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Keep an eye on the website to find out what's going on in EVAN edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk EVAN Gallery & Studios 4 Corney Place, Penrith, CA11 7PX t: 01768 428 627
Everyone's welcome to come collection. and browse in the Gallery and We also hold musical events in Studios. the gallery space. Keep and Our three gallery spaces have eye on the News and Events a wide range of work from section of the website for more local artists. Please come and information. say hello or make a purchase from our affordable local art www.edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/gallery-studios Penrith and Mungrisdale
1. EVAN Gallery Penrith - Corney Place, Penrith CA11 7PX 2. 21 Arthur Street - Penrith CA11 7TU 3. The Gallery - Daffodils Coffee Shop, St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith 4. Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HY 5. Witton Hill, Mungrisdale
112 Graham Bassett
T: 07930 318622 E: [email protected] www.grahambassett.online Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am to 4pm daily Trail Location: My studio is at the EVAN Gallery and Studios, 4 Corney Place Penrith, CA11 7PX
Diverse is the keyword for my art; My Cumbrian views include some realistic and others taking bizaar shape, texture and colour from the imagination. I create Bespoke Picture Frames for my own and other artists work using timber from a local sawmill.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: During the year I work between my home Framing workshop, Evan Gallery Penrith and Castle Fine Arts Appleby.
1 Lynn Bates
T: 01768 896688 E: [email protected] www.lynnjbates.org Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am to 4pm Trail Location: EVAN Gallery and Studio’s, Corney Place Penrith
I paint landscapes, still life and portraits in oils and watercolours and I am happy to take commissions
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I will be exhibiting in my studio in EVAN Gallery, Penrith and will be there on most of the days of the open. My artwork can be viewed at the Gallery all year round 1 Maria Burton T: 07739004704 E: [email protected] www.mariaburtonart.com Trail Opening: The gallery will be Open Each day from 10-4 with some later opening times. Someone will be there but please check first if you wish to speak directly to Maria. Thank you. Trail Location: EVAN Gallery and Studio’s, Corney Place Penrith Evocative, atmospheric landscape paintings that hold intrigue and invite the viewer to make their own connection to the sense of place. Maria is an award winning artists based permanently within the EVAN Gallery and Studios, Penrith and welcomes discussions on potential commissions. A call or text to see if Maria is there is always advised as she does go on location to paint at times. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Maria has a permanent base in the Gallery. Telephone, email or text to double check that Maria is in but the gallery is staffed Tuesday to Saturday in any case.
112 Ray Ogden
T: 07517 603166 E: [email protected] www.rayogden.com Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10.00 am - 4pm Trail Location: I shall be at two locations this year: My studio space at the EVAN Gallery, Corney Place, Penrith CA11 7PX & Dalemain House, near Penrith CA11 0HB, exhibiting with Cumbria Printmakers From designer/illustrator to feral fine artist, my work focuses, in the main, on the design and production of limited edition prints. The aim, essentially, is to court the eye and 'bring a smile to the mind' Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My time is split between my studios in Culgaith and the Evan Gallery, Penrith. Please email or ring if you would specifically like to arrange to meet. I'm currently exhibiting at Keswick theatre & C.C.A. Old Fire Station Gallery, Carlisle.
1 Sarah Reid
T: 07738 006323 E: [email protected] www.redrawstudios.co.uk Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10.00am - 4.00pm (other times by appointment) Trail Location: EVAN Gallery and Studios, 4 Corney Place, Penrith CA11 7PX
Sarah is fascinated by the ever changing light upon the Cumbrian landscape and our place within it. Working primarily in pastel, her workcaptures an emotional response to the scenery and invites the viewer to explore the scene - drawn in by unexpected hints of light and colour, strong lines and bold stripes
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Red Raw Studios is located within the EVAN Gallery in Corney Place, Penrith. My work can also be seen at exhibitions throughout the year. Please visit my website at redrawstudios.co.uk 1 Anna McKay T: 01697 472233 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10.00 am - 4pm Trail Location: My studio is at the EVAN Gallery and Sudios, 4 Corney Place Penrith CA11 7PX
Watercolours, inks and linocuts. I enjoy experimenting with texture and colour and the unpredictability of ink and watercolour on paper. I paint with watercolour, inks, salt and sand to create versions of the landscape around Eden Valley and the Solway coast. Recent work includes the end papers for the book Katie and the Floods and the cover for Joe and the Storm in collaboration with author Susan Fox and the illustrator Irene Sanderson.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: EVAN Gallery and Sudios, 4 Corney Place Penrith CA11 7PX
122 Liz Acland
T: 01768864675/07971796283 Trail Opening: 15 - 23 June 2019 2pm - 5pm Trail Location: 21 Arthur Street, Penrith. CA11 7TU. Arthur Street is one of the “New Streets” which lead up to Beacon Edge.
Working in mixed media, I seek to convey my delight in the natural world using bold line and colour, be the subject a Cumbrian Valley or a wild Irish beach. I like to work quickly in response to the changing light of our northern climes, and enjoy experimenting with new techniques.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My work can be viewed at the EVAN Gallery and Studios, Penrith, CA11 7PX. I enjoy welcoming visitors to my studio at any time. All I need is an advance phone call. All proceeds from my artwork go towards the support of two AIDS orphan girls in Kampala, Uganda, both of whom I have seen through school. I am now paying college fees for them.
3 Sandra Littlefair
T: 01768 840357/07831 331467 E: [email protected] www.edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk Trail Opening: daily 10am-4pm 15th-23rd June Trail Location: The Gallery above Daffodils Coffee Shop in St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith. Please telephone to check when I will be there
I am a self-taught artist working mainly in watercolour pencils and pastels. I love painting animal portraits and accept commissions. I also paint silk scarves and do many other crafts.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: The Gallery above Daffodils Coffee Shop. Please telephone or text if you want to meet me or to discuss a commission. 4 Dorothy Ramsay T: 01768779681 evenings E: [email protected] Facebook: artist ramsay Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 10am-5pm Trail Location: The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HY
I have been an artist all my life but I am still experimenting. I work with oil and also do etchings and other printmaking techniques. Abstracts and traditional landscapes, are my main interest. I trained in London at the Camberwell School of Art, and did my first Masters in textiles and wove for many years at Weatheriggs. I currently have a studio at the Old Fire Station in Penrith.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith CA11 8HY and Evan Gallery, Penrith or at Under Howe on the road to Mungrisdale.
152 Sally Bohling
T: 01768779602 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 10am-5pm Trail Location: Wilton Hill is situated 5/10ths of a mile up on the left hand side from the A66 turning to Mungrisdale village. It is the 3rd dwelling on the left set amongst trees. My exhibition is in the barn.
I live in the parish of Mungrisdale and have been a member of the Keswick Society of Art for the past 17 years. I exhibited with C-Art in 2013 & 2014 and the Evan Art Trail in 2018. I enjoy painting in both watercolour and oil mediums.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I exhibit at Keswick Society of Art exhibitions and at the Easter Exhibition in Grasmere and can be contacted on 01768779602
U John Parkinson at Upfront
T: 017684 84538 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: Studio will be open during gallery hours Trail Location: Upfront Gallery, Nr Hutton-in-the-Forest CA11 9TG I am a fine artist creating work for public installation. My work in Cumbria includes “The Rum Clock” at The Rum Story, Whitehaven. The 2.5 meter high bronze “Border Riever” located on Scotland Road ,Carlisle, “Shoal” at the Aquarium, Maryport, “Limited Edition” in the entrance of Cumbria Police Headquarters, Carlisle and “Treeio” for Low Meadows Community Housing Project in Carlisle. I am co- curator of the Annual Upfront Open Exhibition and director of Upfront Puppet Theatre. I am currently employed as the lead artist for the new Cancer treatment Center being constructed in Carlisle. I will be at Upfront from June 20th. to the 23rd. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Upfront Gallery and Arts Venue Website: www.up-front.com Puppet Theatre Facebook: www.facebook.com/upfrontpuppettheatre Upfront Arts Venue Facebook: www.facebook.com/upfrontarts Dalemain and Stoddah
6. Dalemain House, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB 10 miles South West of Penrith on the A592 7. Stoddah off the Matterdale Rd, halfway between Penrith & Keswick A66 Penrith to Keswick, turn left at Matterdale sign, after ½ mile turn left signposted Stoddah. After ½ mile workshop is at barn-end of white house in valley bottom.
162 Cumbria Printmakers
E: [email protected] www.cumbriaprintmakers.co.uk Trail Opening: Saturday 15th June to Sunday 23rd June Open 10am – 4pm Trail Location: Dalemain House, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB Cumbria Printmakers work to champion printmaking through exhibitions, events and outreach activities. The group aims to support artists, promote printmaking and collaborate with our partners and the local community to develop courses and workshops that make printmaking accessible for everyone. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Our workshops, events and exhibition details are all on our website. You can also make contact through Facebook or Twitter by clicking on the social media icons on the home page. Please make membership enquiries by email. We are always happy to hear from people. Facebook: Cumbria Printmakers Twitter:@cumbriaprint
6 Janis Young
T: 07443 528991 E: [email protected] www.janisyoung.com Trail Opening: Saturday 15th June to Sunday 23rd June 10am – 4pm Trail Location: Dalemain House, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB Photography, Printmaking and Installations were used throughout my BA and MA degree studies with special emphasis on etching and screenprinting on paper and glass. Since graduation, printmaking has become an important artform in my studio practice which involves using UV activated emulsions and dyes overlaid with drypoint and monotype printing. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: As I regularly exhibit work with Cumbria Printmakers you can find out more details of exhibitions, events and workshops from their website www.cumbriaprintmakers.co.uk from my own website or via my Janis Young Art page on Facebook 6 Polly Marix Evans T: 016974 72848/07790 725535 E: [email protected] www.edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/polly-marix-evans Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am-4pm daily Free entry to exhibition Trail Location: Dalemain House, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB
Polly specialises in linocut printmaking, working from a studio at her home in the Eden Valley. Her most recent prints feature fairytale, mythical and empowering imagery – wolves, dragons, moons, wild winter trees and strong women – alongside stylised text and bright dashes of colour. She also enjoys working on her Cumbrian landscape prints, depicting cosy stone cottages and farmhouses nestled on the fells, windswept beaches and, of course, winter trees and moons. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Studio open by appointment, please telephone or email. Work regularly exhibited in Cumbria and across the UK. Events and exhibitions are featured on Instagram @utterly_polly or www.facebook.com/pollymarixevansartist
172 Christine Cox
T: 01768483820 E: [email protected] www.chriscoxceramics.com Trail Opening: 15 - 23 June 10.00am - 5.00pm Trail Location: Stoddah, off the Matterdale Rd, halfway between Penrith and Keswick. A66 Penrith to Keswick, turn left at Matterdale sign, after ½ mile turn left signposted Stoddah. After ½ mile workshop is at barn-end of white house in valley bottom.
Thrown and handbuilt sculptural ceramics in stoneware and porcelain, with a painter’s approach to interesting surface textures.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Art Trail dates: At all the Potfest shows – www.potfest.co.uk. Workshop gallery – if we’re in we’re open. Phone 01768483820 to save a wasted journey.
Keep an eye out for our Art Trail signs which mark the way to our venues and studios Tirril Tirril is 3 miles SW of Penrith
8. Haydn Morris Studio Burnrill, Tirril, Penrith CA10 2JF Burnrill s in centre of village, on main road, three doors NE of the Queen’s Head Inn
9. James Reynolds Studio Lime Grove, Tirril, Penrith CA10 2JE Studio is across the road from Tirril Reading Rooms in the centre of the village.
182 Haydn Morris
T: 01768 865072 E: [email protected] www.haydnmorrisart.co.uk Trail Opening: June 15th - 23rd, 10am – 5pm Trail Location: Burnrill, Tirril, Penrith CA10 2JF. Tirril is 3 miles SW of Penrith – Burnrill is in centre of village, on main road, three doors NE of the Queen’s Head Inn.
Paintings in oil and watercolour, inspired by landscape, buildings and light – expressing my feeling for the place and the atmosphere. My style is loose, somewhere between impressionist and expressionist, leaving a little, I hope, to excite your imagination.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Visitors are always welcome at the studio, at rear of Burnrill – just ring to make sure I’m in. My work is in galleries including Northern Lights (Keswick) and the EVAN Gallery (Penrith).
9 James Reynolds
T: 01768 895330 E: [email protected] www.Jamesreynoldssculpture.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th – 23rd June from 10am to 5pm Trail Location: My studio is at Lime Grove, Tirril, Penrith CA10 2JE. It is across the road from Tirril Reading Rooms in the centre of the village.
I create figurative and abstract sculpture in a wide range of media often making use of letter carving techiniques. Work Is spread around the studio, the gallery space and the garden. If some of it makes you smile, so much the better.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Visitors are welcome at the studio throughout the year, but do ring first to ensure that I will be around. Several examples of my work can be seen on the Ullswater Way. If you have not rested your bottom on the Wainwright Sitting Stone, then you have missed a real treat. Brougham
10. Whinfell House Farm
Whinfell House Farm, CA10 2AF (formerly Phoenix Antiques). Take the Culgaith turn off from the A66 and look for the signpost. 11. Brougham Hall Brougham Hall, Penrith, CA10 2DE South of Penrith on the A6, head through Eamont Bridge. Just out of the village you will see a brown tourist sign for Bougham Hall on the left. We are 500 metres down this road.
102 Thora Talling Catwalk Ceramics
T: 07989433649 E: [email protected] www.catwalkceramics.co.uk Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am to 4pm. Closed Thursday 20 & Friday 21st Trail Location: I am located at Whinfell House Farm (formerly Phoenix Antiques), CA10 2AF. Take the Culgaith turn off from the A66 and I am signposted, 2 mins away with good parking. I have made pottery for over 30 years, setting up my own studio in 2015. My early teacher was Karen Wilkinson and later Mike and Vicky Eden. I work in earthenware clay, both throwing and handbuilding. I use slips and underglazes to decorate in a painterly approach, usually of cats and horses. I also like to use wax resist and oxide, and coloured and matt glazes. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My work is in the EVAN Gallery, and Appleby TIC. I am at Potfest in the Pens, Aug 2nd – 4th. I also exhibit at Greystoke Church in July and August with a few other artists. Please ring to arrange a studio visit, you’re very welcome.
11 Gwen Bainbridge
T: 07796264096 E: [email protected] www.gwenbceramics.co.uk Trail Opening: June 15th – 23rd 10am – 5pm Trail Location: Brougham Hall, Penrith, CA10 2DE Gwen’s Porcelain vessels and jewellery are created from stitch on paper and textiles, then into clay. Translating stitch into a ceramic context has allowed her to explore the ceramic surface in a unique way. Her work is functional and beautifully decorated to enhance the aesthetics and provide a pleasurable experience in use. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Gwen’s studio at Brougham Hall, is open all year round where she creates, sells and offers workshops. Potfest in the Park 26th-28th July, Hutton in the Forest, Penrith. Workshops not at Brougham Hall include: Greystoke Cycle Café Applique Relief Tiles in Porcelain – 2nd Aug Buttons, Bud Vases & Tea Lights –8th Nov. Other shows this year include: Celebrating Ceramics • 19-21 July 2019 • Waterperry Gardens, Oxford OX33 1LA She welcomes commissions 11 Mary Chappelhow
T: 01768899244 E: [email protected] www.interludeceramics.com Trail Opening: Open 15th -23rd June 10am to 5pm Raku workshop 12noon & 2pm Sat 15th June Pottery Taster sessions 18th June 3pm -7pm, contact Mary for more details and to book. Trail Location: Brougham Hall, Penrith, CA10 2DE
Mary’s pottery is inspired by the title “Visual Feast” not only is the pottery practical for feasting from, but it is also a feast for the eyes. Reflecting the rich colours of the Lakeland seasons and landscape.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Brougham Hall, Penrith, CA10 2DE
121 Susan Clough
T:07789595780 E: [email protected] www.silversusan.co.uk Trail Opening: Open Every day 10am – 5pm Trail Location: Jewellery Studio, Brougham Hall, Brougham, Penrith CA10 2DE. A6 from Penrith, through Eamont Bridge, left to Brougham Hall.
From my Jewellery Workshop at Brougham Hall, I work primarily with Fine (Pure) Silver, Sterling Silver and 22ct Gold. I focus on texture, movement and form, resulting in contemporary, tactile, natural elegance.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My studio is open 7 days a week, 10-5pm, (11-4 Nov-March) but if you definitely want to meet me please email or ring first to confirm.
11 Simon Whalley
T: 07968 095597 E: [email protected] www.simonwhalley.org Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am -5pm Trail Location: Gallery for Nature, Brougham Hall, Penrith CA10 2 DE
I am a part-time professional artist. I use photography as my primary medium and like an approach based in magical realism. I love nature and sharing aesthetic images. I also like to document people in nature and challenge environmentally unsustainable attitudes. Come and say hello at my Gallery.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I am open all year, please find me at Brougham Hall. My gallery is always open but if you definitely want to meet me please ring first to confirm. Many thanks. 11 Jane Firth T: 07585134699 E: [email protected] www. Website coming! Twitter and Facebook: Ullswater Felt Art Trail Opening: 15-23 June 10am -5pm Trail Location: Gallery for Nature, Brougham Hall, Penrith CA10 2 DE
I needlefelt mainly sheep portraits, inspired by Cumbria’s long history of sheep farming and walks in the Lake District. Needlefelting is an ideal medium to capture textures and colours that characterise each of the rich variety of sheep breeds. Where possible I use wool from the breed depicted. Commissions taken.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Please email me at [email protected] to arrange an appointment. I am participating in Artists in Eden Sept 8th – 16th My work can be viewed at the Brackenrigg Inn, Ullswater CA11 0LP
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Cliburn
12. 1 Leith Close, Cliburn Penrith CA10 3AJ Follow directions for Brougham Hall,(in this directory) but taking the 2nd left after Eamont Bridge just passed the layby, it’s signposted Cliburn. Cliburn is approx. 8mins/4.5 miles along the Wetheriggs Rd.
12 Val Powell
T: 01931714809/07708215027 E: [email protected] www.edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/paintings Trail Opening: June 15th - 23rd June 2019 11am - 5pm Trail Location: 1 Leith Close, Cliburn Penrith CA10 3AJ. Follow directions for Brougham Hall,(in this directory) but taking the 2nd left after Eamont Bridge just passed the layby, it’s signposted Cliburn. Cliburn is approx. 8mins/4.5 miles along the Wetheriggs Rd.
Val paints Landscapes and Still Life mostly in oils. Inspired and fascinated by the energy of sky patterns, fells, lakes and water: she is always trying to capture in paint the emotions of a moment. Where to view my work or meet me outside the Art Trail: EVAN Gallery CA11 7PX. Art in the Hills, Dufton. 20Th - 21st July 2019 Keswick Society of Arts Spring and Autumn Exhibitions Facebook – fe.me/veepowell45 If you would like to meet in person please email or ring me. Temple Sowerby, Culgaith
13. Bark Mill Studio Bark Mill, Temple Sowerby CA10 1SD Studio at rear of house – parking available in courtyard. Coffee, tea, homemade cakes for local fundraising.
14. Ivy House, Culgaith, CA10 1QW In the centre of Culgaith village.
132 Jenny Higgins
T: 01768 362985 E: [email protected] www.butterfactory.co.uk Trail Opening: Sat 15th – Mon 17th and Fri 21st – Sun 23rd June, 10.00am – 5.00pm Trail Location: Bark Mill Studio, Bark Mill, Temple Sowerby CA10 1SD Studio at rear of house – parking available in courtyard. Coffee, tea, homemade cakes for local fundraising. I have been working mainly in oils and pastel this past year, painting snow scenes, landscape and seascape. The beauty and moods of Cumbria, in particular, are a great source of inspiration and I enjoy using colour and light to interpret the energy and atmosphere I observe. I also have a bit of a ‘thing’ about trees! Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Exhibitions and galleries this year include EVAN Gallery and Studios Penrith, EVAN Art Trail in September, Penrith Art Club and Tirril exhibitions. For all other exhibitions, including the artists group ‘ButterFactory’, please see web site above for more details.
14 Kay Leech
T: 07938898861 E: [email protected] www.kayleech.co.uk Trail Opening: 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 June 10.00 – 17.00 Trail Location: Ivy House, Culgaith, CA10 1QW in the centre of the village. Mrs Miller’s Café down the road does excellent coffee and cake and lunches or The Black Swan for lunch. My passions are colour and texture. Working in mixed media textiles enables me to create highly textured works using paint, print and collage coupled with hand and machine embroidery. In 2017 I was awarded the first Friends of Higham Scholarship which culminated in my exhibition ‘Connections’.and in 2019 was awarded a Silver Award at the Scottish Quilting Competition Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: See my work at the EVAN exhibitions at The Gallery, Penrith; TEXTRAVAGANZA, Rheged and Art in the Hills, Dufton or contact me to arrange a meeting. I run workshops covering a range of textile techniques, details of which are on my website Appleby, Great Musgrave, Kirkby Stephen & Winskill
15. The Rosa Conceptual Gallery 1 Cherry Row, Low Wiend, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6QP 16. Great Musgrave Low House (Farm), Great Musgrave, CA174DP 17. T'aint Modern 13 Main Street, Kirkby Stephen 18. Winskill Robin Bow Cottage, Winskill, Penrith, CA10 1PD
152 Lily Castano The Rosa Conceptual Gallery
T: 07729383387 E: [email protected] www.latinacaravanapartnership.com Trail Opening: June 15th to June 23rd 2019 10am till 3pm Trail Location: 1 Cherry Row, Low Wiend, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6QP. We are adjacent to the library opposite the Age Concern charity shop
Lily’s work is in response to fragmented childhood memories, histories and recollections. Lily Castaño and her alter ego NINA d have previously exhibited in Artists Studio, pop up gallery Cherry Row and in the EVAN open and Art trail. Lily Castaño has also shown in Fish 200 project. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Please visit the Rosa Conceptual Gallery in Appleby in Westmorland and also my website to view my work. Please contact me on [email protected] or on 07729383387 if you definitely want to confirm a meet. Thank you
16 Liz Finerty Mud Made Glorious
T: 07875812038 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: Saturday 15th 10am-4pm Sunday 16th 10am - 4pm Monday 17th 10am - 4pm Tues 18th 10am - 4pm Sat 22nd 10am - 4pm Sun 23rd 10am - 4 pm Trail Location: Low House (Farm) Great Musgrave CA174DP. There will be arrows directing you to the studio and gallery space. If the studio is unmanned please do ring the bell at Low House (Farm) I work in porcelain and earthenware but also use paint and other media to explore and develop my ideas, I find inspiration in both natural and industrial environments and I enjoy the contrasts of monochrome and colour, matt and gloss surfaces and the different textures made possible by exploiting the nature of clay Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My work is also on view at The T'aint Modern Gallery in Kirkby Stephen. If you wish to view at a time outside those listed do feel free to give me a ring. 16 Margaret Shaw T: 07776 228455 E: [email protected] www. margaretshawartwork.com Trail Opening: Sat 15th 10am-4pm Sun 16th 10am - 4pm Mon 17th 10am - 4pm Tues 18th 10am - 4pm Sat 22nd 10am - 4pm Sun 23rd 10am - 4 pm Trail Location: Low House (Farm) Great Musgrave CA174DP. There will be arrows directing you to the studio and gallery space. If the studio is unmanned please do ring the bell at Low House (Farm) I paint and draw with a variety of mediums dependant on the effects I want to achieve – usually driven by the subject matter. Photography happens when something catches my attention: strong colours, contrasting light and the occasional cuteness or silliness. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I have work in: Taint Modern Gallery & the Visitors Centre in Kirkby Stephen and the EVAN gallery in Penrith. Happy to meet people in either gallery. The last Sunday of each month Apr – Sep I’m at Prom Art, Grange over Sands. I take part in various art fairs and shows.
172 T'aint Modern
T: 07517 896381 E: [email protected] www.taintmodern.com Trail Opening: 15-23 June 2019. CLOSED Monday & Thursday. Open from 10am - 3pm Trail Location: KIRKBY STEPHEN – 13 MAIN STREET (depending on your direction, we’re up from the mini roundabout or down from the market square).
A small gallery boasting art and creations from about 10 local artists. What you’ll find inside is a selection of framed original art, prints, cards, ceramics, wood carving, silver jewellery and handmade books. We believe we fit a large amount into a small space and we have something for most people and pockets
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: All of our artists have their cards with details in the gallery.
18 Roma Short
T: 01768 881685 E: [email protected] www. Facebook Roma Short Ceramics Trail Opening: 15th, 16th, 17th,21st, 22nd & 23rd June Trail Location: Robin Bow Cottage, Winskill, Penrith, CA10 1PD
The garden is the main inspiration and focus for my handmade stoneware ceramics. Birdbaths, planters, sculptures and greenmen plaques can be found in the garden, while flower vases of all sizes can be found in the house. My paintings and cards are also for sale. Visitors can make a bird for their own garden, which I will fire in the kiln
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Evan Gallery Penrith CA11 7PX, Thornthwaite Galleries Keswick CA12 5SA, Gallery 1611 Alston CA9 3HS, Cumbria ceramics exhibition Upfront Gallery CA11 9TG and my own studio by appointment Penrith 11 Brougham Hall Great Salkeld 1 EVAN Gallery Gwen Bainbridge 19 Eden Valley Music Graham Bassett Mary Chappelhow (Katharine May & Michael Lynn Bates Susan Clough Sanderson) Maria Burton Simon Whalley 19 Lionel Playford Anna Mckay Jane Firth Ray Ogden Armathwaite Sarah Reid Cliburn 20 Mick Anderson 2 Liz Acland 12 Val Powell 20 John Anderson 3 Sandra Littlefair 4 Dorothy Ramsay Temple Sowerby Wreay 13 Jenny Higgins 21 Christine Hurford Mungrisdale 5 Sally Bohling Culgaith Great Corby 14 Kay Leech 22 Village Hall Dalemain Ros Dyson 6 Dalemain House Appleby-in-Westmorland Stuart Fraser Cumbria Printermakers 15 Rosa Conceptual Gallery Liz Jones Janis Young Lily Castano Ju-Ma Polly Marix Evans 23 Kirsten Gilder Great Musgrave Stoddah 16 Low House Farm Castle Carrock 7 Christine Cox Liz Finerty Mud Made Glorious 24 St Peter’s Church Margaret Shaw Sally Fryer Tirril Jenia Gorfunkel, Rakita Craft 8 Haydn Morris Kirkby Stephen Carolyn Marr Ceramics 9 James Reynolds 17 T'Aint Modern Tricia Meynell Nicky Helm Pure Candle Co. Brougham Winskill Paul Thomson 10 Thora Talling Catwalk 18 Roma Short Ceramics Carlisle 25 Sarah Colgate
Artists and Venues in Ros Dyson 22 Tricia Meynell 24 Alphabetical Order Eden Valley Music (Katharine May Haydn Morris 8 Liz Acland 2 and Michael Sanderson) 19 Nicky Helm Pure Candle Company 24 Mick Anderson 20 Liz Finerty Mud Made Glorious 16 Ray Ogden 1 John Anderson 20 Jane Firth 11 John Parkinson U Gwen Bainbridge 11 Stuart Fraser 22 Lionel Playford 19 Graham Bassett 1 Sally Fryer 24 Val Powell 12 Lynn Bates 1 Kirsten Gilder 23 Dorothy Ramsay 4 Sally Bohling 5 Jenia Gorfunkel Rakita Craft 24 Sarah Reid 1 Maria Burton 1 Jenny Higgins 13 James Reynolds 9 Lily Castano The Rosa Christine Hurford 21 Margaret Shaw 16 Conceptual Gallery 15 Liz Jones 22 Roma Short 18 Mary Chappelhow 11 Ju-Ma 22 T'Aint Modern 17 Susan Clough 11 Kay Leech 14 Thora Talling Catwalk Ceramics 10 Sarah Colgate 25 Sandra Littlefair 3 Paul Thomson 24 Christine Cox 7 Polly Marix Evans 6 Simon Whalley 11 Cumbria Printermakers 6 Carolyn Marr Ceramics 24 Janis Young 6 Anna Mckay 1 EVAN Trail Map 15 TO 23 JUNE 2019 Autumn Art Trail and Open Studios
7 - 15 September 2019
EVAN are celebrating Autumn with a second Open Studios Art Trail. Come and join us, meet the artists and enjoy some fantastic art. Keep an eye on the website or visit the gallery for further information. Great Salkeld
19. Dufton House, North Dyke, Great Salkeld CA11 9ND From Penrith follow Salkeld Road to North Dyke then left on to Lazonby Road. Entrance to the drive is a sharp right after the 3rd big tree.
192 Eden Valley Music (Katharine May and Michael Sanderson)
T: 01768870048/07810196215/07947104286 E: [email protected] www.edenvalleymusic.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th-18th & 20th-23rd June 10am - 5pm (closed 19th June) Trail Location: Dufton House, North Dyke, Grt Salkeld CA11 9ND Live Baroque 'Juke Box' each day on the hour. Ample parking, drive entrance on road to Lazonby
We offer one to one tuition in piano, harpsichord,voice,violin& theory, and our duo Eden Baroque specialises in 18th century music, performing varied programmes for all occasions on authentic instruments, courses & workshops for vocal & intsrumental groups, regular concerts of classical, folk & jazz music. Our music room is hireablefor rehearsals & recordings
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Dufton House, North Dyke, Grt Salkeld CA11 9ND. Come and visit anytime - please ring or email first to confirm
19 Lionel Playford
T: 01434 381092/07719057312 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: 15th-18th & 20th-23rd June 10am - 5pm (19 June 10am 3pm) Trail Location: Dufton House, North Dyke, Great Salkeld, CA11 9ND. From Penrith follow Salkeld Road to North Dyke then left on to Lazonby Road. Entrance to the drive is a sharp right after the 3rd big tree. I am a landscape painter inspired by the light of the north and its weather. I will be showing landscapes, pure abstracts and work from on-going collaborations with climate change scientists. I will be creating new work on the easel and there will be a display of sketchbooks. Paintings, drawings, prints and cards for sale. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I am open all year at Rose House Studio and Gallery, Garrgill, nr. Alston, CA9 3DU. My gallery is open most days but if you definitely want to meet me please ring first to confirm. Many thanks. Web: https://www.artistsinfo.co.uk/artist/lionel-playford/ Blog: https://artandweather.blogsot.com Armathwaite
20. Old School Hall, Armathwaite, CA4 9PB Armathwaite village lies in the Eden Valley halfway between Carlisle and Penrith, about 2 miles to the east of the A6
20a. Studio. 3 The Orchard, Armathwaite, CA4 9PH Only open Saturday 15th June until 18th June.
2102 Mick Anderson
T: 01697 472028 E: [email protected] www.mickandersonartist.co.uk Trail Opening: My Studio. 3 The Orchard, Armathwaite, CA4 9PH Open 10:30am until 4:00pm from Saturday 15th June until 18th June. The Old School Hall On Friday June 21st, Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd 10am to 5pm. Trail Location: My Studio. 3 The Orchard, Armathwaite, CA4 9PH Open 10:30am until 4:00pm from Saturday 15th June until 18th June. Then I will be at The Old School Hall On Friday June 21st, Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd 10am to 5pm. Special open evening with refreshments: Friday June 21st from 7.0 to 9.0pm
I am a traditional artist that paints in Oil and Water Colour in the style of the Old Masters; I will also be exhibiting with EVAN potter John Anderson in The Old School Hall, Armathwaite. Other local artists will have work to view. The exhibition will coincide with Armathwaite Open Gardens (weekend of June 22nd, 23rd). Refreshments available at The Hall.
20 John Anderson
T: 01228 562166 E: johnganderson52@outlook www. http://ja-pottery.co.uk Trail Opening: Friday June 21st, Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd 10am to 5pm. Special evening opening with refreshments: Friday June 21st from 7.0 to 9.0pm Trail Location: Old School Hall, Armathwaite, CA4 9PB Armathwaite village lies in the Eden Valley halfway between Carlisle and Penrith, about 2 miles to the east of the A6 From Eden Brows, near Armathwaite, I am a potter working in stoneware clay making functional and decorative pieces with bright, bold glazes. I am exhibiting with EVAN artist Mick Anderson in The Old School Hall, Armathwaite. Other local artists will have work to view. The exhibition will coincide with Armathwaite Open Gardens (weekend of June 22nd, 23rd). Refreshments available at The Hall. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: You can contact me by telephone or by e-mail through my website. Wreay and Great Corby
21. Sarah Losh Heritage Centre, Wreay, CA4 0RL (Church). The centre is just to the north of the Plough Inn and St Mary’s Church on the Carlisle road. Leave the road (I will put a big sign up) and along a short track where you will find room to park easily.
22. Great Corby Village Hall, Great Corby, Nr Carlisle Exit M6 J43. A69 East to Warwick Bridge, Turn right immediately after bridge and continue to Great Corby.
2121 Christine Hurford
T: 07504856177 E: [email protected] www.chrishurford.co.uk www.facebook.com/artincumbria Trail Opening: Saturday 15 June - Sunday 23 June 10am - 4pm daily Trail Location: Sarah Losh Heritage Centre, Wreay, CA4 0RL (Church). The centre is just to the north of the Plough Inn and St Mary’s Church on the Carlisle road. Leave the road (I will put a big sign up) and along a short track where you will find room to park easily. I often use insects and other small and overlooked creatures for my ideas and sculpture. This exhibition, about disappearing insects, will hopefully blend with the story of Wreay Church and the spirit of its architect Sarah Losh. Some pieces in ceramic, textiles and wire will be outside if the weather is fine. The Church and heritage centre are worth a visit anyway. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Greystoke Church 5 July – mid August; Carlisle Cathedral 17 – 27 August; Friargate, Penrith 28 August – 1 September and NT Bark House bothy by Ashness Bridge 18 – 25 September.
22 Ros Dyson
T: 01768 898404 E: [email protected] www.rosdyson.com Trail Opening: June 15th – 23rd 10am – 4pm daily Trail Location: Great Corby Village Hall, Great Corby, Nr Carlisle
Inspired by both the natural and urban environments I produce work in a range of media – from photography and textiles to print and paint. My photographs, covered notebooks etc are being exhibited as part of a group of local artists offering paintings, prints, textiles and jewellery
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Throughout the year my work can be seen at EVAN Gallery, Corney Square, Penrith. CA11 7PX 22 Stuart Fraser T: 07770573749 E: [email protected] www. www.frasart.co.uk Trail Opening: June 15th – 23rd 10am – 4pm daily Trail Location: Great Corby Village Hall – near Carlisle. I will be exhibiting and also painting live on site, as part of a group of Artists offering Paintings, Textiles, Print makers and other art forms – Open 10- 4 daily.
I try to bring atmosphere and drama to my work, working predominantly in Oils and Acrylics. I look for the “extreme” moments in nature. Steering away from a natural palette, often introducing bolder tones to achieve a unique signature look in each piece. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My work is on permanent display In Evan Gallery in Penrith and Castle Framing and Fine Arts in Carlisle and Brampton. My work and contact details are also available from my website www.frazart.co.uk and Facebook page
212 Liz Jones
T: 07878655169 E: [email protected] www.facebook.com/lizjonesstudio instagram:lizjonesstudio Trail Opening: June 15th – 23rd 10am – 4pm daily Trail Location: Great Corby Village Hall, Nr Carlisle, Open daily 10am-4pm
Liz Jones is an artist with a passion for printmaking. She produces reduction linocuts inspired by the rural environment around her. She also uses linocuts to create designs for fabric which she transfers onto silk screens and handprints onto cotton and linen to produce lampshades, cushions and tea towels.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I am in my home studio all year. Please contact me to arrange an appointment. In 2019 I will be exhibiting at Art Mart, Langwathby (July), Craftsmen at the Priory (Aug), Art in the Pen, Skipton (Aug). Please check Facebook.com/lizjonesstudio for events later in the year.
22 Ju-Ma
T: 01768 895858 E: [email protected] www.ju-ma.co.uk Trail Opening: Every day 10-4 June 15th to 23rd Trail Location: Village Hall, Great Corby near Carlisle
Ju-ma is a collaboration between Julia Neubauer and Marion Woolcott, incorporating our skills with handframed knitting and weaving. Every garment is hand made by us in our home workshops and has its own unique personality. 'Each piece is a wearable work of art'
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Our work is in the EVAN Gallery, CA11 7PX Great Corby, Castle Carrock and Carlisle
23. Great Corby Great Corby, from Carlisle/M6 junction 43, take A69 exit towards Hexham/Newcastle, at Warwick Bridge turn right towards Great Corby 24. St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. The church is tucked behind the Watson Institute (village hall), just past the pub at the back of the village green. Tea & Coffee (and sometimes cake!) available. 25. Carlisle 9, Highwood Road, Carlisle CA1 3LF
2132 Kirsten Gilder
T: 07770 752072 E: [email protected] www.kirstengilder.com Trail Opening: Trail Location: Great Corby Village Hall CA4 8LT, from Carlisle/M6 junction 43, take A69 exit towards Hexham/Newcastle, at Warwick Bridge turn right towards Great Corby
Kirsten Gilder is a screen printer who designs and creates abstract prints and surface patterns. The creative process begins with mark making using pen and ink or in the assembly of cut paper and other mediums to create collage compositions that inspire designs that are then transferred to textiles and other mediums
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I will be at events throughout the year. If you would like to meet me in person or see some of my other work you can keep up to date by following me on Facebook or Instagram
24 Sally Fryer
T: 07795515487 E: [email protected] www. Instgram sallyscribbles Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. The church is tucked behind the Watson Institute (village hall), just past the pub at the back of the village green. Tea & Coffee (and sometimes cake!) available. MEET THE ARTISTS - SATURDAY 15TH 5-7PM WINE & NIBBLES
The Cumbrian hills, mountains and skyscapes inspire Sally’s current work. She uses various mediums exploring how different types of mark-making can depict pattern, movement and rhythm.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Please phone or email to arrange a meeting. 24 Jenia Gorfunkel, Rakita Craft T: 07870203717 E: [email protected] www. rakitacraft.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. The church is tucked behind the Watson Institute (village hall), just past the pub at the back of the village green. Tea & Coffee (and sometimes cake!) available. MEET THE ARTISTS - SATURDAY 15TH 5-7PM WINE & NIBBLES
I work with recycled glass, sourced mainly from bottles. I design and make a range of items for the home using fused glass. I also make silver and glass jewellery
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Please ring me to arrange a meeting. My work is displayed in the EVAN Gallery, CA11 7PX
2124 Carolyn Marr Ceramics
T: 07763469480 E: [email protected] www.carolynmarr.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. MEET THE ARTISTS - SATURDAY 15TH 5-7PM WINE & NIBBLES
I’m a ceramic artist, making sculpture, site-specific installations as well as unique wheel-thrown pieces, including lamps, bottles and lidded jars. I like to experiment, working with a variety of surface treatments and firing temperatures, as well as a range of clays, slips and glazes.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I’m in Potfest Scotland (June 7-9), Potfest in the Pens (August 2-4), Craftsmen at the Priory, Lanercost, near Brampton (Aug 6 – Sep 3). My work is also at Haslam’s of Hallgate, Hexham. Please contact me if you’d like to view or purchase my work directly from my studio in Brampton.
24 Nicky Helm The Pure Candle Company
T: 07930541608 E: [email protected] www.pure-candles.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. The Pure Candle Company produce high quality, long lasting soy container candles and tea lights inspired by nature. They are constantly experimenting with waxes and fragrances to produce clean burning, environmentally friendly candles. Today they offer a beautiful range, all hand-poured in small batches from our studio. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Allendale Forge Studios - Allendale I am in various outlets throughout the North East Please see my website www.pure-candles .co.uk for full details My work is displayed in the following galleries….. Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place, Allendale Town, NE47 9BD The Chantry, Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PD Mick Oxley Gallery, The Joiners Shop, 17 Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR 24 Paul Thomson T: 07904076197/01228670795 E: [email protected] www. paulthomsonphotography.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU.
Paul Thomson Cumbrian based photographer living in Castle Carrock near the Lake District. With a love for the outdoors and the special landscapes surrounding me such as; the North Pennines right on my doorstep, I am spoilt for choice for subjects to photograph. My goal is to capture these beautiful locations and share the magic of the area with everyone. Work featured in: Cumbria Guide Magazine and Global Travel App Trover among others
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My house is also my workspace - please phone or email for an appointment.
2124 Tricia Meynell
T: 07821 162276 E: [email protected] www.triciameynell.com Trail Opening: 15th- 23rd June. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Trail Location: St Peter’s Church, Castle Carrock, CA8 9LU. The church is tucked behind the Watson Institute (village hall), just past the pub at the back of the village green.
Specialising in abstract photography, my work crosses the borders between photography and painting. Inspired by the wonderful scenery around me. I strive to make images which reflect that beauty in an unusual way. It's all about the light!
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: The Old Fire Station, Carlisle 26th June-24th July Music on the Marr, Castle Carrock 19th-21st July Craftsmen at the Priory, CA8 2HQ 7th Aug-3rd Sept My work can be seen by appointment in my home 07821 162276
25 Sarah Colgate
T: 01228 402239 E: [email protected] www.coursesforadults.co.uk Trail Opening: 16,17,18, 22 & 23 June 10.30am – 5.00pm Trail Location: 9, Highwood Crescent, Carlisle CA1 3LF Venue is to the south east of Carlisle: off the A6 (Carleton/London Road) between M6 Junction 42 and the city centre. On-street parking.
My passions are colour and experimenting with media: the richness of pastels, and the subtle tones of watercolour and the bold colours of gouache and collage. Subject matter is greatly influenced by my environs. I divide my time between producing work for exhibitions and running art courses and workshops for adults
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Please visit my website for information on art courses and contact details. EVAN West Artists and Venues
Venue Location Number in Route Order
Ireby after Ruthwaite Keswick 26. Marshalls Cottage, 31. The View, Braithwaite Ruthwaite M J Cabinetmakers Jacquie Cowan 32. Mrs F’s Café, 74 Main Street, Wigton Keswick 27. Old Barn Studios, Ruthwaite, David Miller Ireby, Wigton Ruth Charlton 33. Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick Little Broughton, Cockermouth Maggi Toner-Edgar 28. 4 Listers Cottages, Lucy Hughes Cockermouth, CA13 0XY Roy Hughes RD Glass Helen Jackson Glass Alison Marrs Brigham Linda Moore 29. The Old Rescue Station, Low Rd, Brigham Dianne Standen
Egremont 30. Florence Mine Natalie Burns EVAN West Trail Map
Alphabetical List of Artists with Venue Numbers Natalie Burns 30 Roy Hughes 33 Ruth Charlton 27 Helen Jackson Glass 33 Jacquie Cowan 26 M J Cabinetmakers 31 Maggi Toner-Edgar 33 Alison Marrs 33 Lucy Hughes 33 David Miller 32 RD Glass 28 Linda Moore 32 Dianne Standen 29 26 Jacquie Cowan T: 07890714966 E: [email protected] www.jacquiecowan.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th – 23rd June 10am – 5pm Trail Location: Marshalls Cottage, Ruthwaite, Ireby. CA71HQ . Studio adjoins cottage, a white building with a red sandstone porch, surrounded by fields on Road from the Castle Inn to Ireby | From Keswick A591, SP Bassentwaite. 7 miles to Castle Inn. Turn Right SP Ireby, 3 1⁄2 miles cottage on right (corner of lane)
I live surrounded by fells and mountains and try, in my art, to capture the light and drama seen on our many walks. I work in acrylics ,watercolour and pastels using sketches and photos for inspiration back in the studio Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I exhibit regularly in the Keswick society of Art exhibitions. May and Sept: Cumbria Artists Easter Exhibition, Grasmere ; Keswick Theatre in April ; Maes Tea room and Gallery, Uldale; Open Exhibitions EVAN Gallery Penrith. You may also ring me to arrange a meeting at my Studio.
2127 Ruth Charlton
T: 016973 71690 mob: 07974906824 E: [email protected] www.oldbarnstudios.com Trail Opening: 16th – 23rd June 10am – 5pm Trail Location: Old Barn Studios, Ruthwaite, Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1HG. The studio is at the top of the village – don’t go down the road into Ruthwaite. From Keswick: A591 to Castle Inn signpost Bassenthwaite (7 miles). Turn right signpost Ireby (4 miles) Opposite bus shelter. From Carlisle: Across Caldbeck fell, through Uldale, down hill, first right, then right again. A595 turn left signpost Boltongate. Follow road straight through Ireby to Ruthwaite. My work has always had a strong figurative element, with particular emphasis on facial expressions. I work on a small scale, creating miniature portraits in clay and am currently working in porcelain, discovering the textures and intensity of colours available with this medium. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Evan Gallery, Penrith; Potfest in Pens 31 Aug-7 Sept ‘19
28 Roxy Denny
T: 07724746277 E: [email protected] www.roxydennyglass.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th and 16th 10am – 4pm, 19th – 23rd 10am – 4pm Trail Location: 4 Listers Cottages, Little Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0XY. The studio is on the main road through the village, opposite the postbox in the wall, either just before or after the Sundial Inn.
Roxanne Denny of RD Glass is an award winning glass artist who designs and makes each piece by hand. Her focus has always been on colour, pattern and form, whilst allowing natural features of the glass to shine through. She produces fused glass jewellery and homewares such as wall art, bowls, coasters, candle holders and more as well as cast glass sculptural pieces. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: The studio can be visited by appointment year round and my work can be found at many events, galleries and shops in Cumbria – please check the website for details. 29 Dianne Standen T: 01900 269178 E: [email protected] www.creative-textiles.co.uk Trail Opening: Saturday 15th , Sunday 16th June 11am-4pm Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd June 11am-4pm Trail Location: Workshop/studio The Old Rescue Station, Low Rd, Brigham CA130XH. Just by Brigham Church, off A66 travelling towards Workington
Over several decades I have focused on developing textile techniques that creatively reuse materials. My work ranges from scarves and bags to rugs and sculptures. I now pass on those techniques in an annual, varied programme of textile courses at my workshop in Brigham.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I have a permanent outdoor display of textile sculptures in Rydal Hall grounds and Woodland. I open my gallery at Brigham on Sundays in November and December. Contact me for more details about textile courses.
12 30 Natalie Burns T: 07825 340585 E: [email protected] www.natalieburns.co.uk Trail Opening: 11am-4pm every day except Mon and Tues. I will be there working on Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th, Fri 21st and Sun 23rd. On Sat 22nd I will be in Cockermouth United Reform Church from 10am to 4:30pm Trail Location: Florence Mine, Egremont, CA22 2NR. Signposted from the roundabout south of Egremont. I will be in the Café space working during the week. There is an exhibition in the main room of work by Anna Chambers. Also the opportunity to see the work, and buy the materials made by the Florence Paintmakers. My art work is inspired by the landscape of west Cumbria. I enjoy using a variety of materials to create colourful contemporary work. I paint trees with acrylics and a seasponge, mountains and lakes with Derwent graphik line painters, local buildings in pen and wash and create seascapes in collage. Playing is a large part of my process, and I will be demonstrating throughout the week.
Keep an eye out for our Art Trail signs which mark the way to our venues and studios 3121 MJ Cabinetmakers
T: 017687 78339 E: [email protected] www.mjcabinetmakers.co.uk www.facebook.com/MjCabinetmakers Trail Opening: 15-23 June 9-5pm Mon-Sat Trail Location: We are located on the A66 opposite the village of Braithwaite. Look for the purple sign! Don’t follow SAT NAV
MJ Cabinetmakers would love to welcome you to their showroom based at their workshop in the heart of the Lake District. You will find a display of unique handmade furniture made from local hardwoods as well as a selection of beautifully crafted gifts. As designers and makers of furniture we also welcome commissions from people looking for a specific piece for their home. We look forward to meeting you.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: You can visit our Showroom throughout the year and visit our web-site and facebook page to see our current work.
32 David Miller
T: 01768775022 or 07814146382 E: [email protected] www.DavidMillerKeswick.com Trail Opening: 10am-5pm daily Trail Location: Mrs F’s café, 74 Main Street, Keswick (www.MrsFsKeswick.co.uk). 150 paces from Booths, 200 from Market Square. 50 paces from Coop towards Market Square. Café open 10am-5pm daily. I am a figurative artist and founder member of the Go Figure life artists group. I will have a pop-up studio Mrs F’s café during EVAN Open Studios week. I will be exhibiting some of my work there, running some drawing workshops, and inviting visitors with an hour or so to spare to participate in a “still-life drawing challenge” – see www.davidmillerkeswick.com/OpenStudio for details Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: EVAN Gallery and Mrs F’s Café. Often in Lakes Artists and Upfront Open. My website has slideshows of some work grouped by year (2011 onwards) 33 Lucy Hughes T: 07887602461 E: [email protected] www.sciarts.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 10am-5pm Trail Location: Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR Top floor of the Tourist Information Center
I am a fine art beader and artist. I have sold internationally, and I do colourful and dramatic installations from the small to the very large. Every piece is unique and bespoke and combines my sense of colour, drama and contemplation. Inspired by the environment. Innovative and creative, reaching out to the spirit inside you.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Feel free to telephone me to arrange a meeting. Alternatively some of my work is in the EVAN Gallery, Penrith, CA11 7PX.
3123 Roy Hughes
T: 07887602467 E: [email protected] www.sciarts.co.uk Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 10am-5pm Trail Location: Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR Top floor of the Tourist Information Center
I make a living as a commercial photographer and illustrator. I am fascinated by using aesthetic images to ask questions about political, social and environmental issues. Nothing is ever black and white but my work sometimes is.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Feel free to telephone me to arrange a meeting. Alternatively some of my work is in the EVAN Gallery, Penrith, CA11 7PX.
33 Alison Marrs
T: 07779 274169 E: [email protected] www.bluetarn.co.uk/section459756_462675.html
Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 10am-5pm Trail Location: Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR Top floor of the Tourist Information Center
Alison paints figures and landscapes in oils and other media. She is always interested in the play of light and colours in creating the image.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: My work is in the EVAN Gallery, Penrith CA11 7PX Please ring me for further information, I can be contacted on 07779 274169. 33 Maggi Toner-Edgar T: 07773158941 E: [email protected] www.toneredgar.com Trail Opening: Work on view every day from 10 – 4. I will be there ‘making’ from Tues 11 - Sun 16 Trail Location: Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR Top floor of the Tourist Information Center
Maggi works as a Fashion Designer/Maker/Stylist pursuing her passion for colour and stitch. Her making, is a variety of drawing, illustration, 3D textiles and accessories. Maggi runs courses based around drawing, design, fashion/textiles and pattern cutting and is a maker-in -residence with The Fibre Co. Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: You are welcome @Unit 21, Blencathra Business Centre, Threlkeld, but please call first. My work is in the EVAN Gallery, CA11 7PX. Other events: ‘Meanders’ Art in Windows event, 27 June-13 July, Cockermouth and Textravaganza 8-9 June @ Rheged, Penrith.
3123 Linda Moore
T: 01946 63757 E: [email protected] Trail Opening: 15th to 23rd June, 2019 10am to 4pm Trail Location: Moot Hall, Main St, Keswick CA12 5JR
Linda’s interdisciplinary 2:1 (Hons) degree in Fine Art was gained at Carlisle, Cumbria, specialising in printmaking: Her artwork evolves from personal experience, whether it be through printmaking, photography, film, painting or drawing. Currently she is exploring the effects of stone lithography. Her Cumbrian panoramic photographic portfolio has been developing since 1999 from looking at why people come to the Lake District- to find personal psychological space: The images were created with transferable skills from printmaking, registering each neighbouring digital image manually on the computer.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: Email me for a later studio visit in Whitehaven ( work in progress)
33 Helen Jackson Glass
T: 01900 826887 or 07425160040 E: [email protected] www.helenjacksonglass.com Trail Opening: 15th-23rd June 2019 Mon & Thurs 10-3.30, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 10-5 Trail Location: Moot Hall, Main St, Keswick CA12 5JR
Cumbrian artist Helen Jackson has designed a range of vibrant kiln-formed glass and Sterling Silver jewellery. She also creates contemporary platters, bowls and other functional items. Helen runs popular fused glass workshops throughout the year, see her website for details.
Where to view my work or meet me in person outside the Art Trail: I work from my home studio in Cockermouth; visitors are always welcome, but please call first. See website and facebook for current stockists. Taking part in ‘Meanders’ Art Trail, Cockermouth 28th Jun – 14th July.