an outstanding variety of affordable contemporary crafts and jewellery. Artworks in the sculpture garden include traditional sculptures, a flock of ceramic birds and conceptual contemporary installations in the trees. Accompanying workshops, artists’ talks and an artist in residence programme. Please contact venue for details. Queen’s College, Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4QS T: 01823 340880 • E: [email protected] • W: www.quartzfestival.org.uk Directions: After passing County Hall on your right, turn left into Trull road. Continue for 1 mile, the college is on your right Opening times (30 September - 10 October): 11am - 6pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 4 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Good P
Perfectense PAINTING, SCULPTURE, MIXED MEDIA 3 Frances Borden, Gordon Faulds, Elizabeth Earley In making art we seek to create the world over, to recreate life, to fix time and space with variation and idiosyncrasy, gold nuggets, glitches and the boundless beauty of it all. Never still, it is like a complex courtship dance for survival and continuance, calling ever volatile forces into balance... Perfectense. An installation of paintings drawings sculpture and limited editions. Frances Borden: www.francesborden.com • Elizabeth Earley: www.elizabethearley.co.uk Gordon Faulds: www.gordonfaulds.com Crescent Contemporary, 19 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4EB T: 01823 321302 • E: [email protected] • W: www.crescentcontemporary.co.uk Directions: Vivary Park end of The Crescent, Taunton. Check website for location map. Veiwings on days other than those listed as open are by appointment only, please email or ring the gallery with your request.
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Hand of Four PAINTING, INSTALLATION, CERAMICS 4 Deborah Westmancoat, Sarah Hitchens, Gillian Widden, Fiona Bradford Hand of Four Collective, formed in 2015, brings together four contemporary British artists whose recent exhibitions include Bloomberg New Contemporaries at the ICA, Liverpool Biennial, RA Summer Exhibition, RWA and The Open West. This is their first group exhibition. Prices from £200. PRIVATE VIEW: Saturday 26 September, 6 - 8pm. The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JL T: 01823 283244 • E: [email protected] • W: www.thebrewhouse.net Fiona Bradford: Painting • www.fionabradford.com Sarah Hitchens: Ceramic sculpture • www.sarahhitchens.com Deborah Westmancoat: Painting • www.westmancoat.com Gillian Widden: Installation • www.gillianwidden.co.uk Directions: The Brewhouse is a large riverside theatre and arts complex located next to a large public carpark in central Taunton. The public carpark can be accessed via St James Street. Maps can be downloaded from the Brewhouse website. Open daily: 10am - 4pm (27 September - 18 October) Good P
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Taunton Deane #artweeks15 11 Craftivist Showcase 5 TEXTILES The Genesis Centre at Somerset College blooms with the Craftivist Garden for Somerset Art Weeks. Participants from around the county have been invited to knit, crochet and embroider flowers and take time to think about wellbeing. Research was undertaken by Falmouth University to demonstrate how craft activities can help improve wellbeing by involving participants in the connected, sensory and mindful process of making things. Explore an installation of flowers and sound. SAW Projects facilitated by Nina Gronw- Lewis, also featuring work by artist Trevor Pitt from his Flock of Benches project. Also see Events page 5 - 6. The Genesis Centre, Somerset College, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AX T: 01823 366366 • E: [email protected] • W: http://somersetcraftivist.wordpress.com Directions: Please approach Somerset College via Heron Drive off Silk Mills Road - parking will be much easier. Extremely limited parking via access from Wellington Road on weekdays (may be okay on Saturdays). You do not need a permit to park onsite as long as you sign in at the Genesis Centre reception. Parking is £1 per day, or use nearby public car parks.
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Routes to the River Tone WALK 6 Part of SAW’s Our Place project Join SAW and Somerset Wildlife Trust for a Somerset Art Weeks guided walk in Taunton on Sunday 4th October. Over the course of an hour, explore some of the town’s green spaces and its amazing wildlife. Discover the guerilla art trail and nature street art commissioned by SAW through a partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Meet at the Priorswood Community Centre at 2 o’clock, dress for the weather with sturdy footwear. Afternoon tea provided free at the end of the walk. Free but booking essential by 1st October, numbers limited: [email protected] / 01458 253800. Priorswood Community Centre, Eastwick Road, Taunton TA2 7JW T: 01458 253800 • E: [email protected] S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS W: www.somersetwildlife.org/routestotherivertone 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Directions: In North Taunton, car parking outside. WALK: 2 - 4.30pm Not good P
7 InspirED Schools Showcase Throughout the year artist workshops in schools inspire pupils to explore and create new work. Both students’ and artists’ work is on show, developed through the InspirED arts education network - a unique partnership between Somerset Art Works (SAW), Somerset Film, SPAEDA and Take Art, four arts organisation working together to enrich creative learning through a contract with Somerset County Council. Also in the main Hestercombe Gallery: Double Take - Photography and the Garden. Entrance fee to Hestercombe Gardens and Gallery: Adults £10.50 / Children £4 / Students £6 Free education days for InspirED schools: 6th and 13th October Hestercombe House, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset TA2 8LG T: 01823 413923 • E: [email protected] • W: www.inspiredsomerset.org.uk/ Directions: Just North of Taunton, follow the brown daisy signs to Hestercombe.
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12 #artweeks15 Taunton Deane www.somersetartworks.org.uk Art for Life PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, BOOKS, PAPER 8 Gordon Field, Louise Baker, Michael Fairfax, Deborah Westmancoat, Debbie Locke, Deborah Roberts, Linn O'Carroll, Nicola Pearce, Kel Portman This exhibition, jointly curated between Art for Life, the arts programme at Musgrove Park Hospital and Somerset Art Works explores and interprets the subject of ‘Momentum’. Artists from Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are brought together, exhibiting work created in response to the act of walking. The artists are bound by their shared focus on walking as a central part of their practice, exploring ideas around the physical momentum of walking - working - walking - creating - exhibiting. The Musgrove Gallery, Queens Building, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5DA T: 01823 342488 • E: [email protected] • W: www.artforlife.nhs.uk Directions: The Gallery is located in the main corridor on the 1st floor of the Queens Building. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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Sensing the Landscape: Fay Stevens 9 SITE-SPECIFIC Artist Fay Stevens (http://cargocollective.com/FayStevens) will capture the experience of being within the garden, along with its owners and visiting public, using film, sound and kinetic drawing. Her work will be installed within the grounds creating a visual, spacial and metaphorical interplay between the Elizabethan house and garden. Her work makes reference to traces of social, cultural, botanical and historical stories and senses of place of Little Yarford. Little Yarford Farmhouse, Kingston St Mary, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8AN T: 07877 117989 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: 3.5m north of Taunton. From Taunton on Kingston St Mary road. At 30mph sign turn left at Parsonage Lane. Continue 1.25m west, to Yarford sign. Continue 400yds. Turn right up concrete road. Opening times: 11am - 5pm. Admission: £4.50, children under 16 free
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Relational Distraction PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA 10 Mal Lee I am presenting a group of paintings that describe my vision of Momentum in Somerset. The first illustrates the creation of the Universe using primary colours, the second ‘A form of Creation’ depicts how the creation of the Universe led to the landscape of Somerset with its coast, hills and moors. Further works include ‘Surfacing’ and ‘Flood’ which suggest the power of nature in an evolving landscape. Prices range from £60 to £200. PRIVATE VIEW: 2nd October, 6.30 - 8pm Woodcott, Curland, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5SF T: 01460 234282 • E: [email protected] Directions: Take B3170 out of Taunton, turn left after motorway bridge, follow signs to Staple Fitzpaine, in Staple pass Greyhound pub for quarter to half mile, turn left signed Curland Woodcott, second building on your left.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Taunton Deane #artweeks15 13 Paintings Galore and Jewellery 11 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, JEWELLERY Jane Watkins, Tor Townsend, Chrisna Vanzyl Jane is best known for her botanical watercolours, but will also be exhibiting landscapes and lino prints. Lots to see! Tor paints vibrant watercolours and acrylics, but in subtle colours, using collage and inks for texture. Chrisna works in solid silver, semi precious stones and pearls. Handmade unique designs in necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Prices £8 - £70. Duddlestone Farm, Shoreditch, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BN • Opening times: 11am - 6pm T: 01823 601405 • E: [email protected] • W: www.janewatkins.co.uk Directions: From Taunton take the B3170 towards Corfe. Take the first right after the race course to Duddlestone. The farm is second house on the left. Good pub in nearby Corfe.
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14 #artweeks15 Taunton Deane www.somersetartworks.org.uk Flock Together DRAWING, NEW MEDIA 12 Sara Dudman, Debbie Locke A collaborative exhibition by artists Sara Dudman and Debbie Locke RWA (THG Open 2014 winners), including paintings, drawings, prints and video installation exploring sheep farming in the Blackdown Hills. Using webcams and GPS, the artists capture and reinterpret the working relationship between a farmer, his sheep and dogs. The artworks combine hand-made gestures with machine drawn marks. Limited edition prints will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition. For details of activities inspired by this exhibition please contact the gallery. Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon EX14 1LX T: 01404 45006 • E: [email protected] • W: www.thelmahulbert.com Directions: Thelma Hulbert Gallery is easily accessible by bus and rail. Contact www.journeydevon.info for information on services to Honiton. Opening times: 10am - 6pm
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• Temporary exhibitions • Shop selling work by South West makers • Display of Thelma Hulbert’s paintings • Refreshments area with free wi-fi • Award winning learning programme
Elmfield House Dowell Street Honiton Devon EX14 1LX 01404 45006 [email protected] @ThelmaHulbert www.thelmahulbert.com
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 15 Blackdown Pots and Paint PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, POTTERY 13 Andrew Bell, Rosemary Ward-Smith, June Dobson We take inspiration from the changing face of landscape, using paint and clay with imagination. Acrylics and pastels, through realism to abstraction - Rosemary Ward-Smith paints in a variety of interpretations to stimulate interest across the spectrum. Continuing her expressive vessels, June Dobson depicts flora and fauna's gentle movement in the Blackdown Hills and new hare sculptures. Andrew Bell’s acrylics, oils and drawings reflect in vibrant colour his love of landscape in the Blackdowns, Wales and France. The Old Forge, Birchwood, near Buckland St Mary, Somerset TA20 3QQ T: 01460 234668 • E: [email protected] Directions: From A303 take B3170 (towards Taunton). 3 miles turn right signposted Birchwood. Half mile on left. Parking on lane.
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Ian Edwards 14 SCULPTURE Ian Edwards’ works express creativity, insights and truth; the purpose of each piece is to capture the pinnacle moments of life’s journey. At the cornerstone of the artist's works is the endeavour of the human spirit. The series expresses Edwards life’s beckoning; through reflecting the need of each individual to find their life’s calling, using “inspirational sculptures which resonate with that which is at the human core”. Price range £1500 - £57000 Unit 5, Willoughby Place, Millfield, Chard, Somerset TA20 2BB T: 01460 62776 • E: [email protected] • W: www.ianedwardsstudios.co.uk Directions: A358 from Taunton straight over at crossroads with A30. A30 from Exeter turn right at crossroads with A358. A30 from Yeovil turn left at crossroads with A358. Then left at mini roundabout into Millfield. Take 2nd right brings you up to Willoughby Place (sign on outside wall of studio Unit 5). Opening times: 11am - 6pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Not good P
16 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Contemporary Art & Design Show Cavaliero Finn 15 CERAMICS, FURNITURE, PAINTING, TEXTILES, SCULPTURE Having curated contemporary art and design shows in London for 12 years, Cavaliero Finn now brings its portfolio to Somerset. Staged in an old converted watermill, near Ilminster, this beautifully curated exhibition features works by 20+ highly respected artists and designers including: Pia Wustenberg, Matthew Chambers, Angela Charles, Simon Ledson, Catherine Knight and Alice Mara. Also on show is work by Creative Pathway bursary winner Sandra James. All exhibits are available for sale at affordable prices. More info at www.cavalierofinn.com The Old Mill, Bere Mills, Sea, Ilminster, Somerset TA190SE T: 01460 52027 / 07941 200300 • E: [email protected] • W: www.cavalierofinn.com Directions: Take A358 towards Chard from Southfield roundabout. Turn left towards Ilminster after Donyatt. Follow the road and turn right on the first Z bend to Bere Mills Lane. The Old Mill is situated at the end of the lane facing you as you enter the turning circle. Parking info: On site limited to 6 cars. Off site signposted on Bere Mills Lane. Opening times: Weekends 11am - 6pm, Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Good P
Millhouse PHOTOGRAPHY, GLASSMAKING, SCULPTURE, PAINTING 16 Justin Orwin, Liz Sparkes, John Bartholemew, Rachel Sargent Throughout the Millhouse will be found intriguing works of art by the above artists. As a group we are responding to the theme ‘Momentum’ through our individual styles and approaches. Demonstrations of glassmaking are to be found on most days as is the opportunity to discuss works with the artists. The exhibition has a contemporary feel and visitors are welcome to relax beside the river. Justin Orwin: Photography • www.orwinstudio.com Liz Sparkes: Glassmaker • www.glassification.co.uk John Bartholemew: Sculpture • www.wesca.co.uk Rachel Sargent: Landscape Painter • www.rachelsargent.co.uk Unit 1, Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Hort Bridge, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PS T: 01458 52866 • E: [email protected] • W: www.millhouse-arts.uk Directions from A303: Follow the Ilminster by pass to the Horton Bridge Roundabout. At the roundabout go left towards Ilminster. Take the first right to Rose Mills. Directions from A358 (Taunton): Go straight over roundabout as if to go to Ilminster, and take first right to Rose Mills. Open daily: 11am - 6pm Partial P
www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 17 The Cowsheds 17 FURNITURE, MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING Linda Green, Paul Green, Grace Green, William Green A family’s creative Momentum Paul Green: A working man, a life's collection of his father's tools, painted, drawn, photographed and displayed. Linda Green: Embroidery, tapestry, furniture and decorative pieces, bringing to a conclusion work inspired by travels to India and Bhutan. William Green: A range of furniture using locally sourced wood from Barrington Court, designed and crafted in a sustainable manner. Grace Green: Presently studying Fine Art at Falmouth, a collection of recent paintings celebrating motherhood. The Cowsheds, Farm Buildings, Barrington Court, Barrington, near Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ T: 07517 920549 / 01460 57988 E: [email protected] Directions: Follow signs to Barrington Court. Use the main car park. We are located around the back of the artisan’s workshops. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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Dennis Chinaworks 18 CERAMICS, POTTERY Dennis Chinaworks make art pottery at the former Gothic Rectory and stables in Shepton Beauchamp. The team is led by Sally Tuffin and her son Buchan Dennis. The pots are thrown, the designs etched or slip trailed before the team paint with underglaze colours - spun, floated, layered, brushed and stippled, some enriched with gold and silver lustres. Visitors are welcome to enjoy seasonal food in the courtyard tearoom, watch the decorating team at work and browse in the shop. Shepton House, Higher Road, Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset TA19 0JT T: 01460 240622 E: [email protected] W: www.dennischinaworks.com Directions: From Duke of York in Shepton Beauchamp, up Great Lane to crossroads. Turn left, 50 yards on left. Opening times: 11am - 5pm
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18 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Bowdens Farm Creative 19 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, GLASS, POTTERY An eclectic mix of work by local artists at this peaceful and creative farm studio. Sally Kent: Rich fused glass Jackie Spurrier: Charismatic cow portraits Christine Buckler: Lusciously decorated pottery Sue Spurrier: Painterly landscapes Sue Hall: Beautiful unique jewellery Angela Huskisson: Photographs resembling paintings Enjoy coffee, cake or lunch at Brown and Forrest Smokery Restaurant on site. Charity Cream Teas between 11am and 4pm on Sundays. Prices £5 and upwards - from small gifts to large pieces. Bowdens Farm, Hambridge, Somerset TA10 0BP T: 07429 491241 • E: [email protected] • W: www.bowdensfarm.co.uk Directions: On B3168 on the northern edge of the village of Hambridge.
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Thorney Barn Studios PHOTOGRAPHY, POTTERY, MIXED MEDIA 20 Dave Watts, Diana Temperley, Matilda Temperley In a new studio in Thorney, Matilda Temperley, Dave Watts and Diana Temperley all show work inspired by both the Somerset Levels and Ethiopia. All three artists work on The Levels but regularly travel to Ethiopia. Matilda and Dave are both photographers and Diana will be showing her etchings. Matilda will also be previewing her as yet unseen book ‘OMO’. The Studio, Thorney House, Thorney, Langport, Somerset TA10 0DR T: 07827 998152 • E: [email protected] • W: www.matildatemperley.com Directions: From Langport head towards Muchelney on the A378. Follow the road past John Leaches Pottery until you reach Thorney. Thorney House is the first house on the right after the river. From Kingsbury follow the signs to Muchelney. Thorney House is the last house before the river on the left. Drive through the gateway and the studio is on your right.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 19 Langport: Two Years On... 21 GLASS, PAINTING, JEWELLERY, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS Shakspeare Glass Will Shakspeare opened his relocated studio to coincide with SAW 2013. 2015 sees a celebration of how far he has come since, the trials and tribulations of one of the countries best known glass blowers. He is joined by the innovative willow sculptor Serena De La Hey, Somerset artists Jenny Graham, Kate Noble and Bronwen Coe, thrown porcelain by Christine-Ann Richards, terracotta garden pots from Jackie Duncan and jeweller Holly Webb. Shakspeare Glass, Westover, Langport, Somerset TA10 9RB T: 01458 252477 • E: [email protected] • W: www.shakspeareglass.co.uk Directions: A few metres from A378 in Langport. By Bow Bridge and next to Levels Basket Centre. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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Brian Hutchings, Patrice Hamilton, Melanie Pester 22 PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, POTTERY Brian Hutchings: Landscape photographs from a variety of locations with emphasis on the Somerset Levels. Prints and cards available. Patrice Hamilton: Vibrant pastel paintings in a variety of subjects. Originals, prints and cards available. Melanie Pester: Hand thrown pottery with forms and designs inspired by nature. Willow Tree Cottage, Pitney, Langport, Somerset TA10 9AS T: 01458 250823 E: [email protected] W: brianhutchingsphotography.co.uk Directions: On B3153 between Langport / Somerton turn at Halfway House pub, first left through village to crossroads we’re first on right.
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Lucy Willis RWA NEW WATERCOLOUR BOOK JUST OUT! Signed copies, plus paintings and prints available from the studio by appointment Moorland House Burrowbridge Somerset TA7 0RG T: 01823 698200 E: [email protected] W: lucywillis.com
20 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk For Every Cloud MIXED MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM 23 Gideon Mendel, Donna Vale For Every Cloud is a creative venue offering workshops and gallery space in the ancient town of Langport. Selection of photographic work from the Gideon Mendel’s Drowning World exhibition (see also venue 24 below) will be shown alongside Donna Vale’s work as part of her site-specific project at Brean Down Fort ‘Sense of Place’ (see also venue 95) funded by Arts Council England. For Every Cloud, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PR T: 01458 251475 E: [email protected] W: http://daydreamingart.blogspot.com Directions: Located next to the Langport Information Centre. Opening times: Wednesday - Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm
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Every Picture Tells a Story 24 MIXED MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING Big Draw at Bow Wharf We are an arts education charity based at the Great Bow Wharf in Langport. Here at SPAEDA we're passionate about the arts! All are invited to join us this Somerset Art Weeks and take part in our Big Draw for 2015. We'd like to gather your stories about change in your environment. We will be holding a variety of drawing and making activities for all ages throughout October. So whether you're as talented as Picasso or find drawing a stick man challenging, please come and share your story. Gideon Mendel: Drowning World Widely regarded as one of the world's leading documentary photographers, Mendel's practice supports activist purposes. In recent years he has covered global floods caused by climate change. Working in collaboration between Somerset Art Work and Fotonow CIC, the exhibition will be presented across several different locations in Langport. It focuses upon the Somerset and Thames Valley floods of winter 2013-14; the images on show include landscapes vanishing underwater and portraits of local residents, as well as images commissioned by The Guardian showing his re-visit 6 months after the event. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/aug/08/uk-floods-six-months-on-photographs-gideon- mendel Special thanks to The Warehouse Trust, Kitchen, For Every Cloud and other businesses who have kindly offered space for the exhibition. Presented by Somerset Art Works in collaboration with Fotonow CIC, supported by Arts Council England. Jethro Brice: Flatner Artists Jethro Brice and Seila Fernandez Arconada have worked with groups and individuals in and around Langport to create Some:when, a collaborative public art project revisiting experiences of the flood, and the watery pasts and futures of the Somerset Moors and Levels. The project revolved around the creation of a Somerset flatner - a traditional local boat design that represents the centrality of both water and human ingenuity in shaping the history of life on the Levels. The exhibiton will showcase the boat itself along with artwork made by children and young people, and documentation of a celebratory journey on the River Parrett in the Summer of 2015. www.some-when.co.uk
Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN T: 01458 254262 • E: [email protected] • W: www.spaeda.org.uk Directions: The Great Bow Wharf is located at the Westover end of Langport. The building is situated just before Bow Bridge, right next to the Eco houses. There is onsite disabled parking and free parking in Westover Trading Estate which is just a 3 minute walk away (the other side of Bow Bridge). Open daily: 9.30am-4.30pm. Event at this venue runs until 31st October.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 21 Moor Pots, Paint, Glass, Textiles 25 GLASS, POTTERY, TEXTILES, PAINTING This beautiful venue returns with a pop up tearoom serving delicious homemade cakes and light lunches. Charlotte Blotheridge paints local landscapes in watercolour and vibrant acrylics. Catherine Robertson uses appliqué, free embroidery and hand-stitching combining vintage, recycled and new fabrics to create bags and cushions. Rob Ellis’s pottery is hand-thrown stoneware fired in an electric kiln, recently experimenting with colours and textures in a gas reduction kiln. Amy Cook uses a variety of coloured and textured glass to create contemporary panels using traditional methods. One Moor Barn, Henley, Langport, Somerset TA10 9BG T: 01458 259785 • E: [email protected] • W: www.bookhens.com Opening times: 10am - 6pm
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Natural Inspirations PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE 26 Pauline Sayers, Chris Kampf Welcome to an uplifting exhibition by two artists who take much of their inspiration from nature. Pauline Sayers: Paintings, Pastels and Photographs celebrating Somerset landscapes and gardens. Chris Kampf: Sculpted ferns, and plant stems in steel for both gardens and indoors, displayed in a spacious garden setting. Tea, coffee and cake at weekends. Days House, Martock Road, Long Load, Somerset TA10 9JX T: 01458 241672 • E: [email protected] • W: www.ckgardensculptures.co.uk Directions: On B3165 between Long Sutton and Martock. Near Long Load Village Hall. Plenty of parking at house and road outside. Opening times: 11am - 5pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial P
The Kingsdon Community Art Project MIXED MEDIA 27 A Postcard to Myself: The Kingsdon Community Art Project led by Lydia Needle During the summer 2015, we ran art and craft skills exchanges - small informal classes in the tea room, homes and Kingsdon Community Shop's outbuildings, where people drew, painted, sculpted, knitted, felted etc. Each participant then produced a postcard-sized art piece, using their chosen medium, resulting in a wonderful community group exhibition. Come, visit our exhibition, lovely tearoom and shop open to coincide with the event. Kingsdon Community Shop, Old Kingsdon Primary School, School Road, Kingsdon, TA11 7LX T: 01935 849503 • E: [email protected] • W: www.kingsdon.org/shop/ Directions: From the A303, at Podimore, take the exit onto A372. Turn right onto B3151, then right into Kingsdon and follow the 'Shop' sign. Turn right onto School Road and you can't miss us. Opening hours: 10am - 4pm
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WE ARE KEEPING A SMALLER SHOP IN 28 Somerset Guild of Craftsmen SOMERTON SOMERTON The Guild is delighted to be partnering SomARTon, together with SCAN, and SHBPT, in the development of the Old Town Hall, as a major cultural, artistic and craft venue. In the near future, the SCAN art gallery and the Somerset Guild craft gallery will be enhanced by exhibitions and workshops. Visitors will be able to see the very best art and craft available in Somerset, and experience the exciting plans for the future. The Courthouse Gallery, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7LX E: [email protected] Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm W: www.somersetguild.co.uk and Sunday 11am - 4pm Directions: In Somerton town centre opposite parish church. Opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm All information about the move can be found Partial P on our website, Facebook or Twitter www.somersetguild.co.uk
29 Ann Fagan, Pam Johnston-Price, Mary Hossack, Anthony Hossack PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, FURNITURE, INTERIORS, MIXED MEDIA Ann Fagan: Focussing on feelings of space and the pattern made by the shape of land, water and sky are an integral part of Ann’s work. Pam Johnston-Price: Working in mixed media on board, inspired by the colours and textures of the mountainous landscape of SW Crete. Anthony Hossack: Mixed media works on paper with a fragile painterly edge. Mary Hossack: Textile based pieces on upholstered antique furniture. This show shown within a decorative antiques boutique. Life Interiors and Antiques Boutique, London House, New Street, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7NU T: 07884 310950 • E: [email protected] • W: www.life-england.com Directions: Life Interiors and Antiques Boutique is on the corner of Broad Street and New Street next to the Barbers. Open daily: 11am - 6pm Partial P
www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 23 Sensing the Landscape: Edward Chell 30 PRINT, FILM Edward Chell (www.edwardchell.com) makes prints and paintings consisting of the silhouettes of plants, commonly found in diverse places across Britain including managed woodlands and motorway vergers. At Midney Nurseries, a selection from Edward's ‘Eclipse’ series of prints will be displayed within the café space and films containing footage of plants and vegetation will be shown within the outbuildings. Midney Nurseries, Mill Lane, Midney, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7HR T: 07877 117989 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: 100m off B3151. From the Podimore roundabout on the A303, take the A372 towards Langport, after 1 mile turn right on the B3151 towards Street. After 2 miles turn left on the bend into Mill Lane. Admission: £4.50, child under 16 free (food and drink available for purchase at the Tea Room) Opening times: 11am - 5pm.
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The Secret Garden 31 DRAWING, TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA An installation of mixed media work including an embroidery bigger than the Bayeux tapestry. The theme of the work challenges our material world. We are proud of our inventions and yet nothing we invent is new, it has all been done before; we only have to look at nature. Sunday 11th October: Art, craft and music; guided walk ‘In the footsteps of the Earl of Poulett’. This installation is exhibited in a field, please wear appropriate footwear. West Street, Hinton St George, Somerset TA17 8SA T: 01460 72553 • E: [email protected] Directions: Follow the signs in the village to the end of West Street and walk 20 yards into The Secret Garden. Opening times: 11am - 4pm
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Zest at Provender Deli and Café 32 PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING Award winning Provender Deli and Café is showcasing bright, uplifting works by three local artists: Francesca Mikola: Bright acrylics on canvas bring to life the natural beauty of flowers. Robin Morrison: Wildlife photography - portraits, behaviour, a touch of humour - patiently captured in Somerset and the South West. Henrietta Van den Bergh: Works on paper - photography and illustration - inspired from travels, here and afar. For ‘meet the artist’ moments, please check with Provender, as listed on its website. 3 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5BT T: 01460 240681 • E: [email protected] • W: www.provender.co.uk Directions: Provender is situated 1.75 miles from the A303. At the Hayes End roundabout go towards South Petherton, turn left into Harvey’s Road and continue to Market Square. Opening times: Saturday 9am - 3pm, Monday 10am - 4pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial
24 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Haselbury Plucknett: Three Artists 33 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, PAINTING Jane Mackey: Somerset landscapes and moody skies. Impressionistic style. Oil paintings. Original woodcuts, screen prints, etchings. Traditional presses. Handmade papers. Wide variety. Originals from £30. Mike Willdridge: Oil, acrylic, watercolour and gouache paintings in a mostly representational and loose style as well as original, limited edition prints: lino and etchings. Drawings in ink and charcoal. Michael Mackey: Unique natural sculptural forms using found wood and old ironwork: sculptures, assemblage, rustic cupboards, pictures, sconces. Historic tea rooms and garden open daily. Cranford, North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7RJ T: 01460 78814 • E: [email protected] • W: www.janemackey.com Directions: From A30 Yeovil to Crewkerne, take A3066 signed Bridport. Venue 500 yards on left. Roadside parking or limited at venue.
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commission As part of Somerset Art Works’ ‘Momentum’ Creative Programme 2015-16, funded by Arts Council England, Simon has been selected to create new work, in any media, taking a different approach to the theme of ‘Momentum’, setting the work within different environments and communities of Somerset. saw15momentum.wordpress.com Momentum Commission: Simon Lee Dicker 34 INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC, DRAWING Commissioned by SAW, Simon Lee Dicker is working in partnership with Dawes’ Twineworks to create new work to respond to the processes involved in the production of twine and the social impact of the twine industry on small rural communities. Work includes a site specific installation in the 100 yard long Ropewalk at Dawes' Twineworks, drawings and other work made during the residency at the OSR Project Space, and a large scale installation that connects the two venues. The installation is inspired by the writing of Daniel Defoe who was confronted by a ‘sea of white’ as he passed canvases drying on the fields and hillsides surrounding the village of West Coker. ARTIST TALK AND TOUR OF THE TWINEWORKS: Saturday 10th October, 6 - 8pm OSR Project Space: Old School Room, Church Street, West Coker, Somerset BA22 9BD Dawes’ Twineworks: 94A High Street, West Coker, Somerset BA22 9AU T: 01935 862201 • E: [email protected] W: https://saw15momentum.wordpress.com/ Directions: Park in the Church Car Park or the Lanes Hotel which is right next to OSR Project Space. 5 to 7 minutes walk to Dawes’ Twineworks. S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS Opening times: 11am - 5pm 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial P Exhibition continues until 24th October
www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 25 Gather-ing 35 NEW MEDIA, INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC, TEXTILES Stewart Easton, Jacky Oliver, Helen Snell, Gillian Widden The large tithe barn within The Priory complex, a rare and unique group of medieval domestic and agricultural buildings, is the focus of this contemporary craft project. The title ‘Gather-ing’ references the function of a barn as a space to collect / bring / gather people, animals and crops, as well as a symbolic meeting place to gather for ritual celebration. Curated by Craftspace, artists Stewart Easton and associates, Jacky Oliver, Helen Snell and Gillian Widden will showcase new work made in response to the site. Poet technologist Chris Jelley has been commissioned to interact with the artists and the site. Saturday 3rd October, 11am until 3pm. The installations will be presented with the artists during a 'live' celebration in the barn. Sunday 4th October, 11am until 3pm. The installation will be open for viewing and artists Stewart Easton and music associates will be available to talk about his work and the project. The Priory, North Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset TA14 6QP T: 01935 823289 E: info@somersetartworks W: www.somersetartworks.org.uk saw Directions: 2 miles west of Montacute between Yeovil and Ilminster. Opening times: 11am - 3pm
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Lee Allen and Charo Ritchie 36 DRAWING, PAINTING Following our successful exhibition together at Ilminster Meeting House, we are again collaborating showing our paintings together for Somerset Art Works. Lee: Lively local scenes in pen and ink and imaginative acrylic works in vibrant colours. Landscapes, figures and quirky small animals. Charo: Watercolour Painting with a ‘wow’ of flowers, fruits and animal portraits. You will feel you want to smell them, eat them or touch them! Visitors may observe work in progress. Both artists welcome commissions for pet portraits. The Old Forge, 8 High Street, Stoke sub Hamdon, TA14 6PP T: 01935 472675 • E: [email protected] Directions: In the High Street, at the foot of Ham Hill, adjacent to the village shop. Parking 50 metres up the hill. Lunches available at nearby pub The Fleurs De Lis.
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26 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Momentum PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, SCULPTURE 37 Huish Episcopi Academy A Level Art and Design students at Huish Episcopi Academy have used Haynes International Motor Museum as inspiration, leading into a project titled ‘Momentum’. The students spent a day gathering information, sketching, drawing and photography; using their sketchbook to record. A second day working with automata artist and toymaker Ian McKay back in college enabled them to further their studies and produce outcomes generated by working with a professional practitioner. The exhibition will be in the main foyer area which can be accessed free of charge. Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7LH T: 01963 440804 • E: [email protected] • W: www.haynesmotormuseum.com Directions: Just off the A303 near Sparkford, follow the signs. Open daily: 9.30am - 5.30pm
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The Horethorne Group: Village Centre 38 GLASS, POTTERY, BASKETS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS Claire Waters: Fused and leaded glass for both inside and outside the home. www.claire-waters.co.uk David Brown: A range of unique high fired pottery. [email protected] Paul Windwood: Baskets from Somerset willows using traditional English techniques, incorporating the complementary natural colours available to create beautiful contrasts. [email protected] Moira Ladd: Vibrant acrylic paintings, canvas prints, posters and cards in my definitive style known as Contemporary Nostalgia. moiraladd.blogspot.com Unit 2, Middle Farm, Charlton Horethorne, Somerset DT9 4NL T: 07738 162791 • E: [email protected] • W: www.claire-waters.co.uk Directions: Next to the village shop turn into yard of Middle Farm. Venue is the second set of wooden doors.
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EXHIBITION CHARLES ANDERSON • SANDY MURPHY 5th – 23rd September
Next Exhibitions MARCUS HODGE 3rd October JOHN MADDISON 31st October www.jerramgallery.com
THE JERRAM GALLERY 01935 815261 Half Moon Street, Sherborne, [email protected] Dorset DT9 3LN Monday - Saturday
www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 27 Seam Collective: Shiftworks MIXED MEDIA, TEXTILES, FASHION 39 Anna Glasbrook, Desiree Goodall, Anna Gravelle, Joy Merron, Angie Parker, Linda Row, Tabitha Stewart, Penny Wheeler, Samon Yechi Join us to celebrate 50 years of the shift dress. With Arts Council England funding nine textile artist / designers are creatively exploring their craft to showcase contemporary textile design with nine shift dresses. Please also see page 5 -6 for workshops details. Take part by sending us a photograph of your favourite shift dress and come and hand embroider our blank shift dress during the exhibition, visit seamcollective.wordpress.com for more details. Quedam Shopping Centre, Vicarage Walk, Somerset BA20 1EX T: 07910 664656 • E: [email protected] W: https://seamcollective.wordpress.com Directions: Located in the centre of the town. Opening times: 11am - 5pm
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The Eastville Project INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC 40 Gavin Morris, Farmer Glitch The Eastville Project Space is a new independent art space in Yeovil. The event showcases a mutli-media interactive installation work by resident artist Gavin Morris and Farmer Glitch. Visitors can expect an immersive sound and light experience, as well as a collaborative performance between visual artists and musicians. For details of the event, please visit eastvilleproject.org.uk or www.facebook.com/eastvilleproject 2/f Thorn House Eastville, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4JD T: 07887 379388 • E: [email protected] • W: www.www.eastvilleproject.org.uk Directions: We are located on the 2nd floor of Thorne House, a large industrial building on the right as you turn into Eastville. Off site parking only. We are above 'The Hub'.
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YEOVIL TOWN CENTRE 26 SEPTEMBER 10am - 4pm CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND MUCH MORE!
28 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Impetus 41 MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING Kuhla Shine’s work is about recording moments in time; documenting the ephemeral. It explores emergence, fragility, openness, limitlessness and the potential of becoming. www.kuhlashine.com Georgina Conroy’s work takes inspiration from the detritus of everyday life to create layered work which only partially reveals itself to the viewer. www.conroyart.uk IMPETUS WORD JAM: 17th October, 3 - 5pm. We are inviting lovers of words to share their writing, whether it be poetry, short stories or anecdotes - including open mic spots. Email for more info: [email protected] The Wine Vaults, 8 - 9 Wine Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1PW T: 01935 507200 • E: [email protected] Directions: In the centre of Yeovil, on the corner of Wine Street and Union Street. Free short term parking opposite. Opening times: 9am - 5.30pm S S MTWT FSSMTWTFSS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial
Water - Meadow - Wood SITE-SPECIFIC 42 Deborah Westmancoat Somerset Art Works awarded Deborah Westmancoat the ‘Water’ artist residency for three-year project ‘Water - Meadow - Wood’ at Yeovil Country Park. Working together with the Countryside Team at South Somerset District Council, participants from Fairmead School, RAISE and Short Breaks family groups have explored the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the Ninesprings area through making art amidst the trees and watery places of the park. Deborah is known for her site responsive work using ink and found or collected materials, especially water. Movement of water under, across and above the land have been explored, nurturing respect and enjoyment of water with groups of all ages and abilities, making art to come to know our local surroundings more intimately and form a deeper connection to the natural world. Work created with participants is on show, find out more about the project on our blog: http://watermeadowwood.wordpress.com Cafe Bar, The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1UX T: 01935 422884 • E: [email protected] W: http://watermeadowwood.wordpress.com Directions: Located in the centre of town, signposted. Opening times: Monday - Saturday 12noon - 5pm, plus theatre show evenings. Family Workshops: Saturday 17th October Art workshops for all the family - come and enjoy making water inspired art works with Deborah Westmancoat. 10.30am -12.30pm: Outdoor workshop in Yeovil Country Park, meet by Ninesprings Cafe. 2 - 4pm: Indoor workshop at The Octagon Theatre. Booking essential, limited numbers. Cost: £5 per family per session. Children must be accompanied by an adult, all ages welcome. Contact SAW: [email protected] / 01458 253800.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 29 Horethorne Group 43 CERAMICS, TEXTILES, FASHION, SCULPTURE, STONECARVING A diverse range of beautiful art displayed in the house, garden and studio. Artists will be demonstrating their skills. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes. Butterfly exhibition throughout the venue. Pippa Hill: Ceramic sculpture • www.pippa-animal-sculpture.co.uk Martin Galbavy: Metal sculpture • www.dorsetforgeandfabrication.co.uk Elm House Studios: Pottery • www.cathbroadway.co.uk Sam Dodd: Paintings • www.samdoddart.co.uk Rose Hatcher: Feltmaker • www.rosehatcher.co.uk Rachel Reilly: Knitted wire jewellery • www.facetsofavalon.com Emma Riley: Porcelain and textiles • Email: [email protected] Clare Crestani: Textiles and felt • Email: [email protected] Malcolm Shepherd: Artist blacksmith • 01963 370109 David Metcalff: Wire sculpture • 01305 816355 3 Southdown, Milborne Port Road, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Somerset DT9 4NQ T: 01963 220367 • E: [email protected] Directions: Charlton Horethorne is midway between Wincanton and Sherborne on the B3145. Once in the village, take the turning to Milborne Port. No 3 is 250 yards on the left.
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30 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk The Horsington Group of Artists 44 PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS Exciting new sculpture by Sophie Bartlett, delicate ceramics by Emma Riley and interesting paintings in various media, some inspired by the theme, Momentum, by members of groups who meet weekly in St Margaret’s Hall, Horsington: Shirley Atkins, Elizabeth Birch, Alison Clements, Marie De'Ath, Marion Hammond, Jennifer Haywood, Jane Hooper, Amanda Keyte, Anne Openshaw, Kath Prins, Toni Salmonson, Joanna Snow, Frances Still, Rhonwen Tatchell and Gillian Waddington. Works are for sale at reasonable prices. PRIVATE VIEW: 2nd October, 6 - 8pm Tea and coffee always available. Lunch 12noon - 2pm daily, except Mondays. The Skittle Alley Gallery, The White Horse, South Cheriton, Somerset BA8 0B T: 01963 370394 / 01963 370235 E: [email protected] Directions: The Skittle Alley Gallery is behind The White Horse at South Cheriton on the A357 between Templecombe and Wincanton. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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32 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Art At Stourhead Gardens PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTS 46 Kate Cochrane, Fiona Mackenzie-Spence Kate Cochrane’s colourist paintings from Wessex and Tasmania use light and shadow in landscape from swathes of tannin rich button grass to dappled sun on a forest stream. "The cyclical momentum of growth underlies all." £220 - £2500 Fiona Mackenzie-Spence combines Fine Art and photography with images depicting colour, shape and form. Her oil and mixed media paintings are abstract, textured and instinctive. “Momentum is considered through the passing of time, movement and transformation.” www.photographicart.org.uk / 07968 429263 First-View Gallery, Stourton, Wiltshire BA12 6QE T: 01747 840747 • E: [email protected] • W: katecochrane.org Directions: B3092 south: First View Gallery, Stourhead National Trust Gardens, Stourton BA12 6QE. Main car park, via entrance and down path.
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Sustaining Balance 47 CERAMICS, TEXTILES, FASHION, PHOTOGRAPHY Margaret Bowman: Ceramics Karen Apps: Felting and ceramics Mike Bowman: Photography We are local artists aiming to portray the essence of Somerset, its land, nature and the people who live and work there. The importance of maintaining momentum towards achieving a sustainable balance between these aspects will be explored through the exhibits. Shepton House, Shepton Montague, Bruton, Somerset BA9 8JW T: 07753 210223 / 07753 824966 • E: [email protected] Directions: From Bruton take the A359 towards Yeovil. After approximately 1.5 miles turn left on unclassified Opening times: 11am - 5pm road signed Shepton Montague (also indicated Montague Inn). At crossroads next to Montague Inn S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS take road downhill signed Church & Village Hall. Village Hall is next to church after 0.4 mile. 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial P
Silver Ash Studio 48 PAINTING, TEXTILES, PRINTMAKING Max Oliver: An exhibition of original oil paintings of the South West of England. This self-taught artist's works depict the Somerset, Cornish, and Dorset coastlines and countryside in a contemporary representational style. Rosie Oliver: An exhibition of contemporary textiles and printmaking, including some all natural printed fabrics inspired from walks in the Somerset area. Silver Ash Farm, South Street, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7ET E: [email protected] • W: www.maxoliver.co.uk Directions: Venue is a 6 minute walk from town centre, 50 metres down hill from The Bay Tree Pub on South Street.
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Affinity PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING 49 Peb Burfoot, Patricia Wood An exhibition of paintings which have evolved from frequent trips spent exploring the north coast of Cornwall, and from their beautiful local landscape. Working both in the field and in the studio Patricia and Peb have produced a mixed collection of work in oils, acrylics, pastels and inks reflecting their love and connection to the land. Their gallery, Affinity Fine Art is in the centre of the pretty market town of Castle Cary, full of interesting shops, tearooms and galleries. Affinity Fine Art, 3 High Street, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7AN T: 01963 350602 • E: [email protected] • W: www.affinityfineart.com Directions: Follow signs to town centre from A371 or A359. Situated in main shopping street. Free local parking.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 33 The Market House PAINTING, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY 50 Claudia Gunton Exhibiting for the first time with Somerset Art Works, in the heart of Castle Cary, I am showing paintings and drawings based on the life of the Beech Tree. With a vast array of symbolic meanings I visit and capture just a moment in the long life of the tree. Along with these works I am exhibiting photograhs taken in the local countryside. The Market House, Market Place, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7AH T: 01963 351763 • E: [email protected] W: www.castle-cary.co.uk Directions: The Market House is in the centre of Castle Cary town. A free car park is available a five minute walk away. Opening times: Tuesday 9am - 4pm, Friday 12noon - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial
Momentum 51 MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, STONECARVING Sabrina Rowan Hamilton: Paintings Luke Dickinson: Stone Carving Victoria Ogilvy: Sacred Art Under the umbrella of the title Momemtum we will be investigating the nature of time and form, capturing the essence of what lies behind all things through the image the form and the artefact. PRIVATE VIEW: 3rd October, 2 - 8pm 55 Bruton High Street, Bruton, Somerset BA10 OAW T: 07775 445555 • E: [email protected] • W: www.sabrinarowanhamilton.co.uk Directions: The venue is on the high street directly next door to the organic food shop. Opening times: 11am - 5pm (Weekdays by appointment only, please call Victoria Ogilvy on 07980 571897) S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial
Anais Tondeur at Bruton School for Girls 52 PRINTS, DRAWING Solo exhibition of visual artist Anais Tondeur (http://www.anais-tondeur.com/) at the Bruton School for Girls gallery space. An education programme will explore the Abbey Field – site of recent archaeology in Bruton, looking at the layers of meaning within the landscape in relation to a sense of place. Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0NT T: 01749 814400 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: Located on the A357 just south of Bruton. Visitors may park in the Senior School car park located directly off the A357. S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Opening hours: 10am - 4pm Partial P
34 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Momentum: Impact 53 CERAMICS, PRINTMAKING Belinda Brownlee, Cath Bloomfield, Linda Bristow, Alison Potter As artists we are excited by the opportunity for change that this theme gives us. We have chosen the title ‘Impact’ having discussed the possibilities that momentum can bring. Our starting point was a wildflower meadow - part of a local community project funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Come and see our individual interpretations using clay and print in the conservatory at Cole Manor Tea Rooms: a feast for the eye. www.alisonpotterceramics.com • www.cathbloomfield.co.uk • www.lindabristow.co.uk Cole Manor Tea Rooms, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0PJ T: 01749 813676 • E: [email protected] • www.belindabrownlee.co.uk Directions: See Cole Manor Tea Rooms website www.colemanortearooms.co.uk for directions or follow SAW signs from A359 Bruton / Castle Cary. S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11am - 5pm Good P
Diversity PAINTING, FILM, NEW MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY 54 King’s School Bruton King's School Bruton art department is unusual in that it offers the Unendorsed Exam options at all examination levels. Rather than just Fine Art our students are able to work across the spectrum of Fine Art (Drawing; Painting; Mixed-Media and Sculpture); Photography and Video; 3d design; Art History and Fashion and Textiles. As a result ex-students are working and training in many areas from Architecture and Video Production through to Fashion and Creative Media. Diversity is a show celebrating the many and varied career pathways open to young people and represents an inspiring mix of King's talent spanning three decades. The Design Centre, King’s School, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0ED T: 01749 814200 • E: [email protected] • W: www.kingsbruton.com S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS Directions: Follow one way system and turn right at church. School is 300m with 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 car parking on left. Opening times: 2 - 5pm Partial P
www.somersetartworks.org.uk South Somerset #artweeks15 35 Shave Farm PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA, CERAMICS 55 Rowena Pearce, Annie Fry, Terri Hogan, Colin Bell, Kay-Lewis Bell, Lin Hawkins, Jon Buckler Rowena Pearce: The Queensland Blues - watercolours, drawings, prints. Annie Fry: Oil paintings, exploring surface, light and colour, words and image. Terri Hogan: Exploration of the Cornish coast and landscape through mixed media. Lin Hawkins: Welsh mountains, blankets, words: land, sea, night,heart. Colin Bell: Ceramic sculptures as portable shrines, colourful and unexpected. Kay Lewis-Bell: Paint, charcoal and chalk, collected images, celebrating shared stories. John Buckler: Out of the ordinary prints and assemblages using everyday materials. Gallery café with astonishing cakes. Shave Farm, South Brewham, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0LG T: 01749 812335 • E: [email protected] Directions: B3081 Wincanton-Bruton, right at Redlynch crossroads, past Bull Inn, left towards Brewham, lane on right before duck pond. Opening times: 11am - 6pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Not good P
36 #artweeks15 South Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Gare Hill Road Pottery CERAMICS, PAINTING, WOOD 56 Russell Coates, Hiro Takahashi, Trevor West, Philip Leavers Russell Coates makes underglaze blue bowls, vases, boxes, jugs and mugs enamelled with birds, animals and sea creatures. Hiro Takahashi creates ceramic sculptures, soul houses, Tree of life, allegorical boats, small animals and some functional pottery. Trevor West exhibits a range of polished hardwood boxes, pens and jewellery. Philip Leevers paints from nature; then recreates the experience in a collage of objects and images. DEMONSTRATION: Underglaze blue painting, Saturdays and Sundays. The Haven, Gare Hill Road, near Witham Friary, Frome, Somerset BA11 5EX T: 07745 477135 • E: [email protected] • W: www.russellcoates.co.uk Directions: From the B3092 at the Frome Show sign, turn right into Bunns Lane. Turn left at T- junction, venue 100m on right.
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The Nunney Sculpture Trail and Exhibition 57 Kim Birchall, Mary Cross • GLASS, WILLOW, SCULPTURE An innovative Eco exhibition and sculpture trail, set in the stunning medieval village of Nunney using 100% post consumer recycled local glass and willow harvested from Nunney and the Somerset Levels. The sculpture trail is set within the beautiful quarry gardens, visitors can walk around and enjoy spacious lawn, picnic area and a walkway through the sculpture trail. Exhibition in centre of village with smaller items such as hand blown bowls, jewellery and willow craft. DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS: Willow-weaving and glassblowing The Pink House, Church Street, Nunney, Somerset BA11 4LW • Opening times: 10am - 5pm T: 01373 836872 • E: [email protected] • W: www.organic-matters.co.uk Directions: The exhibition is in the centre of Nunney Market Place, sculpture trail at Quarry Gardens, both signposted, parking at gardens.
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Kirsten Cooke and Andy Palmer at Rook Lane 58 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MIXED MEDIA Andrew Palmer's paintings look at the modern world and how it owes its existence to the development of mathematics. Using mathematical functions from simple to complex Andrew has produced a core body of work incorporating interesting patterns, shapes and images. Kirsten Cooke has over the last few years been exploring the relationship between ourselves and empty houses that once embraced families. Approaching the subject with sensitivity, the resulting evocative images culminate in a tender and thought provoking panel of photographs. Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1DN • Opening times: 11am - 5pm T: 01373 468040 • E: [email protected] • W: www.rooklanearts.org.uk Directions: Walking / driving from the Market Place, follow Bath Street. Chapel is at the top on the right, before roundabout.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 37 Songs from the Land at the Silk Mill 59 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, FILM, NEW MEDIA, TEXTILES, FASHION This exhibition by the artists at the Silk Mill follows the human story and our responses to the environment. Maggie Wardell (artist), Hayley Trezise (Raggedy, wearable art), Robert Redman (Pariah Studios), Jenny Raggett (stained glass), Rosie Lee (design), Anthony Oram (design), Mark Noble (potter), Freya Morgan (Fever Leaf, artisan clothing / jewellery), Tim Moore (artist), Joy Merron (installation Artist), Kerrie McNeil (screenprinter), Heather McHale (designer), Wendy McCleave painter), Luke Florio (painter), Alexandra Brown (painter), Amanda Bee (painter, printmaker), Mount Art (framer). Silk Mill Gallery, Merchants Barton, Frome, Somerset BA11 1PU T: 07974 985165 • E: [email protected] • W: www.silkmillstudios.co.uk Directions: Pedestrian access from Saxonvale / Church Street below Charlie Oldham’s workshop. Through green gate, to the left past Mount Art, across courtyard. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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38 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Step in Stone Black Swan Arts (BSA), 2 Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB. 3 - 17 60 October, Monday - Saturday (+ Sunday 4 October) 10am - 4pm. SITE-SPECIFIC Frome Museum, North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AT. 3 - 17 October, A multi-stranded artscape around 3 disused and working Mendip Tuesday - Saturday (+ Sunday 4 October) 10am - 2pm. quarries, with 3 related indoor exhibitions. Contemporary site-specific artworks by leading local and international artists in response to these PREVIEW fascinating environments. FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER: 6 - 8pm, BSA Artmusic: Interdisciplinary • www.artmusic.org.uk/artmusic FINALE Catherine Bloomfield: Collage / print • www.cathbloomfield.co.uk FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER: 7 - 9pm, SESC Bronwen Bradshaw: Etchings • www.bronwenbradshaw.wordpress.com WORKSHOPS Duncan Cameron: Mixed-media • www.duncancameron.org TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER: Wirework with Fiona Campbell, forms inspired by nature, 9.30am - 1pm, BSA Fiona Campbell: Sculpture • www.fionacampbellart.co.uk SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER: Drawing, printing and creating clay and plaster relief Duncan Elliott: Sculpture • www.duncanelliottsculpture.com tiles with Duncan Cameron, 9.30am - 1pm, SESC Tessa Farmer: Dioramas • www.tessafarmer.com TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER: Wet felting with Suzie Gutteridge, 9.30am - 1pm, BSA Stuart Frost: Landart • www.stuartianfrost.com SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER: Perambulatory poetry in the quarry with Ralph Hoyte, Suzie Gutteridge: Textiles • www.suziegutteridge.com 9.30am - 3.30pm, SESC and FCQ Ralph Hoyte: Poetry installations • www.ralphhoyte.com WALK Sally Kidall: Landart • www.sallykidall.wordpress.com TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER: Guided night walk with Ralph Hoyte, 8 - 9.30pm, FCQ Caroline Sharp: Assemblages • www.carolinesharp.co.uk ARTIST TALKS Amanda Wallwork: Painting • www.amandawallwork.com WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER: Tessa Farmer, 5.30 - 6.30pm, BSA Christina White: Photography • www.christinawhitephotography.co.uk THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER: Tessa Farmer, 5.30 - 6.30pm, SESC VENUES FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER: Ralph Hoyte, 5.30 - 6.30pm, SESC ARTMUSIC PERFORMANCES Somerset Earth Science Centre (SESC), Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. Until 17 October, Wednesdays, 9am - 4pm. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 OCTOBER: ‘Echo’ sculpture and sound installation, 11am - 4pm, FCQ Halecombe Quarry, Leigh-on-Mendip, BA11 3RD. 3 - 18 October. 3, 10, 17 OCTOBER: ‘Blast’ live performance, 2 - 3pm, FCQ Westdown / Asham Quarry, near Chantry, BA11 3LY. 3 - 18 October. FAMILY DAY Fairy Cave Quarry (FCQ), Limekiln Lane, near Oakhill, BA3 5JG. 3 - 18 SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER: 11am - 6pm, FCQ (including activities and live October, 11am - 6pm. performance, 2 - 3pm)
T: 01749 880394 / 07515 537224 • E: [email protected] W: www.stepinstone-somerset.co.uk Directions: All 6 venues are in East Mendip near the A361 between Shepton Mallet and Frome. See website for detailed directions.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 39 Taunton Deane: Venues 1 - 11 South Somerset: Venues 12 - 55 Mendip: Venues 56 - 91 Sedgemoor: Venues 92 - 107 West Somerset: Venues 108 - 116 Three venues in Bath (Venues 61 to 63) showing work by Somerset artists are also included in this year’s Art Weeks The map is for reference only. All venues provide directions and postcodes on the guide entry, so you can locate them also by GPS. You can find all the venue information via the online map (tablet and smart phone friendly): www.somersetartworks.org.uk/venues © Crown Copyright Reserved. Reproduced from Ordinance Survey mapping with permission of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office under Licence no. LA 07683 X. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
40 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 41 Time and Place 61 PAINTINGS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, MULTI-MEDIA, SCULPTURE Contemporary artists inspired by Somerset An exhibition which explores how artists have been inspired by landscapes, seasons and nature both real and imaginary. The pieces selected are abstract, contemporary, representational or even of another world. The exhibition features works by Somerset Art Works Artist Members living and work-ing across the County of Somerset. Organised by Somerset Art Works and supported by Art at the Heart at RUH (Royal United Hospital, Bath) Majority of the works are wall mounted and framed, available for purchase. Royal United Hospital Bath, NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG T: 01225 824987 • E: [email protected] • W: www.ruh.nhs.uk/art Directions: www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/transport_and_parking Parking: www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/transport_and_parking/car_parking Park & Ride: www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/transport_and_parking/park_and_ride Open daily: 8am - 8pm
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commission As part of Somerset Art Works’ ‘Momentum’ Creative Programme 2015-16, funded by Arts Council England, Alice has been selected to create new work, in any media, taking a different approach to the theme of ‘Momentum’, setting the work within different environments and communities of Somerset. saw15momentum.wordpress.com Momentum Commission: The Car Boot Museum 63 MIXED MEDIA, FILM, NEW MEDIA Alice Maddicott Artist / writer Alice Maddicott created a custom made museum in the back of her car, which travelled around Somerset between the 1st and the 9th August. It contained everyday objects, photos and text contributed by Alice, poet Ana Seferovic and members of the public. An immersive installation will be created for the exhibition during Somerset Art Weeks, inspired by the journey and the evolving poetic travelogue that emerged. It will include objects, text, film and sound, working together to illustrate and bring to life the hidden, real and imaginary stories of the objects, the places the museum visited and memories, for a multi-faceted, living souvenir of Somerset. A film installation will be created at the exhibition during Somerset Art Weeks, inspired by the evolving poetic travelogue containing stories of the objects, the places the museum visits, memories and fantastical versions of Somerset. For updates you can follow Alice on Twitter: @ghostsosilver #CarBootMuseum. More about Alice: www.alicemaddicott.com 44AD artspace, 4 Abbey Street, Bath, BA1 1NN T: 01458 253800 / 07753 378325 • E: [email protected] • W: www.somersetartworks.org.uk Directions: Located in Bath city centre - close to the Abbey, behind the Roman Baths.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Bath #artweeks15 43 Pylle Painters Plus: Movement in Nature 64 POTTERY, WOOD Joanna Miln, Jane Evans, Angela Morley, Miriam Sheppard, Paul Boak, Ann Warren Paul Boak: Unique turned and carved vessels. Jane Evans: Domestic and decorative ware. White stoneware and porcelain. Joanna Miln: Pastel animal paintings. Pet portrait commissions taken. Angela Morley: Weaves natural, functional and abstract willow forms. Miriam Sheppard: Oil landscapes and graphite drawings. Ann Warren: Bold paintings. Limited pallet, exploring light and shade. Willow sculptures, pottery, turned wood, original paintings, prints and cards with prices from £2 to £800. Real coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches available daily. Pylle Village Hall, Pylle Lane, Pylle, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6SZ T: 07712 587074 • E: [email protected] • W: www.joannamiln.co.uk Directions: At junction of A37 and Pylle Lane on southern edge of Pylle, signposted to Pylle Church, large car park opposite.
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44 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk The Dell 65 Candace Bahouth, Dickon O’Hagon, John Robbins Candace Bahouth: See why this mosaic artist shows in the V&A - objects you won’t believe - shrines and shoes, mirrored branches and chandeliers shine in her studio and garden. Surprising. John Robbins: Reflects his love of adventure through making. Pamphlets from words, humorously combative. Sticks and stones formed into things of beauty. Difficult. Dickon O’Hagan: The unfolding world of manipulated books. Sculptures made out of, and into old books. Hand cut and hand printed pieces create original art. Clever. www.sculpturedbooks.com The Dell, Weir Lane, Pilton, Somerset BA4 4BS T: 01749 890433 • E: [email protected] • W: www.mosaicbahouth.com Directions: Park at Pilton village hall. Walk 100 yards downhill and turn into Weir lane. Enter wooden door with pink heart.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 45 Pilton Collective 66 PAINTING, TEXTILES, JEWELLERY, CERAMICS Lis Lawrence, Peter Lawrence, Lavinia Cellan-Jones, Liam O’Farrell, Dimitris Koutroumpas, Fay Rickwood Pilton Collective - unique work from six resident artisans - in a barn overlooking Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid. Lavinia's pottery is quirkily beautiful with unusual shapes and colours. Fay's unique play on costume jewellery uses up-cycled objects. Liam’s paintings of people, architecture and landscapes are sought from Glastonbury to Dubai. After three Middle East publications, Peter focuses on Somerset’s landscapes in watercolour. Dimitris produces vibrant and quixotic paper collage and decoupage furniture. Lis’s handmade felt hats and accessories are colourful, funky, unique. Worthy Cottage, Worthy Lane, Pilton, Somerset BA4 4BY T: 01749 890875 E: [email protected] Directions: Signposted from A361 on the Glastonbury side of Pilton. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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46 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Back at the Barn 67 TEXTILES, FASHION Heather Robinson, Marie Andrews, Thelma Masters Jenny Blackburn, Hilary Farthing, Janet Hiscox A vibrant exhibition by the Heptad group, who return to this award-winning venue. Rural buildings inspired this new and eclectic collection of stitched textiles. Techniques include dyeing, stitching and mixed media, incorporating fabric, thread, paper and printing. Tithe Barn, Cumhill, Pilton, Somerset BA4 4BG T: 01458 834113 E: [email protected] Directions: Signposted from A361 to the west of Pilton. IMPORTANT: Please follow yellow SAW signs for parking and access at venue. Open daily: 11am - 5pm
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We offer Individual Membership to artists and makers, as well as Group Membership for constituted artists’ groups, organisations, clubs, societies, galleries (public or commercial), schools and colleges. Benefits include opportunities to take part in Somerset Art Weeks, projects, commissions, bursaries, networking, training and peer support. www.somersetartworks.org.uk/join-us Gillian Widden, The Horn of Plenty, Abundance Garden Trail, 2013 Photograph by Seb King
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 47 North Wootton Village Hall 68 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, CERAMICS Jeremy Hill, Liz Biesty, Susanne Trevellyan, Angie Rooke, Caroline Morriss, Jo Lucksted, Wendy Lovegrove Welcome to our 7th Somerset Art Works exhibition at North Wootton Village Hall. New work by Somerset artists: Wendy’s beautifully observed still life and landscape oil paintings, Jo’s sculptural figurative ceramics, inspired by mythology and nature, Jay’s sharp, characterful photographic portraits, Angie’s paintings of the countryside, and from printers Liz, Caroline and Sue explorations of colour and pattern, inspired by natural and man-made forms, using a variety of techniques. Cakes and refreshments provided. North Wootton Village Hall, High Street, North Wootton, Somerset BA4 4AA T: 01749 890368 • E: [email protected] • W: www.angierooke.co.uk Directions: Follow our signs down the lanes from the main roads between Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury. Open daily: 11am - 6pm Good P
Millfield Preparatory 69 DRAWING, PAINTING, STONECARVING A selection of Millfield Prep School pupils are exhibiting some of their stunning work in the historic entrance hall of Edgarley House. There will be a range of works including drawing, painting and stone carving. Some of the work will be on sale and all proceeds will go to a local Somerset charity. Millfield Prep School, Edgarley, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8LD T: 01458 832446 E: [email protected] W: www.millfieldprep.com Directions: From Glastonbury travel on A361 for 0.8 miles towards Shepton Mallet. Opening times: 11am - 5pm (Closing 1pm on Saturdays)
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48 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Pilltown Chapel, West Pennard 70 CERAMICS, JEWELLERY, WOOD Elizabeth Raeburn, Caroline Tetley, Lorraine Houlden, Rodney Lawrence Elizabeth Raeburn and Rodney Lawrence: Pottery established 1976. Represented in museums and collections worldwide. Raku and stoneware. Some sculptural,some useful,sometimes humorous. www.elizabethraeburn.co.uk; www.rodneylawrence.co.uk Lorraine Houlden: Baskets, bracelets, necklaces made from Somerset rush. Rye straw jewellery and straw covered boxes. Demonstrations of rushwork. Caroline Tetley: Silver jewellery combining bright enamel colours with designs inspired by folklore and the natural world. www.carolinetetley.co.uk Pilltown Chapel, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NQ T: 01749 890501 • E: [email protected] • W: www.elizabethraeburn.co.uk Directions: On the main road, A361, in West Pennard. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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71 Yulia Allen, Sue Allen, Kate Dimambro, Belinda-Jane Miers PAINTING, FURNITURE, INTERIORS Yulia, Ukrainian born, decorative artist, upholsterer and interior designer. Sue, an artist inspired by local flora and fauna, and travels further afield. Works in a variety of media. Kate paints colourful pictures inspired by fables, stories and surroundings. Also painted items you will covet. Belinda, Glastonbury born, creates unique,decorative and functional wood art, made entirely from locally reclaimed materials. Prints, cards and gifts ready to take away! Prices to suit all, commissions welcome. Refreshments available in the delightful Vicarage garden. 17 The Old Vicarage, Lambrook street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8BY T: 01458 741109 • E: [email protected] Directions: From the top of the High Street turn right in to Lambrook street-the venue is found aprox 100 yards on the left. Parking is limited. Open daily: 11am - 5pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 49 Terry Macey & Angelika Elsebach 72 TEXTILES, FASHION Terry and Angelika design and make beautiful clothes in their Chapel studio in Glastonbury. As they move into a new season their collection shifts from light bright linens into rich autumnal tones using heavier weight linens, donegal tweeds, English wools and rich jewel coloured velvets. The collection is varied with many individual one off pieces. A small selection of fabric and off cuts will be on sale. Their friendly studio is open by appointment throughout the year for direct sales and commissions, full details available on the website. Avalon Hall, Silver Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA4 6TE T: 01458 898691 • E: [email protected] • W: www.terrymacy.com Directions: Avalon Hall is on the corner of Silver street (parallel to Glastonbury High street). Parking is available at the end of the street. Opening times: 11am - 6pm S S MTWT FSSMTWTFSS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Not good
Dawn Until Dusk 73 JEWELLERY, TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA Come and visit our atmospheric gallery space using lighting, sound and artwork to celebrate the movement and power of the sun. Exquisite wire jewellery, luminous silks, evocative illustrations, sun shadow - cyanotypes, ceramics inspired by nature and beautiful collage creations made from mixed media Jan Billings: Painted silk • www.facetsofavalon.com Sam Cannon: Illustration • www.samcannonart.co.uk Fay Hartwell: Mixed media collage • Fay Hartwell Designs on Facebook Casey Jon: Ceramics • www.wildheartceramics.co.uk Ruth Keenlyside: Photography • www.ruthkeenlysidephotography.com Rachel Reilly: Knitted wire jewellery • www.facetsofavalon.com 1 Archers Parade, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9JA • Open daily: 11am - 6pm T: 01458 830003 • E: [email protected] • W: www.facetsofavalon.com Directions: Coming up Glastonbury High Street, passing St John’s church on the left. Archers Parade is the next left.
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50 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Blue Cedar Print Works PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING 74 Kelly O'Brien, Melanie Ward, Anna Howie, Regina Müller Come and see us at Blue Cedar Print Works in the centre of Glastonbury. This year we have got some amazing work on display by four talented local artists. Our exhibition features the work of two artists, Kelly O’Brien and Melanie Ward, and two photographers, Anna Howie and Regina Müller. You can see their takes on the theme of ‘Momentum’. With a large public car park opposite, we are an ideal location for your visit to the Town centre. Blue Cedar Print Works, 3 Silver Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8BS T: 01458 832292 E: [email protected] W: www.bluecedart.co.uk Directions: Blue Cedar Print Works is at 3 Silver Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8BS, which is opposite the Silver Street Car Park and only a short walk from the High Street (through the alley opposite the church).
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La Terre Restaurant PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINTS 75 Richard Pomeroy, Kay Lewis-Bell, Terri Hogan, Annie Fry Annie Fry: Work based on an interest in surface and light using subtle variations of tone and colour. Terri Hogan: Semi-abstract mixed media paintings relating to the wild seas, harbours and coasts of West Cornwall. Kay Lewis-Bell: Paintings and Mono prints, ‘Fleeting Glances’ in colour and line. Images recalling unexpected meetings and passing strangers. Richard Pomeroy: Paintings and drawings on the relationship between mankind and nature. 22 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DU T: 01458 834959 E: [email protected] Directions: Near the church on the High Street.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 51 Glastonbury Galleries 76 PHOTOGRAPHY, TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA David Alderslade: “Capturing the indescribable atmosphere in the wild historic landscapes around us.” Thalia Brown: Nature photography - ‘The Momentum of Light’ Norman Parker: Exploring the marvellous and irrational; finding beauty in strange things. Laura Merritt: Vibrant and quirky, textile-based, bonded, layered and painted. Ben Chidgey: “Think something is ugly, just because it’s different? U just gotta luvm.” Caroline Lir: Spiritual artist, exploring the evolving essence of the divine. Chris Fry: “The necessity for beauty in our everyday lives.” 10A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DU T: 01458 837888 • E: [email protected] • W: www.glastonburygalleries.com Directions: Opposite the Tourist Information Centre in the High Street, through the archway and we are in the courtyard next to the Assembly Rooms.
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Since 2002 SAW has worked with a wide range of arts and non-arts partners, providing opportunities for artists to extend their professional practice via research residencies, commissions and bursaries, to develop new audiences for the visual arts in Somerset, and to engage communities that may have little contact with the arts. www.somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/projects Z-Twist exhibition, Pink Cabbage, Stroud, 2014 Image courtesy of Debbie Smyth
52 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Grace Arts 77 PAINTING, TEXTILES, WOOD-TURNING, PHOTOGRAPHY An exhibition of work by Grace Arts group. Including textiles by Amanda Gould, paintings by Hazel Wood, photography by Simon Williams, paintings by Pamela Shaw, wood turning by Paul Botterill, crafts by Fiona Shaw, graphics by Christian Cooke and others. Unit 2, Landmark House (Grace Community Church), Wirral Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9FR T: 01458 837846 • E: [email protected] Directions: A39 from Glastonbury, turn right at B&Q roundabout, past Tescos, Landmark House is on your right, venue next to Monihans. Opening times: 11am - 5pm
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Red Brick Building 78 FASHION, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING The Red Brick Building has a strong community ethos focusing on arts, enterprise and education. Providing opportunity to unlock potential. The building is a hive of activity all year round but especially during the arts weeks. Exhibitions - Demonstrations - Workshops - Installations - Music - Lectures and Events. Have a tour of the building to find out what goes on. Meet artists. Maybe it will inspire you to unlock your potential! Food and drink available at the venue. Morland Enterprise Park, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9FT T: 01458 899564 E: [email protected] W: www.redbrickglastonbury.co.uk Directions: The building is located on the Morlands Enterprise Park between Street and Glastonbury adjacent to Premier Inn. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 53 Atkinson Gallery 79 PAINTING, INSTALLATION, SCULPTURE Alec Cumming, Nina Gronw-Lewis East Anglian painter Alec Cumming will be exhibiting his latest work in the Gallery. Alec has studios in Delhi and Norfolk and is represented by Art 18|21. Nina Gronw-Lewis ‘Conversations with laughter last longer’ Working to always retain the handmade quality and displaying the physicality of the works construction, emphasizing the making process. Atkinson Gallery, Millfield, Street, Somerset BA16 0YD T: 01458 444322 • E: [email protected] • W: www.atkinsongallery.co.uk Directions: The Atkinson Gallery is situated in the grounds of Millfield Senior School in the town of Street, Somerset. Opening times: 9.30am - 5pm SCULPTURE PARK Millfield also has a unique sculpture collection S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS which visitors can enjoy by signing in at the 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Good P gallery and walking around our sculpture tour.
Sole Searching at The Shoe Museum 80 MIXED MEDIA, INSTALLATION, FASHION Felicity Shillingford A collection of shoe artworks produced by artist Felicity Shillingford in response to the Clarks Shoe Museum and Archive. Themes within the show include an exploration of Clarks branding, different eras of shoe design, the large and the small shoe, the shoe as sculpture and shoes with a specific function. The Shoe Museum, 40 High Street, Street, Somerset BA16 0EQ T: 01458 842243 E: [email protected] W: www.felicityshillingford.co.uk Directions: Street is off the A39 on the way to Glastonbury. The Museum is on the High Street. Opening times: Monday - Friday 10am - 4.45pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
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54 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Amazing Space: A Celebration of The Dove 81 POTTERY, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, WILLOW An exhibition of new and specially commissioned work celebrating forty-five years of the Dove Centre / Workshops / Studios at Butleigh. Artists and Makers taking part include: Bronwen Bradshaw: Prints and handmade books Mike Dodd: Functional stoneware pottery Pennie Elfick: Painting Michael Fairfax: Sound sculptures Fiona Hingston: Pressings and drawings Tony Martin: Drawings and prints Diana Milstein: Paintings Sandie Roche: Handwoven textiles Jennifer Newbury: SAW’s Creative Pathway artist, see page 4 for more details Also included are a Mini-print and Book-in-a-Drawer exhibition, a presentation of the Dove archives, and work by previous Dove residents Dove Studios Barton Road, Butleigh, Somerset BA6 8TL T: 01458 850682 • E: [email protected] • W: https://dovearts.wordpress.com/ Directions: On road between Butleigh and Barton St David. Blue sign in hedge. Long drive, good parking at bottom. Opening times: 11am - 6pm
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WORKSHOPS SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 10am - 1pm: Fiona Hingston ‘Walking and making’ 10am - 1pm: Jane Paterson ‘Variations on the fold book’ 2 - 5pm: Fiona Hingston ‘Walking and making’ 2 - 5pm: Pennie Elfick ‘Colour mixing in oils’ SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 10am - 1pm: Michael Fairfax ‘Making string instruments from willow pollard’ 10am - 1pm: Pennie Elfick ‘Drawing in the abstract’ 2 - 5pm: Michael Fairfax ‘Making string Instruments from willow pollard’ 2 - 5pm: Bron Bradshaw ‘Sewing a book: the ever useful single coptic binding’ Half day workshop fee £10 • To book email [email protected]
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 55 Somerset Crafts 82 CERAMICS, GLASS, JEWELLERY, MOSAICS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, TEXTILES, WOOD Open all year Somerset Crafts Gallery is an exciting arts and crafts centre in the heart of the Avalon Marshes celebrating the work of artists and makers living and working in Somerset. Inspired by the beautiful location art works on show include ceramics, glass, jewellery, mosaics, paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and wood. Refreshments available through award winning Eco Friendly Bites. See our website and Facebook page for details of activities, workshops and demonstrations. Somerset Crafts Gallery, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Somerset BA6 9TT T: 01458 860426 • E: [email protected] • W: www.somersetcrafts.com Directions: Follow brown signs to Avalon Marshes Centre on the road between Shapwick and Westhay. Open daily: 10am - 6pm
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56 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk Paint PAINTING 83 Kate Noble, Kim de Vries Kate Noble and Kim de Vries are both painters: colour is central to their practice; it underpins and expresses the arising complexities and the formal issues of painting. The fluidity of paint allows us to express our sensibility, mood and temperament. We aim to harness the free flowing qualities of oil paint and use them to capture the movement of light on an object, landscape or personality, creating a dynamic image which contains something of ourselves. The Old School Studio, Upper Godney, WELLS, Somerset BA5 1RY T: 07894 701734 • E: [email protected] • W: www.katenoble.co.uk Directions: Godney is off the A39 between Wells and Glastonbury. The Old School Studio is just past the Old Post Office. Opening times: 11am - 6pm
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The Society for Disabled Artists, Wells 84 PAINTING, SCULPTURE The Society for Disabled Artists is a small national charity, and the Wells Group is an active member of it. We aim to offer an encouraging and supportive environment, with regular workshops by visiting tutors, and some expeditions to see other artists' work, and engage in art in different media. We currently have 9 artists who paint with us regularly, and 2 others who cannot get to us but hope to exhibit with us. New members welcome. Wells Vineyard Coffee House, 97 Burcott Road, Wells, Somerset BA5 2EF E: [email protected] • W: www.soda-national.org.uk Directions: At the ring road (Strawberry Way) traffic lights at the Tucker Street / Burcott Road junction, take the Burcott Road westwards. The coffee house is almost on the edge of Wells. Best parking just past the coffee house. Ground floor disabled access. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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Frameus, The Workshops, Wells 85 JEWELLERY, FURNITURE, INTERIORS, PRINTMAKING A trio of talented craftsmen / designer makers. Nerys Davies: A collection of beautiful and unique one-off stunning creations in platinum, gold, silver, precious gemstones, pearls and coloured diamond delights. Bespoke commissions also undertaken unique to every customer. www.nerysdavies.com Simon Morris: Bespoke furniture designer maker. Original and distinctive work using a range of beautiful hand picked woods. Commissions undertaken. www.lufufurniture.com Jill Barker: Traditional wood engraver and master printmaker. Limited edition prints, boxed card sets and commissions undertaken. www.facebook.com/pages/Jill-Barker-Wood-Engraver/122003431212118 Frameus, The Workshops, Market Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2DS T: 01749 677611 • E: [email protected] Directions: Princes Road bus station car park. Right onto Market Street. Second courtyard on right through red brick archway (Frameus). Open daily: 10am - 5pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 57 Pennybatch Gallery 86 PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING Myrtle Pizzey, Jake Vincent An exhibition of drawings, paintings and linocuts by Myrtle Pizzey. Panoramic, atmospheric landscape photographs by Jake Vincent. Strong, individual, but complementary images, offering a range of concepts and materials. Pennybatch Gallery, Pennybatch Lane, Burcott, Wells, Somerset BA5 1NH T: 01749 672553 E: [email protected] W: www.pennybatchgallery.co.uk Directions: From Wells take the B3139 to Wedmore. Turn left at the two milk churns, continue over the hill, 400 yards on the left. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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THE GUILD GALLERY SHOP WILL BE MOVING TO 87 Somerset Guild of Craftsmen WELLS WELLS The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen represents the very best craft in Somerset. The Guild is very excited to be developing a new gallery in Wells to feature a large selection of their work- jewellery, sculpture, pottery, glass, wood, textile, photography, mosaic and other craft. The Guild wants to encourage new makers, and well as from customers looking for the best that Somerset has to offer. 23a Broad Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2DJ T: 01458 274653 • E: [email protected] Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm W: www.somersetguild.co.uk and Sunday 11am - 4pm Directions: Go through the archway on the left hand side of the street halfway down Broad Street. The Guild Gallery is adjacent to the School Outfitters. All information about the move can be found Opening times: Monday -Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm on our website, Facebook or Twitter www.somersetguild.co.uk Partial P
58 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk The Extra Mile at A2 Gallery 88 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, JEWELLERY An exhibition of work by some of the best known artists in the West Country. Janette Kerr PRWA is a foul-weather painter. Drawn to the perimeters of land, her work is an index of edges and ledges, exposed headlands and wind-swept seas. David Parfitt RI is passionate about watercolour. Experimenting with synthetic paper, he draws inspiration from The Mendip Hills and Wetlands of Somerset. Mike Bernard RI loves to explore new techniques. He produces stunningly vibrant mixed media pieces - bustling town and city scenes from home and abroad. Chris Lee is often found squatting on a three legged stool. He travels the world recording what he sees with great vigor and verve. Alan Stratford is wild about skies. Big skies with scudding clouds and menacing storms are the inspiration for many of his oils. Exploring the amalgamation of the jeweller's skill and the artist's eye, Erica Sharpe will be exhibiting works combining jewellery, text, drawing and watercolour. A2 Gallery, 80 High Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AJ T: 01749 674849 E: [email protected] W: www.a2gallery.co.uk Directions: Follow the High Street as far down as possible - just before you reach St Cuthbert’s church we are on the right next to Subway. Opening times: 9.30am - 5.30pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Mendip #artweeks15 59 Shotts Farm Studio 89 SCULPTURE, DRAWING Benjamin Erland, Sukey Erland A selection of cast bronze animal sculptures by Sukey Erland, and hand tinted prints and drawings by Benjamin Erland. Shotts Farm, Ashmoor Drove, Wookey, Somerset BA5 1NS T: 01749675994 E: [email protected] Directions: From Wells take the A357 to the B3139, turn left onto Castle Lane to Fenny Castle and then Ashmoor Drove. Opening times: 11am - 6pm
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Orchard Vale Trust 90 CERAMICS, TEXTILES Orchard Vale Trust provides residential homes and day services for adults with learning disabilities. Throughout the event our workshops will be showing work in progress and displaying a colourful collection of items for sale. These original and unique pieces include felt cushions, bags and jewellery, scarves in silk and wool fibre, handmade and embellished cards, needlepoint items, rugs woven with wools and fabric, and bold ceramics for the home and garden. East Court, Doctors Hill, Wookey, Somerset BA5 1AR T: 01749 673122 E: [email protected] W: orchardvaletrust.org.uk Directions: From the centre of the village, follow the signs up Doctors Hill. We on the left. Open daily: 11am - 5pm
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91 Sensing the Landscape: Honeyhurst Farm 2/3 acre part walled rural garden with babbling brook and 4 acre traditional cider orchard, with views. Specimen hollies, copper beech, paulownia, yew and poplar. Pergolas, arbour and numerous seats. Mixed informal shrub and perennial beds with many unusual plants. Many pots planted with shrubs, hardy and half-hardy perennials. Part of NGS Autumn Special Openings. Artwork display. Honeyhurst Farm (Cider Orchard), Honeyhurst Lane, Rodney Stoke, Cheddar, BS27 3UJ T: 07877 117989 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: 4 miles east of Cheddar. From A371 between Wells and Cheddar, turn into Rodney Stoke signed Wedmore. Pass church on the left and continue for almost 1 mile. Opening times: 11am - 3pm. Admission: £4.50 (includes cream tea), children under 16 free. S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 supportsaw Somerset Art Works (SAW) supports the development of the visual arts and artists in Somerset. There are many ways to support our work: join the Friends of SAW, become a Sponsor, or simply make a donation via our website and click (As a UK tax payer your donation will be increased by a further 25% without any additional cost to you) www.somersetartworks.org.uk/support-us/donate/ Lucy Lean’s artist residency at Bruton School for Girls - Corporate Sponsor Photograph by Nisha Haq
60 #artweeks15 Mendip www.somersetartworks.org.uk John Richardson 92 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING My watercolour paintings are inspired by the natural world. The imagery ranges from a conventional naturalistic approach to stylised / surreal / metaphysical / abstracted expressions of the subject matter. Prices range from £300.00 to £800.00. Open studio during Somerset Arts Week. Phone 07979 697662 to view. Greenacres, Old Coach Road, Cross, Somerset BS26 2EF T: 07979 697662 • E: [email protected] • W: www.artist.co.uk Directions: Village of Cross off A38 near Axbridge / Cheddar. House on left 200 metres from A38. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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Andrea Oke and Juliet Arnison 93 MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING An exhibition that explores the concept of momentum through its links to the Somerset Levels. Andrea Oke was awarded Somerset Art Works Emerging Artist bursary in 2014 and has had continued success following this award. Juliet Arnison has exhibited at the New Designers, London with her intricate laser designs and multimedia artworks. Andrea and Juliet’s work uses laser cutting, printmaking, drawing and multi media to create a unique view of the Somerset Levels. Marcombe, Old Coach Road, Cross, Somerset BS26 2EH • Opening times: 11am - 6pm T: 01934 733533 • E: [email protected] W: marcombestudio.weebly.com / http://andreaoke.weebly.com / www.deju.co.uk Directions: From A38 Axbridge / Cross junction enter Cross by New Inn Pub. Old Coach Road on left (half mile). House on right.
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Sensing the Landscape: Kim Francis 94 SCULPTURE, CERAMIC Kim Francis (www.kimfrancis.com) will display a series of sculptures made of materials including stone, porcelain and bronze within the greenhouse and gardens at Copse Hall. Her work has an ethereal quality evoking the menace and elegance of natural forms, testaments to processes of decay and regeneration. Kim trained as a jeweller, moving away from body adornment to focus on sculptural forms. She developed her metalwork and modelling skills through working in acclaimed bronze casting foundries in the UK and the USA. Copse Hall, Hill Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4DF T: 07877 117989 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: From A38 follow signs to Woodlands Hotel then left into car park. Opening times: 11am - 3pm. Admission: £4.50 (includes teas and coffee), child under 16 free.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Sedgemoor #artweeks15 61 Sense of Place INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC 95 Joy Merron, Donna Vale Sense of Place is a response to the stories of the people, the landscape and the buildings at Brean Down. The profoundly dramatic peninsula and striking disposition of the buildings will have a mutual synchronisation to the artwork. An energetic body of work will to take the viewer on a visual and auditory journey. Past histories will be brought to life through the arts, capturing imagination, allowing for exploration and discovery. LAUNCH EVENT: Saturday 3rd October preview starts at 11 am at the Cove Cafe at Brean beach followed by a guided tour of the installations at Brean Down Fort. Wear comfy walking shoes for roughish terrain and be prepared for the steps up to the peninsula. WORKSHOPS: Sunday 11th October, from 11am. Details please see Events page 6. Brean Down Fort, Brean, Somerset TA8 2RS T: 01278 751897 / 01458 251475 • E: [email protected] • W: www.breandownfort.wordpress.com Directions: 8 miles from exit 22 off M5, follow signs to Brean and park in National Trust Car Park by Cove Cafe. Opening times: 11am - 4pm
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commission As part of Somerset Art Works’ ‘Momentum’ Creative Programme 2015-16, funded by Arts Council England, Rebecca has been selected to create new work, in any media, taking a different approach to the theme of ‘Momentum’, setting the work within different environments and communities of Somerset. saw15momentum.wordpress.com © Ashworth Diana Momentum Commission: Rebecca Moss 96 INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC Rebecca Moss (www.rebeccamoss.org) takes inspiration from the two guardian lions on one of the houses in Bridgwater's Quayside. They are powerful mythic symbols of guardianship and protection, placed at the fronts of buildings to ward off intruders. Multiples of the lions will be installed at the Burnham-on-Sea Esplanade. In addition to the sea wall, the army of concrete creatures signifies an alternative system of defence against flooding, but in a social and cultural context, connecting to the viewers' imagination. Rebecca seeks to combine and re-interpret in a modern-day context, some architecturally significant features in Bridgwater, specifically the development and early use of concrete. Bridgwater has some of the earliest surviving examples of decorative and reinforced concrete in the UK, so there is a profound link with the reinforced concrete wall at Burnham-on-Sea, which protects this area that is very susceptible to flooding. Burnham-on-Sea Esplanade, Somerset TA8 1BG T: 01458 253800 E: [email protected] W: http://saw15momentum.wordpress.com
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62 #artweeks15 Sedgemoor www.somersetartworks.org.uk From the Clay to the Sea 97 CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, PAINTING Susan Hammond-Lovatt, Clive Hammond-Lovatt, Margaret Micklewright, Cora Stock The title reflects the diverse approach to materials and subject matter that the four artists at this venue take. Ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media are all in evidence. The work is innovative and stimulating but firmly rooted in the individual disciplines of the artists. The use of colour and form are evident. The members are experienced artists who often exhibit together but have had their work shown individually and with other groups. Brent View, 112, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2PG T: 01278 788830 • E: [email protected] • W: www.brentviewstudio.wordpress.com Directions: From M5 J22 follow B3140 towards Berrow. One mile north of Burnham-on-Sea, on the right, corner of Shelley Drive. Open daily: 10am - 5pm
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Studio Woolavington Art Group 98 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING Studio Woolavington Art Group meets once a week with artist / teacher Angela Watson whose work reflects the vibrancy of the natural world in oil, acrylic and cyanotype print making. From over 20 group members Marion Bayliss, Tessa Daniel, Godfrey Hebdon, Wendy Hofmaier, Lynne Kett, Judith Mills, Shirley Moore and Sandy Townley are exhibiting an exciting range of work with Angela at St. Mary’s Church in Woolavington. Refreshments available for your enjoyment and a warm welcome. Price range £10 - £300 St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Woolavington, Somerset TA7 8DP T: 07855 464126 • E: [email protected] W: www.studiowoolavingtonartgroup.co.uk Directions: From A39 Glastonbury - Bridgwater road take B3141 north signposted Woolavington at Bawdrip petrol station. Continue down Woolavington Hill beyond pedestrian crossing and the church is shortly on your right. Parking in Church Street.
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Sedgemoor #artweeks15 63 Art in Bawdrip WOOD, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, BOOKS, PAPER 99 Jackie Curtis, Brian Shields-Probett, Sue Searle, Annette Rigler Wood grain, scrolls, colour and design flow together: Bryan: Natural grain and wood texture inspires beautiful, decorative items made mainly from locally sourced natural wood. Sue: Uses Quilling (Paper Filigree) to produce cards, three dimensional models, exquisite jewellery, decorated boxes and gift tags. Jackie: Inventive printmaker who uses natural materials, producing evocative, dynamic prints inspired by birds and The Levels. Annette: Living on the Somerset Levels, the seasons in her cottage garden provide inspiration for paintings which are vibrant and unique. Bay Cottage, 2 Greenfield Lane, Bawdrip, Somerset TA7 8PX T: 01278 685911 • E: [email protected] • W: www.jcurtisart.com Directions: Head to centre of Bawdrip from A39. Greenfield Lane is off Church Road which rings the church. ST 342395. Open daily: 10.30am - 6pm
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Wagon House Gallery 100 PAINTING, COLLAGE, PAPIER MACHE, SCULPTURE, STONECARVING, POTTERY Annette Rigler, Angela Uren, Farouk Qadir, Camilla Clark, Carole Tennant, Lucy Howell, Linda Bareham-Stanley, and others Once again, we shall be opening the wagon house to a wide range of local artists' works. Delicious light lunches, tea and coffee and home-made cakes will be available in the farmhouse kitchen. All profits to go the Somerset based Charity -HELP THE CHILD. A warm welcome awaits. Hill Farm, 7 Blacksmiths Lane, Shapwick, Somerset TA7 9LZ • Opening times: 11am - 6pm T: 01458 210555 • E: [email protected] Directions: Off A39 between Bridgwater and Street. Blacksmiths Lane is at the 30mph sign at the Southern end of Shapwick village.
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64 #artweeks15 Sedgemoor www.somersetartworks.org.uk Lance Clark, Mark Noble and Nadia Calipa 101 PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, TEXTILES Lance is a local watercolour artist who portrays dynamic landscapes from all over the world. Exhilarated by life and his surroundings, he paints mainly to raise funds for his charity, The Soul of Africa. Mark, also a Somerset-based artist, creates landscapes that shine a new light on the often-overlooked aspects of the world. He mainly specialises in oils and acrylics. Nadia, a photographic artist with a background in television set-design, uses local settings and costumes to deliver insightful, atmospheric and spontaneous portraits. Hill House, Main Road, Shapwick, Somerset TA7 9LP T: 07703 853961 • E: [email protected] W: www.marknobleart.co.uk / www.nadiacalipa.net Directions: Hill House is a magnificent space set on the Somerset Levels just off the A39 Bath Road, 6 miles, West of Glastonbury. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
Spring Farm Arts CERAMICS, TEXTILES 102 Jenny Graham, Clio Graham, Anne Farmer, Sheila Jones This event brings together four artist / makers working in very diverse media. Anne Farmer (www.annefarmer.wordpress.com): vibrant watercolours observed locally and further afield. Clio Graham ([email protected]): colourful slipware influenced by the natural world and poetry, plus new bird sculpture. Jenny Graham (www.jennygraham.co.uk): ‘Conduits’, new series of paintings based on pathways through the landscape. Sheila Jones (www.themulberryshed.co.uk) painted silk using steam-set dyes, transformed into art to wear or hang on the wall. Also calendars, cards, unframed work.. Spring Farm, Spring Lane, Moorlinch, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9DD T: 01458 210393 • E: [email protected] • W: www.springfarmarts.co.uk Directions: M5 Junction 23, for Moorlinch turn right off A39 Bridgwater to Glastonbury road. Turn left off A361 Taunton to Glastonbury road.
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Swept Away DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTS 103 Nancy Farmer Normal service is interrupted: Nancy Farmer has gone swimming, and returned with sketches and scribbles both humorous and evocative, of a year spent jumping into cold water, through summer and winter. In anticipation of SAW’s theme of Momentum, she didn’t stop, even in February. Digital drawings created from memory and imagination, without the aid of a waterproof camera. Fairies will also be available, but this is the year of the mermaid. The Old Farmhouse, Pit Hill Lane, Moorlinch, Somerset TA7 9BT T: 07721 005233 • E: [email protected] • W: www.nancyfarmer.net Directions: Facing the pub in the centre of Moorlinch, the Old Farmhouse is the building to the right, beyond the carpark. Opening times: 11am - 5pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Sedgemoor #artweeks15 65 Simon Watson and Martin Howell 104 PAINTING, WOOD, GLASS Simon Watson: An exhibition of orignial oil paintings inspired by Somerset and the people within it. Martin Howell makes a variety of unique and different pieces using a wide range of media, including flame-coloured copper sculptures; engraved and etched glass; wooden jewel boxes and cabinets, as well as pencil and colour sketches. Prices from £10 upwards. Holy Cross Church, Church Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 0NU E: [email protected] W: www.simonwatson.co.uk Directions: The Church is in Middlezoy at the top of the hill (Church Road). Opening times: 11am - 6pm
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Bridgwater Arts Centre 105 PAINTING, TEXTILES In the beautiful surroundings of the Georgian building which is Bridgwater Arts Centre, Lesley Nicholls, Jilly Middleton, Allison Hurden, Patrick Warren and Jonet Middleton will be exploring the aspects of Momentum in Nature. The artists will be using textiles, stitch, yarn, photography, drawing and paint to create a very varied and ecletic exhibition, inspired by their passion for colour and movement in the environment. Prices from £5 - £500. Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11 - 13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3DD T: 01278 422700 • E: [email protected] • W: www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk Directions: See website. Opening times: 10am - 5pm.
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Ignite Somerset 106 NEW MEDIA, INSTALLATION We have invited twelve artists to create 24 frames each for a kinetic installation in our café at The Engine Room. The artworks created will be accompanied by interactive versions on ignitesomerset.com, a digital gallery for Somerset. Ignite Somerset is dedicated to enabling arts makers and audiences in Somerset to harness the new opportunities afforded through digital technology to create and experience greater artistic excellence and innovation. Ignite is delivered by Somerset Film and supported by Arts Council England. The Engine Room, 50 - 52 High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3BL T: 01278 433187 • E: [email protected] • W: www.somersetfilm.com Opening times: 10am - 4pm S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS Directions: From M5 follow the A38 into town. We are in 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Good P the High Street just a few doors up from the Town Hall.
66 #artweeks15 Sedgemoor www.somersetartworks.org.uk 107 Janet Phillips Weaving Master Class TEXTILES Janet Phillips, textile designer and hand weaver will be selling her handwoven bags, scarves and jewellery. Students who have recently graduated from the ‘Janet Phillips Masterclass in Weave Design’ will be displaying their portfolios and handwoven fabrics. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP: ‘Introduction to Weaving: Weave a Cushion Cover’, Sunday 11 October and Sunday 18 October, 10am - 4pm. Price £50 including materials. Pre-booking essential. Email [email protected] or telephone 01278 732266. Butterfly Cottage, 37 Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1LN T: 01278 732266 E: [email protected] W: www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk Directions: Nether Stowey is off the A39. Castle Street is the second road on left or right, after entering the village from the A39. Opening times: 11am - 6pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Sedgemoor #artweeks15 67 108 Sensing the Landscape: Eleanor Lakelin SCULPTURE, WOOD Eleanor (www.eleanorlakelin.co.uk) will display a series of forms in wood in the garden at Aller Farmhouse, juxtaposed with the existing flora, fauna, vistas and viewpoints encouraging new ways of experiencing the space. The forms reference weathered surfaces with carved, eroded textures layering the material. Since 2008 Eleanor has been turning wood on a lathe and carving to make both functional objects and decorative vessels and forms. Aller Farmhouse, Williton, near Taunton, Somerset TA4 4LY T: 07877 117989 • E: [email protected] • W: www.fieldgallery.co.uk Directions: 7 miles east of Minehead, 1 mile south of Williton. From A358 Taunton turn left into Sampford Brett. Follow signs to Capton. Follow lane downhill to Aller Farm. Car park in field beyond house. Opening times: 2 - 5pm. Admission: £4.50, child under 16 free. S S MTWT FSSMTWTFSS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Partial P
Tideline Timeline 109 PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, CERAMICS Contains Art’s studio artists are engaged in a 1-year development project taking their practices forward through collaborative research, focusing on the distinctive coastal geology around Watchet and the forces that have shaped and exposed it. This exhibition will be a record of their journey so far. Valerie Berry: Textural, organic ceramics Alison Jacobs: Oil and acrylic painting, prints, iPad art Sue Lowe: Richly-textured, limited edition prints Angie Wood: Acrylic and soil abstracts of nature's impulse Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AQ • Opening times: 11am - 6pm T: 07963 692559 • E: [email protected] • W: www.containsart.co.uk Directions: Contains Art studios occupy converted shipping containers overlooking Watchet Harbour. Parking, buses and trains (WSR) in Harbour Road. S SMTWT F SSMTWT F SS 3 45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Not good
68 #artweeks15 West Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Magic of Trees 110 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING The artists have been invited to make new work dedicated to the tree, its physiognomy, its gestures, its beauty, its aura and its vulnerability: the tree as a natural, formal or symbolic phenomenon. The show is curated by Andrew Davey. Artists from the Arborealist group have been invited: Tim Craven, Fiona McIntyre, Fiona Hingston, Celia de Serra and Howard Phipps, all of whom recently exhibited at the RWA. Also invited are Andrew Holmes, Gordon Field, Jo Minoprio, Christopher Richards, Pennie Elfick, Vanessa Clegg, Toni Davey, Leo Davey and Rose Davey. ARTIST TALK: Friday 9 October, 7pm. Tim Craven and Gordon Field will talk about their contribution to the exhibition. Free event, no booking required. Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AQ W: www.containsart.co.uk Directions: A39 and on to Watchet and the east quay, harbourside. Diversions may still be in place due to roadworks. Come from the west via Blue Anchor, from the east via Williton.
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Roadwater 4+1 111 MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, TEXTILES, FASHION David Bernard: Mainly abstract paintings containing elements of expressionism and cubism. Lorna Bryce: Colourful images of trees, landscapes and animals using a range of media in an expressive style. Angela Fine: Brightly coloured hand painted silk scarves, cards and paintings using the steam fix process. Abigail Humphrey (image not shown): Inspirations from nature in mixed media, oil, watercolour, acrylics. Tria Raffield: Tria’s exciting, new paintings combine mixed media textures with wet-into-wet backgrounds. Henllys, Roadwater, Somerset TA23 0RB T: 01984 640667 • E: [email protected] Directions: A39 to Washford, turn off at Gingerman's hairdressers towards Cleeve Abbey. Pass Abbey and turn right at The White Horse to Roadwater. Pass garage and a few bends. As road straightens Henllys is a pale blue house third on left. Opening times: 10.30am - 5pm
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk West Somerset #artweeks15 69 Seven at Old Cleeve 112 PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, STONECARVING Peggy Lock: Detailed linocuts juxtaposing natural and man made objects and images. David Milton: Naturalistic abstract stone sculptures inspired by local geology. Jenny Barron: Richly detailed still life in watercolour. Nick Cotton: Atmospheric landscapes and seascapes in oils. Emma Bradshaw: Vibrant strong brush work and prints. Leo Davey: Expressive and jewel like paintings in watercolour. Marilyn Ewens: Paintings drawings and prints inspired by the Quantocks and surrounding countryside. The Church Room, Old Cleeve, near Watchet, Somerset TA24 6HJ T: 07816 151433 • E: [email protected] Directions: Follow Artweek signs off the A39 between Washford and Bilbrook or off the B3191 at Blue Anchor. Park in signed car park on roadside. Opening times: 11am - 5pm
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Foxes Hotel 113 PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING Foxes Hotel is a specialist college and training hotel for young adults with learning disabilities. Our learners and staff will display artworks which communicate their personal journeys using a variety of media which will range from £10 upwards. Combine a visit to the exhibition with a delicious traditional Sunday Lunch, a tasty bar snack or afternoon cream tea. Then relax in our sumptuous lounge to watch the ever changing coastal views. Foxes Hotel, Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5QP T: 01643 704450 • E: [email protected] • W: www.hotelfoxes.co.uk Directions: Follow A39 to Minehead. At roundabout, follow signs for steam railway. Hotel is opposite railway station, turn right on Esplanade. Open daily: 11am - 6pm
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70 #artweeks15 West Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Lanacre Barn Gallery 114 PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE Jo Minoprio, Caroline McMillan-Davey, Caroline Wallace, Celia Minoprio, Rosie MacCurrach, Judith Westcott Jo Minoprio looks forward to welcoming you to her gallery set high in the heart of Exmoor. This year she has again organised an exceptionally talented and professional group of artists to join her in making an exciting and visually thrilling show. A large and varied selection of skills including sculpting, original print making, photography,animal portraiture and oil and watercolour landscapes, with the artists drawing their inspiration mainly from Exmoor and the N.Devon coastline. Lanacre Barn Gallery, Lanacre, Withypool, Somerset TA24 7SD T: 01643 831171 • E: [email protected] • W: www.moorlandart.wordpress.com Directions: Landacre Lane, half a mile north of Landacre Bridge. Two miles upstream from Withypool. Yellow SAW signs from all directions. Open daily: 11am - 5pm
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No Dogs: No dogs, except guide dogs. www.somersetartworks.org.uk West Somerset #artweeks15 71 Art at the Guildhall STONECARVING, PAINTING, JEWELLERY 115 Monica Ismay Horn, Ruby Rebecca Horn, Linda Bareham-Stanley, Caroline Lytton Linda Bareham-Stanley uses the human form to create contemporary flowing forms in stone that are very tactile. Caroline's Lytton's stunning silverware and jewellery explore form and textures inspired by the moorlands. Silver, gold and semi-precious stones. Monica Ismay Horn creates lyrical landscape paintings. Also jewel like, small colourful collaged reliefs. Ruby Rebecca Horn's paintings are a strong emotional response to the drama she sees in the Exmoor landscape. Portraiture is her other metier. Prices £40 - £2000. Cards and reproductions. The Guildhall Gallery and Arts Centre, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9EZ T: 07940 841468 • E: [email protected] • W: www.ismayarts.co.uk Directions: Approaching from Minehead, go through Dulverton to river. Right before bridge, to Guildhall car park. Gallery top of car park. Opening times: 11am - 6pm (Closing 4pm on Saturday 10th)
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Wing Beats 116 BOOKS, GLASS, CERAMICS WING BEATS: The desire to fly free unites the wild beasts and artists that feature in this exhibition. Jackie Morris’ book Wild Swans is a tale of transformation, Eleanor Bartleman’s ceramic foxes dance on dainty feet and Tamsin Abbott’s birds soar above the tree canopy. You will leave wishing to be both fleet footed, winged and wild. Number Seven, 7 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HB T: 01398 324457 • E: [email protected] • W: www.numbersevendulverton.co.uk Directions: Number Seven is located in Dulverton High Street near The Bridge Inn - look out for our distinctive black and white awning. Opening times: 10am - 5pm
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72 #artweeks15 West Somerset www.somersetartworks.org.uk Trevor Pitt: Flock Pitt: of Showing Benches. Trevor as part of the Craftivist on Showcase page (venue Talk See 5. Artist 5). also www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 73 Mike Willdridge. Venue Venue 33 Willdridge. Mike Index
* SAW Member Bradshaw, Bronwen* 60, 81 Cumming, Alec 79 Bradshaw, Emma* 112 Curtis, Jackie* 99 A Brice, Jethro 24 Alderslade, David * 76 D Bristow, Linda 53 Alexandroff, Alessandra* 45 Davey, Leo* 112 Broadway, Cath 43 Allen, Lee* 36 Davies, Nerys* 85 Brown, David* 38 Allen, Yulia* 71 de Vries, Kim* 83 Brown, Thalia* 76 Allen, Sue* 71 Dickinson, Luke 51 Brownlee, Belinda* 53 Andrews, Marie* 67 Dimambro, Kate 71 Bryce, Lorna* 111 Apps, Karen 47 Dobson, June* 13 Buckler, Christine* 19 Arnison, Juliet* 93 Dodd, Sam 43 Buckler, John* 55 Dodd, Mike 81 B Burfoot, Peb* 49 Duckworth, Juliet* 45 Bahouth, Candace* 65 C Dudman, Sara* 12 Baker, Louise* 8 Calipa, Nadia* 101 Bareham-Stanley, Linda 115 E Cameron, Duncan 60 Barker, Jill 85 Earley, Elizabeth* 3 Campbell, Fiona* 60 Barron, Jenny* 112 Easton, Stewart 35 Cannon, Sam 73 Bartholemew, John 16 Edgeley, Sarah 45 Carnac, Helen 91 Bee, Amanda* 59 Elfick, Pennie* 81 Cellan-Jones, Lavinia* 66 Bell, Andrew* 13 Elliott, Duncan 60 Chell, Edward 30 Bell, Colin* 55 Ellis, Rob 25 Chidgey, Ben 76 Bernard, David* 111 Erland, Benjamin* 89 Chinaworks, Dennis* 18 Bernard, Mike 88 Erland, Sukey 89 Clark, Camilla* 100 Berry, Valerie 109 Evans, Jane* 64 Clark, Lance 101 Biesty, Liz* 68 Ewens, Marilyn* 112 Billings, Jan 73 Clay, Elizabeth* 45 Birchall, Kim* 57 Coates, Russell* 56 F Blackburn, Jenny 67 Cochrane, Kate* 46 Fagan, Ann* 29 Bloomfield, Cath* 53 Collective, Seam* 39 Fairfax, Michael 8, 81 Bloomfield, Catherine* 60 Conroy, Georgia* 41 Farmer, Anne* 102 Blotheridge, Charlotte* 25 Cook, Amy 25 Farmer, Nancy* 103 Boak, Paul* 64 Cooke, Kristen* 58 Farmer, Tessa 60 Borden, Frances 3 Cotton, Nick 112 Farthing, Hilary 67 Bowman, Margaret* 47 Crestani, Claire* 43 Faulds, Gordon* 3 Bowman, Michael 47 Crosher, Judith* 1 Featherstone, Lesley* 45 Bradford, Fiona* 4 Cross, Mary 57 Field, Gordon* 8
74 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk Fine, Angela* 111 K Minoprio, Jo* 114 Francis, Kim 94 Kampf, Chris 26 Minoprio, Celia 114 Frost, Stuart 60 Keenlyside, Ruth* 73 Morgan, Freya * 59 Fry, Annie* 55, 75 Kelly, Jane 1 Morley, Angela* 64 Fry, Chris 76 Kent, Sally* 19 Morris, Simon* 85 Kerr, Janette* 88 Morris, Jackie 116 G Khan-Davis, Amanda* 31 Morrison, Robin 32 Galbavy, Martin 43 Kidall, Sally 60 Morriss, Caroline* 68 Gates, David 91 Koutroumpas, Dimitris 66 Moss, Rebecca* 96 Gould, Patricia* 45 Mowat, Jane* 1 Graham, Jenny* 102 L Muller, Regina 74 Graham, Clio* 102 Ladd, Moira 38 Green, Linda* 17 Lakelin, Eleanor 108 N Green, Paul* 17 Lawrence, Liz* 66 Needle, Lydia* 27 Green, Grace 17 Lawrence, Peter* 66 Newbury, Jennifer* 81 Green, William 17 Lawrence, Rodney 70 Newland Hooper, Anna* 1 Gronw-Lewis, Nina* 5, 79 Leavers, Philips 56 Noble, Mark* 59 Gunton, Claudia* 50 Lee, Mal* 10 Noble, Kate* 83 Gutteridge, Suzie 60 Lee, Chris* 88 Noble, Mark* 101 Lee Dicker, Simon* 34 O H Lewis-Bell, Kay* 55, 75 O'Brien, Kelly* 74 Hall, Sue 19 Lir, Caroline* 76 O'Farrell, Liam* 66 Hamilton, Patrice* 22 Lock, Peggy* 112 O'Hagon, Dickon* 65 Hammond-Lovatt, Susan* 97 Locke, Debbie 8, 12 O’Carroll, Linn 8 Hammond-Lovatt, Clive* 97 Lovegrove, Wendy 68 Ogilvy, Victoria* 51 Hartwell, Fay* 73 Lowe, Sue* 109 Oke, Andrea* 93 Hatcher, Rose 43 Lucksted, Jo* 68 Oliver, Max* 48 Hawkins, Lin* 55 Lytton, Caroline 115 Oliver, Jacky 35 Hill, Pippa* 43 M Oliver, Rosie 48 Hill, Jeremy* 68 Maccurrach, Rosie 114 Orwin, Justin* 16 Hingston, Fiona 81 Mackenzie-Spence, Fiona* 46 Hiscox, Janet 67 P Mackey, Jane* 33 Hitchens, Sarah* 4 Palmer, Andrew* 58 Mackey, Michael 33 Hogan, Terri* 55, 75 Parfitt, David* 88 Maddicott, Alice* 63 Horn, Ruby Rebecca* 115 Parker, Norman 76 Malcolm, Malcolm* 43 Horn, Monica Ismay * 115 Parsley, Natalie 1 Manning, Jane 45 Hossack, Mary 29 Pearce, Rowena* 55 Marsden, James* 1 Hossack, Anthony 29 Pearce, Nicola 8 Martin, Tony* 81 Houlden, Lorraine* 70 Pester, Melanie 22 Masters, Thelma* 67 Howie, Anna 74 Phillips, Janet* 107 Matthews, Meriel* 100 Hoyte, Ralph 60 Pilcher, Diana 1 McMillan, Caroline* 114 Humphrey, Abigail* 111 Pizzey, Myrtle* 86 Mendel, Gideon 23, 24 Huskisson, Angela 19 Pomeroy, Richard* 75 Merritt, Laura 76 Hutchcroft, Fay* 45 Portman, Kel 8 Merron, Joy* 59, 95 Hutchings, Brian* 22 Potter, Alison 53 Metcalff, David 43 J Micklewright, Margaret* 97 R Jacobs, Alison* 109 Miers, Belinda-Jane 71 Raeburn, Elizabeth* 70 James, Sandra* 15 Mikola, Francesca 32 Raffield, Tria * 111 Johnston-Price, Pam* 29 Miln, Joanna* 64 Reilly, Rachel* 43 Jon, Casey 73 Milstein, Diana* 81 Reilly, Rachel* 73 Jones, Sheila* 102 Milton, David 112 Richardson, John* 92
www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 75 Rickwood, Fay 66 Trevellyan, Susanne* 68 Bruton School for Girls 52 Rigler, Annette* 99, 100 Trezise, Hayley* 59 Cavaliero Finn 15 Riley, Emma* 43 Dennis Chinaworks 18 U Ritchie, Charo* 36 Eastville Project Space 40 Uren, Angela* 100 Robbins, John* 65 Field 9, 30, 52, 91, 94, 108 Roberts, Deborah 8 V Foxes Hotel 113 Robertson, Catherine* 25 Vale, Donna* 23, 95 Glastonbury Galleries 76 Robinson, Heather* 67 Van den Bergh, Henrietta* 32 Grace Arts 77 Roche, Sandie 81 Vanzyl, Chrisna* 11 Huish Episcopi Academy 37 Rooke, Angie* 68 Vincent, Jake 86 Ian Edwards Studio 14 Rowan-Hamilton, Sabrina* 51 InspirED 7 W King’s School Bruton 54 S Wallace, Caroline* 114 Millfield Preparatory 69 Sargent, Rachel 16 Wallwork, Amanda 60 Millhouse Gallery 16 Sayres, Pauline* 26 Ward, Melanie 74 Mount Art 59 Searle, Sue* 99 Ward-Smith, Rosemary* 13 Number Seven Dulverton 116 Sharp, Caroline 60 Warren, Ann 64 Orchard Vale Trust 90 Sharpe, Erica* 88 Waters, Claire* 38 Provender Deli and Cafe 32 Sheppard, Miriam* 64 Watkins, Jane* 11 Red Brick Building 78 Shields-Probett, Brian* 99 Watson, Simon* 104 Roadwater 4+1 111 Shillingford, Felicity* 80 Watts, Dave* 20 Seam Collective 39 Shine, Kuhla* 41 West, Trevor 56 Shakspeare Glass 21 Snell, Helen 35 Westcott, Judith 114 Shave Farm 55 Sparkes, Liz* 16 Westmancoat, Deborah* 4, 8, 42 Silk Mill 59 Spurrier, Jackie* 19 White, Christina* 60 Somerset Crafts 82 Spurrier, Sue 19 Widden, Gillian* 4, 35 Somerset Film 106 Stevens, Fay 9 Wildridge, Mike* 33 Somerset Guild of Craftsmen 28, 87 Stock, Cora* 97 Wilson, Teresa* 1 Spaeda 24 Stratford, Alan 88 Windwood, Paul* 38 Studio Woolavington Art Group 98 Sutton, Debbi 1 Wood, Patricia* 49 Terry Macey & Angelika Elsebach 72 Wood, Angela 109 T The Horethorne Group 38 Takahashi, Hiro* 56 Organisations and Groups The Horsington Group of Artists 44 Temperley, Matilda* 20 A2 Gallery 88 The Old Brick Workshop 1 Temperley, Diana 20 Art for Life 8 The Quartz Festival 2 Tetley, Caroline* 70 Atkinson Gallery 79 The Shoe Museum 80 Thomas, Ashley 1 Black Swan Arts 60 The Society for Disabled Artists, Wells 84 Tondeur, Anais 52 Blue Cedar Print Works 74 Wagon House Gallery 100 Townsend, Tor* 11 Bridgwater Arts Centre 105 Open Studios 2016
The Somerset Art Weeks Open Studios has now been renamed Somerset Open Studios. This event draws Art Weeks back to its roots, focusing on artists in their working environment. It demonstrates how they make their work, their inspiration, and the creative process. It aims to support artists who want to work professionally and are looking to promote their creative businesses. This event profiles our artist members, allowing visitors an opportunity to visit artists' studios and temporary working spaces. The next Somerset Open Studios event will take place in September 2016. For more information, please visit www.somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/art-weeks/ Kirstie Macleod, Open Studios Event 2014. Photo: Nisha Haq
76 #artweeks15 Somerset Art Weeks www.somersetartworks.org.uk Creative Pathways Professional development for SAW member artists Creative Pathways is a professional development programme that aims to provide tailor-made support for SAW’s artist members to develop their practice and to deliver high-quality work. This year we continue to offer bursaries for artists to make new work and to help them reach their audiences. We have also extended the programme to curating and art writing. We are working in partnership with venues, artists and organisations to maximise the support we can offer to the Photo: Terry Bugden © Amazing Space, Dove Studios. Venue 81 selected artists in the programme. Jennifer Newbury Sandra James jump-into-the-void.blogspot.co.uk twitter.com/sandrajjamesart Jennifer gained First Class in BA (Hons) in Photography from Sandra graduated from University of the West of England with the Arts University Bournemouth in 2007 but did not start BA (Hons) in Drawing and Applied Arts this year. She is a practicing as an artist until recently. In 2014 she won the member of Synecdoche Art Collective and belongs to several Porthleven Prize, resulting in a 15 day artist residency in exhibition groups, exhibiting at The Guild Gallery Bristol; Cornwall, with two exhibitions. Since then her work has been Centrespace, the Parlour Rooms and Paper Plane, Bristol. Our exhibited in Bath, Oxford and Dorset. For the bursary, she sponsor for this bursary is Cavaliero Finn, and she will be works with Dove artists Pauline Watson and Bronwen working closely with them to develop new work and will be Bradshaw to select and re-interpret the archive materials showcasing a selection of this work during the Festival at relating to the Dove Centre of Creativity, 1970 – 77 for public Cavaliero Finn’s home gallery near Ilminster (venue 15). viewing, as well as contribute content as a featured artist in “I am delighted to have been awarded the Somerset Art Works the publication. She will create her own work in response to Creative Pathways Bursary: Marketplace Development for her experience at Dove. The resulting work can be seen at Artist, this is such a great opportunity to reach a wider Dove during the Festival (venue 81) This bursary is made audience. I will use this as a platform to develop my practice possible with the support of Friends of SAW. further and to showcase my sculptures, building a relationship “I hope to use this opportunity to build on my work, to make with core collectors through a reputable gallery such as use of the Dove artists' expertise and facilities, particularly Cavaliero Finn.” print making and book art. I hope to make books of my own, Beckie Upton and to push my practice further by experimenting with media I've not used before. I'd like to attempt combining my twitter.com/beckieupton digital/graphic style with a rawer, more physical practice.” After graduating with BA Fine Art: Contemporary Practices at Dartington College of Arts, Beckie continues her study for a Laura Aish Master’s Degree in design at University of the West of England vimeo.com/laish in Bristol as well as working as Volunteer Coordinator & Laura is an experimental filmmaker and sound artist from Customer Services Supervisor at The Royal West of England Taunton, Somerset. After graduating from University of Bristol Academy, Bristol. For the bursary, Beckie works with artists where she achieved her drama degree, she decided to Sara Dudman and Debbie Locke on their Arts Council Funded undertake MPhil research in film practice. She will be working project ‘Flock Together’. She will be contributing the critical on the ‘Discovery Room’ project, receiving mentoring from writing and documentation for the project between June to Discovery Room artists Jacy Wall, Jenny Graham, Chris October. Exhibition of Flock Together will be held at Thelma Dunseath, Richard Tomlinson and Ralph Hoyte developing a Hulbert Gallery during Art Weeks Festival in October (venue new body of work reflecting her research in the Somerset 12). This bursary is supported by funding from Arts Council Heritage Centre. She will be showcasing work-in-progress England and Somerset Creative Industries Development Fund. during Art Weeks Festival in Bath (venue 62) and her final work To see Beckie’s contribution to the project, please visit will be shown at Somerset Museum alongside Discovery Room flocktogethernews.wordpress.com/author/beckieuptondesigns artists in January 2016. This bursary is supported by funding “I am so excited to have been selected for this bursary and to from Arts Council England and Somerset Creative Industries have the opportunity to work so closely with artists who have Development Fund. About Discovery Room: received Arts Council England funding for their collaborative revealthemuseum.com project. I feel this will give me a real insight into the ups and “I’m very excited to be part of the Creative Pathways downs of project management, arts writing, exhibition programme. I've been working closely with local artists and curating, documentation and marketing strategies. I am keen archivists to produce new creative work, which I look forward to learn from the artists themselves and have some mentoring to sharing in-progress at the SAW festival in October and then along the way which will support me in my own practice and the final work in January at Somerset Museum.” future career goals.”
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Patron PR Support In supporting Rebecca Moss’s Kevin McCloud Gillian Taylor gilliantaylorpr.com commission Elephant Trust, Beverley Milner Board of Directors Guide Design Simonds, Burnham & Highbridge Town Melita Armitage Simon Barber [email protected] Council, Environment Agency, Lyndon Louise Betts Brett, Plenderleith Scantlebury, Andre Whelan from Whelans Factory Outlet, Liz Clay Website Development ACC Silicones Ltd. and Somerset Film. Tim Martin Thirty8 Digital www.thirty8.co.uk Jan Ollis In supporting Simon Lee Dicker’s Guide Distribution Richard Pomeroy (Chair) commission Sheila Everett, Acoustic Pauline Watson Ross Aitken, Chris Barker, Esme House, 07456 009377 all the trustees and volunteers at Treasurer Dawes' Twineworks, West Coker Scout SAW would like to thank SAW Magnus Mowat Group, West and East Coker Primary members, individuals and Schools, South Somerset District Local Authority Representative organisations for all their hard work Council, Old Mill Accountants and and commitment in making Somerset Financial Advisers, Chantelle Henocq, Pauline Burr (South Somerset District Art Weeks Festival 2015 possible Georgina Conroy, Pauline Burr, Zoe Li, Council) Carol Carey, S Mark Gubb and Tania Special thanks to the following Kovats. Curatorial Steering Group Gather-ing Project Partners Tim Martin National Trust In supporting Sensing the Jacy Wall Landscape, a partnership project Craftspace curated by Karina Joseph from Field SAW Team In supporting Alice Maddicott’s Dilly Bradly, National Garden Scheme, Carol Carey (Creative Director) Sylvena and Richard Chandler from Aller commission Zoe Li (Festival Manager) Farmhouse, Don & Kathy Longhurst Ana Seferovic, Colin Bignell, Richard Freya Morgan (Administration Assistant) from Honeyhurst Farm, David and Alison Tomlinson, Ignite! Somerset, and all the from Midney Gardens, and Mrs Sue Stephanie Sutcliffe (Operations locations and people of Somerset who Boss & Mr A J Hill from Ball Copse Hall. Manager) hosted and supported The Car Boot Beccy Swaine (Learning and Museum, including The National Trust, Thanks to the following businesses Engagement Manager) Sarah Jackson and Mendip AONB, and organisations advertising with Mendip District Council, Wells Town us Area Representatives Hall, Davina Jelley, Carol Carey, The Old Somerset Skills and Learning CIC Fiona Campbell (Mendip) Brick Workshops, Wiveliscombe Town www.sslcic.co.uk Judith Champion (Sedgemoor) Council, Porlock Visitor Centre, National Somerset Art Fair Andy Davey (West Somerset) Park Centre Dulverton, Exmoor National www.somersetartfair.co.uk Nina Gronw-Lewis (South Somerset) Park, Pat Adamson, Vicky Brice and Jon Rata www.jprata.co.uk Chris Lee (Mendip) Axbridge Town Council, Ray Tew, Kate Hauser and Wirth Somerset Greet and Priddy Village Council, Judith www.hauserwirthsomerset.com Blogger in Residence Champion, Frederick Wilde, The George Hestercombe www.hestercombe.com Davina Jelley Inn Wedmore and Visit Nunney. Jerram Gallery www.jerramgallery.com
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www.somersetartworks.org.uk Somerset Art Weeks #artweeks15 79 Friends of SAW Reasons for becoming a Penny Horne Friend of SAW Mr & Mrs B J Hurst-Bannister The visual arts of Somerset inject an Rosie Inge array of colour and expression into our Giles Adams Sue Isherwood beautiful pastoral county. How dull our Angela Andrews Sir Michael Layard lives would be without the insight into Linda Bennett Norman and Anne Lees these talented artists’ mind-sets and creativity. Geoffrey & Rossanne Bertram Mr & Mrs Robin Leveridge By joining Friends of SAW, your money Carlo and Alan Blandford Andy Lewis provides opportunities, bursaries, and Mr & Mrs Christopher Bond Sylvia Lindley placements for graduates and Paul Boobier Shirley Lomas emerging artists; encouraging them to Nicola Botterill Ruth Lyde develop their talent. Your sponsorship also funds prizes, exhibitions and Dorothea Bradley David & Marion Mainhood training commissions, which are vital Gill Braniff Janet Middleton for continuing the good work of Captain & Mrs Philip Brooke-Popham Hamish Miln Somerset Art Works. Jo Burford Lyn Mowat You are invited to attend private views Rhona Catchpole Magnus Mowat and events - an exclusive privilege whilst being a Friend. You are also Rosalie Challis Peter & Elizabeth Murphy immediately entered into the Friends Christopher Chapman Mr & Mrs Paddy O'Hagan of SAW quarterly prize draw, where Chris Chappell Julia Skinner you could win an original piece of stunning artwork donated by one of Diana Gordon Clark Sir Benjamin Slade Bt our artist members. You will receive Adam Clarke Janet Spicer hot off the press, a copy of the guide Amanda Copp Heather A Stallard via post, to your home address. Francis & Jane Cornish Mrs D Stephenson It is our duty to preserve and protect Dave Cufflin Angus Stirling the arts in the face of ever-decreasing financial funding. Creativity cannot be Peter Allen & Delia de Silva Chris & Suzy Threadgold silenced and by becoming a Friend of Irene Dickson Josephine Tobin SAW, you help to keep artist Charles Evans Donna Vale expression alive and loud. Your Michael & Rosalie Fiennes Angela Warden generous support is greatly appreciated by all members and the Colin & Eileen Forbes Jill Wardle team at Somerset Art Works, as well Mrs Deirdre Gascoigne Chris Watts as the visual arts community. Mrs Marian Greswell Hon Daphne Wilbraham THANK YOU Val Harvey Robin & Romey Williams Friends of SAW Geoffrey Hill & Rosemary Bradley Angela Yeoman
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