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About Somerset Art WorksPlacing art at the heart of Somerset,investing in the arts community,enriching lives.

SAW is an artist-led organisation andSomerset’s only countywide agencydedicated to developing visual arts,weaving together communities andsupporting the artists who enrich ourlives. We want Somerset to be aplace where people expect toengage with excellent visual art thatis surprising and distinctive.

SAW creates Projects and offersMembership to support practicingartists and organisations in Somerset:providing bursaries, developingcommissions, supportingcollaborative working, providingnetworking and showcaseopportunities, including our diverseannual Art Weeks event.

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WELCOME TOOUR FESTIVAL!Somerset Open Studios is back again! This year wehave 208 venues and nearly 300 artists participating,showing a huge variety of work. Artists from everybackground and discipline will open up their studios -places that are usually private working environments,what a privilege to be allowed in!

Each year, Somerset Open Studios also works withindividuals, organisations and schools to develop theevent. We are delighted to work with King’s SchoolBruton and Bruton School for Girls to offer new andexciting work from a growing generation of artistictalent. We are also thrilled to be working with BrutonArt Factory, who will host ‘Colony Room ClubSomerset’ - the official Somerset Open StudiosFestival Club. A taster of the legendary Soho drinkingden comes to Somerset where every bohemian fromBacon to Hirst, Emin to Freud passed from theGuilded Gutter onto the green carpet. It will berunning events, talks and discussions daily, see venue10, page 13 for more details.

Don’t miss this year’s incredibly talented CreativePathways bursary winners, a professional developmentprogramme for SAW member artists, see page 5. Alsolook out for Alice Maddicott, this year developing herown touring ‘pop-up studio’ which will appear all overSomerset during Somerset Open Studios, see page 4.

We look forward to opening our doors once more forSomerset’s largest visual arts and design event!

Richard PomeroyChair, Somerset Art Works#SomersetOpenStudios16

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There are many ways for schools to discover opportunities for inspiring creativity and learning outside the classroom duringSomerset Open Studios. Our online education resources are part of SAW’s inspired offer to Somerset schools and the packincludes: advice on visiting venues, organising tours, engaging with artists, workshops, setting homework activities and arange of activity resources. Download the resources from somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/learningSAW is committed to supporting the development of young people’s artistic talent, as well as building relationships betweenschools, artists and the community. In 2015 SAW worked with 18 artists, delivering more than 50 sessions linked to SAWProjects and Somerset Art Weeks, engaging over 800 students in schools and colleges across the county. inspired is a unique partnership between Somerset Art Works, Somerset Film, SPAEDA and Take Art - bringing the skills andexpertise of arts and media professionals direct to schools, colleges and children’s centres across the countyinspiresomerset.comFor further information please contact [email protected] / 01458 253800

EDUCATION RESOURCES

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Above: Artist Jenny Graham at Bishop Fox’sSchool, photographed by Jon England

Above: SAW Projects photographed by Jon England, Christopher Jelley, Laura Cullen, and Deborah Westmancoat



ECHO-MAKERFAMILY FRIENDLYOPEN STUDIOS

Cranes and Communities Animation and Landscape projectDevised by artist and animator Sean Harris in collaboration with Somerset ArtWorks, this unique project will see a mesmerising moving image artworkpresented within a beacon in the landscape; the focus of a series of outdoorevents taking place across the Somerset Levels and Moors at the end of the year.Taking the crane’s ability to transcend boundaries and fences as a metaphor, as itstrives to come to terms with the vagaries of its environment, the projectcelebrates the free-flying creative impulse that resides in all human minds enablingnew solutions and pathways to be found. For more information and details of forthcoming workshop opportunities see theproject blog cranesandcommunities.wordpress.com

EVENTS 201619 November: Thorney Lakes10 December: Willows and Wetlands Visitor CentreFurther dates to be announced

During Somerset Open Studios 2016 most of the venues will be very happy towelcome families. You can be sure that venues with the Family Friendly logo areexpecting visits from families. It also means they are doing their best to provideclear information and facilities for your family, some may also offer workshops andactivities. However some venues may have limited facilities, so if you have specificneeds please check with the venue before your visit.



Somerset is a county rich in variedlandscapes, towns, villages and artisticcommunities. Our studios may be aroom, a barn, a shed, somewhere wework alone or share our space withothers. But beyond the walls there is alarger studio space; a space open tothe elements and these variations ofplace; a space of inspiration, storiesand materials – the county itself.As part of the Somerset Open Studios2016 and as a continuation of SAW’sMomentum programme of exhibitionsand commissions, artist and writerAlice Maddicott will be creating aliteral open studio that will tour thecounty from 17th September to 2ndOctober. The open studio will set up invarious interesting locations across thecounty. Wherever it appears, localartists and the general public areinvited to come and create site-

specific work. They may bring theirown materials, gather materials onsite, work alone or collaboratively withAlice and other visitors. Alice will bethere to encourage discussions andexplorations of place and the conceptof Somerset as studio, to collaborateand facilitate creatively, and to workwith visitors to create a body of workthat will evolve and developthroughout the Somerset OpenStudios period.

ITINERARYTOURING OPEN STUDIOSEPTEMBERSaturday 17th: Glastonbury Tor, 10am -2pmSaturday 17th: Burrow Mump, 3 - 6pmSunday 18th: Ramscombe Picnic Area,Great Wood, Quantocks, 10.30am -6pmMonday 19th: Longrun Meadow,Taunton, school day until 3pm, publicsession after school until 7pm.Tuesday 20th: Avalon Marshes Centre,10am - 5pmThursday 22nd: School day, WestSomersetFriday 23rd: Minehead, outside TheOld Hospital, 11am - 5pmSaturday 24th: Dulverton FarmersMarket, during opening hoursMonday 26th: Halsway Manor, schooldayTuesday 27th: Somerset Earth ScienceCentre, school dayThursday 29th: Cleveland Pools, Bath,2 - 7pmFriday 30th: ACE Arts in The Old TownHall, Somerton, 10am - 1pmFriday 30th: The Old Market Place,Castle Cary, 2 - 6pm

OCTOBERSaturday 1st: Ebbor Gorge, 10am -1.30pmSaturday 1st: Blackmoor Reserve, 2.30- 6pmSunday 2nd: Brean Down Fort, 11am -4pm or when people leave

There is no stipulation as to themedium of the work, just that it shouldbe inspired by the location. Whetheryou are a painter, a filmmaker, a writer,a craftsperson or just curious, all willbe welcome to participate: it is a trulyopen studio.As the tour develops and the workevolves, there will be a pop upstructure that itself will become a workof art, a creative narrative, bothtransformed by Alice’s responses tothe locations visited and stories heard,and by visitors who will be welcome toadd to it, as well as creating stand-alone work they may wish to leave ortake home. Throughout the eventAlice will document the developmentand process of the work and upload itto the momentum website, whichcombined with the final structure willcreate a lasting record and interestingcreative archive of the county andSomerset’s creative community at alllevels.During Somerset Open Studios Alicewill also be inviting school groups toparticipate and running workshopswith young people.

More information about the projectand the itinerary can be found on theMomentum blog: http://saw15momentum.wordpress.comMore information about Alice:www.alicemaddicott.comAlso please follow Alice on twitter@ghostsosilver for updates – pleasenote that in cases of severe weatherconditions some locations maychange.

ALICE MADDICOTT



Adam Grose, Elizabeth Caires &Dale Perrett, Sarah Hitchens andVeronia Gayle have beenselected to receive CREATIVEPATHWAYS Bursaries this yearto create a new body of workand to showcase them attemporary workspaces in BlackSwan Arts, The Old BrickWorkshop, The Emporium andContains Art during SomersetOpen Studios 2016. Each artistresponds to the theme of‘Momentum’ in their chosenmedium and with their owninterpretation, representing theprogression of their artisticendeavours.SAW’s CREATIVE PATHWAYS isa professional developmentprogramme aiming to providetailor-made support for artistmembers in Somerset todevelop their practice and todeliver high-quality work. Thisyear’s programme is madepossible with the fundingsupport from the Arts CouncilEngland’s Lottery Programmeand the in-kind support fromthe partnershipvenues/organisations. For moreinformation please go tosomersetartworks.org.uk/saw-members/professional-developmentVisitors are welcome to see theselected artists working andmeet them during SomersetOpen Studios 2016. Limitededitions of work will beavailable for purchase.

Elizabeth Caires &Dale PerrettVenue 34: THE EMPORIUM,YEOVILYeovil based artists ElizabethCaires (illustrations, drawings,paintings) and Dale Perrett(paper models and illustrations)will be working collaborativelyduring the Open Studios eventto craft a body of work which willcombine their respective creativefields. Often fun and humorous,sometimes autobiographical andinviting for people of any age,they will be launching anddisplaying a collection of newwork playing on the theme ofthe human impact on nature,exploring subject matters suchas urbanisation, extinction andenvironmental negligence.

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Sarah Hitchenswww.sarahhitchens.comVenue 74: BLACK SWAN ARTSWinner of the Marshwood ArtsCeramic Award in 2015, Sarahbegan her career in ceramics in2012. A combination of beingself-taught alongside takingclasses from a master potter, shedeveloped a unique techniqueand style to create ceramicsculptures using clay. Recently,she makes subtly figurativesculptures using hand-rolledslabs of clay to create torn,textured, primitive forms withroughly joined edges sometimesslightly bronzed, glazed or withcontrasting white slip patterning.During the event, she will bedisplaying a new body of work aswell as demonstrating themaking process. She also invitesvisitors to get hands-on,involving make, touch and ‘play’.

Adam Grosewww.adamgrose.comVenue 162: CONTAINS ART Adam gained an MA in Fine Artat Falmouth University, Cornwall.His work explores the role ofmapping, inter-culturalexchange, the importance ofdiversity, aesthetics and theirrelationship to cultural identity.His work often combinesscientific methods of observingand experimentation as well asinspiration from ancientmythology and tales. Throughwoodcuts, linocuts, etching andmonotypes prints, he developsalternative ways of recording ajourney. During the event Adamwill occupy one of the studios atContains Art to create a newbody of work that is inspired bythe surroundings of the venue,capturing his experience ofwalking and rambling.

Veronia Gaylewww.veroniagayle.comVenue 202: THE OLD BRICKWORKSHOPRecently graduated with a BA inDrawing and Applied Arts fromthe University of the West ofEngland, her practice is basedon the experimental explorationof the ambiguous abstract natureof form, line and texture. Shemanipulates the 2D format tomimic a sculptural structure toimply the illusion of form, depthand movement. During theevent, she will be working at oneof the studios at The Old BrickWorkshop and displaying a newbody of work, which will includecollages, paintings and drawingsthat are inspired by thesurrounding area. Collage andprintmaking workshops will alsobe running during Open Studios.


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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

THE VENUESThe venues are divided into 5 areas:SOUTH SOMERSET: VENUES 1 - 69MENDIP: VENUES 70 - 125SEDGEMOOR: VENUES 126 - 151WEST SOMERSET: VENUES 152 - 179TAUNTON DEANE: VENUES 180 -210

OPENING DAYS AND TIMESVenues will be open daily from 11amto 6pm unless otherwise stated.Venues will also show a calendar withclosing dates crossed out in red:

VENUE SIGNSLook out for the Somerset OpenStudios signs! They will guide you tothe venues.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDISABLED ACCESS: Informationon physical access. Some venuesmay have gravel paths and steps.If you are not sure, please checkbefore your visit.

PARKING: Onsite or offsiteparking information

ACTIVITIES: Workshops,demonstrations, tasters or have-a-go activities. Practical workshopsare provided by some venues.Please contact individual venuesfor further and booking details.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: Venuesshowing this logo are expectingvisits from families and groups.

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All information in this guide is correct atthe time of printing. Each venue isresponsible for the information it hasprovided for this Guide. Somerset ArtWorks cannot accept responsibility forunforeseen circumstances that may occurduring your visit. Visitors are advised tocontact venues about access andopening times before visiting.

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICY

During Somerset Art Weeks 2015 most ofthe venues will be happy to welcomefamilies. Venues showing this logo areexpecting visits from families and groups,and will be doing their best to provideclear information and facilities for yourfamily. However, some of the venues areopen for public access on a temporarybasis during the Art Weeks only, such asartist studios and private premises, sothey will have limited facilities, and greatcare should be taken when visiting them.Adults are responsible for the supervisionof any children in their care at all times.SAW and participants cannot acceptliability for any loss, damage or injurysustained by any member of the publicduring their visits.

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All venues provide directions andpostcodes in their guide entries, soyou can also locate them by GPS.

You can find all the venue informationvia the online map (tablet and smartphone friendly):www.somersetartworks.org.uk/venues© Crown Copyright Reserved. Reproducedfrom Ordinance Survey mapping withpermission of Her Majesty’s Stationery Officeunder Licence no. LA 07683 X. Unauthorisedreproduction infringes Crown Copyright andmay lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.


JULIE JENKINSORGANIC LANDSCAPEAND FORM

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGI paint to explore the relationship andplay of energy between organiclandscape and structure, the duality ofline and form. I have drawn myinspiration from the space and stillness ofthe magnificent Himalayan Mountains,and flowing liquid patterns of the ricefields in the Yunnan Province, China.2 The Old Police Station, North Street,Wincanton, BA9 9AZT: 01963 31583E: [email protected]: www.julie-jenkins.co.ukDirections: Wincanton town centre. Turn leftinto North Street, signposted B3081direction Bruton. Down hill on right, OldPolice Station.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PRINTMAKING, CERAMICS, INTERIORSWith an emphasis on neon art pieces and interior accessories Jo and Jo offer a freshand affordable life style look.Jo Norman: Art teacher and designer now heading back to her creative roots producingsilk screen prints and accessories depicting liner observations of the ordinary.Jody Myerscough-Walker is the creator the lifestyle brand Bon Maison with neonaccents, a hand drawn aesthetic, and a love of modern design.Park Farm, Kingsettle Hill, South Brewham, BA10 0LAT: 07967 159372E: [email protected]: www.bon-maison.co.ukDirections: B3081 Wincanton - Bruton, right at Redlynch crossroads, past the Bull Inn2nd right head for King Alfreds Tower first on the right.Opening times: 12noon - 5pm

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Jules Horn celebrates the joy of vibrantcolour in abstract and semi-abstractpaintings on such themes as pathfinding,event horizons and sheep! Her work isoptimistic, contemplative and uplifting.Originals from £80 - £500, cards andprints and original life studies alsoavailable.Coach House Studio, Higher Backway,Bruton, BA10 ODPE: [email protected]: www.juleshorn.co.ukDirections: Entering Higher Backwayfrom Coombe Street, Coach HouseStudio is on the right immediately afterthe car park.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Rowena Pearce: Forest floor mixed media. Annie Fry: How do we respond when we seesomething beautiful? Paintings drawings images, words. www.anniefry.co.uk.Lin Hawkins: Buildings and birds but not together. Terri Hogan: Abstract and semiabstract images relating to the coast and landscape of the Lizard and Penwith inCornwall. www.terrihogan.co.uk. Kay Lewis Bell: Collected faces in paint, with colour,line and narrative. www.klbpainter.co.uk. Tim Millar: Prints, drawings and sculptures.John Buckler: 'Some day my prints will come' assemblages and prints made from foundand everyday materials. www.john buckler.com. Gallery cafe with astonishing cakes.

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Shave Farm, South Brewham, Bruton, BA10 0LGT: 01749 812335E: [email protected]: B3081 Wincanton - Bruton, right at Redlynch crossroads, past Bull Inn, lefttowards Brewham, lane on right before duck pond.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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I work mainly in oils and if possible,directly from the image. Landscapes andstill life studies are my main interest. I donot work with complicated theories butfor sheer enjoyment. Private View: 16thSeptember, 6 - 8pm. Price range: £500 -£900.19 Quaperlake Street, Bruton,BA10 0HFT: 01749 814809E: [email protected]: Enter car park by number 21,follow signs by the side of the house,turn right by the garden, studio on right.Opening times: 11am - 5.30pm

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Large scale paintings on the theme ofMankind in the Environment, some fromrecent exhibitions in Saint Petersburg inRussia. Also prints and porcelain.No parking by studio, please park instreets around.Coombe Street Studio, Coombe Street,Bruton, BA10 0ENT: 07850 238239E: [email protected]: www.richardpomeroy.co.ukDirections: Straight up the hill from thelibrary, on your right down a side roadafter c. 100m.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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An exhibition of watercolour paintingsinspired by the flowers in Patience'sriverside garden and the countrysideround Bruton. Price range £40 - £200 andmany cards available. Plenty of parking inLower Backway, and lovely places to eatin the town.Heybrook, Lower Backway, Bruton,BA10 0EAT: 01749 813478E: [email protected]: 50 yards from bottom of HighStreet turn right into Mill Lane leadinginto Lower Backway, first house on right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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aceARTSShowcasing contemporary craftand art alongside an inspiringexhibition programme of work

by local and national artists

Market Place, Somerton,Somerset, TA11 7LX

01458 273008www.acearts.co.uk

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING‘Nature’ or ‘Nurture’? God given gift or learned skills? ‘Continuity’ is an exploration ofcreative and intellectual development. Just as with language there are distinct stages ofartistic development most clearly demonstrated in the stages of drawing.This exhibition involves children from across the King’s Foundation, from the toddler tothe teenager studying GCE A level art. It provides many fascinating insights into theintellectual and psychological development of young people.The journey evolves from early scribbles and schematic drawings, through the pre-adolescent crisis and beyond. In addition there will be an exhibition of other works fromwithin the community.Please report to reception on arrival.The Gallery, The Design Centre, Kings School, Bruton, BA10 0EDT: 01749 814200E: [email protected]: www.kingsbruton.comDirections: Follow one way system and turn right at church. School is 300m with carparking on left.Opening times: 2 - 4pm

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Working with visiting artist, CarolynLefley, students at Bruton School for Girlsparticipated in cyanotype workshops toproduce a body of work with a naturetheme that aligns with the school’s ecoand outdoor learning ethos. Carolyn’swork is built upon her photographicpractice which explores notions ofbelonging, folklore and the naturallandscape.Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill,Bruton, BA10 0NTT: 01749 814400E: [email protected]: www.brutonschool.co.ukDirections: Please park in the Senior School carpark directly off the A359 on the south side ofBruton.Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am -4.30pm

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Above: Lucy Lean’s artist residency atBruton School for Girls, photographed byNisha Haq


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Jackie worked as a theatre designer andnow enjoys the solitude of cutting aloneand creating stories that are flat. Inspiredby the Polish paper cutting tradition ofWycinanki she makes symmetrical imageswith folded paper and a scalpel knife,juxtaposing things which do not alwaysfeel comfortable together.Workshops and events at this venue.Unit 6B, Old Mill Industrial Estate,Station Road, Bruton, BA10 0EHT: 07973 745815E: [email protected] times: Monday - Thursday 10am- 4pm, Friday - Sunday 11am - 6pm

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My work is inspired by my love of MotherNature and the light which falls upon her,be it the foothills of the Sierra Nevada inSpain or the stunning light over theCornish coastline. Prices range from£1,000 for large landscapes to £1 forsmall greeting card.Wychwood Cottage, Ansford Hill,Castle Cary, BA7 7JNT: 07870 387431E: [email protected]: www.antoniamyatt.weebly.comDirections: Take A371 towards Castle Cary. Headfor Ansford Academy. Ample parking in TuckersLane. Wychwood Cottage is end terrace house.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Four selected artists almost at their peak working in pop up studios at the Bruton ArtFactory during Somerset Open Studios. MeMe Marey MeMe: Marey deals with emotionalresponses to events, situations and memories in her own life. Her paintings are workedand reworked through the use of paint or charcoal on canvas on paper. Mirabel Williams:By creating delicate flowerscapes Mirabel Williams attempts to freeze nature's process andpreserve its beauty using pressed flowers, carefully tangled with thread. Sabrina RowanHamilton: Sabrina Rowan Hamilton is a painter, photographer, poet, curator andcollaborator. She splits her time between London and Somerset finding inspiration in thespaces in between. Benjamin Lowsley-Williams: Principally a stone carver, BenjaminLowsley-Williams also engages in all forms of sculpture as well as drawing andphotography. In his recent carvings and geometric drawings, he explores the notion ofsymmetry in nature. These free form sculptures and calculated drawings bespeak a distinctdialect within a common language of geometry and stone carving.

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Bruton Art Factory, 7 Old Mill BusinessCentre, Bruton, BA10 0EHT: 07904 374115E: [email protected]: www.brutonartfactory.co.ukOpening times: 12noon - 5pm


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Sue’s work is inspired by the observation of forms in nature as well as by colour andtexture. She is currently exploring low firing methods in ceramics such ashorsehair,raku,raku resist, pit and smoke firing.Judy uses different materials to create textured abstracts. Some more traditionalpaintings have sprung from living and by Castle Cary.Demonstrations: Wednesday 21st September and Sunday 25th SeptemberSilk House, Bailey Hill, Castle Cary, BA7 7ADT: 01963 359618E: [email protected]: www.artists303.org.ukDirections: Centre of Castle Cary, behind Market House by Post Office and small jail.Also in car park behind Garage at bottom of town opposite pond.Opening times: 10.30am - 5.30pm

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My paintings are large scale oils oncanvas, currently ranging from 80cm2 to1m30 x 2m30. They are abstract, visceral,and painterly, driven by an exploration ofprocess.The Factory, Nation Wharf, Castle Cary,BA7 7PET: 07833 231564E: [email protected]: www.lauraburke.infoOpening times: 11am - 6pm

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Highly-detailed graphite drawings,responses to observations in nature,textures and elements, from locations inWessex and beyond. Walking informspractice; the work being influenced bymaps and writers, geologists andlegends, songs and poems. The imagesreflect a deep love of place, creatingmeditative, contemplative work.Clerkenwell Fine Art, The Old Bank House,High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AWT: 07811 368863E: [email protected]: www.clerkenwellfineart.comW: www.paulnewmanartist.comDirections: Just off the A371 between SheptonMallet and Wincanton and between HaynesMotor Museum and Bruton on the A359. Thevenue is located in the town centre on the HighStreet 100 yards past the historic market buildingof the Shambles.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PAINTING, PRINTSWill Vaughan: Etchings of trees, buildings and local views, £60-£300Biddy Peppin: Works in oil on canvas. Distinctive oil paintings that engage withSymbolist and Modernist ideas.Cottage garden open. Listed medieval painted room. Guided tours: Sundays at 3pm,Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2 - 5pmLower Cockhill Farm Barrow Road, Cockhill, Castle Cary, BA7 7NZT: 01963 351840E: [email protected]: www.willvaughan.comDirections: From Station Road, Castle Cary, turn down Torbay road to signpost. We areabout a mile along the road signed to North Barrow.Opening times: 2 - 5pm

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PAINTINGOriginal oil paintings of the South Westof England. This self-taught artist’s workdepicts the Somerset, Cornish andDorset coastlines and countryside in acontemporary representational style.Silver Ash Farm, South Street, CastleCary, BA7 7ETT: 07816 303479E: [email protected]: www.maxoliver.co.ukDirections: Venue is a 6 minute walkfrom the town centre, 50m downhill fromthe Bay Tree Pub on South Street.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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GLASS, PHOTOGRAPHYIn our small workspace we display fusedglass and fine art photography. All workis for sale, commissions undertaken,practical workshops available byarrangement.Art Works for You, Woodcock Street,Castle Cary, BA7 7ALT: 07951 707093E: [email protected]: www.artworks4you.netDirections: In the centre of Castle Cary,opposite Barclays atmOpening times: 11am - 6pm

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PRINTMAKINGA group of printmakers who have exhibited together before.An exhibition of new work inspired by natural forms, landscape, colour and pattern. On show will be a range of limited edition prints using a variety of traditionalprintmaking techniques, including linocut, etchings, mono prints, drypoint, andcollagraph.Cakes and refreshments provided.

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Applewood, High Street, KeintonMandeville, TA11 6EDT: 01458 223135E: [email protected]: www.jeanstevens.co.ukW: www.annfagan.co.ukW: www.lizbiesty.comDirections: Located on the B3153, 600yards west of The Quarry Inn.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Julia Manning, a member of Pine Feroda, is showing exciting large wood block prints,printmaking and cards displayed in her working studio set in lovely gardens.Paul Stubbs: Small whimsical items cut and modelled from columns of clay.Architectural shapes, dishes, planters plus thrown simple elegant and useful pots madefrom strong west country clays.2 Rosebank, Queen Street, Keinton Mandeville, TA11 6EQT: 01458 223025E: [email protected]: www.juliamanning.co.ukDirections: Halfway down Queen Street. Park on the road or round the corner inChistles Lane (grid ref 549 306)Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SUSAN M WALLISPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,BOOKS, PAPER, TEXTILES

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My work is narrative and my environmentinfluences and inspires my creativewriting and paintings; sometimes thewords are first, then the desire tocapture the story in paint is very strong.Workshops 2pmOpen Evenings Fridays 23 and 30September, 7 - 9pm, The Awning, Redlake Farm, LittletonHill (B3151), Littleton, Somerton,TA11 6NST: 07595 296872E: [email protected]: www.susanmwallis.co.ukDirections: From A303 at Podimoreroundabout, 3rd exit Somerton / Street /B3151. Enter the village of Littleton,Redlake Farm is 800 metres on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

SANDRA MEECH AND VERA SHEAFMIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, TEXTILES

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Once again artist friends Sandra and Vera collaborate to show their recent work inSandra’s home and garden studio.Sandra continues to explore the local Somerset landscape through collage, imagery,paint and stitch.Vera’s mixed media work is a response to her environment and shaped by memory,process and colour.2 Mount Hey, Somerton, TA11 7PGT: 01458 270070E: [email protected]: www.sandrameech.com / www.verasheaf.co.ukDirections: From the Market Place follow Kirkham Street, right into Parsonage Hill.Mount Hey is first right. Please park on road.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Louise Cottey is a woven textiledesigner/maker who creates uniqueelegant fabrics using locally sourcednatural fibres and traditional weavingtechniques that reflect on the locallandscape.See website for the days Louise will be inresidence, and details of weavingworkshops and events during art weeks.ACE Arts, Market Place, Somerton,TA11 7LXT: 01458 273008E: [email protected]: www.louisecotteytextiles.co.ukDirections: In Somerton town centreopposite the parish church.Opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am- 5pm, Sunday - 11am - 4pm

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BRIAN HUTCHINGS, PATRICE HAMILTON,AND EMMA LOGAN23


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METALWORK, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHYBrian Hutchings: Landscape photographs from a variety of locations with emphasis onthe Somerset Levels. Prints, Cards, Canvases, Table Mats and Coasters available.Printing and Tuition on all aspects of photography. Patrice Hamilton: Vibrant pastel paintings in a variety of subjects. Originals, prints andcards available.Emma Logan: Beautiful handcrafted small scale metalwork.

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BRIAN DIXMIXED MEDIA, PAINTING,PRINTS, DRAWING

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Images from the natural and man-madeworlds continue to be a starting point forunusual abstract works. The choice ofmaterial processes such as collage andassemblage have been shaping andperfecting development of exciting newoutcomes. Both colour and black-and-white have played contrasting roles ashave personal drawing methods that areexperimental and skilfully crafted.Prices £25 - £400+1 Church End, Pitney, Langport,TA10 9AST: 01458 251096E: [email protected]: From B3153 twixt Somerton andLangport follow signs to the west end of thevillage below church. Roadside parking.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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Come up and see my work, at my studiooverlooking the Parrot. You will seecontemporary abstracted landscapes; myinspiration for this body of works comesmainly from Exmoor. I work mostly in oilsalthough mixed media plays a big part inmy mark-making. I look forward to seeingyou.Shakespear Glass Park End Studio,Great West House, Westover,Langport, TA10 9RBT: 07725 040721E: [email protected]: www.asharart.co.ukDirections: Just off the A378 in Langportby Bow Bridge and backing onto theRiver Parrot, ample parking.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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Willow Tree Cottage, Pitney, Langport,TA10 9AST: 01458 250823E: [email protected]: www.brianhutchingsphotography.co.ukDirections: On B3153 between Langport /Somerton turn at Halfway House pub, firstleft through village to crossroads we’refirst on right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm



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JOHN NEWBERRYRWS26


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PAINTINGThis year John Newberry is showing anexhibition of new watercolours, someviews of the Somerset area around CurryRivel, some painted abroad includingEgypt, France and the Canaries. Thesepictures are small, priced between £180and £400. There will also be boxes ofmounted work to browse in.2 Churchway Close, Curry Rivel,TA10 0EDT: 01458 251906E: [email protected]: Entering Curry Rivel on theA378 from Langport, Churchway Close isthe second turning on the right.Opening times: 11am - 12.30pm and 2 -6pm

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NICK DURNANSCULPTURE, STONECARVING,PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING

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Exquisite alabaster carvings and intricatedrawings and paintings exhibited in mynew timber frame studio. Islamicgeometry is the theme of my work thisyear including finely pierced geometricalabaster window panels carved fromstones collected from the NorthSomerset coast. Alabaster carvingworkshops every Sunday morning 10am -2pm, only £30, booking essential.Elm Grove, East Street, Drayton, nearLangport, TA10 0JZT: 07908 830502 / 01458 252463E: [email protected]: www.alabastercarving.co.ukDirections: As you leave Drayton going towardsMuchelney, Elm Grove is down left hand track onright hand bend. From Muchelney follow signs toDrayton. Elm Grove is on your right as you enterthe village. Park in the yard beside house.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DAVE APPLEBYWOOD28


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The Open Studios gives me theopportunity to share with others my loveof woodturning and the excitement ofdiscovering the colour and grain patternhidden in timber. I allow the wood toinfluence my design, creating bowls,hollow forms and utility items, sometimesincorporate carving, texturing and othermaterials.New Street House, New Street, LongSutton, TA10 9JWT: 01458 241522E: [email protected]: www.daveappleby.co.ukDirections: From village green towardsMartock take first right into New Street.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SALLY KENTGLASS29


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Unique richly coloured fused glass piecesto include large wall panels, sculpturalgarden pieces, bowls, coasters andjewellery inspired by the beautifullandscape of Somerset. Prices from £4.50- £500. I look forward to welcoming youto my new garden studio where charityteas will also be available.Robin Cottage, Folly Road, KingsburyEpiscopi, TA12 6ATT: 01935 827708E: [email protected]: www.sallykentglass.co.ukDirections: In the centre of the village.Facing The Wyndham Arms it is nextdoor but one to the right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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Steel sculptures inspired by natural forms(such as ferns) suitable for home andgarden. Ornamental stakes upto 4m talland spiral shapes mounted on oakplinths. Fire pit cubes that defy gravityand a selection of garden stakes. Pricesfrom £10 to £950.29 North Street, Martock, TA12 6DHT: 01935 827836E: [email protected]: www.ckgardensculptures.co.ukDirections: Two minutes drive from A303 on themain road through Martock. Parking opposite onBeech Road or in Moorlands / Co-op car park.Opening times: 11am - 5.30pm

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TOM CLARK, ANDREA CLARK, AND CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT, HURST BARTON STUDIOS31


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SCULPTURE, STONECARVING, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, POTTERYA rich, varied exhibition by three artists in an impressive group of historical ham-stoneworkshops. Tom: Works in stone to commission - architectural features, original sculptureand ornate fireplaces. He also runs stone carving courses. Andrea: Charcoal drawings,pastels, and etchings. From birds in her garden to refugees on Lesbos, her work includesa diverse mixture of subjects. Chris: Brightly coloured hand thrown earthenware potterywith sea life sprigs, models, decorative glazes and brushwork decoration. Pots arefunctional fun and for sale. Demonstrations. Tea and cake.

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Hurst Barton, Hurst, Martock, TA12 6JUT: 01935 822111 / 822833E: [email protected]: www.artist.co.ukDirections: Off the A303 betweenMartock and Bower Hinton. Near Yandlestimber merchant / 303 Gallery. Sign at theentrance.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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JO SAURINPAINTING, DRAWING, MIXEDMEDIA

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I paint in oil and acrylic and directobservation of landscape is central to mypractice. The paintings hover betweenabstraction and figuration. Currentinterests are the gardens at Stourheadand the wild Scottish highlands. Privateview 17th September, 6pm.Laburnum House, Sutton Montis, nearYeovil, BA22 7HFT: 01963 220570E: [email protected]: www.josaurin.comDirections: From 303 exit SouthCadbury. From Yeovil take MudfordRoad. From Sherborne take road viaCorton Denham.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JILL PRESTONPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING35


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Paintings are mainly impressionistic orsemi-abstract using watercolour, acrylic ormixed media. I like to experiment in mystudio with ideas sketched out in situ orin response to music and literature. Icontinue to enjoy exploring abstraction,focussing on bold colour and line.Drummers, 46 Lower Wraxhill Road,Yeovil, BA20 2JTT: 01935 471843E: [email protected]: www.jillprestonpainter.co.ukDirections: A30 Yeovil towardsCrewkerne. On the West Coker Road inYeovil, turn into Wraxhill Road. Takesecond right to signed venue.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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YVONNE SHAYLERSTUDIO 3132


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CERAMICS, PAINTINGS, TEXTILESA range of items will be for sale ataffordable prices including cards,watercolour and acrylic paintings, variedceramics and other related items.31 Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, BA20 2JXT: 01935 420291E: [email protected]: Wraxhill Road is directly offWest Coker Road (A30) on the west sideof Yeovil.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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DRAWING, PRINTS, PAPERElizabeth Caires (illustrations, drawings,paintings) and Dale Perrett (paper models andillustrations) will be collaborating to craft a bodyof work that combines their respective creativefields. Often fun and humorous, sometimesautobiographical, their work explores subjectmatters such as urbanisation, extinction andenvironmental negligence. Supported by SAW’sCreative Pathways Bursary 2016 and EastvilleProject Space. Refreshments are available at theCafe. Dogs are welcome in the courtyardgarden.The Emporium, 39 Princes Street, Yeovil,BA20 1EGT: 01935 579482E: [email protected]: www.theemporiumyeovil.co.ukDirections: 2 minutes walk from Tesco. Opening times: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm.Meet the artists Wednesday - Saturday 11am -4.30pm.

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KATE CHIDLEY AND MICHAEL BURTONJEWELLERY, SILVERWORK, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING

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Opening my doors for the first time at the Chapel. Welcome to my little world of madcows, ewenique sheep, painted ponies, wicked fairies and other curious creatures.Illustrated maps from Glastonbury Festival, the depths of Devon, whimsical weddings,to the streets of London.I’m excited to host the work of a family friend, talented silversmith Michael Burton. Hisjewellery will be here, as his children continue his business.The Chapel, Manor Street, West Coker, BA22 9BJT: 01935 862021E: [email protected]: www.katechidley.com / www.michaelburtonsilver.comDirections: The Chapel can be seen from the A30, just behind West Coker garage,opposite Lanes hotel.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JEWELLERY, SILVERWORK, TEXTILESJulia Thompson creates ethical precious metal jewellery from trinkets to bespokestatement pieces incorporating quartz and Fairtrade gold. Her 'Two for Joy' designercollection explores a familiar superstitious narrative. Recycled Silver Charm workshopsat weekends.Lucy Pendrick will be exhibiting her realistic needle felted wildlife sculptures. Each oneforaged and felted with a tale to tell and a song in its heart. She will be demonstratingthroughout the event.The Polishing Room, Flaxdrayton Farm, South Petherton, TA13 5LRT: 01460 240888 / 07886 906262E: [email protected]: www.juliathompson.co.ukDirections: A303 South Petherton Roundabout, Yeabridge exit. 1st left then right at T-junction, up lane round corner, Flaxdrayton Farm on RHS.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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DAVID BROWNCERAMICS38


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I make a range of vessel forms with mattand textural surfaces, which reflect myinterest in the coast. Rocks, fossils, shells,coral etc. some bowls have glass in themiddle to create pool effects. Everythingis fired to 1250c. Prices range from £10to £300.Highway Cottage, Church Street,Merriott, TA16 5PRT: 01460 75655E: [email protected]: www.dbpottery.co.ukDirections: Take the B3165 from LopenHead or Crewkerne. Pottery is almostopposite Kings Head pub in ChurchStreet.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ANGELA CHARLESPAINTINGS39


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Angela Charles will be exhibiting newpaintings throughout her home / studiofollowing successful exhibitions in 2016at the Project Gallery in Arundel andPorthminster Gallery in St Ives. This isAngela Charles's 8th year showing herwork in this venue for Somerset OpenStudios.The Tower House, Mount Pleasant,Crewkerne, TA18 7AHE: [email protected]: www.angelacharles.comDirections: Entering Crewkerne on theA30 from Yeovil the Tower House is adistinctive hamstone house just beforethe pedestrian crossing. Entrance is onA30.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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JENNY MELLINGSPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM

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You will find: Various works on paper andpanel made with materials such as micaand mud, carrying previous themes andideas in new directions. Intermingledlayers of reality, dreams, film and theinternet are being traversed throughpainting, drawing and maybe some liveanimation.Goldfinch Place, 19 East Street,Crewkerne, TA18 7AGT: 01460 929428E: [email protected]: www.jennymellings.comDirections: From Crewkerne MarketSquare, proceed up left side of EastStreet past Cloth Shop. Goldfinch Placeis after Merefield House.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JUDITH ELLISPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING41


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Abstract paintings using mixed media oncanvas or board. Referencing fragmentsof diaries or poems with the use of script,or using a combination of colour as astarting point. The paintings, works onpaper and mono prints are about theprocess itself which includes dripping,scratching and erasing. Prices: 5p - £500.10 Abbey Street, Crewkerne,TA18 7HYT: 07747 053922E: [email protected]: [email protected]: Abbey Street leads fromCrewkerne market square to the church.No. 10 is a small terrace cottage on theright.Opening times: 11am - 4pm

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GEORGE HIDEREGGWOOD FARM42


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MEDIARecycled steel sculptures in animal form.Metalwork, Sculpture, Eggwood Farm,Bowood Lane, Merriott, TA16 5QWT: 01460 76100E: [email protected]: www.artist.co.ukDirections: Drive from Merriott towardsLopen passing Hinton St George turningon left: approximately 200 meters toBowood Lane on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JACKIE SPURRIERPAINTING43


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Come and visit Jackie’s stunning cowportraits in her new garden studio in thebeautiful village of Hinton St George. Also to tempt you to the village is acharming tea room, an award-winningpub and Amanda Khan-Davis's exhibitionabout climate change and learning fromnature in her yurt.Ramsbury House, Gas Lane, Hinton StGeorge, TA17 8RXT: 01460 78276E: [email protected]: www.cowsoncanvas.comDirections: Detached house next toalmshouses, studio in back garden.Opening times: Wednesday to Friday10am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am- 6pm

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ANGELA NAUNTON DAVIES, KATE WESTWOOD, AND MARCUS JUBB, THE MANGLE HOUSE44


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, PRINTMAKING3 artists mix media to produce original artworks, hand printed images, sculptures andcards in workshop / studio courtyard and garden room.Angela Naunton Davies: Exquisite forms from familiar surroundings transformed withrich inks into contemporary prints using the forces of an etching press.Kate Westwood: Detailed and dramatic images using pen and watercolour, andbespoke pet portraits in pencil.Marcus Jubb: Atmospheric woodland, coastal and abstract forms depicted in paintingsand mosaics. Mirror and glass inlayed standing stones and garden chandeliers whichilluminate at night.Refreshments and demonstrations.

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Denman Cottage, Church Street,Lopen, TA13 5JXT: 01460 240921E: [email protected]: www.manglehouseart.weebly.comDirections: 100 yards beyond Pauline Rook’s,opposite the church yard.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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PHOTOGRAPHY, WOOD, BOOKSThe world is showered with photographs daily but so few ever end up as carefullyfinished fine prints. Come and see them on the themes of rural documentary, landscapeand flowers.Pauline is joined this year by Peter, whose highly sought after Living Wood andcreations and walking sticks will be on show. He uses local wood and each piece isinspired by the wood itself.Lopen Farmhouse, Church Street, Lopen, South Petherton, TA13 5JXT: 01460 240644E: [email protected]: www.rookphoto.co.ukDirections: Turn south from Lopenhead roundabout, in Lopen turn under the big oaktree overhanging the road, venue 50 yards on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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BOB DEANART 2546


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, MIXEDMEDIA, GLASSTuition, guidance and encouragementhas enabled me to produce a substantial,interesting and eclectic portfolio whichincludes oil, watercolour and mixedmedia paintings. Colourful and intriguingwork for all ages to enjoy. Some of myglasswork will be displayed too. Cardsand glass prices start at £1 and paintingsare £20 to POA.Jasmine Cottage, 25 South Street,South Petherton, TA13 5AET: 01460 241154E: [email protected]: Leave island on A303 signed SouthPetherton along Hayes End, turn left into ColesLane then right into South Street. No 25 is 200yards on right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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Changing light and colour of land andseascape from many parts of the countryprovide Patricia with inspiration for heretchings and pastels. A long-standingmember of the Society of BotanicalArtists with whom she exhibits annually.Plants are a never-ending source offascination and interest, paintings mainlyin watercolour.Wheathill, Over Stratton, SouthPetherton, TA13 5LGT: 01460 240528E: [email protected]: At Hayes End roundabout, SouthPetherton on A303, take local road towardsIlminster, first left after Esso garage into OverStratton. Continue for nearly 1 mile, passing theRoyal Oak on left. Continue approx. 500 yards.Wheathill is on left-hand side.Opening times: 2 - 6pm

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LINDA GREEN AND GRACE GREENPAINTINGS, PRINTS, MIXED MEDIA

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Visit us in our home. An exhibition of recent work by two Somerset based artists.Grace Green: a series of work primarily focussing on the fruitfulness and fecundity oflife. Celebrating beauty whilst acknowledging vulnerability, attempting to captureintimacy and moments in time.Linda Green: exploring surface qualities, materials and processes, some new andexperimental pieces.Sunnyview, Water Street, Barrington, TA19 0JRT: 01460 57988E: [email protected]: At school building turn into Water Street. Last pair of cottages on the left,round window in gable end.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ANN NOVYPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING47


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Opening my studio for the first time, avariety of work will be displayed toappeal to different tastes and ages, allinspired by the beauty and colours ofnature. Prices of paintings range frombelow £50 to £200, framed andunframed cards from £1.50. We lookforward to meeting you.41 South Street, South Petherton,TA13 5AET: 01460 394953E: [email protected]: From the A303 junction intoSouth Petherton, turn left down ColesLane then right into South Street. Onroad parking only.Opening times: 11am - 3pm

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VICKY YOUNGPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,PHOTOGRAPHY

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Using my own photographs I have drawnand painted animals and birds sincechildhood. I have exhibited in Londonand elsewhere including The LlewellynAlexander and Mall Galleries. I paintusing watercolour in layers and washescreating fine detail and now produce A3and smaller prints of paintings andphotos.Villa Farm, Isle Brewers, Taunton,TA3 6QLE: [email protected]: www.vickyyoung.comDirections: Park at Isle Brewers villagegreen. Turn left after the willows and VillaFarm is the first house on right.Opening times: 11am - 4pm

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ROSIE DARRAHPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING52


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After a foundation course atSouthampton, Rosie went on to studyPrintmaking and Painting at West SurreyCollege of Art and Design, with furtherArt and Design studies at DartingtonCollege. Now, after a career in teachingArt and Design, Rosie works from herstudio in Isle Brewers producing etchingsand paintings.Her work reflects her sense of place inthe landscape through detailedobservations of form and spaceBrewers Cottage, Isle Brewers,Taunton, TA3 6QLT: 01460 282900E: [email protected]: www.rosiedarrah.comDirections: Last house on right atFivehead end of village.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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NICHOLA HANMANCERAMICS53


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Although most of my pots are madeusing the naked raku technique I alsoenjoy creating animal sculptures, whichare fired to stoneware temperatures toensure they are frost proof. Prices rangefrom £8 for a raku or pit fired bird toaround £180 for a large naked raku pot.Willow Cottage, Isle Brewers, Taunton,TA3 6QLT: 01460 281661E: [email protected]: In Isle Brewers there is agreen with four willow trees. WillowCottage is the thatched cottage at theback.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PRINTMAKINGPrintmaker working mainly in linocut andmore recently etching. I produce smalleditions of original hand made prints andgreetings cards. Prices from £2.50 to£120. For an invitation to the privateview please visit my websitewww.angehart.co.uk or find me onFacebook - PrintmakerHart.The Old Post Office, Isle Brewers, nearTaunton, TA3 6QNT: 01460 281898E: [email protected]: www.angehart.co.ukDirections: We are located next to thechurch in the village of Isle Brewers.Opening times: 11am - 3pm

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GLASS, SCULPTURE, INTERIORSKiln formed glass in all its forms -practical whimsical and / or sculptural!Visitors of all ages can try the craftthemselves, as well as watchdemonstrations and listen to minilectures, showcasing the wide range oftechniques used by warm glass artiststoday.Unit 1b, Rose Mills, Industrial Estate,Hort Bridge, Ilminster, TA19 9PST: 07467 027939E: [email protected]: www.glassification.co.ukOpening times: 2 - 6pm

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CHRISTINE BUCKLER AND MARGARET WALLPOTTERY, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Christine Buckler is in the Pottery Studio with her robust stoneware. Surfaces juicy withsurprising glaze combinations. Rustic terracotta domestic ware has vivid hand-appliedslip decoration.Margaret Wall is in the Summer House showing her elegant black and white portraitsof individual flowers and plants. These combine her passion for the natural world andtraditional dark-room based photography. Works for sale. Cards available.Glenalmond, Pottery Road, Horton, TA19 9QNT: 01460 258822E: [email protected]: A303 Ilminster roundabout. Chard road. Horton road. One mile 5 Dials Inn.Left Pottery Road. Quarter mile to Glenalmond right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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FABRIZIA BAZZOGLASS, INTERIORS, SITESPECIFIC

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Fabrizia is an award winning architecturalglass artist working on both private andpublic commissions. She takes acontemporary approach to the design;vibrant colours and texture are hallmarksof her work.Examples of studio work will bedisplayed showing various techniquessuch as acid etching, sandblasting,painting and lamination.The Studio at Hall Cottage,Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9EFT: 01460 54831E: [email protected]: www.fabriziabazzo.co.ukDirections: From Ilminster take left fork50m after sign to Dillington House. HallCottage is on right after Village Hall.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ROSEMARY WARD-SMITH58


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGRosemary's paintings are mostly in acrylicwith some mixed media and 3D effects.Subject matter ranges from traditionallandscape to exploratory abstract andthe emphasis is on adventures intocolour. Many scenes are local althoughvolcanoes are definitely not found in theBlackdowns. Expect to be entertainedand challenged.The Old Forge, Birchwood, Chard,TA20 3QQT: 01460 234668E: [email protected]: 2 miles from Buckland. 1.5miles from Bishopswood. From Tauntontake B3170 past Racecourse. After 8miles turn left to Birchwood.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JUNE DOBSONPAINTING, CERAMICS59


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My pottery continues to develop withranges inspired by the hedgerows andautumn leaves. Making bread crocs,storage jars, flower jugs, garden globes,hares and more. I enjoy experimentingboth with colour and design. New boldand vibrant oil paintings, mainly animals,from the Blackdown Hills.Colley Farm, Buckland St Mary, Chard,TA20 3QDT: 01460 234327E: [email protected]: 150m past Buckland church, turn rightto Birchwood. After 1.4 kms turn right up farmlane. Park in farmyard. OS257141Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SIMON HITCHENSSCULPTURE, INSTALLATION,DRAWING

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This work is part of an ongoinginvestigation into the phenomenon ofperception and my interest in theinterconnectedness between the humanand non-human. It is aboutdeconstructing wholeness in order togive something more than wholeness, inan attempt to better understand the self.Croft Studio, Pound Lane, Buckland StMary, TA20 3SNT: 07941 650164E: [email protected]: www.simonhitchens.comDirections: Facing Buckland St Marychurch, take road to left, then first left.Studio on right after row of cottages.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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HARRIET WHINNEYPEARLS LTD57


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JEWELLERYHarriet Whinney Pearls is an artisanworkshop making cultured pearljewellery. We create a beautiful range oflimited edition pearl necklaces braceletsearrings, plus pendants in many sizes andcolours, set on silver or gold. Prices from£10 to £500. Private views or groups arewelcome and advised to book inadvance.Forest Farm, Wood Road, Windmill Hill,Ilminster, TA19 9LPT: 01823 480550E: [email protected]: www.harrietwhinney.comDirections: A358 exit Ashill, Windmill Hill,Broadway to Wood Road. A303 Ilminsterroundabout towards Donyatt. Horton Village, FiveDials, Pound Road, Wood Road.Opening times: 10am - 5pm

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DEREK NORTHFIELD AND GILL WRIGHTCERAMICS

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Derek Northfield makes high fired stoneware vessels inspired by ancient metal tools,stone circles, architectural structures. Mark making is becoming important in my workwith references to early forms of text and symbols in stone and clay. I also make alimited amount of thrown and moulded tableware.Gill Wright makes sculptural forms based around the human body and organicstructures in the landscape, exploring lines and curves in space.2 Lucas Corner, Frog Lane, Combe St Nicholas, Chard, TA20 3HQT: 01460 64474E: [email protected]: From Stoopers Hill towards football pitch. Second cottage on left beforeFrog Lane Farm. Parking just before cottages in layby.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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MICHAEL DEFRIEZAND HILARY DIXONJACKDAW STUDIO

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGStarting from Somewhere: Walking,looking, reading, thinking. Colour, space,shapes, light. Pictures in the mind’s eyeand things seen. Interiors, landscape.Finding ways through art to make lifereal. At the Jackdaw Studio, Hilary Dixonand Michael Defriez offer an eclecticvisual response to their life in a Somersetvalley.Jackdaw Studio, Carpenters Cottage,Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3ENT: 01460 65504E: [email protected]: Next door to the Cotley Innin Wambrook. Follow signs to Wambrook,from the A30, just west of Chard.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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The story of repairing, documenting andre-imagining a dolls house 45 years afterit was made. Where is childhood? Whatis home? Adventure through the lanes tothe edge of the woods, open theworkshop doors and enter... questions,dreams and recollections with home atthe centre.Cotley Workshop, Cotley Farm, Chard,TA20 3EPT: 07976 118650E: [email protected]: www.bhaam.org.uk/artistsDirections: Leave Chard on A30 towardsHoniton, left at Toll House, left forWambrook, left at red post, after 1 mileturn right, studio before Tithe Barn.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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My paintings come from visual stimulusin Somerset areas. Mostly worked inacrylic or oils. Some work is on masoniteboards, gallery style, while others are oncanvas.My studio is north-facing, perfect light forgetting the most out of our shortsummer. Here, I will spend my time tryingto evoke atmosphere and stillness.Little Lyon Mead Studio, 40 HighStreet, Chard, TA20 1QBT: 01460 61755E: [email protected]: From centre of Chard(Guildhall) travel west uphill, Little LyonMead Studio 400 metres on right cornerabove Museum, High Street.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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I have developed my work further toinclude fauna with the flora I love topaint, using watercolour and mixedmedia techniques. A workshop isavailable: Thursday 22nd, 10am - 1pm.£25 per person contact by email please.Sale prices: £25 to £250 for originals to£1.50 for a card.Lower Whatley Farm, Otterford, Chard,TA20 3QLT: 01460 234561E: [email protected]: A303 - Honiton. Right turn,Bishopswood. Through village. Turn rightvillage hall. Half mile. B3170-Honiton.Left turn Whatley / Otterford Mill. Onemile. Second thatched cottage.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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My name is Jane Morgan, I have my ownhome studio from where I paint, mixedmedia and acrylic on canvas. Most of mywork are florals. I sell online, to galleriesand have recently signed a contract withArtko for commercial prints. I selloriginals, prints and cards, prices from£20 to £450.4 Bryer Close, Chard, TA20 2LAT: 01460 62920E: [email protected]: In Chard follow signs toLordleaze Hotel, at the bottom of CookAvenue turn right into Beyer close,number four is the second house on theright.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SCULPTURE, STONECARVINGWildlife sculptor Ian Edwards capturesthe essence and feel within eachsculpture through his love of nature.The sculptures depict the nature of hissubject with a loose style and texture.Ian’s work is exhibited Internationally andhas a private showroom within the heartof London.Unit 5, Willoughby Place, Millfield IndustrialEstate, Chard, TA20 2BBT: 01460 62776E: [email protected]: www.ianedwardsstudios.co.ukDirections: A358 from Taunton straight overcrossroads with A30. A30 from Exeter turn rightat crossroads with A358. A30 from Yeovil turn leftat crossroads with A358. Then left at mini-roundabout into Millfield. Take 2nd right bringsyou up to Willoughby place (sign on outside wallof studios Unit 5).Opening times: 11am - 4.30pm

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I am a fused and leaded glass artist,interests are sculptures for the garden.There are smaller pieces mainly naturebased. Hence the exhibition is mainly inthe garden. The studio has examples ofleaded windows. There are slopes, butmost of the garden is accessible towheelchairs.Lansing, Whitegate, Forton, Chard,TA20 4HQT: 01460 221406E: [email protected]: www.johnpayneglass.org.ukDirections: First house on Marshwood Farm roadat the top of Perry Street. B3167 recognised byyellow wooden gates.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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I make terra cotta garden pots andsculptures which are hand built on thewheel. The heavily grogged clay is firedto 1100 degrees centigrade, using woodoffcuts from a local sawmillThe pots are unglazed, gaining theircolour variations from the passage offlames through the kiln. They are frostresistant, and range in size from 15cm to50cm.Closewood Farm, Ammerham,Winsham, Chard, TA20 4LAT: 01460 30289E: [email protected]: From Chard, turn right atWinsham War Memorial, signed FordeAbbey. Half a mile on, drive on left.Ample parking.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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YURI LEITCHBABA GURU70


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PAINTINGYuri Leitch’s work is rooted in hisknowledge and passion of spirit, esotericsymbolism and World mythology.Works available, decorated whittledwands £30 to unique portraits on canvas£5000. A range of work on show.Galleries Babaguru, 4A Bath Road,Beckington, BA11 6SWT: 01373 831627E: [email protected]: www.babaguru.comDirections: Easy to find, look for theCopper Elephant hanging above thedoor.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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RUSSELL COATES AND HIRO TAKAHASHIGARE HILL ROAD POTTERY71


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CERAMICS, POTTERY, SCULPTURERussell Coates makes underglaze blue bowls, dishes, vases, boxes, jugs and mugs,enamelled with birds, animals and sea creatures.Hiro Takahashi makes ceramic sculpture: soul house, allegorical boat, message box andwoodland theme functional pottery.The Haven, Gare Hill Road, near Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5EXT: 07745 477135E: [email protected]: www.russellcoates.co.ukDirections: Near West Woodlands turn off B3092 at the Frome Show ground into BunnsLane.Turn left at T-junction: 100m on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CAMERON SCOTTWOOD72


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I produce relief carvings in lime wood ofimages from my life - places I have been,incidents that have happened, people Ihave met. They range in size from 12inches square to 16 by 30 inches andduring the open studios I will be workingon a carving.43a Innox Hill, Frome, BA11 2LNT: 01373 472023E: [email protected] times: 11am - 6pm

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MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS,DRAWINGI am a painter and printer inspired by thelandscapes of Cornwall, Somerset andWiltshire. Alongside these works I willalso be showing my current series ofmonotype prints based on Brean DownFort, Burnham as part of the Sense ofPlace project. Prices from £50 - £700 withcards available.Studio 14, Silk Mill Studios, Saxonvale,Frome, BA11 1PTT: 07767 703592E: [email protected]: www.amandabeeartist-online.co.ukDirections: Ample parking behind M&S,the mill is up the hill on the left throughthe metal gates.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Sarah Hitchens makes subtly figurativeceramic sculptures using hand-rolled slabs ofclay to create torn, textured, primitive formswith roughly joined edges sometimes slightlybronzed, glazed or with contrasting white slippatterning. During the event, she will bedisplaying a new body of work as well asdemonstrating the making process. She alsoinvites visitors to get hands-on, involvingmake, touch and ‘play’. Supported by SAW’sCreative Pathways Bursary, Sarah will beworking at Black Swan Arts Pop-up Studioduring the event. www.sarahhitchens.comBlack Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome,BA11 1BBT: 01373 473980 / E: [email protected]: www.blackswan.org.ukDirections: Frome town centre.Venue opening times: 10am - 5pm. Pop-upStudio opening times: Tuesday - Saturday10am - 4.30pm. Special opening on FromeMarket Day, Sunday 2 October 10am - 3pm.

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IAN MARLOW AND HILARY FARTHINGPAINTINGS, MIXED MEDIA, SCULPTURE

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This event brings together two artists working in very diversemedia.Ian Marlow MRBS is well-known for his stainless steel sculpturesreflecting natural forms. Now you can also experience thespectacular glow of colour and light in his new glass sculptures.Hilary Farthing uses egg tempera and mixed media to record aninstinctive response to ideas and surroundings. Work that evolvesto capture moments, real and imaginary. Free tea and coffee.

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JULIA DAVEYCERAMICS76


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All of the collections are inspired by thelocal area and travels to nearby Devonand Cornwall. Our studio is part of an oldfarm in the Bath countryside and so wefind constant inspiration in the woodlandcreatures and fields that surround us.Prices range from £6 to £48.The Studio at Sunday Cottage,Shoscombe, BA2 8NQT: 07969 014721E: [email protected]: www.juliadavey.comDirections: From Bath or Radstock direction, turnoff Braysdown lane following signpost forShoscombe, ignore the first left hand turning toShoscombe village, continue instead along theroad and follow it down a steep hill. After approxhalf a mile you will reach a crossroads indicatingthe cycle path. This is the entrance to our drive.Opening times: 10am - 4.30pm

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Ebenezer Chapel, High Street, Buckland Dinham, near Frome,BA11 2QTT: 01373 471711E: [email protected]: www.marlowsculpture.co.ukDirections: Buckland Dinham is on the A362 between Frome and Radstock.Near the Bell Inn. Please park in High Street.

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ANDREW SCOTT GEORGE AND VAL GEORGEPAINTINGS

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Andrew Scott’s luminous landscape paintings in egg tempera demonstrate a uniqueunderstanding of the land; from Scottish and Welsh hills to the South West coastlineand the Mendips.Val George’s paintings of figures at the seaside and circus will be shown with animalpaintings and elongated papier mache animal sculptures.Noone Cottage, Springers Hill, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5LNT: 01373 812270E: [email protected]: Enter Church Street opposite Coleford Coop, turn right into High Street,pass Mill Lane, Noone Cottage is further on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JANETTE KERR PRWA‘EXTREMES ANDINSTABILITIES’

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PAINTINGS, DRAWINGJanette Kerr’s paintings move beyond therepresentational and passive - beyond adetached objective world of topographicalfeatures; to become active engagementswith landscape; intuitive responses tomovement of sea, light, and air. With a nodtowards the Northern Romantic tradition inlandscape painting, her practice remainscontemporary and experimental.Church Hall Studios, Church Street,Lower Coleford, BA3 5NGT: 07964 903120E: [email protected]: www.extremewavetheory.blogspot.com/Directions: From Anchor Road turn into ChurchStreet opposite Co-op. Church Hall studios 450yards downhill opposite Coleford Holy TrinityChurch.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DAVID A PARFITT RIPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING

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Open studio, showing paintings, sketchbooks and working drawings. Mywatercolour and water-based mediapaintings are based on the landscapes ofthe Mendip Hills, Somerset Wetlands andthe Pembrokeshire coast. It is broadlyrepresentational work while aiming forsomething which appears to be not toocontrived or deliberate.Church Hall Studios, Church Street,Coleford, BA3 5NGT: 07946 777631E: [email protected]: www.davidparfitt-art.co.ukDirections: From Anchor Road turn intoChurch Street opposite Co-op. ChurchHall studios 450 yards downhill oppositeColeford Holy Trinity Church.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CERAMICS, GLASS, SCULPTUREGallery and studio open. Ceramics: hand-built and wheel thrown with Raku andstoneware glazes. Handmade glass:blown, cast and fused work. Items for saleinclude, vessels, functional tableware,jewellery, wall hangings, mirrors andsculpture for both inside and outside.Nunney Gallery and Pottery, 17 ChurchStreet, Nunney, BA11 4LWT: 01373 836872E: [email protected]: www.kimbirchall.comDirections: Follow signs to Nunney, brown signsto Nunney Castle. Venue clearly signposted incentre of village, opposite thatched cottage bybridge. Parking either by village shop or in castlecar park.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CERAMICS, SCULPTUREThe gardens of China and Japan havebeen an ongoing inspiration for my largepots and water-features. Since a trip toChina nearly 40 years ago I have lookedtowards the east as a source ofinspiration both in my thrown porcelainand hand-built garden ceramics.Primitive Methodist Chapel, HighStreet, Wanstrow, BA4 4TET: 01749 850208E: [email protected]: www.christineannrichards.co.ukDirections: 2 miles south of A361 at NunneyCatch on A359 to Bruton. Left at Wanstrowcrossroads. Studio behind Methodist Chapel.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Millfield, Street, Somerset BA16 • Open daily 9.30am - 5pm • Closed Sundayswww.atkinsongallery.co.uk • Tel: 01458 444322

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, TEXTILESA diverse selection of exciting work by local artists, includingpaintings, graphic work, silk and textiles on show for the first timein the Old School.Camilla Frederick is currently working on a series of portraits aftera recent trip to Burma and Sabine Abraham is exploringgeometry, shape and colour in the world around us.Michel Linthorst is graphically depicting the local environment inimaginary maps.Julia Blaker creates images in mixed media and specialises in penand watercolour illustrations. Onsite

The Old School, Back Lane, Batcombe, BA4 6HET: 01749 850311E: [email protected]: www.artist.co.ukDirections: Batcombe is located between Frome and Bruton justoff the A359. The Old School building is in the centre of thevillage next to the Church and the Three Horseshoes pub.Opening times: 11am - 5pm


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FIONA CAMPBELL AND NICK WEAVERSCULPTURE, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, FURNITURE

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Sculptural work in a beautiful garden setting. Smaller pieces, sketchbooks and drawingsin Fiona’s historic former-laundry studio. Both artists use found and reclaimed materials. Fiona’s woven and welded sculpturescombine steel, copper, wire and other media transformed into fascinating, etherealpieces, perfect for gardens.Nick makes furniture and sculpture from wood, finding inspiration for his designs innatural forms or the materials' shapes and textures.Refreshments (including cake!) available.Laundry Cottage, 13 Cooks Lane, West Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4RHT: 07515 537224E: [email protected]: www.fionacampbellart.co.ukDirections: A361. Piers Road towards East Somerset Railway. Left to Strode Arms pub.Left onto Cooks Lane. ‘Laundry Cottage’ via ‘The Laurels’.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DAVID BRAYNE RWSPAINTINGS, DRAWING, PRINTS

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Awarded last year’s Turner Medal. Comeand see a busy professional artist’s paint-splattered studio and his new print-making shed. David’s paintings are heldin national and international collections,including that of H.M.The Queen.Recent paintings and prints for sale.4 Enfield Terrace, Weymouth Road,Evercreech, BA4 6JET: 07421 765377E: [email protected]: www.davidbrayne.wordpress.comDirections: From A371 take the road toEvercreech at Pecking Mill Inn. Locatedbetween Westontown sports ground andconverted chapel.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JEFFY SALTPAINTINGS86


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Subjects cover people, places, thingswith a range of oil paintings andwatercolours to show influence of lightand tone. I follow a painting a dayregime so my prices start at £50 forunframed work. Also a display ofTrumpers World cards of which I am anartist.Amberwell, Alhampton, BA4 6PYT: 01749 860420E: [email protected]: www.jeffysalt.co.uk /www.saltstudioshop.comDirections: On main road throughAlhampton. 4th house on right comingfrom Castle Cary before Alhampton Inn.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DRAWING, PAINTING, MIXED MEDIAI work with a variety of images andmediums using the figure and still life asa starting point. My paintings range from50 x 50 cms to larger works of 100 x 100cms. I exhibit with galleries in Londonand throughout the UK.Rivermead, Sutton, Shepton Mallet,BA4 6QFT: 07584 120738E: [email protected]: www.weatherheadart.comDirections: When you enter the village ofSutton there is a tall red brick house onthe left. Turn left before the house, godown over the cattlegrid, you havearrived.Opening times: 10am - 4pm

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BRONWEN BRADSHAW, PENNIE ELFICK,AND TONY MARTIN88


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, CERAMICSBronwen Bradshaw: Etchings, screenprints, and ceramics both indoors and outdoors.Bold, spacious, semi abstract work with emphasis on colour and rhythm.Pennie Elfick: Abstract paintings informed by the effects of transient light. Recent workprompted by things seen and found, both fragmentary and unified.Tony Martin: Drawings, etchings and woodcuts which explore the division of space byline. Poetic, musical, landscape and literary spaces can each provide a stimulus forsequences of work.

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Dove Studios, Barton Road, Butleigh,Glastonbury, BA6 8TLT: 01458 850682E: [email protected]: www.dovearts.wordpress.comDirections: Between Butleigh and Barton St David,blue sign in hedge, long drive down.

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TERRY MACEY ANDANGELIKA ELSEBACH90


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TEXTILES, FASHIONA new collection of beautiful stylishclothes in tweeds, stone washed linensand jewel coloured silks. Terry andAngelika design for women of every ageand size, providing individual fittings ifrequired at their friendly Studio byappointment throughout the year. Aselection of fabrics and offcuts are alsofor sale.Avalon Hall Silver Street, Glastonbury,BA4 6TET: 01458 898691E: [email protected]: www.terrymacey.comDirections: Avalon Hall is on the cornerof Silver Street (parallel to GlastonburyHigh Street). Parking is available at theend of Silver Street.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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CAROLINE MORRISS‘A YEAR ON THE LAND’91


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGPainting and prints in a contemporarywagon studio on a smallholding nearPilton. Alongside her paintings in oil andwatercolour Caroline uses a variety ofprintmaking techniques to express herlove of the local landscape, wildlife, andthe changing seasons.Hooting Ash Farm, Lamberts Hill,Pilton, near Shepton Mallet, BA4 4DRT: 07946 481489E: [email protected]: www.carolinemorriss.blogspot.co.uk/Directions: From the A361 crossroad stthe top of Pilton, take the B3136 toShepton Mallet, go up a small farm trackfrom first lay by on the left.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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DANTE RUBENTURNER92


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PAINTINGTurner's work places the human subjectin its own everyday social setting,analysing its presence and course in theworld, and demonstrates how the humangaze reveals the human character. Pricesrange from £120 to £1,500.Trefelds Barn, Bowermead Lane, Pilton,BA4 4DST: 01749 899400E: [email protected]: www.danteturner.comDirections: Leave A361 at Burfordroadsign between B3136 and WhitstoneHill. Venue’s layby overlooks Piltonhalfway between A361 and TotterdownLane.Opening times: 2 - 6pm

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BARBARA KARNPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,SCULPTURE, STONECARVING

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Landscape paintings, animal and figuredrawings, sculpture. Lively colourful anddirect style.2 Rookery Farm Cottages, Lottisham,Glastonbury, BA6 8PFT: 01458 851548 / 07929 249154E: [email protected]: www.barbarakarn.co.ukDirections: From Shepton Mallet towardsYeovil A37 turn right at FourfootCrossroads. One mile on right just pastRookery Farm.Opening times: 11am - 6pm, exceptSaturday 24 September 3 - 6pm

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CERAMICS, TEXTILES, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGLis Lawrence: Handmade felt hats and accessories, each individually made from scratchusing top quality wool and silk.Peter Lawrence: Excited by the interaction of paper, media, pigments, inks and water,Peter achieves bold landscapes and cityscapes.Lavinia Cellan-Jones: Functional and decorative ceramics in stoneware andearthenware clays, inspired by the shapes and colours of the Somerset countryside.

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CANDACE BAHOUTH, ELIZABETH TAPPER,HELEN KNIGHT & JOHN ROBBINSTHE DELL

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TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIACandace Bahouth: Opens the doors to her imaginative world full of remarkable mosaicsculptures of natural materials and found treasures.The Work Shop: Helen Knight and John Robbins present a collection of unexpectedwitty interesting objects. Affordable and fun. You will not be disappointed.Elizabeth Tapper: New to SAW. Beautiful detailed hand embroidered art from a RoyalSchool of Needlework graduate. Techniques include goldwork, blackwork, silk andcanvas shading, crewelwork and whitework. Demonstrations ongoing.www.theartoftheneedle.co.uk

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Freedom Cottage, Cumhill, Pilton,BA4 4BGT: 01749 890875E: [email protected]: Pilton is on A361 betweenGlastonbury and Shepton Mallet. Find ParishChurch and follow the signs.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

Homemade cakes and refreshments.The Dell, Weir Lane, Pilton, BA4 4BST: 01749 890433E: [email protected]: www.mosaicbahouth.comDirections: Park at Pilton Village Hall. Walk 100yards downhill and turn into Weir Lane. Enterthrough wooden door with pink heart.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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PAINTINGLiving here for 20 years now, I feel I’mgetting to know this rural corner ofSomerset. I explore my local countrysideof Levels, wooded hills and farmland,looking beyond the ever present threatof house-building to see the beauty allaround. Paintings, prints, cards and teaavailable!5 Pilton Road, North Wootton,BA4 4ETT: 01749 890368E: [email protected]: www.angierooke.co.ukDirections: Follow the signs down acouple of miles of lanes, from the mainroads that connect Wells, Glastonburyand Shepton Mallet.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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‘Adding to the beauty of the wood withreal skill and soul’ - a comment left inPaul’s visitors book during Open Studios2014. That quote continues to inspirehim to create pieces that embrace thenatural form, character and inherentbeauty of the timbers he uses. £15 -£1500.Unit 1, Edgarley Farm, Wick Lane,Edgarley, Glastonbury, BA6 8LET: 01458 831404E: [email protected]: www.parendell.co.ukDirections: Take the A361 out ofGlastonbury towards Shepton Mallet,turn left at junction signposted Wick 1mile, farm on right (signposted).Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ANNA LEONIEPHOTOGRAPHY97


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My orb photography started some yearsago and since then, and purely promptedby spirit, no subject upon which to focus,I have compiled hundreds of photos ofthese beautiful spiritual beings in all theirdifferent forms, colours and vibrations.Cards £3.50, mounts £45, A3 framed£85, A2 framed £135.64 / The Light Centre of Loving Orbs,Bove Town, Glastonbury, BA6 8JET: 01458 741563 / 07887 942322E: [email protected]: www.fortheloveoforbs.co.ukDirections: Drive to the top ofGlastonbury High Street, turn left andimmediately right and no. 64 is on theright.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGRedbrick Arts, creative and community centre, this year showcases three uniquelyinspiring artists. Painter Paul Branson: ‘I see the world as a stage, as if viewed througha proscenium arch. First, I study in watercolour, in the open air. Back in my studio theseare altered to simplified shapes and brighter colours’. Photographer John Fleming:‘I will be setting up a traditional wet darkroom for you to witness fine black and whiteprints being made, and forgotten creative techniques employed’. Stitchmaker PamMartin: ‘I am passionate about Somerset! My 2016 collection of stitched postcardsshows marks left by past generations on our landscape. These engender a sense ofhome’.

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My work is mainly textile based, creatinga mixture of everyday wear, partyclothing and costumes, however I alsoexperiment with wooden art workthrough use of laser cutters. Most of mywork is based around historic and fantasythemes with price ranges from £10 to£300.Infinite Emporium, Units 16, TheTanyard, Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HDT: 01458 447925E: [email protected]: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AngryHobbitHandmadeDirections: The Tanyard in the centre ofStreet at the top of Leigh Road at itsjunction with Portway home to Cosyfeet,jabberwocky Owen Barry and InfiniteCrafts.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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As a dedicated pastel artist, I will beworking on several images employing arange of processes to promote discussionabout my medium and my approach.Sketch books and process examples willbe available to browse. There will be anongoing demonstration of pastel making.Nightingale Studio, Ashcott Road,Meare, BA6 9SUT: 07719 593289E: [email protected]: At the centre of Meare turnleft into Ashcott Road, NightingaleStudio is four tenths of a mile on the left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Red Brick Building, Morlands Road,Glastonbury, BA6 9FTT: 01458 899564E: [email protected]: www.redbrickglastonbury.co.ukDirections: On Morlands Enterprise Park,next to Premier Inn.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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I continue to experiment withwatercolour, my chosen medium. It canbe free flowing and spontaneous orcarefully manipulated and controlled.Utilising these properties I capture thelocal landscape in its different guises.Celebrating Somerset, trees featurestrongly in my work together with studiesof apples, wild brambles and elderflower.3A Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9DNT: 07896 104405E: [email protected]: www.jackiehendersonart.wordpress.comDirections: At top of Glastonbury HighStreet turn left onto Wells Road. Go downlane between 3 and 5 Wells Road.Opening times: 10am - 6pm

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VIV WHITE, MITHRA RICHARDSON, KATE RATTRAYSOMERSET CRAFTS CENTRE102


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PAINTING, TEXTILES, MOSAICOpen all year selling a wide variety of work by artist makers living and working inSomerset. Kate Rattray (mosaic artist), Mithra Richardson (silk painter) and Viv White(textile artist) will be based in the gallery to demonstrate and talk about their workalong with other members of this lively and exciting group. Work on show will includeceramics, paintings, photography, sculpture, textiles and much more. Some workshopswill be available. Refreshments available through award winning Eco Friendly Bites.

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JO BINNSPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING103


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As well as the landscapes (mainly oil onlinen) that predominate in my work, Ishall be showing some etchings andworks on paper. By constantly exploringuses of colour and its relationship to formI aim to elicit from the everyday a senseof the wonderful.The Hawthorns, Lower Godney, Wells,BA5 1RZT: 01458 831387E: [email protected]: www.jobinnsfineartist.co.ukDirections: Lower Godney is situatedbetween Glastonbury and Wells.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Somerset Crafts, Avalon MarshesCentre, Shapwick Road, Westhay,BA6 9TTT: 01458 860426E: [email protected]: www.somersetcrafts.comDirections: Follow brown tourist signs to AvalonMarshes Centre on the road between Shapwickand Westhay.Opening times: 10am - 6pm



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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, JEWELLERYCollection of work by prominent local and national artists, in a unique settingoverlooking the Somerset Levels.Simon, opens his studio soon after his London show ‘Breaking The Silence’. Askingfundamental questions, our place in nature and nature’s place in us, the relationships -nature - culture.Jane, contemporary jewellery designer, exhibiting a new body of work, with a twist onclassic retro from the 50s and 60s, inspired by different cultures.Thornreed Studio, Godney, Wells, BA5 1RZT: 07976 362709E: [email protected]: www.simonledson.co.ukDirections: Godney, off A39 between Wells and Glastonbury. Follow the Sheppey river.ThornreedStudio, just past the Sheppey pub on the left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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THE OLD SCHOOL STUDIO GODNEYPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING106


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Susanna: In my work I think of two systems being at play together; form and colour inthe natural world engaging with geometrical patterns; whose mathematical languageseems to reflect the rhythms of the organic world.Kate: My 2016 paintings are about Rajhasthan and Gugerat. Influences: Wilhelm Sasnal,Piero della Francesca and Goya. Colour is central to my practice, it underpins andexpresses the arising complexities and the formal issues of painting.The Old School, Upper Godney, Wells, BA5 1RYT: 01458 830078E: [email protected]: www.katenoble.co.ukDirections: Godney is off the A39 between Glastonbury and Wells. Old School Studio,Upper Godney is past the Old Post Office. If you get to the Sheppey Inn you have gonea half mile too far!Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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MARTIN PENNYCOTT AND NICKY BINKSTHE GODNEY OLD POST OFFICE105


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGGodney is a wonderful village worth a visit for its bohemian atmosphere and SheppeyInn. Don’t miss us!Martin Pennycott: Paintings in oils and drawings in ink and watercolour, inspired by thebeautiful expansive sunsets and watery landscapes.Nicky Binks: Paints in oils, small jewel like still lives and rich, vibrant larger studies.From £45 for a beautiful original oil painting.Godney Post House, Upper Godney, Godney, BA5 1RYT: 01458 831158E: [email protected]: Godney is off the A39 between Wells and Glastonbury. The Old Post Officeis 600 yards into the village on left hand side.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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OUTSIDE INWednesday 5 - Saturday 15 October

11am - 7pm dailyAn exhibition by more than 40 established and emerging artists...

plus music, theatre, comedy and literature

Quartz Sponsors: Queen’s College, Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4QS01823 340880 / www.quartzfestival.org.uk


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BOOP DESIGNCERAMICS, JEWELLERY,DRAWING

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Come and see my busy ceramics studioby the river. All aspects of the makingprocess will be on view, slipcasting todecorating, also my ideas desk where Icreate my illustrations for the range.Daily demonstrations to drop in andview, pop up shop too, so why not graban early Christmas present!Hurn Farm, Ashmoor Drove, FennyCastle, near Wells, BA5 1NST: 01749 674451E: [email protected]: www.boopdesign.comDirections: B2129 from Wells towardsWedmore. Left at the Pheasant Inn,Wookey (Castle lane). Continue 2.7miles,river on left, turn left over stone bridgeinto farmyard.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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MYRTLE PIZZEYPRINTMAKING, DRAWING108


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Originally trained as a painter I enjoydrawing and recording the localsurroundings. The images I record aretranslated into relief prints, some incolour some in black and white withadded watercolour. Prices range from£2.50 for cards and £50 to £500 fordrawings or prints.Hill Farm, Castle Lane, Wookey,BA5 1NNT: 01749 678006E: [email protected]: www.myrtlepizzey.printmakerDirections: Follow the A371 from Wellsfork left onto the B3139 , turn left intoCastle Lane and follow the signs.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ARTS AND DISABILITY, CERAMICS,TEXTILESOrchard Vale Trust provides residentialhomes and day services for adults withlearning difficulties. Visit our workshopsto see work in progress and original andunique items for sale, including feltcushions, bags and jewellery, silk scarves,rugs, handmade cards, needlepoint itemsand bold ceramics for the home andgarden.East Court, Doctors Hill, Wookey,BA5 1ART: 01749 673122E: [email protected]: www.orchardvaletrust.org.ukDirections: From the centre of Wookey follow thesigns up Doctors Hill. We are on the left.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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PAINTING, JEWELLERY, DRAWING,GLASSDesigner jeweller Erica Sharpehandcrafts stunning jewellery tellingnature-inspired stories in unique colouredgems, reclaimed and Fairtrade preciousmetals.Susan Sinclair creates works of glassusing its inherent behaviour with heatand gravity.Throughout the Art Weeks there will bedemonstrations held at the SomersetGuild of Craftsmen.23a Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJT: 01749 671112E: [email protected]: www.somersetguild.co.ukOpening times: 10am - 5pm

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SUSAN GRADWELLPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,PRINTMAKING

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Etchings and paintings inspired byarchaeological finds, with a contemporarytwist. Member of Bath Society of Artists,Spike Print Studio and SomersetPrintmakers. Studied in London at St.Martin’s School of Art and Central Schoolof Art. Her work is regularly selected forOpen Competition Exhibitions, includingRA and RWA.The Coach House, Somerleaze,Wookey, Wells, BA5 1JUT: 01749 676751E: [email protected]: www.susangradwell.co.ukDirections: On B3139 Wells to Wedmoreroad, 1 mile from Wells. OppositeBurcott Inn, turn into Somerleaze drive.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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NERYS DAVIES, SIMON MORRISFRAMEUS, THE WORKSHOPS, WELLS111


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FURNITURE, INTERIORS, JEWELLERY, SILVERWORK, WOODNerys Davies: Beautiful and unique handcrafted jewellery in platinum, gold, silver,precious gemstones and pearls. Renowned for her expertise Nerys uses a perfect blendof the finest materials together with uncompromising attention to detail. Select fromNerys’s collection at Frameus or discuss a bespoke commission. www.nerysdavies.com Simon Morris: Bespoke furniture designer. Original and distinctive work using a rangeof beautiful hand picked woods. Simon is widely acknowledged as a highly skilled andtalented craftsman working in the UK. Commissions undertaken. www.lufufurniture.comFrameus, The Workshops, Market Street, Wells, BA5 2DST: 01749 677611E: [email protected]: Princes Road bus station car park. Right onto Market Street. Second courtyard on right through red brick archway (Frameus).Opening times: 10am - 5pm

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sawPROJECTSSince SAW 2002 SAW has workedwith a wide range of arts and non-arts partners, providingopportunities for artists to extendtheir professional practice viaresearch residencies, commissionsand bursaries, to develop newaudiences for the visual arts inSomerset, and to engagecommunities that may have littlecontact with the arts.www.somersetartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/projects

Above: Herbarium exhibition at Lytes CaryManor House, 1 July - 30 September,curated by Flow Gallery London,commissioned by SAWArtist: Gary Breeze


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HERITAGE COURTYARD STUDIOSCERAMICS, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING113


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Heritage Courtyard studios is a collective of nine studios with each artist working in awide range of media. Our work is priced to suit all pockets from £5 - £5,000. We run Lifedrawing classes and drawing classes on a Wednesday and Thursday evening between6.30 and 9pmWe will be holding our Private View on Friday 16th September between 6.30 and 9pm.The artists involved this year are:Studio 1. Heather Jane Wallace: Fine art Painting, mixed media and etching.Studio 2. Anne Boubeau: Maker, exploring line with thread and mixed media.Studio 3. Rebecca Barnard: Landscape painter using predominantly oil.Studio 4. Cathy Charles: Painter and mixed media artist.Studio 5. Irene Dickson: Mixed media and drawing.

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Studio 6. Elizabeth Hand: Fine artist, Drawing and mixed media.Studio 7. Dickon Hagan: Three dimensional paper cutting artist.Studio 8. Kim DeVries: Oil painting and drawingStudio 10. Molly Briton: Mixed media and ceramics.Heritage Courtyard Studios, 6 Heritage Courtyard, Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RRT: 07974 255016 / E: [email protected]: www.heritagecourtyardstudio.comDirections: Heritage Courtyard is on the right just before the Swann Hotel in Sadler Street and close to theMarket Square.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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PHILIPPA THRELFALLCERAMICS, PAINTING, PRINTS,DRAWING

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Philippa works in relief clay; she hasmade murals and tiles all her working life.Her son is moving the tile business toBath and she can now return to hercreative roots. She has started paintingagain and will be showing paintings aswell as prints and ceramic panels.Black Dog, Tor Street, Wells, BA5 2UST: 01749 672548E: [email protected]: www.philippathrelfall.comDirections: Tor Street is the B3139 fromWells to Shepton Mallet. Black Dog is theonly building on the right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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FIONA HINGSTONAND SANDRA PORTER115


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGFiona Hingston translates the accumulativeexperience of daily walking through imagesusing earth and charcoal - the distancebetween lived experience and drawing isheld within the medium. Drawing on representational imagery,pattern and an uncompromisingcommitment to the traditions of abstractgeometric art, Sandra Porter’s work in thestudio resonates with imagery inspired bynature and architecture found outside.The Studio, Cheeseyard, West Horrington,BA5 3EDT: 01749 673785E: [email protected]: www.fionahingstonartist.wordpress W: www.sandraporter.comDirections: Studio situated on B3191 a mile northof Wells, enter village and follow signs. Pleasepark where signs indicate.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DEREK NICESCULPTURE117


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From materials dissolved anddisassembled by the sea and elements,thence inspired by research intoarchaeology and ancient maritimesgraffito, I construct objects which echoand evoke those fundamental resources.50a Portway, Wells, BA5 2BWT: 01749 938438E: [email protected]: Just off Wells ring road toA371 to Cheddar just past filter trafficlights turn right down short track whichwill be signposted 50a.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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MICHAEL BROBSONPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING118


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I work mostly in acrylic or pen and wash.I like to try and imply a story or suggestatmosphere in the piece. Prints areavailable of some of the work. Pricesrange from £35 to £300. A cup of tea willbe provided to visitors.5 Catcott Road, Wells, BA5 1FLT: 01749 572267E: [email protected]: 200 yards Shepton Malletside of Morrisons SM, turn into newestate (Thomson Road) 1st right, keepleft, end of road.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ALAN STRATFORD AND CHRIS LEEA2 GALLERY116


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGAlan Stratford: Inspired by the beauty of the West Country landscape and the ever-changing drama of Mendip skies, Alan creates works which are both evocative andatmospheric, in both oils and watercolour. www.alanstratford.comChris Lee: Takes his unreliable stool and wobbly drawing style to more far flungdestinations in search of wonderful architecture and even better bars. Pen, ink,watercolour (and beer). www.chrisleedrawing.com80 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AJT: 01749 674849E: [email protected]: www.a2gallery.co.ukDirections: A2 Gallery is situated at the bottom of Wells High Street next to Subway.Opening times: 9.30am - 5.30pm

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BUFFY FLETCHER, PAM LLOYD, AND CHRIS GEORGEGLASS, WOOD, TEXTILES, FASHION

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Original hand-framed knitwear by Buffy Fletcher in silk, wool and other natural fibres.Hats, scarves, sweaters and jackets using a wide palette of colours.Pam Lloyd works in both flameworked and fused glass. She will be exhibiting a range offused glass plaques and bowls together with unique jewellery incorporating herlampworked beads.Chris George uses wood from local sources to turn bowls which highlight the naturalbeauty of the wood sometimes enhanced by charring and texturing.

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MATTHEW BAKERDRAWING, PAINTINGS121


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Experimenting with colour in oils with thefantastic views from the Mendip hills asmy inspiration. I also sketch in pencil andink to capture an impression of thenatural beauty of the area. With paper,board and pencil at hand should youwish to try capturing the view yourself.Sunleaze, Swans Lane, Draycott,BS27 3SST: 01934 742197E: [email protected]: www.somersetartworks.org.uk/artists/matthew_baker/Directions: A371 to Draycott, park by thememorial, walk up the hill onto SwansLane or try very limited parking space.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Old Ditch Farm, Old Ditch, Westburysub Mendip, BA5 1HNT: 01749 870531E: [email protected]: On Wells-Cheddar road (A371)turn uphill at Westbury Cross. Follow lanefor half mile to the cream farmhouse onright. Enter yard, ample parking. Grid refST 504 494Opening times: 11am - 6pm

LIZ CLAYFASHION, INTERIORS, TEXTILES119


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A studio-based practice, specialising inbeautiful custom textiles for fashion andinteriors.Recognised internationally, Liz createsunique hand felted designs sought byfashion houses in Paris and London.Felt Taster Workshops on Mondays.Advance booking essential, fee includesmaterials and equipment, strictly limited.10 Lodge Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip,BA5 1EST: 01749 870648E: [email protected]: www.lizclay.co.ukDirections: On Wells / Cheddar roadA371. Turn into Station Road. Lodge Hillis a cup-de-sac 200 yards on the right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JULIA DAVIEPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING123


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I am an equestrian artist, working mostlyin oils and acrylics, although I do useother mediums. I like to feel I have put amodern twist on a traditional style of oilpainting, presenting the animals I paint ina brighter and more interesting way.Horses have been a passion of mine forall of my life, and I am constantly inspiredby their beauty and gracefulness. I willhave for sale originals and prints startingfrom £15.00 and greetings cards.Hillview Stables, Plummers Lane(B3135), Priddy, Wells, BA5 3DAT: 01749 870264E: [email protected]: Situated on the B3135 whichis the road that runs from Green Ore toCheddar gorge, just outside Priddy.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CHRIS HOLDENDRAWING, INSTALLATION,PAINTING

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An activist artist engaging with some ofthe most pressing issues of our time; thewar on terror, social justice and theenvironment. The original works are notfor sale, but a selection reproductions willbe.Barn House, Garston Lane, Blagdon,BS40 7TGT: 01761 462021E: [email protected]: www.activistartist-chrisholdenDirections: Left into Garston Lane justpast Fire Station. Turn immediately leftinto access lane. Barn House is downlane on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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EMMA ROSEPAINTING, PRINTS125


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Award winning artist Emma Rose specialises incontemporary impressionistic and abstractpainting using Indian Inks and acrylics.Land/sea-scapes and memory are theinspirational core reflecting her interest in theJapanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi (the processand beauty of ageing which creates irregularityand imperfection). Her work is vibrant, arresting,colourful and collectable. This year she wonBest Artist in the Independent Awards and haswork in the prestigious Society of WomenArtist’s exhibition at The Mall Galleries inLondon.Emma Rose Art Works (above the Bath Sofaand Curtain Company), First Floor Gallery,78 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BDT: 07885 235915 / 01225 424424E: [email protected]: www.emmaroseartworks.comDirections: Walcot Street is in the centre of Bath,a few minutes from the Abbey. Park on the roadoutside or the Cattle Market or Podium (Waitrose)car parks which 2 mins walk away.Opening times: 10am - 5pm

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BELINDA BROWNLEECERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY122


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Colourful slipcast pots using amonoprinting technique or enameltransfers. You can see the plaster modelsand moulds and chat about theprocesses involved. There will also bedetails of the latest tile panel commissiontogether with a photography project.Come and have a go at handbuilding -play with clay.October House, Priddy, Wells,BA5 3BGT: 01749 870455E: [email protected]: www.belindabrownlee.co.ukDirections: From Priddy village greenhead north towards Cheddar passingchurch on right. After first crossroads(Nine Barrows) venue is first house onleft.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SENSE OF PLACE: ART ON THE EDGEINSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC, TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA126


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The unusual open studio space will provide three artists, Joy Merron, Lydia Needle,and Donna Vale, with a venue where new work will be created and displayed within theatmospheric Officers Quarters, a Victorian building on the cliff edge. The event will be ashowcase for an exhibition that will directly follow.There will be an opportunity to contribute to a public installation. Please visit thewebsite for up to date event details.A selection of work ranging from sculptural pieces, textiles and mixed media will beavailable starting from £45.

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ANNE CARPENTERSGFA127


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MIXED MEDIA, PRINTS, TEXTILESAnne’s fabric collage pictures are:painting with fabric and drawing withscissors. All materials are hand-cut andfixed by PVA adhesive. Anne works tocommission, mainly portraits of housesand animals. Landscapes and foods arealso subjects. Illustrated talks given andworkshops arranged. Currently interestedin printing, with fabric additions.Baytree House (Conservatory), TurnpikeRoad, Shipham, BS25 1TXT: 01934 842421E: [email protected]: www.annecarpenterfabriccollages.co.ukDirections: Pink house next to Miners Arms pub,on main road through Shipham village. Parkingand conservatory are down Comrade Avenue.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Brean Down Fort, Brean, TA8 2RST: 01458 251475E: [email protected]: www.breandownfort.wordpress.comDirections: By road: 8 miles from exit 22 of M5.Parking: 200 yards, at Cove café at the bottom ofBrean Down. Two off road mobility scooters areavailable to hire through the National Trust.Opening times: 11am - 4pm

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ANDREA OKE, SANDRA JAMES,AND MARGARET MICKLEWRIGHT128


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, SCULPTUREAndrea specialises in Drawing and printmaking her work explores the little miracles weoverlook every day. Margaret creates explorative and evocative paintings in ink and oil.She is inspired by her love of horses and landscapes created on location in Somersetand the Cornish Coast. Sandra uses sculpture and printmaking to explore the fragility ofrelationships. She was awarded the Creative Pathways Bursary by Somerset Art Works in2015. See our website www.marcombestudio.weebly.com and facebook page for detailsof workshops.

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JULIET ARNISON AND TINA DODDHOPEDENE STUDIO129


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MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, WOODJuliet Arnison combines illustration and laser techniques with layers of wood, paperand thread to create 3D artworks reflecting nature and local architecture.Tina Dodd responds to the local landscape using charcoal, printmaking and mixedmedia resulting in striking monochromatic images. See her at work in the studio. Have ago at your own drawing or geo-threading.Refreshments available at weekends.Small gifts £2 - £40. Bespoke artworks £30 - £1000.Hopedene, Sparrowhill Way, Weare, BS26 2LNT: 01934 733930E: [email protected]: www.julietarnison.wix.com/hopedeneDirections: From A38 turn onto Nottinghill Way (signposted Weare and Wedmore). Atschool turn left onto Sparrowhill Way and follow arrows.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Marcombe, Old Coach Road, Cross,BS26 2EHT: 01934 733533E: [email protected]: www.marcombestudio.weebly.comDirections: From A38 Axbridge / Crossjunction enter Cross by the New Inn Pub.Old Coach Road on left (half mile). Houseon right.Opening times: 11am - 5pm



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ANITA PEGLER, RAY BLAKEHAVEN STUDIO130


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PAINTING, DRAWING, WOODAnita Pegler is showing her paintings and drawings of the unique landscape, flora andfauna of the Somerset Levels, using both watercolours acrylics and inks. Demonstrationsin watercolour on 17 and 20 September, afternoon. Originals, prints and cards, £30 -£300.Ray Blake turns native timbers to highlight natural colours and grains. His work includesboth decorative and useful pieces. Ray will demonstrate on Sundays 18th and 25th,afternoon. Prices £5 - £100.Haven Studio, Kingsway, Tarnock, near Axbridge, BS26 2SFT: 01934 751147E: [email protected]: www.anitapegler.co.ukDirections: M5 Junction 22, A38 towards Bristol, 3 miles to Tarnock, Kingsway Road.Turn right signposted Mark. 400 metres on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JUDITH CHAMPIONTHE OLD PIGGERYSTUDIO

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DRAWING, PAINTING, MIXED MEDIASea, sky, moorland, levels.Atmospheric drawings and paintings inand around Somerset in oils, acrylics, inkand reeds. Sketchbooks and cards forsale too.The Old Piggery Studio @ MiddleBurnham Farm, Stoddens Lane,Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2DFT: 01278 793873E: [email protected]: www.championart.org.ukDirections: M5 J22 roundabout with A38 - headtowards Burnham-on-Sea. Take 1st right(Stoddens Lane). Continue to end of lane. Venueon RHS opposite ‘Give Way 50yds’ sign. Seeflags! No need to leave cars on road, please drivein and park.Opening times: Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm,Sunday 2 - 6pm

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WOODGeorge is a professional woodturnerbased in Burnham-on-Sea, where hecreates a vast range of high qualityproducts from pens, bowls, platters to walland garden sculptures, from locallysourced native timbers. Texture and colourfeature prominently in his work, which ispractical, beautifully made and perfect forthe home and garden. George is amember of The Register of ProfessionalTurners, the Association of Woodturners ofGreat Britain, Pembrokeshire Woodturners,The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen.7 Rectory Drive, Burnham on Sea,TA8 2DTT: 01278 782074E: [email protected]: www.artistry-in-wood.co.ukOpening times: 11am - 6pm

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CORA STOCKCERAMICS, PRINTMAKING,PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING

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Pattern, texture, contrasts of light anddark, forms from the natural world inspireatmospheric etchings, paintings andcolourful ceramics. A member of theSomerset Guild of Craftsmen, meet Coraat work every weekend and afternoons.Original etchings, and unique ceramicsare on sale also cards and reproductionprints at affordable prices.47 The Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea,TA8 2AQT: 01278 785144E: [email protected]: www.somersetartworks.org/corastockDirections: From M5 J22 Follow sign forBurnham-on-Sea. At the Esso garage, bear right,second left into Myrtle Drive, follow signs.Opening times: Monday - Thursday 1 -6pm, Friday - Sunday 11am - 6pm

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ERIC PETRIEWILDLIFE AND CELTICARTIST

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGRediscovering my Celtic heritage I’vebeen scribing a mediaeval-stylemanuscript (The Voyage of St Brendan).Come and have a coffee and see mymore recent wildlife paintings and see aCeltic Monk at work in his scriptorium.Open daily 10.30-5.30. Parking. Paintingsfrom £150 - £1500. Prints and cardsavailable.100 Highbridge Road, Burnham onSea, TA8 1LWT: 01278 787402E: [email protected]: www.ericpetrieonline.co.ukDirections: Nearly opposite Burnham-on-SeaPolice StationOpening times: 11am - 6pm

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PETER HOWEPAINTING135


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A selection of contemporary paintings inoils and acrylics portraying landscapesand seascapes.16 Osbourne Walk, Burnham on Sea,TA8 1QGT: 01278 782377E: [email protected]: From M5 J22, head toBurnham on Sea, first left at Tescoroundabout, 1st right into Ben Traversway, 2nd left into Osbourne Walk, No 16at bottom of cul-de-sac.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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LINDA GEEGARDEN STUDIO136


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BOOKS, PAPER, JEWELLERY, TEXTILESLinda is showing her vibrant and colourfultextiles which she uses to create framedpictures, books, jewellery and cards.Techniques include dyeing, stitching andprinting, incorporating fabric, thread andpaper212 Burnham Road, Burnham on Sea,TA8 1LTT: 07703 331589E: [email protected]: www.lindageestudio.comDirections: Take the A38 towardsHighbridge and at the next tworoundabouts take the 3rd exit. At themini roundabout take the 2nd exitproperty is 2nd on the left.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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As a traditional basket maker andcontemporary willow artist of 33 years, Inow teach the traditional techniques andproduce a vast range of baskets andsculptures with the emphasis on qualityand sustainability.Prices range from £10 upwards.Demonstrations daily. Have a go sessionsTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.Mill House, Church Hill, Combwich,TA5 2QRT: 07753 693520E: [email protected]: Enter village, past post office,follow road round to left onto ChurchHill, first drive on left, park in drive.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PAINTINGThe work is a collection of originalwatercolours prints and cards inspired bythe local River Parrett and the new SeartMarshes project. Also work from widerjouneys. Techniques in watercolour anddrawing will be shown as work will beongoing.8 The Cottage, Church Hill, Combwich,TA5 2QRT: 01278 652450E: [email protected]: West on A39 fromBridgwater. Turn right at Cannington warmemorial drive 2 miles to Combwich.Drive through the village. Turn left upChurch Hill, no. 8 is on right just belowthe church.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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DRAWING, PAINTING, PAINTING,PRINTS, DRAWINGI'm a professional artist specialising insporting and wildlife subjects. I work inoil and Graphite. My style is very detailedrealism with bold colours. I takecommissions and have range of greetingscards and limited edition prints for salealong with original oils paintings. Pricesrange between £200 - £20,000.Bramley, Rhode, Bridgwater, TA5 2ADT: 01278 661568E: [email protected]: www.teresadavis.co.ukDirections: Situated at the far end of Rhode lanein Bridgwater in the rural hamlet of Rhode. Whitebungalow, black gates.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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After a career in design, and art anddesign education, Pauline Lerry nowfollows her own practice full-time. Herwork concentrates on the sense, ormood, of the subject matter, and thenature of the media. The work is a mix ofobservation and memory. Often it takeson a direction of its own, with responsesto elements of unpredictability. Pricesrange from £200 - £600. Private View:Saturday 17th September, 6 - 8pm.The Church Rooms, Fore Street, NorthPetherton, TA6 6QAT: 07884 353276E: [email protected]: Junction 24 / 25 M5.Direction A38 to North Petherton. Centreof village next to church. Followsignposts.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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AMANDA SAINSBURYFASHION, INTERIORS, TEXTILES141


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A selection of cosy homewares andcomplimentary fashion accessoriesfeaturing strong colours, modernpatterns and soft textures; all knittedeither by hand or machine. Whetheryou're buying for yourself, your home ora gift for someone special, I have a pricerange to suit every pocket.36 Victoria Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7ABT: 07443 588640E: [email protected]: From A39 Wembdon Road /North Street in Bridgwater, turn intoVictoria Road at the Malt Shovel Innroundabout.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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MICHAEL MARTINPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING142


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Michael will be showing a variety of workin his home and studio. Drawings, printsand paintings in various media. It willinclude abstract pieces, still life,landscapes and work inspired by the builtenvironment reflecting his earlier careeras an architect. Framed and unframedwork, prices from £15 to £400.3 Lyndale Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 3PST: 01278 422895E: [email protected]: From A39 in Bridgwater(North Street), turn at roundabout byMaltshovel pub into Victoria Road, 2ndright (150m) Lyndale Avenue.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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KATE DOIGFIREWOLF GLASS143


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GLASSKate works her magic on richly colouredhandmade glass to produce strikinglybeautiful painted stained glass panels,often depicting animals, hares and Celticweave. Pieces are for sale from £15 -£500. Kate welcomes commissions andtakes on repair work. She also offerscourses and workshops throughout theyear.18 Queen Street, North Petherton,TA6 6RQT: 07879 813002E: [email protected]: www.firewolfglass.co.ukDirections: No.18 Queen Street has acarport and is the last in a line ofcottages. Enter by the side gate.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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A printmaker inspired by the SomersetLevels and its wildlife, especially birds. Iemploy a variety of relief techniques fromspontaneous inventive monoprints,through collagraphs created fromtextured materials to more structuredbold designs in linocuts and woodblocksthat build on the natural grain and shapeof the wood.Bay Cottage, 2 Greenfield Lane,Bawdrip, near Bridgwater, TA7 8PXT: 01278 685911E: [email protected]: www.jcurtisart.comDirections: Head to centre of Bawdripfrom A39. Greenfield Lane is off ChurchRoad which rings the church.Opening times: 10am - 6pm

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PAINTINGS, PRINTSAn exhibition of paintings in a variety ofmedia including oil, pastel, collage, andmixed media. Colour is my main focusand I enjoy painting local landscapes andflowers from my garden. Prices rangefrom £40. Cards are also available.19 Brent Road, Cossington, TA7 8LFT: 01278 723064E: [email protected]: 10 minutes from M5 junction23. Take A39 towards Street. Turn left atB3141, take first turning right intoCossington Lane. Venue three quarters ofa mile on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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NANCY FARMERPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING146


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The Somerset landscape teems with humour and mischief in Nancy’s imagination: CiderApple Fairies cavort overhead, tiny Ditch Dragons hunt worms by the roadside, RhyneMaidens inhabit drainage ditches to the great annoyance of swans. Enjoy pictures andlandscape together: there is room for a picnic in the garden.The Old Farmhouse, Pit Hill Lane, Moorlinch, TA7 9BTT: 07721 005233E: [email protected]: www.nancyfarmer.galleryDirections: Next to the Ring o’Bells pub, in the middle of Moorlinch, at the start of PitHill Lane.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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ANNE FARMERPAINTINGS148


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I see something: I want to paint it! Mywatercolours mainly reveal familiar scenesof rural Somerset and on my doorstep,portrayed (I hope) in a fresh and livelyway. Occasional forays further afield, andstill life and ink drawings too, and cards.Original paintings at reasonable prices.Commissions welcomed.Spring Farm, Moorlinch, Bridgwater,TA7 9DDT: 01458 210393E: [email protected]: www.annefarmer.netDirections: Moorlinch signposted rightoff A39 Bridgwater to Glastonbury andleft off A361 Taunton to Glastonburyroads. M5 junction 23.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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ANNE REEVESDRAWING, PAINTING, TEXTILES149


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A range of work inspired by walks on theLevels and along the coastline. Drawingsand paintings of cows, willows, crows andmore, in a variety of media, plus projectinvolving textiles.Sunnyside, 5 Townsend, WesternZoyland, TA7 0ERT: 01278 691256E: [email protected]: www.annereeves.co.ukOpening times: 11am - 5pm

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EWA BERKIETA, ELAINE MARKS, SALLY WALKERCASTLE BROOK HOUSE STUDIO150


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GLASS, WILLOWEwa Berkieta: Enjoys merging her fusing, etching and glass painting skills to createcontemporary as well as traditional glass pieces.Elaine Marks: Discovered willow sculpture whilst looking for a hobby! Her sculpturesare made from willow grown on the Somerset Levels and make lovely garden features;they can be lit to create atmosphere at night. Some have also become a natural habitatfor wildlife.Sally Walker: New to glass this year and a pupil of Ewa, she is amazed at the variety ofways in which glass can be worked!

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STEVE BURDENPAINTING, PRINTS151


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Steve graduated from Goldsmiths withFirst Class Honours and from Bath Spawith a Masters Degree in Fine Art.Working with oil paint on canvas he isinspired by experience and everydayvernacular, striving to capture theemotive subject of any object that hepaints. He has exhibited in the USA, Asia,and Europe.Hill Head Cottage, Maltfield Lane,Wedmore, BS28 4TPT: 01934 710128E: [email protected]: www.steveburden.co.ukDirections: The studio is less than a milefrom the village of Wedmore on MaltfieldLane, enter from Mudgley Road. FollowSAW signs.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Castlebrook House, Castlebrook,Compton Dundon, TA11 6PRT: 01458 448921E: [email protected]: www.elainemarkswillowsculpture.co.ukDirections: On B3151, Compton Dundon isbetween Street and Somerton. Castlebrook House isthe last property on the left, just beyond TheCastlebrook Inn public house.Opening times: 10am - 5pm



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PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTSJo Minoprio has made her studio in theheart of Exmoor where she lives. She willbe exhibiting a new series of paintingsinspired by huge skies and her belovedExmoor Beech. Alongside this will be anexciting selection of large photographicExmoor Tree Portraits.Lanacre, Landacre, Withypool,TA24 7SDT: 01643 831171E: [email protected]: www.moorlandart.wordpress.comDirections: Half a mile north of LandacreBridge on Landacre Lane. Two milesupstream from Withypool Village. Goodyellow SAW signs from all directions.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PAULINE CLYDEDRAWING, PAINTING153


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An exhibition of oils, acrylics,watercolours and drawings in The LinhayStudio. Subjects include trees, flowers,still-life and landscape and reveal herconstant fresh response to light, structureand colour whether the focus provokesan abstract or figurative approach.The Linhay Studio, Edgcott Road,Exford, TA24 7QGT: 01643 831654E: [email protected]: Past Post Office, fourth houseon left, alongside road. Five minutes walkon raised path or parking at Rushfield.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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FORD FARM STUDIOPAINTING154


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Veronica Clegg lives below Robin Howeand Dunkery Beacon and is inspired bythe landscape around and on the Mooras well as when she travells. The variableweather patterns, so unpredictable, makepainting everywhere an excitingadventure. Her paintings reflect this andare in acrylic, mixed media andwatercolour.Ford Farm, Wootton Courtenay,Minehead, TA24 8RWT: 01643 841046 (Studio)T: 01643 841669 (House)E: [email protected]: From A36 / A396 to WoottonCourtenay. Take road signed Ford /Brockwell opposite Dunkery BeaconHotel, continue one mile to Ford Farm.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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LEO DAVEY STUDIOGALLERY155


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DRAWING, PAINTINGSLeo works in watercolour and oil; hiswork is sometimes bold and sometimesvery detailed but always exciting.Panoramic Somerset landscapes are thefocus for this year's exhibition butcertainly not the only subject. Leo wonthe Sunday Times Cityscape Prize in 2015and is currently working on submissionsfor various other prizes.24c Friday / Quirke Street, Minehead,TA24 5UET: 07816 151433E: [email protected]: www.leodavey.comDirections: Friday Street runs fromWellington Square in Minehead towncentre. Take 1st right. Leo is 2 doors upopposite the Free Press office.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Peggy’s work explores the juxtapositionof pattern and shapes from herimmediate environment in a detailed andintimate way, an approach which hasbeen described as very different. Ideasare predominantly expressed through themedium of lino. Paintings, textiles, feltingand knitting are also included. Cardsavailable.Spindles, Blue Anchor, Minehead,TA24 6LBT: 01643 821257E: [email protected]: peggy.lock.netDirections: 200 yards south / inland ofBlue Anchor railway station. Someparking in drive and free parking onseafront.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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LUCY LARGEPAPER, MIXED MEDIA,SCULPTURE

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Lucy’s work includes wire sculptures andintricately hand-cut paper designs allhoused within boxes or box frames. Thenatural world as well as an enjoyment oftheatre and narrative provide startingpoints for the pieces.5A Brendon Close, Roadwater,Watchet, TA23 0RGT: 01984 641845E: [email protected]: www.lucylargeart.comDirections: On entering Roadwater fromthe Washford direction, pass garage onleft. Take next right into Brendon Closeon right hand bend. This is the secondturning into the Close, ignore the first.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JANE HOOD, EMMA LUMLEY, AND IONE HARRISJEWELLERY, PAINTINGS, PRINTS, TEXTILES

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Jane Hood: Paintings, prints and cards. Watercolour, oil paint, wax, inks and naturalpigments on handmade paper. www.janehoodart.co.ukEmma Lumley: Jewellery designer/maker of beautiful, simple, handmade elegant jewelsin silver and gold. www.silverdarlingjewels.co.ukIone Harris: Clothes and accessories for women in warm soft silk, fine linen jersey andvintage materials.

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2 White Horse Cottages, Washford,Watchet, TA23 0JZT: 07979 901784E: [email protected]: www.janehoodart.co.ukDirections: Just off the A39 at Washford(turn at Gingerman Hairdressing). PastCleeve Abbey. Next door to White HorseInn.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



Sue Lowe’s work is concerned with layers and surfaces, drawing inspiration fromlandscape. The geology of the Watchet beaches is a current theme in her richly-textured, limited edition prints.Valerie Berry is also inspired by the textures and contours of the West Somersetcoastline. Creating hand-built and wheel-thrown vessels alongside sculptural forms, withstoneware and terracotta clay.Georgina Towler uses paint to visually interpret and capture spaces, responding to theenvironments she encounters. Her paintings are not traditional observations butmetaphorical and suggestive spaces - repositioning the landscape.

DAVID CHADWICKPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING159


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I work mainly in oils, don’t like acrylics,playing around with watercolours.Favourite subject, people and how theyinteract. The painting tells a story.Experimenting with still life and flowersand with a nod to impressionism, mypreferred genre. Price range moderate,of course.Monkscider House, Washford,TA23 0NST: 01984 641055E: [email protected]: www.theqb.co.ukDirections: Monkscider House is in thegroup of barns on the A39, east ofWashford on the Williton Road.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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EMMA BRADSHAWPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,SCULPTURE

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Contemporary, linear paintings, abstracts,mixed media using raw pigments andmediums. Emma’s fascinated by markmaking and movement this generates aninteresting and diverse mix of work toview. Original art work, prints and cardsfor sale, in her new studio overlookingthe beach.76 West Street, Watchet, TA23 0BHE: [email protected]: From West Beach Slipway,immediately behind houses, take privatepath parallel to sea, 5th house up, SAWsigns / bunting.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet,TA23 0AQT: 07963 692559E: [email protected]: www.containsart.co.ukDirections: Contains Art occupiesshipping containers overlooking Watchetharbour. Parking, buses and trains (WSR) inHarbour Road.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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JENNY BARRONPAINTINGS, PRINTS, DRAWING163


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Richly realistic watercolours mostly with astill life theme ranging from traditionalsubjects to more surreal and quirkyimaginings.Originals, prints and cards for sale.36 Causeway Terrace, Watchet,TA23 0HPT: 01984 633049E: [email protected]: www.jennybarron.co.ukDirections: Past railway station (towardBridgwater). Turn right up St Decuman’sRoad and left at the top into CausewayTerrace.Opening times: 2 - 6pm

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FIONA MEEKPAINTING164


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I am fascinated by the irresistibleattraction that we feel to be at sea’sedge. I think of my paintings as mycelebration of the mystery and ever-changing beauty of the sea, land and sky,where they meet, and the relationship weall find difficult to resist. Mostlyseascapes and landscapes includingsome wildlife studies and still lives in oilon canvas or board. Prices £50 - £750.Orchard Cottage, 11 Lower Vellow,Williton, TA4 4LST: 01984 656992E: [email protected]: www.fionameek.comDirections: At the junction in Vellow, takethe turn signed Sampford Brett, go 40mand the venue is on left with parking onleft.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JANET LAWRENCEPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING165


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I use local woodlands and landscapes forinspiration, my paintings are rendered inmy own unique mixed media techniquethat gives a tactile almost 3D effect. Myindividual style watercolours and animalillustrations will be displayed and I will behappy to demonstrate and discuss thisstyle. Cards and prints.4 Sampford Brett, near Williton,TA4 4JYT: 01494 639382E: [email protected]: www.thegreywolves.co.ukDirections: One mile south of Williton on358. Turn opposite Quantock Garage,right at church. Third cottage end roadon right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CREATIVE PATHWAYS:ADAM GROSE162


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PRINTSAdam’s work explores the role of mapping,inter-cultural exchange, the importance ofdiversity, aesthetics and their relationship tocultural identity. Through woodcuts, linocuts,etching and monotypes prints, he developsalternative ways of recording a journey.Supported by SAW’s Creative PathwaysBursary, Adam will occupy one of the studiosat Contains Art to create a new body ofwork that is inspired by the surroundings ofthe venue, capturing his experience ofwalking and rambling.Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet,TA23 0AQT: 07799 260854E: [email protected]: www.containsart.co.ukDirections: A39 and on to Watchet and the eastquay, harbourside. Come from the west via BlueAnchor, from the east via Williton.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ROGER LARGEPAINTING166


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Roger’s work is about subjects, not ofthem, mostly abstract in oil, acrylic andmixed media. He also produces smalleroil pastel landscapes. He has beenexhibiting over 50 years and his workcontinues to evolve and is both reflectiveand vibrant.2 Woolston Moor Cottages, nearWilliton, Taunton, TA4 4LPT: 01984 633600E: [email protected]: www.rogerlarge.co.ukDirections: Take Vellow / Stogumberturning off A358. Two hundreds yardsdown, two cottages. Park on road.Studio entrance through rear gate.Opening times: 11am - 5pm. Telephoneto visit Mondays, Tuesdays andWednesdays.

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MARILYN EWENSGATCHELLS BARNSTUDIO

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGMarilyn works from her Quantocks studioin Bicknoller. This is on the route of theColeridge Way and walkers are welcometo stop and browse. Living in such a spotmeans Marilyn is never short ofinspiration for her affordable originals,prints and cards. Mainly oils, watercoloursand mixed media.Gatchells, 5 Dashwoods Lane,Bicknoller, TA4 4EQT: 01984 656346E: [email protected]: www.marilynewens.comDirections: A358 Taunton to Minehead. After 12miles turn right into Bicknoller. Left at Church intoGatchells Lane. At T-junction, studio on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ANNABEL GAITSKELLANDERSON168


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGPaintings of local landscapes and still lifein rich vibrant colours using oils, pastelsand acrylics. Drawings, prints and cardsare also available.6 Trendle Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EGT: 01984 656844E: [email protected]: A358 Taunton - Minehead.Turn right into Bicknoller, past pub andchurch to T junction at top. Turn rightinto Trendle Lane. 4th house on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Barry Hibbert started painting in oils atan early age, and now paints in oil,acrylic, pastel, mixed media and collageon canvas, board or paper. His subjectsare landscapes and seascapes of theWest Country where he was born. Pricesfrom £50 - £350.Pound House, Brook Street,Stogumber, TA4 3SZT: 01984 656954E: [email protected]: www.barryhibbert.co.ukDirections: 2 miles off A358 Taunton -Minehead Road, or 2 miles off B3224. InStogumber village on corner by stream.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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BRIAR NORTONHARDING171


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CERAMICS, DRAWING, SCULPTUREBriar is working on ceramic forms, takinginspiration from nature and the humanbody. She uses shape, texture and glazesto form work for the garden and home.Employing a variety techniques andclays. Attached to the studio is a tranquilgarden, where work will be displayed.Orchard View, Flaxpool, Crowcombe,Taunton, TA4 4AWT: 01984 618375E: [email protected]: www.artist.co.ukDirections: 8 miles North West ofTaunton, on A358, at rear of FlaxpoolGarage. Park in layby opposite, ifdisabled drive onto forecourt. Grid ref:ST143 350.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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JUSTIN WILLIAMSWILLIAMS AND CLEAL172


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FURNITURE, INTERIORSWe are deeply committed to making wellmade furniture with enduring visualappeal. Our designs are elegant, with arestrained use of decoration combinedwith a consummate level of making. Inequal measures we value craftsmanship,sympathetic design, material selectionand the enjoyment our work has givenour clients.Willett Farm Workshop, Willett,Lydeard St Lawrence, TA4 3QBT: 01984 667555E: [email protected]: www.williamsandcleal.co.ukDirections: B3224, right turn signed towardsWillett. Approx. 200 metres, turn right into farmcourtyard. We are in right hand corner.Opening times: 10am - 4pm

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CECILIA LEETEDESIGNER JEWELLER169


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JEWELLERYWith a wealth of experience both hereand abroad, Cecilia brings a blend ofinfluences to her jewellery, giving it avery unique and distinctive contemporarystyle. Specialising in beautifully finishedcommissioned platinum and gold piecesshe also stocks a rich and generous silvercollection.Uppcott Farm, Bicknoller, TA4 4EYT: 07717 947286E: [email protected]: www.cecilialeete.comDirections: Uppcott farm is signpostedon the A358, 10.7m from Cross Keys,Taunton. From Wiliton, on the right soonafter Bicknoller.Opening times: 2 - 6pm. Other times byappointment.

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PHILLIP DAVIESPAINTING175


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I like to think that a painter is part of atimeless tradition where the need for theinstant fix and the new is irrelevant. Mywork is primarily figurative with someabstract work; Oil on canvas and paperand Gouache on paper ranging from£350 to £5000. Private view Saturday 17September, 4 - 8pm.Fousham Cottage, Huish Moor, HuishChampflower, TA4 2EZT: 01984 624876E: [email protected]: www.phildaviesart.comDirections: From Wiveliscombe drivethrough Langley Marsh and Washbattlethen first left signed Huish Moor, thensecond left, pink house, grey studio.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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TESS ARMITAGEPAINTING176


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Wild open spaces are intenselyexhilarating, yet equally humbling. Thisyear my focus has been on the everchanging weather, experience andimpact of the landscape. Moving furtherfrom realism my expressionisticlandscapes are an intuitive response to amoment in time.The Studio, Lower Brown Farm, HuishChampflower, Taunton, TA4 2ELT: 01398 371261E: [email protected]: www.tessarmitage.netDirections: Turn left in HuishChampflower. Follow SAW signs, forkright down Brown Lane. First farm on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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JOYCE ROWSELLPAINTINGS173


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I love the way nature provides beautifulviews and wonderful compositions forartists, with sunlight adding that magictouch. So many places and people in theWest Country just ask to be painted.Other countries provide me with somegood subjects too.Spring Grove Farm, Milverton,Taunton, TA4 1NWT: 01823 400854E: [email protected]: www.joycerowsell.comDirections: At Spring Grove Cross onWiveliscombe - Langford Budville Road,turn towards Milverton. Spring GroveFarm is first entry on right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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GLASS, JEWELLERYSiddy’s open studios are always fun witha warm welcome, hot tea / coffee andimpressively fiery glass blowingdemonstrations throughout the day.Siddy is always happy to talk to visitorsabout her work and there’s anopportunity to create your own glasscasting / tile (£5 - £12 fee). Come andsee for yourself!Longmeadows, Weaver Lane, Plymtree,Cullompton, EX15 2JWT: 01884 277426E: [email protected]: www.siddy.comDirections: From M5/junct28: follow Honitondirection two miles. At Postcross: right.Fivecrossways: left. Higherweaver Cross: right.Longmeadows drive is second left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Jane Hollowood will be showing oils, acrylics and mixed media. Prices £50 to £250.Pauline Pearce will be showing prints and artist books. Prices from £50 to £200.Hayne Farm, Hanestown Lane, Upton, Taunton, TA4 2HUT: 01398 371235E: [email protected]: Upton is on B3190 near Wimbleball Lake. SAW signs at western end ofvillage point off main road and up lane to venue.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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COLIN HARROWPAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY178


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Original works and prints of mypaintings, plus the odd photograph. I useoils or watercolour to paint portraits,landscapes (rural and urban), wild-life,still life semi-abstracts and everything inbetween. Originals are priced from £75,prints, framed and unframed from £15 -£80.The Gate House, Bury, Dulver,Cumbria, TA22 9NDT: 01398 324510E: [email protected]: www.colinharrowart.co.ukDirections: A396 Tiverton to Minehead.After 11 miles turn right signposted Bury.End of lane turn left. Second house onleft.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGWorking Studio exhibition of oils,watercolours, engravings and aquatintswith a section of tools used inprintmaking. Handprinted engravingsand aquatints from £50. Oils andwatercolours from £300.Mill Meadow, Winsford, TA24 7JET: 01643 851217Directions: Grey House with white paintnext to house with plaque to ErnestBevin. Parking in village. For disabledaccess prior notice must be given. Pleasephone before 11am.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Exhibition of paintings and prints fromtravels around the world. Visit Lucy’spainting and printmaking studio and seehow her etchings are made. Her newbook ‘Sunlight & Shadows inWatercolour’ will be for sale as well as awide selection of cards and prints.Moorland House, Riverside,Burrowbridge, TA7 0RGT: 01823 698200E: [email protected]: www.lucywillis.comDirections: At Burrowbridge turn off theA361 by the bridge opposite the KingAlfred pub. Follow the river for 1.5 miles.Opening times: 2 - 5pm (or byappointment)

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DON BISHOPPHOTOGRAPHY182


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PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTS, BOOKSFine art UK landscape photography ofcoast, moors and mountain areas plus acollection of ‘steam in the landscape’railway scenes. Prints available in varioussizes from A4 to A2+ and largepanoramic images, mounted and framedon site while you wait. Prices range from£20.Willows Gallery, Willows & WetlandsVisitor Centre, Stoke St Gregory,Taunton, TA3 6HYT: 01823 490952E: [email protected]: www.donbishop.co.ukDirections: Meare Green, Stoke Road betweenNorth Curry and Stoke St Gregory. Signed fromA361 Taunton to Glastonbury and A378 Tauntonto Langport roads.Opening times: 10am - 4.30pm

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OLIVIA SANDERS:‘LOOKING, LISTENINGAND GROWING’

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SCULPTURE, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHYSculpture and drawings from life and frommusic (see image). Dynamic reliefs ofdancing figures, portraits in bronze andother media. Documentation andphotographs of a small wood in themaking here on the Levels. Walk in thewood and up the hill. Cup of tea. Prices£60 - £6000.Curload Farm, Curload, Stoke StGregory, Taunton, TA3 6JAT: 01823 698283E: [email protected]: www.oliviasanders-sculpture.comDirections: On River Tone 100m up Hook Bridgetrack, off the Curload / Athelney road betweenStoke St Gregory and Burrowbridge. Yellow andblue farm.Opening times: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday1 - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm

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MANOR HOUSE STUDIOPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, TEXTILES, BOOKS184


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Colour, light, texture. Kate’s watercolours and Jo’s embroideries are inspired by countrygardens, flower meadows, sunshine filled interiors, landscape, architecture and still life.Books, cards, prints, paintings and embroideries for sale. Prints and framed artworkpriced from £20 to £450.Manor House Studio, The Fosse, North Curry, TA3 6LLT: 01823 490650E: [email protected]: www.katemears.comDirections: Five minute walk from the centre of the village, three minute walk from theChurch, down long gravel drive off The Fosse. No parking onsite, please park along TheFosse.Opening times: 1 - 5pm

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EMMA SMITHPRINTS, PAINTING, MIXEDMEDIA

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An exhibition of original prints and handcut painted collages. I have worked as aprofessional graphic designer for the past15 years and this is reflected in the styleof my current work. I will be showing twocollections, one of bold modern screenprints and the second of delicatecollages using Japanese chiyogamipapers.The Old Post Office, 70 Thurloxton,Thurloxton, TA2 8RHT: 01823 410684E: [email protected]: From A38 follow signs toThurloxton. The Old Post Office is 100yards past the church on the right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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STEPHEN SMITHHESTERCOMBEGALLERY

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INSTALLATION, SITE SPECIFIC,PAINTINGS, PRINTS, DRAWINGStephen Smith is Hestercombe Gallery’s2016 artist in residence. Visit his studio tofind works made through a visuallanguage embedded in a process ofconstruction and subsequentdeconstruction. Stephen Smith’s practiceencompasses painting, drawing, print andinstallation. He has exhibited work widelyincluding: Baltic Centre for ContemporaryArt (UK), Nam June Paik Centre (SouthKorea) and MU (Netherlands).Hestercombe Gallery, Hestercombe,Cheddon Fitzpaine, TA2 8LGW: www.hestercombe.comOpening times: 11am - 5pm. Entry feesapply. Stephen will be available on 22,23, 29 and 30 September.

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EMMA DUKEDRIFTWOOD ART ANDDESIGN

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SCULPTURE, PAINTING, WOODEmma creates stunning Driftwood wallsculptures,incorporating a medley ofmediums with driftwood. Along with hermesmerising owls there are new designsof Falcons, horses and lots more.Alongside this is her Driftwood gift rangeincluding key hooks,chimes, vases. Pricesfrom £5 - £500.Summercourt, Dosters Lane, WestMonkton, TA2 8NPT: 07770 485822E: [email protected]: www.emmaduke.co.ukDirections: Pass Monkton Elm Garden Centre onyour right hand side. Just before the dualcarriageway turn left into Dosters Lane.Summercourt is first dwelling on left (approx. 300yards).Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CAMILLA CLARKPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING188


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Camilla's fascinating collection this yearis inspired by the concept of 'triad'whether that be subject matter, colourconcept or groupings. Come to herbeautiful studio to see her surprising mixof abstract and more representationalsensitive oils and stunning watercolours.Prices start at £50. Tea, coffee, cake forcharity.Blundells Farm, Blundells Lane, WestMonkton, TA2 8NWT: 01823 413005E: [email protected]: www.camillaclarkgallery.comDirections: A38 to Monkton Elm GardenCentre. Garden centre gates on your left,first right into Blundells Lane. Secondhouse on right (approx 300m).Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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CHRIS WEBBSCULPTURE. CERAMICS,DRAWINGS

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Chris Webb working at Beach HouseStudio will be showing a new body ofwork in stone bronze and ceramics.Sculptural pieces will be for sale as wellas work in progress and drawings.5 The Beach House Studio, AlmaStreet, Taunton, TA1 3AHT: 01823 276066E: [email protected]: www.chriswebb-sculptorDirections: First turn left off silver street,near the central Sainsburys.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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LOUISE BAKER, MICHAEL FAIRFAX,AND DEBORAH WESTMANCOAT190


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BOOKS, PAPER, PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING, SCULPTUREThe Brewhouse galleries will be transformed into a working studio and exhibitionreflecting the practice of three Somerset artists. Louise Baker’s work relates to personal obsessions through book works, assemblages,collages and related drawings produced over the last thirty years. Michael Fairfax is showing a mini retrospective of work produced since the 1980s. He isan internationally renowned public artist, working primarily with wood. Deborah Westmancoat is a contemporary painter using site and weather specificwaters to record the peculiarities, mysteries and attitudes of water held within theBritish landscape.

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ELIZABETH EARLEYPAINTINGS191


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The paintings are personal journeys andslowly evolve, stroke by dab by flick, timeover time until adding anything morewould be superfluous. The love of theprocess, the fluidity of the materials, thevisual joy of placing the colours and thenthe quiet delight when it all comestogether keeps me going when,inevitably, it all goes to hell in ahandbasket, destruction and creation isthe name of the game. And occasionally,when I get out of the way for longenough, the paintings make themselves.19 The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4EBT: 07801 444811E: [email protected]: www.elizabethearley.comDirections: We are opposite County Hall. There isamble parking at The Crescent Car Park (pay anddisplay) which is close by.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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JANE BROSSARDPAINTING192


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The subject of my paintings is generallyrecognisable but often there remains adegree of abstraction. It is that balancebetween figurative and abstract which Ifind exciting and is the element whichpushes my work forward. Prices(including prints) range from £55 to £400.All paintings are professionally framed.12 Church Street, Taunton, TA1 3JET: 01823 253042E: [email protected]: www.janebrossard.comDirections: Turn off Eastreach intoVictoria Street, take second right intoChurch Street.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre,Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1JLT: 01823 283244E: [email protected]: www.thebrewhouse.netDirections: The Brewhouse is situated next to alarge public carpark which can be accessed via StJames’s Street.Opening times: 10am - 4pm



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HOLYHOPE STUDIOST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH193


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PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA, TEXTILESHaidee Hughes’ passion is to express spiritual truths from a Biblical perspective,inspiring reflection and thought. She paints intuitively using oils, with texture and depthinviting the viewer to encompass a spiritual pause.Sara Glanfield uses an eclectic mix of medium and subject to reflect her love ofSomerset. She has produced an evocative collection of paintings and 3D pieces.Claire Griffiths explores the liminal space of meeting through stitch and paint. Herexperimental approach creates unique pieces which challenge the viewer to considertheir own ways of relating.

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JOSEPHINE WADMANHANDMADE GLASSBEADS

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GLASS, JEWELLERYI create beads by melting glass in anopen flame, building up layers oftransparent and opaque colours. Many ofmy designs are inspired by the naturalworld or by ancient relics.Jewellery £20 - £140, beads from £1,demonstrations daily.Harcombe House, Honiton Road, Trull,Taunton, TA3 7JWT: 01823 252125E: [email protected]: www.josephinewadmandesigns.comDirections: Opposite Trull Garage, turnonto the Green by the ThatchedCottage. Harcombe House is the seconddrive.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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Holyhope c/o The Vicarage, St Peter &St Paul Church, Bishops Hull Hill,Taunton, TA1 5EBE: [email protected]: www.haideehughes.co.ukDirections: M5 J25 follow A38. Past SomersetCollege. Turn right roundabout A3065 signpostedMinehead. Church signposted left at traffic lights.Opening times: Wednesday - Saturday 10am -3pm, Sunday 12noon - 3pm. Closed Saturday 24September.


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TOR, JANE AND FIGDUDDLESTONE FARM195


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DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTS, SCULPTUREJane is best known for her botanical watercolours, but she also enjoys painting anddrawing landscapes, people and animals.Mista Fig: Sculpture (mixed media)Tor paints vibrant landscapes in watercolour and mixed media, and this year will includemany local scenes.

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Duddlestone Farm, Shoreditch, Taunton,TA3 7QBT: 01823 601405E: [email protected]: www.janewatkins.co.ukW: www.mistafig.comDirections: From Taunton take the B3170to Corfe, after the racecourse take the 1stright to Duddlestone, Duddlestone Farmis the 2nd house on the left.Opening times: 11am - 5pm



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Close House Projects presents the newwork of Magnus Hammick.His early performance work exists in theform of photographs and paintings. Aselection of these are available for sale.The work deals with issues of theimmersive landscape and theephemerality of life.Private View: 17 September, 6 - 9pmClose House, Hatch Beauchamp,TA3 6AET: 07712 109172E: [email protected]: www.closeltd.comOpening times: 11am - 5pm

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MAL LEE STUDIOPAINTING198


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I am presenting a series of paintingsdeveloping previous work I continue touse textures and colour to create abstractpaintings inspired by nature and light. Ipaint for pleasure and enjoyexperimenting with different techniquesto understand how to create differenteffects, and to understand what workswell and importantly and what does not.Woodcott, Curland, TA3 5SFT: 01460 234282E: [email protected]: Take B3170 out of Taunton,turn left after motorway bridge, followsigns to Staple Fitzpaine. In StapleFitzpaine pass Greyhound pub on left goon for a quarter to half a mile, turn leftsigned Curland. Woodcott is the secondbuilding on your left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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SUE, STEPHANIE AND JEREMY CROCKETTCERAMICS, PAINTINGS

196Jeremy: I only came to potting in 2015 when I discovered Raku and smoke firing. I wasenthused by the colours, invention, experimentation and mystery of the end product.Sue: started painting in 2011 exhibiting at the RWA Open and winning the TAGPatron’s Cup in 2015. My work reflects the landscape in colour, texture andexperimentation with surprising results. Stephanie: is a retired landscape architect who has now renewed her interest inpainting on returning from HK in 2002. She mainly paints still life in a realist style.


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Parkfields, Pitminster, Taunton, TA3 7ATT: 01823 421383E: [email protected]: www.artist.co.ukDirections: North end of village on roadto / from Trull / Poundisford.Opening times: 11am - 6pm



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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGBoth Sylvia and Ophelia are inspired by the countryside, animals, landscape andarchitecture. Sylvia works mainly in oils with some acrylic. Ophelia in watercolour andsome mixed media. Greetings cards available.Nowers Farm, Popes Lane, Wellington, TA21 9NNT: 01823 662682E: [email protected]

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Directions: New venue entrance is throughwhite gate on A38, east of turning toRockwell Green. Drive up gravel drive andpark at end. Walk down pathway, followingsigns through garden gate on left, past thepink house on your right, through yard tonew venue ahead.Opening times: 10am - 5pm

JOHN ABRAHAMPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING199


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Returning to painting in 2012 after alapse of over 40 years my work has beenexhibited at various Somerset venuesand I have a mini gallery at Quay AntiqueCentre, Topsham. I paint in acrylics,usually depicting dramatic skies over seaor landscapes. I am a member of SCAN.The Courtyard Studio, Heatherton ParkHouse, Bradford-on-Tone, TA4 1EUT: 07894 213388E: [email protected]: www.johnabrahamartist.co.ukDirections: A38 Taunton-WellingtonRoad. Through the Archway opposite the‘Worlds End’ pub. Studio in rearcourtyard of Heatherton Park House.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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FON COSENSWIRE AND WILLOWSCULPTURE

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SCULPTURE, WILLOW, INSTALLATION,SITE SPECIFICPop up studio showcasing the work ofFon Cosens. Sculpture made usingSomerset willow and recycled wire. SeeFon demonstrate and get hands on withday workshops, booking recommended.Also, The Orangery hosts an exhibition ofpaintings by Jackie Spurrier, and the SculpturePark and grounds will also be open.

Nynehead Court, Wellington,TA21 0BNT: 01823 662481E: [email protected]: www.foncosens.co.ukDirections: Junction 26 take A38 to Wellingtonthen B3187, Taunton Road, 3rd exit to NyneheadRoad, follow signs to Nynehead Court.Opening times: 11am - 4pm

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GLASS, PAINTINGS, TEXTILESAvril has been making unique leaded glass panels for over thirty years. Many localschools have beautiful windows designed by the children and made by Avril. She willdemonstrate the different skills involved every day.Zoe is an artist / writer. She will display paintings inspired by nursery rhymes and theirorigins. There will also be a digital art installation of video stories for children. Zoeillustrates her own writing.Wellington Quaker Meeting House, High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RAT: 07455 085006 / 01823 672131E: [email protected]: Park in Longforth Road carpark. Use walkway to High Street and cross theroad. Meeting Hose opposite by Onestop.Opening times: 11am - 5pm (Sunday 1 October 2 - 5pm)

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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGThe Old Brick Workshop is delighted to hostSAW’s Creative Pathways Bursary artist, VeroniaGayle (www.veroniagayle.com). Veronia createscolourful abstract collages, paintings anddrawings inspired by the surroundingenvironment. Her practice is based on theexperimental exploration of the ambiguousabstract nature of form, line and texture. Shemanipulates the 2D format to mimic a sculpturalstructure to imply the illusion of form, depth andmovement. Creative workshops available. Fordetails visit www.theoldbrickworkshop.comThe Old Brick Workshop, Higher Poole,Wellington, TA21 9HWT: 07989 465427E: [email protected]: www.theoldbrickworkshop.comDirections: From Chelston roundabout followsigns for Poole Industrial Estate and Recycling.The Old Brick Workshop is on your left oppositeFormula Cars.Opening times: 11am - 6pm. Artist will beavailable Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm.

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CAROLINE McMILLANDAVEY206


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PAINTINGI have been a professional artist for over25 years, exhibiting work in many leadinggalleries in the west country and London.For me the inspiration is simple: If I seesomething I like, I want to paint it.This exhibition will include unframedwork on sale from under £100 , tobeautifully framed oils up to £1000.Willow Acre Barn, Chipley, Wellington,TA2 10QYT: 01823 400677E: [email protected]: www.mcmillan-davey.co.ukDirections: On the B3187 betweenMilverton and Wellington, 1.5 miles fromeither. Easy to find, free parking.Opening times: 10am - 5pm

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THREE AT THE OLD SCHOOL: NAOKO TAKATA,LOUISE WAUGH, AND JUDY WILLOUGHBY205


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PAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWINGNaoko Takata: A Japanese artist who paints dancing, gesture and space in calligraphicstrokes in oil acrylic and mixed media.Louise Waugh: Paintings and prints about belonging and absence. Narrative figurativeand contemporary with a vibrant sense of colour.Judy Willoughby: Mixed media paintings,prints and hand made books. Her recent workrelates to woods and forests, nature and myth.Do come and enjoy the studio and garden. Teas and homemade delicious cakes.

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The Old School, Sand Street,Milverton, Taunton, TA4 1JNT: 01823 401130E: [email protected]: www.louisewaugh.comDirections: From Milverton shop towardsWellington direction house on right atjunction of Butts Way and Sand Street.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

TERESA WILSONPAINTING, JEWELLERY, PRINTS204


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Vibrant abstract paintings, acrylic oncanvas, large and small, inspired by thework of Hans Hofmann and HelenFrankenthaler. Also, dazzling and uniquebead jewellery, prints and cards areavailable.9 Saxon Close, Oake, TA4 1JAT: 01823 462997E: [email protected]: From Taunton follow theB3227 towards Wiveliscombe as far asHillcommon. Turn left towards Oake andBradford on Tone. Turn left at theroundabout after 200 yards. 9 SaxonClose is opposite the entrance to theVillage Hall car park which is about 100yards after the roundabout on the left.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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I am a printmaker and wood carver in thispeaceful studio on the edge of exmoor.Carved reliefs, large and small woodcuts(prints). Mystical images of figures andnature. Handmade cards and uniquesterling silver jewellery. Prices £5 to£2000. Open Saturdays and Sundaysonly.Above Hurstone Studios, Waterrow,TA4 2ATT: 07946 793747E: [email protected]: www.janemowat.co.ukDirections: B3227 from Taunton. 3 milesbeyond Wiveliscombe is Waterrow. Takelane on left just before bridge. Studio is500 yards on left.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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ALEXANDRALAVIZZARI209


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PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHYSwiss writer, artist and photographer,Alexandra Lavizzari specializes in localland- and seascapes. She will be exhibitingher newest oil and pastel paintings, mostlylocal land- and seascapes but alsopaintings of birds and animals as well assome artistic photographs (price range:£35 - 300). Handcrafted cards, prints and aselection of mounted photographs will alsobe available.The Bear Inn, 10 North Street,Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JYT: 01984 623537E: [email protected]: www.alexandra1108.wix.com/alexazariDirections: From Taunton, Tangier Way takeB3227 to Wiveliscombe, turn right into HighStreet, at the Square turn into North Street - TheBear Inn is at No. 10 on the right.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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COLETTE FOWLER-MARSON210


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PAINTINGProfessional artist, working in oil andpastel, producing landscapes, seascapesand figurative paintings. Represented bythe Chisholm Gallery, USA and Regularexhibitor at the Pastel Society, RWA,Llewellyn Alexander Gallery, SEA, TheCork Street Open, Bath Society of Artists.Prices £50 to £2000.Fordgate Cottage, Ford, Wiveliscombe,TA4 2RHT: 01984 629171E: [email protected]: www.colettefowler-marson.co.ukDirections: Take B3188 signpostedWatchet from Wiveliscombe. On enteringvillage of Ford, venue on the left,entrance off Grants Lane.Opening times: 11am - 6pm

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TILLY WILLIS STUDIOPAINTING, PRINTS, DRAWING,TEXTILES

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An eclectic studio exhibition of Tilly’sSomerset landscapes, quirky still life,portraits and dramatic paintings of Eastand West Africa in oil and watercolour.Paintings, prints, cards and Africantextiles for sale. Commissions accepted.Bicknells, Bathealton, Wiveliscombe,TA4 2ANT: 01984 624459E: [email protected]: www.tillywillis.comDirections: Bathealton is approximately 3miles from Wellington, Milverton orWiveliscombe. Bicknells is in villagecentre opposite church, next to villagehall.Opening times: 11am - 5pm

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INDEXAAbraham, John 199Abraham, Sabine 83Ainsworth-Grigg, Zoe 201Anderson, Annabel 168Anderton, Rosemary 145Appleby, David 28Armitage, Tess 176Arninson, Juliet 129Ashar 25

BBahouth, Candace 94Baker, Louise 190Baker, Matthew 121Barnard, Rebecca 113Barron, Jenny 163Bazzo, Fabrizia 54Bee, Amanda 73Berkieta, Ewa 150Berry, Valerie 161Biesty, Liz 19Binks, Nick 105Binns, Jo 103Birchall, Kim 80Bishop, Don 182Blake, Ray 130Blaker, Julia 83Boubeau, Anne 113Bradshaw, Bronwen 88Bradshaw, Emma 160Branson, Paul 98Brayne, David 85Briton, Molly 113

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Brobson, Michael 118Brooks, Jackie 10ABrossard, Jane 192Brown, David 38Brownlee, Belinda 122Bruton School For Girls 9Buckler, Christine 56Buckler, John 4Bulcock, Shena 64Burden, Steve 151Burke, Laura 12Butcher, Jo 184Burton, Michael 36

CCaires, Elizabeth 34Campbell, Fiona 84Carpenter, Anne 127Cellan-Jones, Lavinia 93Chadwick, David 159Champion, Judith 131Charles, Angela 39Charles, Cathy 113Chidley, Kate 36Clark, Andrea 31Clark, Camilla 188Clark, Tom 31Clay, Liz 119Clegg, Veronica 154Clyde, Pauline 153Coates, Russell 71Collins, Rowena 99Colquhoun, Glenda 15Colquhoun, Marcus 15

Cosens, Fon 203Cotes, Russell 71Cottey, Louise 22Crane, Alice 63Crockett, Jeremy 196Crockett, Stephanie 196Crockett, Sue 196Curtis, Jackie 144

DDarrah, Rosie 52Davey, Julia 76Davey, Leo 155Davie, Julia 123Davies, Nerys 111Davies, Phillip 175Davis, Teresa 139Dean, Bob 46Defriez, Michael 62DeVries, Kim 113Dickson, Irene 113Dix, Brian 24Dixon, Hilary 62Dobson, June 59Dodd, Tina 129Doig, Kate 143Duke, Emma 187Duncan, Jacky 69Dupays, Thea 5Durnan, Nick 27

EEarley, Elizabeth 191Edwards, Ian 67Elfick, Pennie 88

Ellis, Judith 41Elsebach, Angela 90Ewens, Marilyn 167

FFagan, Ann 19Fairfax, Michael 190Farmer, Anne 148Farmer, Nancy 146Farthing, Hillary 75Fig, Mista 195Fleming, John 98Fletcher, Buffy 120Foweraker, George 132Fowler-Marson, Colette 210Fredericks, Camilla 83Fry, Annie 4

GGayle, Veronia 202Gee, Linda 136George, Andrew Scott 79George, Chris 120George, Val 79Glanfield, Sara 193Gradwell, Susan 112Green, Grace 49Green, Linda 49Griffiths, Claire 193Grose, Adam 162

HHall, Judy 14Hammick, Magnus 197Hamilton, Patrice 23

Hamilton, Sabrina Rowan 10Hand, Elizabeth 113Hanman, Nichola 53Harris, Ione 158Harrow, Colin 178Hart, Ange 50Hawkins, Lin 4Henderson, Jackie 101Hibbert, Barry 170Hider, George 42Hingston, Fiona 115Hitchens, Simon 60Hitchens, Sarah 74Hogan, Terry 4Holden, Chris 124Hollowood, Jane 177Hood, Jane 158Horn, Jules 3Howe, Peter 115Hughes, Haidee 193Hutchings, Brian 23

JJacobs, Tom 138James, Sandra 128Jenkins, Julie 1Jubb, Marcus 44

KKampf, Chris 30Karn, Barbara 89Kent, Sally 29Kerr, Janette 78Kings School Bruton 8Knight, Helen 94



LLangley, Siddy 174Large, Lucy 157Large, Roger 166Lavizzari, Alexandra 209Lawrence, Janet 165Lawrence, Lis 93Lawrence, Peter 93Le Bas, Anne 179Ledson, Simon 104Lee, Chris 116Lee, Mal 198Leete, Cecelia 169Leitch, Yuri 70Leonie, Anne 97Lerry, Pauline 140Lewis-Bell, Kay 4Lindley, Ophelia 200Lindley, Syliva 200Linthorst, Michel 83Lloyd, Pam 120Lock, Peggy 156Logan, Emma 23Lowe, Sue 161Lowsley-Williams, Benjamin 10Lumley, Emma 158

MMacey, Terry 90Manning, Julia 18Marey, MeMe 10Marks, Elaine 150Marlow, Ian 75Martin, Michael 142

Martin, Pam 98Martin, Tony 88McMillan Davey, Caroline 206Mears, Kate 184Meech, Sandra 21Meek, Fiona 164Mellings, Jenny 40Merron, Joy 126Micklewright, Margaret 128Millar, Tim 4Minoprio, Jo 152Morgan, Jane 66Morris, Simon 111Morriss, Caroline 91Mowat, Jane 208Myatt, Antonia 11Myerscough, Jody 2

NNaunton-Davies, Angela 44Needle, Lydia 126Newberry, John 26Newman, Paul 13Nice, Derek 117Noble, Kate 106Norman, Jo 2Northfield, Derek 61Norton-Harding, Briar 171Novy, Anne 47

OO’ Hagan, Dickon 113Oke, Andrea 128Oliver, Max 16Orchard Vale Trust 109

PParfitt, David A 77Payne, John 68Pearce, Pauline 177Pearcey, Laura 107Peck, Jane 104Pegler, Anita 130Pendrick, Lucy 37Pennycott, Martin 105Peppin, Biddy 17Perrett, Dale 34Petrie, Eric 134Pizzey, Myrtle 108Pomeroy, Richard 6Preston, Jill 35

RRattray, Kate 102Reeves, Anne 149Regnart, Patricia 48Rendell, Paul 96Richards, Christine-Ann 81Richardson, Mithra 102Robbins, John 94Rook, Pauline 45Rooke, Angie 95Rose, Emma 125Rowsell, Joyce 173

SSainsbury, Amanda 141Salt, Jeffy 86Sanders, Olivia 183Saurin, Jo 33

Scott, Cameron 72Shayler, Yvonne 32Sharpe, Erica 110Sheaf, Vera 21Silk, Avril 201Sinclair, Sue 110Smith, Emma 185Smith, Stephen 186Sparkes, Liz 55Spurrier, Jackie 43Stevens, Jean 19Stock, Cora 133Stratford, Alan 116Stubbs, Paul 18

TTakahashi, Hiro 71Takata, Naoko 205Tapper, Elizabeth 94Thom, Patience 7Thomas, Peter 45Thompson, Julia 37Threlfall, Philippa 114Tor 195Towler, Georgina 161Touhig, Sue 65Turner, Dante 92Turner, Richard 100Vale, Donna 126

VVaughan, Will 17

WWadman, Josephine 194Walker, Sally 150Wall, Margaret 56Wallace, Heather Jane 113Wallis, Susan 20Ward-Smith, Rosemary 58Watkins, Jane 195Waugh, Louise 205Weatherhead, Marissa 87Weaver, Nick 84Webb, Chris 189Webb, Sarah 137Westmancoat, Deborah 190Westwood, Kate 44Whinney, Harriet 57White, Viv 102Williams, Justin 172Williams, Mirabel 10Williams, Sue 14Willis, Tilly 207Willis, Lucy 180Willoughby, Judy 205Wilson, Teresa 204Wright, Christopher 31Wright, Gill 61

YYoung, Vicky 51



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