Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013

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Free Guide
Somerset
Art Weeks
Festival 2013
21st September to 6th October
An Abundance of Creativity, Celebrating
Somerset’s Artistic Output. Exhibitions, Events,
New Commissions and Artist-led Projects.
Welcome...
‘Somerset Art Weeks is a
much-loved and thriving annual
event and I’m proud to support it.
It plays an invaluable role in
identifying and celebrating a huge
variety of creative activities and
projects in this county, finding
emerging artists and raising
awareness of them. I urge you
to go out and enjoy this glorious
festival of cultural exploration.’
Kevin McCloud
Somerset Art Works is an artist-led
organisation, we are Somerset’s only
countywide agency dedicated to developing
visual arts, weaving together communities and
supporting the artists who enrich our lives.
We create projects to encourage an
atmosphere of adventure and experimentation
in Somerset, inspiring artists and encouraging
audiences to experience art at first hand.
Somerset Art Works (SAW Ltd). The Town Hall,
Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PR
t: 01458 253800
e: [email protected]
w: www.somersetartworks.org.uk
SAW offers an integrated membership service,
professional development programme and
curatorial services to support practicing artists
and organisations in Somerset: providing
bursaries, developing commissions, supporting
collaborative working, providing networking and
showcase opportunities, including our diverse
annual Art Weeks event.
Follow us on:
twitter.com/SAW_Ltd
www.facebook.com/somersetartworks
www.somersetartworksblog.blogspot.co.uk
...to Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013. An art
festival involving a total of 109 exhibitions, events and
artist-led projects in Somerset with more than 400
artists participating.
It’s a phenomenal achievement that has required an
enormous amount of effort by those participating and by
the team running SAW in Langport, with support from
our funders, Friends, sponsors and partners. On offer is
a range of work from cutting edge contemporary arts to
traditional crafts.
‘Make the Most’, an exhibition of new work from
five internationally-renowned makers and curated by
Craftspace, is at Barrington Court - itself a magnificent
National Trust house. The works on display are made
from locally sourced materials - willow, stone, paper,
leather and wood - and transform the house and garden.
We have combined with The National Gardens Scheme
to create an art trail called ‘Abundance’ which highlights
Somerset’s wealth of established and emerging talented
artists working in the county.
Other projects highlighted during the festival include
‘The Company of Cranes’, providing an artist’s view of
the successful re-establishment of these magnificent birds
to Somerset Levels. Artist Melanie Tomlinson is leading
the project, working with schools and communities.
A bold new art project is happening in Bruton, opening
next year in the Spring. Hauser and Wirth are building
five new spaces for international contemporary art.
Director Alice Workman will give a talk about the project
at Bruton School for Girls on the 25th September. Part of
this year’s programme, there will be art professionals and
artists sharing new ideas and knowledge of contemporary
arts that are relevant to Somerset.
But most importantly Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013
is about exploring Somerset and seeing and buying art!
Richard Pomeroy
Chairman, Somerset Art Works
Inside
Words from Patron Inside Front
Welcome1
Offer for Schools / InspirED
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How to use the Guide
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Map
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Special Programme &
Event Diary
Centre Spread
Make the Most47
Abundance
Walled Gardens of Cannington
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Aller Farmhouse
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Little Yarford Farmhouse
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Abundance at Somerset College 31
Stoke St Mary Gardens
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Esotera
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Tintinhull Garden
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Henley Mill
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Abundance X Exhibition
& Abundance Feast
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The Company of Cranes36
Furniture Prize
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset Talk
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Segdemoor Venue 01-17
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West Somerset Venue 18-28 19 - 25
Taunton Deane Venue 29-43 26 - 35
South Somerset Venue 44-80 36 - 59
Mendip Venue 81-109
60 - 77
Index78-79
Acknowledgements80
Friends of SAW
Inside Back
Somerset Art Weeks
Education Pack
A resource for teachers:
How to make the most of
Somerset Art Weeks
SAW Offer
for Schools
> Homework and activity sheet templates for students in Key Stages 1 to 3
The Company of Cranes
> A list of Art Weeks Venues suitable for
school visits
Somerset Art Works (SAW) appointed acclaimed
illustrator and metal-worker Melanie Tomlinson for
our 2013 arts programme working in partnership
with The Great Crane Project, Ash Primary
School and partner European schools. As well
as developing her own artistic response to her
involvement with The Great Crane Project, Melanie
is running workshops with local and European
Schools and, with the support of Somerset
Film, widens the project’s reach by developing
interactive online resources for schools.
We can also offer tailored advice by phone.
Contact Beccy Swaine on 01458 253800
[email protected]
for a hard copy or download from
www.somersetartworks.org.uk/inspiredsomerset
Exhibition in Langport during
Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013, Venue 45
InspirED Somerset
www.thecompanyofcranes.blogspot.co.uk
Enriching Creative Learning for
Somerset Children and Young People
Abundance Pop-Up Meadow
InspirED is a new consortium of local arts
organisations bringing the skills and expertise of
arts and media professionals direct to schools,
colleges and children’s centres across Somerset.
The InspirED consortium – comprising Somerset
Art Works, Somerset Film, SPAEDA and Take
Art - has been awarded a three-year contract
by the Somerset Schools Compact to deliver
the new universal arts and education network to
which all educators working with young people are
encouraged to subscribe.
During the Autumn/Spring term 2013/2014
SAW can offer free workshops to schools using
the Company of Cranes digital resources.
More information on InspirED and upcoming
events www.inspiredsomerset.org.uk or
email [email protected]
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How to find the venues
Opening Dates & Times
This year, we offer a single map to encourage
you to visit venues across five areas.
This year, most of the venues will be open from
11am to 6pm, but please look at the opening
times of each venue, as they may vary.
A calendar provided indicates the venue
closing dates as follows:
01 - 17 Sedgemoor
18 - 28 West Somerset
29 - 43 Taunton Deane
44 - 80 South Somerset
81 - 109 Mendip
There are many ways in which schools can get
involved in Somerset Art Weeks. To assist schools
to plan activities, SAW has created an Education
Pack that makes it easy to take part in this year’s
event. The pack was developed with Spaeda,
Somerset’s Arts Education Agency, and includes
all the essential information required to organise
tours and activities, including:
> Practical information to assist in the organisation of venue visits, tours, workshops and preparing risk assessments
How to use the guide
A Pop-up Meadow has been created as part of the
Abundance Arts Education Programme by primary
school children from Taunton working with artist
Freya Morgan. Using wire and willow the project
develops 3D visual art skills and learning around
themes of cultivation and growing. A showcase
of the artworks will ‘Pop-up’ at various locations
around Taunton over the summer and during
the Art Weeks Festival. See the centre pages or
sawabundance.wordpress.com
Photos: Nisha Haq
We are using OS map and we hope you will
be able to locate your planned visit by referring
to the relevant road system and the directions
provided by each venue. You can also visit
our website prior to your visit and plan your
route by using the online map provided. If you
are unsure about the location, you can always
contact individual venues for directions.
Online Map
www.somersetartworks.org.uk/venue/map
To find the Latest News
The latest news of the Festival can be found on
our website, facebook and twitter,
www.somersetartworks.org.uk/artweeks13
Facebook somersetartworks
Twitter #artweeks13
Signs to find the venue
Look for signs and posters
with Somerset Art Weeks
Festival 2013. They will
guide you to the venue.
Disclaimer
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A venue without a calendar means that they
are open daily. Please contact individual
venues before your visit if you are not sure or
wish to make a visit outside the opening times
as publicised.
Additional Information
No Dog Sign: No Dogs, except
guide dogs.
Disabled access sign: This provides information on physical access. Some venues may have gravel paths and steps. If you are not sure, please check before your visit.
Family Friendly: Venues with this logo mean that you can be sure that they are expecting visits from families and groups. Please also see Disclaimers for more information.
Activities: Workshops, demonstrations, tasters or have-a-go activities. Practical workshops are provided by some venues, please contact individual venues for booking details.
All information in this guide is correct at the time of printing.
Each venue is responsible for the information it has provided
to appear in the Guide. However, SAW Ltd. cannot accept
responsibility for unforeseen circumstances that may occur
during your visit. Visitors are advised to contact venues
about access and opening times before visiting.
families and groups. It also means they are doing their best
to provide clear information and facilities for your family.
However, some of the venues are opened for public access
on a temporary basis during the Art Weeks only, such as
artists studios and private premises; therefore, they will have
limited facilities and great care should be taken when
visiting them.
FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICY: During Somerset Art Weeks
Festival 2013 most of the venues will be very happy to
welcome families. Venues with the Family Friendly logo
mean that you can be sure that they welcome visits from
Adults are responsible for the supervision of any children
in their care at all times. SAW Ltd. and participants cannot
accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by
any member of the public during their visits.
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This map is for reference only.
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South Somerset Venue 44-80
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Garden Studio
Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Textiles, Fashion | Wood
Not Good
Linda Gee | Anita Pegler | George B Foweraker | Anita Pegler | Janet Middleton
Linda Gee: Creates textiles using stitch, thread,
fabric and paint that are vibrant and colourful.
Garden Studio, 212 Burnham Road,
Somerset TA8 1LT
Anita Pegler: Watercolours and acrylics inspired
by the Somerset Levels. Workshops and
demonstrations given.
t: 01278 788574
w: www.lindageestudio.com
George Foweraker: A wood turner who creates
artistic and creative pieces.
Janet Middleton: Uses a variety of materials
to create individual items such as bags,vases,
accessories and toys.
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Directions: Junction 22 M5 roundabout.
Follow signs to Burnham on Sea. At
second roundabout,by ‘Esso’ garage turn
left continue for 1/2 mile. No 212 is on
the right, just before the mini roundabout.
Parking on drive.
Open: 11am - 6pm daily
Tea & cake served in aid of Weston Hospice.
Painting, Prints, Drawing
2 - 1’s-Taste
Not Good
Timothy Smith | Jaya Masters | Sarah Philpott | Louise Pendry
This exhibition joins together again the varying
talents of Tim Smith, Jaya Masters, Sarah
Philpott and Louise Pendry. A mixture of
watercolours, oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, ink,
pencil and maybe a few surprises, the venue will
display traditional local scenes, flora and fauna,
impressionism and more.
Work will suit both modern and traditional décor.
Prices are modest and work sold as postcards,
cards, prints and originals.
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47, Rosewood Avenue,
Burnham-On-Sea,
Somerset TA8 1HF
t: 01278 781315
w: www.timsmithlighthouseart.net
Directions: From M5 leave at Junction
22,follow signs for Burnham, and take the
first left after the Tesco roundabout into
Rosewood Avenue.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday
11am - 6pm. Sundays 2pm - 6pm
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Brent View Studio
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving | Wood
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Clive Hammond-Lovatt | Cora Stock |
Margaret Micklewright | Susan Hammond-Lovatt
Exciting and individual work by well-known local
artists; Clive’s innovative carving, driftwood
constructions, collages and willow work. Cora’s
beautiful ceramics and fine printmaking including
etching and dry point. Margaret’s paintings which
capture the mood of landscape and the spirit of
horses. This year as well as Sue’s vivid, colourful
paintings she will be showing her analytical
drawings. All at affordable prices. Open every day
but please note early opening and closing times.
Brent View, 112 Berrow Road,
Burnham on Sea, Somerset TA8 2PG
t: 01278 788830
w: www.brentviewstudio.wordpress.com
Directions: From M5 J22 follow B3140 to
Burnham on Sea and then towards Berrow.
One mile north of Burnham on Sea, on the
right on the corner of Shelley Drive.
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Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Somerset Skills & Learning:
Somerset’s Beauty
Somerset Skills & Learning run classes for adults
in a range of subjects. In this exhibition we are
showcasing the work of learners who attend our
art and craft classes. The theme of the exhibition
is ‘Somerset’s Beauty’, a series of drawings and
paintings that captures the spirit
of Somerset.
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Somerset Skills & Learning,
Princess Street,
Burnham on Sea,
Somerset TA8 1EH
t: 01278 783057
w: www.learnsomerset.co.uk
Directions: From M5 J22, follow signs for
Burnham on Sea. Go straight over first
roundabout (Tesco), turn left at 2nd
roundabout (garage), and first right. The
centre is after the library, opposite theatre.
Open: Tuesday to Thursday 10am 9pm. Monday to Friday 10am-3pm.
Sunday 29th 10am - 3pm.
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Ceramics I Furniture, Interiors I Printmaking I Willow Baskets
Wicken House....
The Gallery Under The Hill
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Andy Tobin | Frea Buckler | Jenny Crisp |
Jewels Williams | Paul Kershaw | John Buckler
Inspired by Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge, Wicken
House, a former vicarage ,has been transformed
into a gallery of new work by the following artists
and designers:
Andy Tobin: Modern bespoke furniture.
Frea Buckler: Multi-coloured screen-prints.
Jenny Crisp: Willow basket maker.
Jewels Williams: Fine porcelain ceramics.
Paul Kershaw: Wood engraving.
John Buckler: Abstract relief prints.
Sited below Crook Peak, the architect-designed,
1960’s house is set in an informal wildlife friendly
garden, also open to visitors.
Rug Hill Gallery
Also on show will be a display of Susanna
Spanring’s distinctive blue striped and polka dot
ceramic mugs, jugs and plates alongside abstract
ceramic sculpture by Georgina Humphries.
Prices £15-£250.
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Sedgemoor
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Willow, Baskets | Wood
Debra Gould: Mixed media work, reflecting the
fragility of the landscape.
Wicken House, Vicarage Lane,
Compton Bishop, Nr Axbridge,
Somerset BS26 2HL
Ella Phillips: Hand thrown, functional ceramics,
simple contemporary forms and colours.
Jean Winter: Paintings and prints inspired by the
imagination, poetry and religious narratives.
t: 01934 732286
w: www.johnbuckler.com
Samuel Balmer: Film and digital landscape
photography.
Directions: Signposted on Webbington
Road between A38 at Cross and Loxton.
Near Compton Bishop Church. Important
to park where indicated.
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Lerbrune Studio at Lerburne House,
The Borough, Wedmore,
Somerset BS28 4EB
t: 01934 710322
Directions: Lerburne Studio is situated in
the Borough, in the centre of the village
of Wedmore, nearly opposite Hectors
Farm Shop.
Dick Boulton: Paintings - “variations on a theme
in blue.”
Open: 11am - 6pm
Sophie Courtiour: Willow sculptures, including
life-size horses.
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Charles Stobart: Woodturner using spalted and
found wood, to create functional and decorative
vessel forms.
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Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking
Frankie Woods | Wendy Roberts | Susanna Spanring | Georgina Humphries
At Rug Hill Gallery, pen and colour wash images
by Frankie Woods, and botanical illustrations
by Wendy Roberts, are available as high quality,
limited edition fine art prints.
Lerburne Studio
at Lerburne House
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Overlea, Rug Hill, Crickham,
Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4JZ
t: 07947081612
w: www.rughillgallery.com
Directions: B3151 to Wedmore, after
2 miles turn right at top of steep hill.
Continue up Rug Hill. ‘Overlea’ is on the
left opposite ‘Wooden House’.
Sedgemoor
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Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking
Spring Farm Arts
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Nancy Farmer | Anne Farmer | Jenny Graham | Clio Graham
Nancy Farmer’s paintings and etchings offer an
irreverent and tongue-in cheek mix of fantasy and
real life.
Anne Farmer’s colourful paintings exploit the
glorious medium of watercolour in many subjects.
Jenny Graham’s West Country landscapes are
strikingly simplified into strong, rich colours and
tonality.
Clio Graham’s distinctive and colourful domestic
slipware is decorated with wildlife and often
combined with lines of poetry.
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Hill House Gallery:
A Sense of Place
Installation, Site Specific | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
t: 01458 210977
w: www.springfarmarts.co.uk
Arete Visual Arts has brought together a group of
contemporary artists that work on project based
joint ventures.
Directions: M5 junction 23, Moorlinch
is signposted off the A39 Bridgwater to
Street, and the A361 Taunton to Street
Roads.Spring Lane is in the centre of
the village.
‘A Sense of Place’ is inspired by Worthy Farm,
home of Glastonbury Festival, and the Red Brick
Building , a transformation from derelict industrial
space into Arts Centre.
Open: 11am - 5pm
Artists exhibiting include Fay Hutchcroft,
Patricia Gould, Alessandra Alexandroff,
Sarah Bovey, Katinka Harrod, Juliet Duckworth,
Rosie Britton, Hilary Arnold, Jane Manning and
Rein Innes. Wonderful exhibition space kindly
hosted by Bobby and Dickie Sharp.
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Arete Visual Arts
Spring Farm, Spring Lane,
Moorlinch, Somerset TA7 9DD
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Books, Paper | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Printmaking | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Not Good
Wagon House Gallery
Hill House, Main Road, Shapwick,
Somerset TA7 9LP
w: www.aretevisualarts.org.uk
Directions: From the A39 turn onto
Shapwick Hill and follow it down.
Then turn right onto Main Road.
Hill House is on your left.
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Annette Rigler | Kim Hemmings | Linda Bareham-Stanley | Farouk Qadir | Lizzie Olliva and others
The Wagon House, on the Polden Hills, will be
exhibiting works for a second year, following on
from the success of 2011. A wide range of exhibits
from stone carving to millinery ; from watercolour to
oil; from decoupage to collage.
Commission from any works of art sold and the
proceeds from coffees, delicious light lunches
and afternoon tea will be donated to ‘SAVE THE
CHILDREN’. A very warm welcome awaits.
Hill Farm, 7 Blacksmiths Lane,
Shapwick, Somerset TA7 9LZ
t: 01458 210555
Directions: Off A39 between Bridgwater
and Street. Blacksmiths Lane is at the
30mph limit sign at the southern end of
the village of Shapwick.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Film, New Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography
Westbrook Gallery
Peter Wright | Karen Young | Sarah Alford | Tony Wright
Karen Young is a member of the Somerset Guild
of Craftsmen and paints landscapes in oils on
canvas with stitch.
Peter Wright is an up and coming photographer
and specialises in documentary film making,
combing photography with moving images.
Sarah Alford is a textile designer specialising in
digital textile design with machine embroidery for
wall panels.
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Westbrook, 3 Brook Lane, Catcott,
Somerset TA7 9HG
t: 01278 722256
w: www.peter-wright.co.uk
Directions: Through wooden five bar gate
off crossroads, Brook Lane and
Broadmead Lane. Car park sign posted
off Broadmead Lane.
Refreshments available for your enjoyment and
a warm welcome.
Price range £30- £500
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Sedgemoor
Jackie Curtis: Invokes strong designs and textures
in her innovative printmaking and monoprints,
which are complemented with spontaneous
vibrant colours.
Bay Cottage, 2 Greenfield Lane,
Bawdrip, Somerset TA7 8PX
Bryan Shields-Probett: Continually inspired
by wood grain, colour and texture and enjoys
experimenting with finishes to enhance his work.
Directions: Head to centre of Bawdrip
from A39. Greenfield Lane is off Church
Road which rings the church.
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t: 01278 685911
Hilary Tudgee: Strongly influenced by Arts and
Craft Movement to produce tapestry weavings and
plaster carvings inspired by her surroundings.
Annette Rigler: Somerset Levels and her garden
constantly inspire her to produce landscapes and
flowers in vibrant and unusual colours.
Studio Woolavington Art Group
From over 20 group members emerging artists
Marion Bayliss, John Clayton, Tessa Daniel,
Sheila Evans, Godfrey Hebdon, Wendy
Hofmaier, Judith Mills, Shirley Moore and
Patrick Willcocks are exhibiting an exiting range of
work with Angela Watson at St Mary’s Church.
Painting, Prints, Drawing | Printmaking | Textiles, Fashion | Wood
Jackie Curtis | Bryan Shields-Probett | Hilary Tudgee | Annette Rigler
Tony Wright is a Somerset doctor exhibiting
photographs of local doctors at work over the last
25 years.
Studio Woolavington Art Group meets once a
week with artist/teacher Angela Watson whose
work reflects the vibrancy of the natural world in
oil, acrylic and illumined batik collage.
4 In Bawdrip
St Mary’s Church,
Church Street, Woolavington,
Somerset TA7 8DP
t: 07855464126
e: enquiries@studiowoolavingtonart
group.co.uk
w: www.studiowoolavingtonartgroup.
co.uk
Directions: From A39 GlastonburyBridgwater road take B3141 north
signposted Woolavington at Bawdrip
petrol station. Continue down
Woolavington Hill beyond pedestrian
crossing and the church is shortly on
your right. Parking in Church Street.
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The Big Brainwave Art Show
The exhibitors are all young people who are part of
the Brainwave programme which offers exercise
and therapy for children with a wide range of
disabilities. The exhibits are not for sale but we
hope visitors will wish to make a donation to the
work of the charity. The full exhibition will be open
at the weekend and partially open on weekdays;
opening hours 11am-4pm throughout. We hope it
will offer an inspiring experience for all.
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The Brainwave Centre, Marsh Lane,
Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater,
Somerset TA6 6LQ
t: 01278 429089
w: www.brainwave.org.uk
Directions: The Brainwave Centre is
situated on the A38 just outside
Bridgwater, approximately 1/4 mile
from junction 24 of the M5. Please park
in the lay-by or along Marsh Lane.
Open: 11am-4pm daily
Open: Monday to Saturday
11am-6pm. Sunday 1pm - 6pm.
Sedgemoor
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Mixed Media
Decode : The Art of Carnival and Fair
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Somerset Film
Somerset Film will offer the following for
Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013:
Decode : The Art of Carnival and Fair
An InspirED exhibition that coincides with the
week of Bridgwater Fair and the start of Carnival
season.
Digital projections, mobile phone apps and comic
life prints decode the heritage of Bridgwater’s
Carnival and Fair and set challenges for the future.
Produced by students from Link Education
Centre and Bridgwater College co-ordinated
by Carly Roythorne with the support of
Richard Tomlinson, Blake Museum and
Bridgwater Carnival Centre.
The Engine Room,
52 High Street, Bridgwater,
Somerset TA6 3BL
Directions: The Engine Room is at the
west end of Bridgwater High Street
opposite The Duke pub.
Open: 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.
10am - 3pm Saturdays
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See Level
Film, New Media | Installation, Site Specific | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography
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Bridgwater College: Art, Design and Media
A diverse range of creative practice from Art,
Design & Media staff at the college.
t: 01278 433187
w: www.inspiredsomerset.co.uk
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See Level promises to satisfy the conceptually
curious and evoke aesthetic arousal; a feast for
intellect and intuition. Work by Dave Alexander,
Naomi Goude, Mark Bunce, Darren Facey,
Becky Bruton, Vicky Knowles,
Nichola Kingsbury-Feast, Ian Mason and
Katie Shepherd explores a range of ideas
and media.
All welcome to the private view on Thursday 26th
September, 17.00-19.00. Please go to reception
on arrival.
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Arts and Media Centre,
Bridgwater College, Bath Road,
Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4PZ
t: 01278 441288
w: www.bridgwater.ac.uk
Directions: Our exhibition is at the main
campus located on Bath Road (A39),
near the centre of Bridgwater. Please go
to reception on arrival.
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Sedgemoor
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Installation, Site Specific
Abundance at
The Walled Gardens of Cannington
Abundance in nature often accounts for wastage,
thousands of seeds squandered for a few to
flourish. During the visit to Cannington, Gloucester
based artist Alison Cockcroft became interested
in the idea of the walled gardens as a controlled
environment for nurturing plants and particularly
in the somewhat artificial methods employed by
horticulturalists to encourage reproduction.
Alongside Alison, Somerset artist Kitty Hillier
explores her idea of ‘Walled Garden’ relating to the
physical appearance of the space. The notion of
‘walled garden’ is taken as the ‘frame’, so that the
viewer finds themselves actually inside the piece
during their visit. The artworks within are to be
constructed from wood, canvas, sand, paint as well
as using some of the skills and techniques that she
learnt about during her residency at Stroud Valley
Arts Space (SVA) in May.
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The Walled Gardens of Cannington,
Church Street, Cannington,
Nr Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HA
Directions: The Walled Gardens of
Cannington are situated on Church Street
in the centre of the Somerset village of
Cannington. It is just four miles from the
historic town of Bridgwater and only 12
miles from Taunton. For further details
please check the garden website.
Open: 10am - 4pm. Last entry to
gardens, one hour before closing.
Workshops 29th September 2013 and 6th
October 2013 10am - 4pm.
Booking essential. £40.Telephone 01278 732266
Part of ‘Abundance Garden Trail’,
organised in partnership with The National
Gardens Scheme (NGS), supported
by Friends of SAW and funded by Arts
Council England Lottery Funding.
www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk
(Free entry to Tea Room and Shop)
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS)
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West
Somerset
Butterfly Cottage, 37 Castle Street,
Nether Stowey, Somerset TA5 1LN
t: 01278 732266
w: www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk
Directions: Castle Street is the second
road on left after turning off the A39
Bridgwater to Minehead road. Parking
in public carpark adjacent to 37 Castle
Street. Public toilets available in carpark.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Painting, Prints, Drawing | Printmaking
Contains Art
10% of the admission fees donated to NGS
Charities. Adults: £3.50, Children (under 18) &
students: Free, Concessions (senior citizens,
wheelchair users): £2.50
In 2012 over 3,800 gardens opened, raising enough income
for £2.128 million to be donated to our beneficiaries in
2013:- Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care,
Help the Hospices and Crossroads (Caring for Carers).
In the last 10 years the NGS has donated £22 million to the
charities it supports. In particular, the NGS has become
the major regular funder of Cancer Macmillan & Marie Curie.
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Abundance
Garden Trail
About the Garden: Located in the village of
Cannington, Somerset, the Walled Gardens lie
within the grounds of a medieval priory and were
officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince
Edward in 2009. They are accredited as a ‘quality
assured visitor attraction’ by VisitEngland, and are
a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommended
garden. There is also a tea room, plant sales area
and a gift shop.
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) was founded in
1927, by opening private gardens of quality and interest to
the public. The money raised was contributed to nurses of
the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), the forerunner of the
district nursing movement. In the first year 609 gardens
raised over £8,000.
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Janet Phillips
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT - Students from
Somerset and around the world study with
Janet Phillips in her studio in Somerset. This
non-selling exhibition will show the high standard
and innovative pieces desgined and woven by the
masterclass students. A rare chance to see high
quality hand woven textiles in Somerset.
t: 01278 655042
w: www.canningtonwalledgardens.
co.uk
Textiles, Fashion
Masterclass of Woven Textiles
Over the years the NGS gardens have changed, now
encompassing a huge range of style, taste and size.
Details of all the Gardens are on the NGS Website:
www.ngs.org.uk
This year the following Somerset NGS gardens are
supporting SAW by providing outdoor settings for the artists
to display their artwork as part of the Abundance Trail.
These gardens are: Aller Farmhouse, East Lambrook Manor
Gardens, Esotera, Henley Mill, Little Yarford Farmhouse,
Stoke St Mary, Tintinhull, Walled Gardens of Cannington.
Their opening details are included elsewhere in this brochure.
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West Somerset’s new, artist-run venue presents
work by seven local artists:
Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet,
Somerset TA23 0AJ
Angie Wood: West Somerset inspired paintings
and drawings.
t: 07963692559
w: www.containsart.co.uk
Sue Lowe: Richly textured, original hand prints.
Directions: Contains Art occupies 3
shipping containers on the East Quay of
Watchet Harbour overlooking the marina.
Park in the main public car park, Harbour
Road. Buses and West Somerset
Railway nearby.
Alison Jacobs: Experiments with digital technology
alongside traditional paintings.
Victoria Ward: Drawings, paintings, cards
and teaching.
Jenny Barron: Watercolour still life with marine or
nautical themes.
Emma Bradshaw: Colourful cockerel’s, ducks,
horses etc in watercolour.
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Open: 11am - 6pm
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Tria Raffield: Atmospheric, wet-in-wet watercolours.
Talk event: Thursday 26 September, 7pm
The team behind Contains Art will present an account of the triumphs, trials and
tribulations experienced along the journey to creating a new art space using shipping
containers situate on Watchet’s harbourside. We will talk about the story behind the
project, the artists who have taken up studios and other opportunities offered at
Contains Art and our plans for the future, including professional development for artists,
the Golsoncott Foundation funded residency for an emerging artist and events and
activities for the community. All welcome.
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Painting & Sculpture
at Old Cleeve
Metalwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
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Nick Cotton | Ben Horrobin | David Milton | Jenny Barron | Marilyn Ewens | Emma Bradshaw
A group of artists living and working around the
inspiring West Somerset coast and countryside.
The Church Room, Old Cleeve,
Near Watchet, Somerset TA24 6HS
Nick Cotton: Atmospheric seascapes, landscapes
and interiors in oils.
t: 01984 633049
Ben Horrobin: Artist blacksmith producing
decorative and functional work with
naturalistic themes.
David Milton: Graceful organic forms carved from
a range of local stone.
Jenny Barron: Detailed, imaginative still life
paintings in watercolour.
Directions: Follow Artweek signs off the
A39 between Washford and Bilbrook or off
the B3191 at Blue Anchor. Park in signed
car park or roadside.
Open: 11am-5pm
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Regal Four
Installation, Site Specific | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Peter Messa | Andrew Davey | Leo Davey | Dan Preston
Peter Messa and Andrew Davey are painters
based in West Somerset. Both work with mixed
media and operate in the space between figuration
and abstraction. Leo Davey has a studio/gallery
in Minehead. He works in watercolours and is
currently experimenting with oils. Florence, Thailand
and the West Country are among his most recent
subjects. Dan Preston has a London based
business, “Object Solution” designing and making
objects , furniture, sculpture and product exhibition.
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Regal Theatre, The Avenue,
Minehead, Somerset TA24 5UR
t: 01643 706430
w: www.regaltheatre.co.uk
Directions: Located in The Avenue
opposite Old Minehead hospital, midway
between co-op and WH Smith.
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Marilyn Ewens: Paintings expressing vibrant
colours and textures of the Quantocks and beyond.
Emma Bradshaw: Colourful free brushwork
and monoprints.
Harbour Studios,
Porlock Weir
Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Printmaking
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Mary Collins | Caroline Lytton | Siân Rookwood | Judith Westcott
Mary: Landscape photography-local coast
and moorland.
Harbour Studios, Porlock Weir,
Somerset TA24 8PB
Caroline: Handraised and chased silverware,
designer jewellery with feature beads in silver or
semi precious stones.
t: 01643 863430
Siân: Striking cat-walk jewellery created from
reclaimed elements- chainlink ,nuts, zips.
Directions: Take B225 from PorlockPorlock Weir. Please park in carpark.
Harbour Studios is adjacent to harbour.
Judith: Printmaking the old fashioned way using
hand-cut relief blocks of lino and wood. Judith is a
Devon artist.
The exhibition is open during Porlock Arts Festival
from September 12th- October 6th.
Delicious home-made refreshments available.
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West Somerset
West Somerset
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Number Seven - Tales in Trails Storywalks
Film, New Media | Installation, Site Specific | Photography
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Firstly his digital Storywalks with ‘The Watching
Way’ – an interactive art trail (from Dulverton and
out into the woods!)
Then the Coleridge Way Projects, with Story Boxes,
QR Code Poetry and Fly Catchers.
Finally The Tell Tale cards, a series of rather peculiar
prompts to draw stories from visitors (you) whilst
you enjoy a latte.
More details at www.storywalks.info
FEAST YOUR SENSES.....
Number Seven, High Street,
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HB
FILM... and film stills... a visual and aural poem that
evokes the Exmoor landscape, its night sky and the
Romantic poetry of Coleridge.
t: 01398 324457
w: www.storywalks.info
PRINTS and TEXTILES...local artists and makers
celebrate our Dark Starry Skies.
Directions: Number Seven Gallery,
Dulverton is easy to find. Look for black
and white awning and the exhibition is in
the back room through the shop.
WORDWALL... observations and memories from
the local community and its visitors.
Open: 10am - 5pm
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ILLUSTRATED TALK… “The Sublime and
the Beautiful” Art, Literature and Landscape…
Romanticism and its influences.
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ARTlife and FRANCES HARRISON...
Community Arts project launch
Christopher Jelley
Behind the gaol door, in the room beyond,
Christopher Jelley will have a curious mix of work
that defies simple categorisation.
Film, New Media | Installation | Prints | Textiles
Dark Starry Skies
All Saints Church, Bank Square,
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9BU
t: 01398 323203
w: www.eventsatallsaints.co.uk
Directions: All Saints Church is very visible
and accessible on foot/wheelchair from
Bank Square in the centre of Dulverton.
Open: 11am-5pm
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from SAW or on the door, wine and refreshments
available)
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POP-UP STARRY STORYTELLING CAFE...
Come and be part of our project, share your Dark
Starry Sky experiences, listen to stories of our
constellations, take part in storytelling activities,
eat cosmic cake!
Metalwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing
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Lorna Bryce | Tria Raffield | David Bernard | Abi Humphrey
Lorna Bryce: Colourful images of trees,
landscapes and cats using mixed media in a free,
expressive style.
Tria Raffied: Atmospheric, wet-in-wet
watercolours of the West Country and Scotland.
David Bernard: The paintings are mainly abstract
containing elements of expressionism and cubism.
Abi Humphrey: Inspirations from nature in mixed
media-plaster, watercolour, acrylics.
Darenth, Roadwater,
Somerset TA23 0RB
t: 01984 640342
Directions: A39 to Washford,turn off at
Gingerman’s hairdresser’s along Abbey
Road. Turn right at The White Horse to
Roadwater. Darenth is in the centre of
Roadwater on the left before the rec.
Open: 10.30am - 5.00pm
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Abundance Garden Trail: Aller Farmhouse
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Leah Hislop
Inspired by the Garden at Aller Farmhouse which is
like a Labyrinth itself with all its little hidden areas,
Leah is going to create a woven labyrinth which
brings the viewer inside it and takes them away from
the outside world. The work will be created during
the Art Weeks, visitors are encouraged to see the
making of the work and talk to the artist.
The work offers spiritual experience to the
audiences. Labyrinths are often symbolic to
the journey one makes in life to seek
‘The Abundant Life’.
More about Aller Farmhouse, visit NGS website:
www.ngs.org.uk
Adminssion fees donated to NGS charities:
£4, child FREE
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Aller Farmhouse, nr Williton,
Somerset TA4 4LY
t: 01458 253800
w: www.somersetartworks.org.uk/
abundance
Directions: 7m E of Minehead, 1m S of
Williton. From A358 (½m S of Williton)
opp garage, through Sampford Brett, then
Capton; curve R, down hill to Aller Farm.
Exit from car park (NOT back past house)
on continuation of drive, ¾m to Williton
onto A39
Open: 11am - 5pm
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by Friends of SAW and funded by
Arts Council England Lottery Funding.
Abundance
Garden Trail
Inspired by Westcott Walks
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Lyn Mowat, Sue Lowe, Christopher Jelley,
Gordon Field, Lucy Lean, Peter Messa,
Elizabeth Edenborough, Annabel Gaitskell
Anderson, Micaela Beckett, Veronica Clegg.
Westcott Farm, Brompton Ralph,
Taunton, Somerset TA4 2SF
A fascinating look at the differing ways artists
respond to the same landscape. They have created
installation pieces both inside and outside the
Westcott barns as well as a maze (designed by
Christopher Jelley). Paintings emphasising the
effects of light (Elizabeth Edenborough) and
exploring the landscape (Peter Messa) and textural
print making (Sue Lowe) are amongst the
many exhibits.
Directions: Take the CLATWORTHY road
out of Brompton Ralph. Carry on for 1/4
mile; Westcott Farm is on the left.
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Open: 11am - 6pm
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Artists Walk: Saturday 5 October, 2pm
Westcott Farm, Brompton Ralph, Taunton TA4 2SF (Venue 28)
Take a slow wander with artist Lyn Mowat around the magical landscape at
Westcott Farm.
FREE event. Booking essential, contact Lyn Mowat 01984 623274
Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Textiles, Fashion
Crowcombe Churchhouse
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Janet Lawrence | David Chadwick | Myra Barratt | Helen Simpson
Janet Lawrence: Paintings inspired by local
woodlands and animals in mixed media and
watercolour. Watercolour technique demonstrated
during exhibition.
Helen Simpson: My paintings are semi abstract
landscapes and portraits, typically mixed media, the
colours chosen for expression rather than realism.
Myra Barratt: I create 3 dimensional textile work,
responding to my experience and feelings about
colour, texture and form.
David Chadwick: Paintings, mainly people, who
interact with each other and their environment,
letting you create your own storyline for them.
Crowcombe Churchhouse,
Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4AD
t: 01984 639362
w: www.churchhousecrowcombe.com
Directions: Crowcombe is signed off the
A358, 3 miles from Williton, and 8 miles
from Taunton. Crowcombe Churchhouse
is opposite the church, with car park
behind. Public house for refreshment
in village.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Milverton On And Off The Wall
Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking
Partial
Sally Mears | Penny Price | Naoko Takata | Louise Waugh | Judy Willoughby
Come to a beautiful Georgian village to see
a special exhibition of affordable work by 5
contemporary artists in a Victorian School House.
Sally Mears: Wheel thrown domestic earthenware
with softly coloured slips
Penny Price: Individually designed beautiful
silver jewellery
Naoko Takata: Colourful ,sensitive painting with
oriental slants
Louise Waugh: Brightly coloured paintings of
landscapes and still life
Judy Willoughby: Expressive colourful imaginative
paintings and prints
Tea and delicious cakes in our art garden.
The Old School, Sand Street,
Milverton, Somerset TA4 1JN
t: 01823 401130
w: www.judywilloughby.com
Directions: From Taunton direction go
to village centre. After shop head in
Wellington direction last house on right at
junction of Butts Way and Sand St. From
Wellington direction first house on left in
Sand St. as you enter the village. Look for
YELLOW BANNERS.
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Ceramics | Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Caroline McMillan-Davey
Caroline McMillan-Davey | Lynne Davey | Sarah Davey | Bruce McMillan
Extensive exhibition of paintings by professional
artist whose work has been shown in several
prestigious galleries including Royal West of
England Academy, and the Royal College of Art.
Come and enjoy paintings of our beautiful coasts
and countryside by a sought after artist. Also
on show will be silver jewellery, ceramics and
woodwork craft. Prices £40-£1500. Please email
or telephone to receive invitation to private view or
for any other information. LATE NIGHT OPENING
FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER UNTILL 8.30PM.
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Willow Acre Barn, Chipley,
Wellington, Somerset TA21 0QY
t: 01823 400677
w: www.mcmillan-davey.co.uk
Directions: Located on the B3187 between
Wellington and Milverton. 5 minutes drive
from either town. Plenty of parking.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Somerset Skills & Learning:
Our view of The Blackdown Hills
Somerset Skills & Learning runs classes for adults
in a range of subjects. In this exhibition we are
showcasing the work of learners who attend our
Fine Art Classes. The theme of the exhibition is
“our view of The Blackdown Hills” hoping to show
the diversity of landscape and activities that occur
there.
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Somerset Skills and Learning,
Corams Lane, Wellington,
Somerset TA21 8LL
t: 01823 663000
Directions: From the centre of Wellington
turn into North Street and follow road
towards Milverton. After approx 1/2 mile
turn left onto Corams Lane. Centre is
situated on the right.
Open: 10am - 5pm
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The Chapel
Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Pottery
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Beth Philpot | Alexandra Lavizzari | Sue Gutteridge | Kate Elford
A beautifully restored chapel, the venue of 4 artist
friends whose combined work has been inspired
by the local countryside. The various mediums
used reflect the colours, textures and patterns in
the nature that surrounds us. Alex - Oil paintings.
Sue - Photography. Beth - Textiles & Jewellery,
Kate - Hand crafted, kiln-fired, ceramic
cake toppers.
The Chapel, Cotford St Luke,
Taunton, Somerset TA4 1HX
A lovely environment to view artwork ranging from
greetings cards to original pieces. Why not stay for
tea, coffee or lunch in the Chapel?
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The Horn of Plenty
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Gillian Widden
Little Yarford Farmhouse,
Kingston St Mary, Somerset TA2 8AN
The Horn of Plenty is a universal symbol of
abundance, but how do we perceive this sense
of bounty in the 21st century?
t: 01823 619804
w: www.thechapelpub.com
Gillian’s new work, a sixteen foot long giant Horn of
Plenty, allows visitors to experience the dark void
contained within its six foot opening. This piece
explores the meaning of the word ‘abundance,’
relevant to the world in which we are living. Derived
from the Latin word abundantia, it has a variety of
definitions including profusion, plentifulness, plenty,
bounty, and copiousness.
Directions: The Chapel is situated in the
centre of Cotford St Luke, next to the
shop. Coming into the village from the
A358, turn right off at the first roundabout.
The Horn of Plenty is in keeping with the ethos
behind the creation of the garden located at Little
Yarford Farmhouse. The 3 acres are a delight to
both artist and plantsman.
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107 Staplegrove Road, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 1DP
Jessica Palmer is a paper artist making intricate
paper cuts, collages and paper sculptures, from
recycled and vintage papers. jessicapalmerart.biz
t: 01823 333556
w: www.writingworkshopsblog.com
Jo Backhouse: Writer, artist, playwright. Collages
made of found materials, exploring identity and
disconnection. writingworkshopsblog.com.
Tom Lindsey: Documentary photography inspired
by life in Somerset. www.tomlindsey.co.uk
Workshops will be available for adults and
children, with Jo Backhouse. Full DBS (CRB)
clearance to work with children / vulnerable adults.
Public Liability Insured. Please see details on
writingworkshopsblog.com from September 1st.
Directions: On the main B3027
Staplegrove Road going North West from
Taunton Town Centre. 107 is located on
the left just past St James’s Cemetery,
just before the railway bridge and Taunton
School. Parking is available on the street
outside, or on Chip Lane directly opposite.
Open: 11am-4pm
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Summercourt,
West Monkton
Open: 11am - 5pm
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Garden Trail
Jewellery, Silverwork | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Wood
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Lucy Lean | Emma Duke | Camilla Clark | Tansy Wilson
John Crabb: Dramatic photographs of flying birds
and other wildlife. www.johncrabb.co.uk.
Lorna Siviter’s illustration and design is an eclectic
mix, inspired by food and the collages of artist Kurt
Schwitters. www.lornasiviter.co.uk
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Directions: 3½m North of Taunton. From
Taunton on Kingston St Mary road. At
30mph sign turn Left at Parsonage Lane.
Continue 1¼m West, to Yarford sign.
Continue 400yds. Turn Right up
concrete road.
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Photography | Mixed Media | Ceramics | Prints | Paper
t: 01458253800
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More about Little Yarford Farmhouse,
visit NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk
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Emma Duke: Creating stunning driftwood wall
hangings and beautiful gifts from enchanting owls
to tiny candles. Prices range from £5-£500.
Lucy Lean: Inspired by organic forms, Lucy works
with mixed media and textiles, combining methods
of manipulating fabrics with layering techniques and
oil paintings.
Camilla Clark: Watercolours, oils, original prints
and cards from £10-something for everybody.
Soft local landscapes to vibrant Cornish sea’s.
Tansy Wilson: Beautiful handmade mother of
pearl button jewellery incorporating sterling silver,
Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl details.
Prices start from £5.
Summercourt, Dosters Lane,
West Monkton, Somerset TA2 8NP
t: 07770485822
w: www.emmaduke.co.uk
Directions: Pass Monkton Elm Garden
Centre on your right hand side . Just
before dual carriage way, turn left into
Dosters Lane. Summercourt is the first
dwelling on left(approx 300 yards).
Open: 11am - 6pm
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21/9/2013 Opening Night: All welcome. Live
acoustic music. Meet the artists. Drinks and
nibbles. 6pm-9pm.
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Taunton Deane
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‘The Cream’. Heathfield’s Finest
@The Tacchi Morris
Heathfield Community School Art Students
present ‘The Cream’. The exhibition features an
exciting mixed collection of painting, sculpture,
print, photography and animation produced by
students to showcase their creativity outside their
classroom walls and for the public to see young
artistic talent.
The body of the show has been put together,
marketed and managed by the students
themselves ensuring that they have the vital
vocational experience that is needed to become
successful working artists.
Private View: Monday 23rd September 4pm-5pm.
Show available to view before any performance at
The Tacchi Morris Arts Centre .
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Each year the Art and Design faculty at Somerset
College produces a large number of talented
graduates. This exhibition celebrates the quality
of the work produced by the graduates of 2013,
ranging from mixed media, installation, film and
sound. Selected graduate artists:
Georgina Conroy: Mixed Media
Debbie Fieldhouse: Installation/ Sound
Emily Ferry Woodard: Installation/ Film
t: 01823 414141
w: www.heathfieldcommunityschool.
com
Directions: Travelling south on A38 to
Bathpool- take right turn before the new
roundabout and canal bridge, turn right
onto School Road, 2nd turning into
school. Travelling via M5- leave at J25,
take the 1st exit from the roundabout by
B&Q, get into right hand lane and turn
right at the Creech Castle Hotel lights.
Travel along the A38, take the 1st exit
from the roundabout and then first left.
Turn right onto School Road and take the
2nd entrance to the school. Follow the
brown signs for Tacchi Morris Arts Centre.
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Three artists explore and bring to the surface the
unique nature of chosen materials.
Kings College, South Road, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 3LA
Diane Burnell: ‘Reflecting the organic nature of the
world, I attempt to capture movement and energy
through a direct and exhilarating union between
myself, oil paint and canvas.’
t: 01823 328202
Sam Martin: ‘I will make a series of small outdoor
sculptures in metal and wood, using their unique
textural qualities to encompass the exhibition
theme.’
Open: 11am - 5pm
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including Somerset Art Works and Somerset Film all of which are
passionate about Visual Arts and Media in Somerset.
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Diane Burnell | Georgina Conroy | Samuel Martin
Georgina Conroy: ‘My work in mixed media is
based around disregarded corners and the beauty
of grime.’
t: 01823366420 / 01458 253800
w: www.somerset.ac.uk
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The White Space Gallery,
Somerset College, Wellington Road,
Taunton TA1 5AY
The exhibition is supported by Reveal Somerset
partners, in partnership with the Somerset College
Art and Design Faculty. This year, in responding
to the main theme of the Somerset Art Weeks
Festival, the exhibition is curated around the notion
of ‘Abundance’, reflecting a wide range of subject
matters relevant to Somerset. It also highlights
the many artistic talents and the diverse range of
contemporary art practices that has been nurtured
within the College.
Open: Monday to Thursday 10am 7.30pm. Friday 10am - 4.30pm.
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Georgina Conroy | Debbie Fieldhouse | Emily Ferry Woodard
Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, School
Road, Monkton Heathfield,
Somerset TA2 8PD
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Abundance at Somerset College
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w: www.kingschooltaunton.co.uk
Directions: From town centre:East Street,
to the lights, right at lights. First left Silver
Street into South Road. Kings College
on left.
Open: 10am - 4.30pm
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Taunton Deane
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Bishops Hull House
Glass | Jewellery, Silverwork | Metalwork | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Nicky Clarke | Heather Hughes | Jacki Stokes | Sheila Rendell
Bishops Hull House welcomes you to visit our
inspirational venue with wonderful gardens to enjoy.
Afternoon teas for sale.
Nicky Clarke: Pictures in watercolour and mixed
media using a wide variety of techniques.
Sheila Rendell: Produces a beautiful range of
contemporary fused glass, handmade locally on
the Somerset coast.
Jacki Stokes: Vibrant flower portraits, landscapes
and abstract encaustics, using experimental
techniques to achieve exiting textures.
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Bishops Hull House,
Bishops Hull Road, Bishops Hull,
Taunton, Somerset TA1 5EP
t: 01823 365438
e: emma_fawcett@learning-south
west.org.uk
w: www.bishopshullhouse.org.uk
Directions: From A38 take Silk Mills
Road(A3065),then Waterfield Drive
turning, turn right at top of road onto
Bishops Hull Road. House is 300m
on the right.
Open: Monday to Friday 11am-5pm.
Saturday and Sunday 12noon - 5pm.
Heather Hughes: Creates jewellery to treasure,
combining semi-precious stones, pearls, pure silver
and copper.
Join a real force
for good
www.peopleriver.org
Abundance at Stoke St Mary Gardens
Bryony Tidball
The new commission responds to the season and
the cultivation in the gardens at Stoke St Mary. In
celebration of September as apple harvest time,
and in light of traditional cider making processes,
Bryony will make several different sized apples
out of straw. The work is inspired by traditional
techniques used in making ‘corn dollys’ and straw
skeps for bee keeping, and aims to encourage us
to appreciate the natural wealth we have before us
in Somerset
Fyrse Cottage: designed by owner landscape
architect, Stephanie Crockett has a secluded
cottage garden with oriental flavour. Tuckers
Farmhouse: gardening journalist Rebecca Pow’s
family garden in a lovely rural location with the
emphasis on wildlife gardening with mown paths
through wild grasses and trees. Featured in Kitchen
Garden, Amateur Gardening, Somerset Life and on
BBC Somerset ‘What’s Growing On’..
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Stoke St Mary Gardens,
Stoke St. Mary, nr Taunton,
Somerset TA3 5BY
t: 01458 253800
abundance
Directions: 2½m SE of Taunton. From
M5 J25 take A358 S towards Ilminster.
Turn 1st R after 1½m. 1st R in Henlade
then 1st L signed Stoke St Mary. Car
parking in village hall car park, no parking
at either garden.
Open: 11am - 4pm
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Abundance
Garden Trail
Where people and
good causes converge
to turn awareness
into action
Environment, Human Rights,
Animal Welfare, Conservation,
Health, Equality, Peace, Community,
Family/Elderly, Food and Farming,
Energy/Climate, Politics,
Economics, Culture...
More about Stoke St Mary Gardens,
visit NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk
£5, child FREE
www.twitter.com/Peopleriver
www.facebook.com/peopleriver
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Riverside Kitchens
Ceramics | Furniture, Interiors | Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing
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Sue Heys | Bern Sawle | Lorraine Chalmers |
Russell Pike | Renee Kilburn | Suzanne Partridge
Riverside Kitchens is excited to be showcasing
6 unique artists at the historic mission room in
Blagdon Hill.;
Sue Heys: Stained glass lamps, mirrors & other
decorative items.
Bern Sawle: Glass work in iridescent fused & free
formed kiln work.
Lorraine Chalmers: Fused glass in bright, bold
colours.
Russ Pike: Contemporary furniture & carvings.
Renee Kilburn: Creative hand modelled ceramics.
Suzanne Partridge: Paint geologist, abstract
painting and mixed media.
Artists available to meet, phone 01823 421117 for
times.
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Blagdon Hill Artists
The Mission Room, Curdleigh Lane,
Blagdon Hill, Somerset TA3 7SH
The following ‘bunch of artists’ are yet again
showing off their artistic talents at The Lamb and
Flag, Blagdon Hill.
t: 01823 421117
w: www.riversidekitchensandtiles.
co.uk
Mike Tarr, Richard Holt, Mark Bond,
Caroline Preston, Debbie Stevens , Ausra
Petraviciute, Phil Dudman.
Directions: From Taunton, take the Trull
Road to Blagdon Hill. Go through the
village and we are on the left hand side ,
just before’The Lamb& Flag’ pub.
The 7 artists will be exhibiting work ranging
from (the sublime to the ridiculous) paintings,
installations, ceramics, sculpture and performance.
The exhibition will also feature a range of
workshops and activities which the public can join
in ie drawing, poetry, painting, dance and music. To
see the full list of supporting participatory activities
please see the following link: www.lambandflag.
co.uk or alternatively contact The Lamb and Flag
on 01823 421736.
Ceramics | Installation, Site Specific | Painting, Prints, Drawing
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The Lamb and Flag, Blagdon Hill,
Taunton, Somerset TA3 7SL
t: 01823 421736
w: www.lambandflag.co.uk
Directions: From Taunton follow Trull Road
approx three miles on from town. We are
on the left as your drive up Blagdon Hill.
Open: Exhibition open 11am - 6pm
daily. Pub open Monday to Thursday
11am - 2.30pm and 5.30pm - 11pm.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
11am - 11pm.
Opening times: pub opening times day time
11.30 -5pm Monday-Sat
Jewellery, Silverwork | Mixed Media | Painting | Textiles | Wood
At the White Hart Inn, Corfe
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Josephine Wadman | Jeremy Briggs | Trudi Morgan | Charlotte East
Josephine melts glass in an open flame to create
her unique lampwork beads. She combines her
beads with sterling silver, gemstones and other
materials in her beautiful jewellery designs.
The White Hart Inn, Corfe,
Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BU
Jeremy sources local materials to produce
artistic and functional turned wooden items, often
incorporating natural features such as burrs
or voids.
Directions: Take B3170 to Corfe.
The venue can be found on the right
hand side.
Charlotte works in Appliqué producing beautiful
unique pictures and personalised handmade gifts.
Trudi paints in watercolours and mixed media,
specialising in Botanical Art and Animal Portraits.
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Taunton Deane
t: 01823 421388
Open: 11am- 5pm
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Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking | Wood
D R Ceramics & Friends
Partial
Drew Robins | Jacky Duncan | Sara Ellen Glanfield | Ange Hart
A group of locally based artists displaying works
inspired by the natural beauty of Somerset.
11 Popes Cross, Curry Mallet
Somerset TA3 6SS
Jacky Duncan - Wood-fired terracotta garden pots
and sculpture. Sara Glanfield - Paintings reflecting
her love of Somerset and obsession with light and
shade. Ange Hart - Printmaker working mainly in
lino and woodcut. Drew Robins - Agateware and
subtly decorated functional pottery.
t: 01823 481877
w: www.drceramics.com
Demonstrations, lessons and taster sessions
available. Workshops: Weekends 12.00pm.
FREE demonstrations. Taster sessions and lessons
available by appointment. Contact for details.
(from £20.)
Langport Launch Events, Thursday 26
September 5-7pm. Art Weeks Artist Talk with
Melanie Tomlinson 7pm, Great Bow Wharf,
Langport. Entry £5
More info/booking contact SAW 01458 253800
Open: 11am - 4pm
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Melanie’s blog describes her own artistic journey
as part of this wonderful and moving project:
thecompanyofcranes.blogspot.co.uk
Directions: The Ridgway Hall, Staceys
Court is situated in the heart of Langport
, just off the A378 in the middle of Bow
Street. Free parking ,close proximity to
Great Bow Wharf. .
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Levels Basket Centre, Amphora
House, Westover Trading Estate,
Langport, Somerset TA10 9RB
t: 01458 259245 / 01458 253800
w: www.thecompanyofcranes.
blogspot.co.uk
Directions: In the former River Parrett
Visitor Centre building, by the bridge as
you enter Langport on the A378 from
the West.
Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm
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Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Sculpture, Stonecarving
SPAEDA, Somerset’s Arts Education Charity
are proud to be working with local students on
‘ALCHEMY’, a regional Gold Arts Award project
that supports Young Creative Leaders. 5 students
from Huish Episcopi Academy exhibit works from
their Silver Arts Award and the beginnings of their
Gold Arts Award Journey where they have been
working in partnership with SAW projects. The
students and tutors work includes paper, painting,
photography, illustration, graffiti and more and will
be exhibited alongside work from Somerset Art
Works’ Hunky Punks project.
This project is funded by RIO Arts Council England
Bridge Organisation for the South West.
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The Ridgway Hall, Staceys Court,
Langport, Somerset TA10 9PQ
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Film, New Media | Metalwork | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Somerset Art Works and The Great Crane Project
commissioned artist Melanie Tomlinson to produce
a series of artworks inspired by the journey of the
Cranes from egg collection in Germany to release
in Somerset. Also featured is work created in
collaboration with local Somerset schools.
Furniture, Interiors | Installation, Site Specific | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Terrific Toilets
Langport and Huish Episcopi Youth Club
Working with artist, Scott Walker, and Gold Arts
Award Students from Huish Academy ,the Langport
Youth Club have successfully transformed these dull
toilets. The result is an abundance of colour and fun
making this well supported youth and community
hall into a visual treat. Step into a riot of stimulation
and enjoy. Refreshments and homemade cake
available, the proceeds go towards Langport and
Huish Episcopi Youth Club.
Directions: Curry Mallet is reached from
either the A358 or A378. From the Post
Office head towards Beercrocombe, travel
500 yards, up Headwell Hill, first right into
Redlands Lane for 150 yards.
SAW Projects - The Company of Cranes
The Company of Cranes is an exhibition of
pre-cinema objects including zoetropes, revealing
through illustration and the moving image,
the story of the re-introduction of Cranes to the
Somerset Levels.
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Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street,
Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN
t: 01458 254262
w: www.spaeda.org.uk
Directions: Great Bow Wharf is situated
in the town of Langport on the A378,next
to the river bridge. Disabled parking only
on site, free car parks in the town, 2 mins
walk away.
Open: 9.30am - 4pm daily
Image: Hunky Punks Project, SAW with
The Churches Conservation Trust
Riverside café on site
Langport Joint Launch Event,
Thursday 26 September 5-7pm
Art Weeks Artist Talk with Melanie Tomlinson
7pm, Great Bow Wharf, Langport. Entry £5
For more info please see venue 45
Arts Adventures - creative workshops for young
people details at www.spaeda.org.uk
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Shakspeare Glass
and Gallery @ Langport
A vibrant, exiting group of artists are joining us in
our new gallery. We would love to welcome you
to our inaugural exhibition.
Ashar: manmade landscapes, legends, history.
Emily Colenso: local landscapes and drawings.
Nick Durnan: alabaster sculpture. Linda Green:
mosaic and mixed media. Angela Holland: works
with words. Mary Vanderplank: seascapes,
landscapes. George Hider: metal sculpture.
Laurel Keeley: internationally recognised ceramics.
Matt Dingle: forged ironwork and sculpture.
Shakspeare Glass: new work. Glassblowing on
site most days.
Ceramics | Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Partial
Great Western House, Westover,
Langport, Somerset TA10 9YU
w: www.shakspeareglass.co.uk
Directions: a few metres from A378 in
Langport. By Bow Bridge backing
onto the river.
Open: Monday to Saturday
10am-5pm. Sunday 11am -5pm.
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The D.B Group
Ceramics | Metalwork | Painting, Drawing | Sculpture | Textiles
Partial
Mark Nesbit | Tracy Nesbit | Liz Green | Hazel Holman | Sarah Trevithick
Mark and Tracy Nesbit again exhibit in their
garden with amazing views of the Somerset
Levels, joined this year by Liz Green, Hazel
Holman and Sarah Trevithick.
Sarah produces a variety of textiles including
applique cushions and mischievous Raggy Roux
creatures. Liz makes colourful earthware tiles
and elegantly crackled raku pots. Hazel uses felt,
creating a variety of fascinating artworks ranging
from framed pictures to macabre skeletal forms.
Tracy’s conceptual sculptures and installations
complement Mark’s large abstract paintings; both
have unique ideas relating to use of materials and
composition that are attracting increasing interest.
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The Garden, Priest Lane, Langport,
Somerset TA10 9QA
t: 01458 252535
w: www.marknesbitfineart.com
Directions: Priest Lane: Opposite All
Saint’s Church, The Hill, Langport. Park
near All Saint’s , walk down lane, enter
property through 2nd metal gate on left.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Drawing and pottery workshops available - contact
for details.
Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking
Pots, Paints, Pencils & Glass
Charlotte Blotheridge | Amy Cook | Eloise Howes | Rob Ellis
This year Charlotte and Amy are joined by their
older sister, Eloise and potter Rob Ellis.
One Moor Barn, Henley, Langport,
Somerset TA10 9BG
Charlotte paints traditional local landscapes in
watercolour, vibrant acrylics and striking lino prints.
t: 01458 259785
w: www.bookhens.com
Amy uses a variety of coloured and textured glass
to create contemporary panels using traditional
methods.
Directions: Take B3153 Langport to
Somerton, turn left signposted High
Ham. After 3 miles through village then at
bottom of hill turn right into Henley. Venue
located 200 yards on left.
Eloise’s’ inspiration for painting portraits comes
from her love of people and animals.
Rob produces mainly functional kitchenware, hand
thrown and fired stoneware in an electric kiln.
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Open: Monday to Wednesday
11am- 6pm. Thursday to Sunday
10am - 6pm.
Homemade cream teas available daily.
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Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery
Monocot Gallery and Studio Group
Partial
Pauline Watson | Michael Bailey | Lesley Davey | David Wilson | Odette Stevens
In the gallery, this group of ceramic artists will
be exhibiting a rich variety of individual decorative
ceramic vessels, sculptural forms and functional
pottery. The overall theme of the show is
‘Abundance’, and includes paintings by
Mike Bailey. In the studio, the artists will be working
in their particular ways and happy to talk about
what they are doing and what inspires them.
While you are here why not have a go yourself?
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Monocot Nursery and Monocot
Gallery, Littleton, Somerton,
Somerset TA11 6NT
Somerset
Art Weeks
Festival 2013
Directions: From Street, take B3151
through Compton Dundon to Littleton.
Second left after village sign to Monocott
Nursery car park. From A303 Podimore
roundabout, take A372, then 2nd right
onto B3151 to Somerton, then Littleton.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Life Boutique
Furniture, Interiors | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Printmaking | Textiles, Fashion
Liz Biesty | Ann Fagan | Abby Harris | Mary Hossack | Vera Sheaf
An exhibition of new work in Life boutique gallery.
A boutique brimming with art, creative interiors,
gifts and decorative furnishings.
Liz Biesty: combines a wide range of printmaking
techniques to explore pattern and colour.
Ann Fagan: Lino cuts, etchings and monoprints
inspired by birds and the Somerset landscape.
Abby Harris: Textile artist, incorporates a passion
for vintage and Liberty fabrics in her work.
Mary Hossack: Bespoke upholstered furniture
with a contemporary painterly twist.
Vera Sheaf: Paintings made in response to
sketches searching for shapes, space and
shadows.
Private view 20th September 2013 6-8pm
Partial
New commissions,
Exhibitions, Events
and Talks
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Life Interiors Boutique, London
House, New Street, Somerton,
Somerset TA11 7NS
t: 07884310950
w: www.life-england.com
Directions: A303 is 2 miles south. On
entering Somerton ‘Life’ is situated on the
corner of Broad Street/North Street and
New Street. On street free parking.
In this year’s Art Weeks Festival, SAW brings an exciting
programme of contemporary arts to visitors of all ages.
This includes ‘Make the Most’, a contemporary crafts exhibition
at Barrington Court; ‘Abundance’ consisting of new works
showcasing at various gardens across the county; and
‘The Company of Cranes’, a wonderful artistic response
to the re-introduction of cranes in Somerset.
Most of the work has been created especially for the Festival.
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Make the Most
We are proud to present a major
exhibition at Barrington Court curated
by Craftspace www.craftspace.co.uk
Celebrating
Contemporary
Craftmanship
Abundance
A programme of exhibitions, events
and a series of site-specific
contemporary art new commissions
set in a wealth of cultivated garden
landscapes in Somerset.
‘Make the Most’ brings together ambitious new
works created by five British contemporary makers
working in collaboration with some of Somerset’s
suppliers and producers of willow, paper, wood,
leather and stone. Artists: Laura Ellen Bacon,
Maeve Clancy, Thomas Appleton, Laura
Youngson Coll and Gary Allson.
Location: Barrington Court, Somerset
Exhibition: Open daily 10am - 5pm
(House opens at 11am)
Lunchtime Talk: Friday 4 October
In addition, we will be showcasing a selection of
work from 6 Somerset makers whose work is not
always seen in the county; ‘Treasures of Somerset’
celebrates the work from Mike Dodd, James
Horrobin, Tom Kealy, Caroline Lytton, Patrick
Reyntiens and Jacy Wall.
Tickets: £5.
Limited number only, booking essential
via SAW office, 01458 253800 or
email: [email protected]
For further details please see venue 63
Photograph courtesy of Sotheby’s
Abundance Feast
Abundance Garden Trail
Special Abundance Pass £20 each
East Lambrook Manor Gardens
Friday 20 September, 6-8pm
You are exclusively invited to view thought-provoking
artworks and walk around some of the most
beautiful private gardens in Somerset during the
Art Weeks Festival. Artists create new work, from
differing perspectives, using a range of materials in
response to the theme of ‘Abundance’.
Covers:
Artists are Megan Calver, Fiona Campbell,
Alison Cockcroft, Kitty Hillier, Leah Hislop,
Sue Palmer, Bryony Tidball and Gillian Widden.
> entry into prize draw.
A special ‘micro-tester’ menu and presentation
created by artist Tasha Tucker - Vallecillo working
with professional chef Damon Palmer, exploring a
sustainable food supply from a garden environment.
FREE event. Limited number only, booking essential
via SAW office. For further details see venue 61
Abundance X
Abundance
Garden Trail
Make the Most Curator,
Deirdre Figueiredo MBE, Director of
Craftspace dialogue with artists
All about gardens! Do not miss a special exhibition
at the Malthouse Gallery at East Lambrook Manor
Gardens showing limited edition and multiple artworks.
Abundance Pop-up Meadow
A sea of blooms, butterflies, bumblebees and
assorted pollinators magically appear at many
different locations throughout the Taunton area.
Created by schoolchildren working with artist
Freya Morgan and supported by Taunton Deane
Borough Council and InspirED.
Image courtesy of Rick Crane
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Abundance is organised by Somerset Art
Works, in partnership with The National
Gardens Scheme (NGS), supported by
Friends of SAW and funded by Arts
www.sawabundance.wordpress.com
Admission prices apply to all gardens
as published in the NGS Yellow Book.
Proceeds will be donated to the NGS
and its beneficiary charities.
The Company of Cranes
An exhibition of pre-cinema objects
including zoetropes, revealing through
illustration and the moving image, the
story of the re-introduction of Cranes
to the Somerset Levels.
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Image by Sue Palmer
Somerset Art Works and The Great Crane Project
commissioned artist Melanie Tomlinson to produce
a series of artworks inspired by the journey of the
Cranes from egg collection in Germany to release
in Somerset. Also featured, is work created by local
Somerset schools.
For further details please see venue 45
Photograph by Nisha Haq,
courtesy of Ash Primary School
> Garden Entrance
> 10% discount on all purchases of artworks at
Abundance X Exhibition
> invites to special events and private views, including
Abundance Feast
To Purchase please contact SAW office.
Event Diary
We present a programme of events and talks, especially created for
the Festival; plus a selection of events offered by SAW members.
This is an opportunity to share with us the thinking behind the
artistic output in Somerset.
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Abundance Feast
Friday 20 September, 6-8pm
East Lambrook Manor Gardens, nr South Petherton
An evening event features ‘micro-taster’ menu and presentation
created by artist Tasha Tucker - Vllecillo . (Venue 61).
FREE event. Limited number only, booking essential via
SAW office
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Artist talk and taster workshop with Fiona Campbell
Saturday 21 September, 2pm
Esotera, Foddington, nr Babcary TA11 7EL (Venue 55)
Artist Fiona Campbell talks about her creation of Garden of
Eden, followed by tester workshop on wire sculpture making.
FREE Talk. Workshops - £5. Payable on entry
Limited number only, booking essential via SAW office
Private View and talk at Rook Lane Chapel
Saturday 21 September, 5.30 - 8pm
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome TA11 1DN (Venue 82)
Arena Photography members take you through the ideas
behind the work at the exhibition.
FREE event. Contact 01373468040
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Somerset College Exhibition Opening
Tuesday 24 September, 6-8pm
White Space Gallery, Somerset College, Wellington Rd,
Taunton TA1 5AX (Venue 38)
An exhibition celebrating the achievements from School
of Arts and Design graduates.
FREE event. All welcome. More info: 01458 253800
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Talk by Alice Workman: Hauser and Wirth Somerset
Wednesday 25 September, 7pm
Hobhouse Theatre, Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill,
Bruton BA10 0NT (See page 59 for details)
SAW office
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Talk about Contains Art
Thursday 26 September, 7pm
Contains Art, East Quay, Watchet TA23 0AJ (Venue 19)
The creators of Contains Art will present an account of the
triumphs, trials and tribulations experienced along the journey
to creating a new art space using shipping containers situate at
Watchet’s harbourside
FREE event. All welcome. More info: [email protected]
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Langport Venues Joint Launch and Artist Talk
Thursday 26 September
Joint Private View events at venues 45 to 49, 5-7pm.
Followed by ‘The Company of Cranes’ Artist Talk by Melanie
Tomlinson 7pm at Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport
TA10 9PN (Venue 47)
Tickets: £5. Payable on entry. Limited number only,
booking essential via SAW office.
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The Lobster Trap Launch party + Special event
Friday 27 September 6pm - 9pm
Old School Room, Church Street, West Coker
BA22 9BD (Venue 70)
A mystery artist group takes over the OSR Project space
during the festival. Located in rural Somerset,
FREE event. More info: 01935 862201
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Friends of SAW and the Somerset Guild of
Craftsmen in partnership with Bridgwater
College are pleased to present the finalists of the
Annual Furniture Award.
Bridgwater College provides the highest quality
of teaching that focuses on traditional furniture
craft skills within the boundaries set by the City
& Guilds qualifications.
Illustrated Talk by artist Frances Harrison
Friday 27 September, 7pm
All Saints Church, Bank Square, Dulverton TA22 9BU (Venue 24)
“The Sublime and the Beautiful” Art, Literature and Landscape...
Romanticism and its influences.
Tickets: £5. Payable on entry.
Limited number only, booking essential via SAW office
This award will be presented on Sept 29, at
12 noon to the very best piece of furniture
produced by a student from the college. The prize
will be presented by renowned furniture maker
Tom Kealy. A piece of Tom’s work is featured at
‘Make the Most’ exhibition at Barrington Court
(venue 63) this year.
Skills Unearthed Artists Talk
Saturday 28 September, 3pm
Cotley Barn, Cotley nr Chard, TA20 3EP (Venue 66)
Meet the artists. A panel of artists will discuss their approach
to making the work for the exhibition
FREE event. More info: [email protected]
The finalists work can be seen at the Somerset
Guild of Craftsmen Courthouse Gallery in
Somerton, during Somerset Art Weeks.
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Sunday 29 September, 2pm
Somerset Guild of Craftmen, Market Place, Somerton
TA11 7LX (Venue 53)
Annual Furniture Award for the very best work produced by
Bridgwater College students.
FREE event. All welcome. More info:
[email protected]
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Artist Talk - Make the Most
Friday 4 October, 12noon
Barrington Court, Barrington, nr Ilminster TA19 0NQ (venue 63)
Lunch time talk with the artists from the Make the Most
commissions, lead by curator Deirdre Figueiredo,
Director of Craftspace
Tickets: £5. Limited number, booking essential via SAW office
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Artist Walk at Westcott Farm
Saturday 5 October, 2pm
Westcott Farm, Brompton Ralph, Taunton TA4 2SF (Venue 28)
Take a slow wander with artist Lyn Mowat around the magical
landscape at Westcott Farm.
FREE event. Booking essential, contact Lyn Mowat
01984 623274
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Abundance Private View and artist talk by Leah Hislop
Sunday 6 October, 12noon -2pm
Aller Farmhouse, nr Williton TA4 4LY (Venue 26)
Artist Leah Hislop talks about her inspiration and reveals the
finished site-specific commission for Abundance Garden Trail.
SAW office
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For those who would like to take an adventure, join our FESTIVAL MYSTERY TOUR.
For more information and book a place, please contact SAW office.
Telephone: 01458 253800 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3.30pm) or email [email protected]
Furniture, Interiors
Furniture Prize at Somerset
Guild of Craftsmen
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The Courthouse Gallery,
Market Place, Somerton,
Somerset TA11 7LX
t: 01458 274653
w: www.somersetguild.co.uk
Directions: Situated in the centre of
Somerton, opposite the Church in the
Market Square.
Mark White, last year’s winner said,
‘Since winning the competition last year with my
writing box, I have set up my own website (www.
markwhitekitchensfurniturejoinery.co.uk) with the
details of my win on my news page, this led to
a commission for a bureau which I am currently
working on, the attached picture is a maquette
(1:5 scale model) of the piece, this has turned out
to be quite challenging due to the curved drop
front. I eventually sold the box to a client in London.
I used the prize money to buy a Lie Nielsen
No 7 hand plane, I am in my final year studying
at Bridgwater College for a level 3 furniture
making diploma.’
THE SOMERSET GUILD of CRAFTSMEN
Courthouse Gallery
The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen has around 120 full Craft
Members. Members are elected to the Guild by a rigorous
selection procedure which assesses the quality of the
design and the technical skill of the Craftsmen.
The Courthouse Gallery is the showcase for the Guild of
Craftsmen and features the very best work from around the
county. There is a large selection of many crafts - including
glass, wood, printing, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, pottery
and ceramics, bookbinding, photography and mosaics.
As part of a commitment to encouraging new craftsmen, the
Guild is hosting the final of the Annual Furniture Award, held
in association with Friends of SAW and Bridgwater College.
This is an excellent opportunity to see the highest quality
handmade work from the very best local craftsmen and to
see some of the work that is being done to encourage the
craftsmen of the future.
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Stitched
Books, Paper | Ceramics | Furniture, Interiors | Glass | Installation, Site Specific | Mixed Media
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Nina Gronw-Lewis | Emma Riley | Gary Dickins | Susan Wallis
A contemporary response to the process of
stitching using a wide variety of media and
techniques.
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Film, New Media
Flowers, where is the garden
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Sue Palmer
A new screen based work with accompanying
artist’s booklet, created in response to the Pope’s
Hadspen Garden, near Castle Cary which closed
in 2005. Through researching the ‘dispersal’ of
Hadspen via the plants and seeds people bought
there and planted in their own gardens, and
conversations with plantswomen and visitors, the
work studies the relationship between time, the
garden and the gardener. The artists own collection
of fading plant labels from Hadspen, studied under
the microscope with their equivalent seed, begins
to draw out the changing context of the garden,
with the finished work showing at Tintinhull, where
Penelope Hobhouse contributed to Tintinhull
Garden during her residency there, who created
the garden of Hadspen before the Popes.
The Nook, Broad Street, Charlton
Adam, Somerset TA11 7AT
t: 01458 223133
w: www.ninaart.co.uk
Directions: From A303 Podimore take
A37 Shepton Mallet. Take 2nd left signed
Charlton Adam, follow road to centre of
village. The Nook is next door to the Post
Office.
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Tintinhull Gardens, Farm Street,
Tintinhull, Somerset BA22 8PZ
t: 01458 253800
abundance
Directions: 1 mile south of A303 (London
to Exeter). Follow signs to Tintinhull village
Open: 11am - 5pm
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The National Trust is kindly offering Tintinhull
Garden as a venue for Sue Palmer’s work.
Abundance
Garden Trail
The work will be shown in the Panelled Room
of the house. Normal admission applies (except
Abundance Pass holder or NT members)
For more about Tintinhull Garden, please visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tintinhull-garden
The Garden of Eden
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Fiona Campbell
The Garden of Eden is almost tangible at
Esotera. Transformed from nothing into an idyllic
environment, abundant with creatures and plants
living harmoniously, the garden emanates a
Utopian ideal. Fiona’s work relates to some of the
textures and forms, nature’s repossession and
return to Eden, using vibrant found and reclaimed
materials collected from the area. A garden of
earthly delights awaits.
About Esotera: Originally a field, this 2 acre
established informal cottage style garden
contains 3 ponds with moorhens and ducks.
Large prairie border. For further details about
Esotera, visit NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk
£4, child FREE
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Esotera, Foddington, nr Babcary
Somerset TA11 7EL
Directions: 6m E of Somerton, 6m SW
of Castle Cary. Signs to garden off A37
Ilchester to Shepton Mallet and B3153
Somerton to Castle Cary. (Old) A303 from
Sparkford
Open: 11am - 4pm
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Ian Murray | Daphne Shaw | Fiona Brook | Sarah Murray
We welcome you to our studio /workshop in the
beautiful village of North Sub Hamdon.
Ian Murray paints distinctive landscapes,
seascapes and figurative scenes in oils, pastels
and acrylics. Daphne Shaw creates fine delicate
watercolours with an emphasis on plants and
flowers. Fiona Brook produces stunning fused
glassware decorative items including bowls,
ornaments and jewellery. Sarah Murray works with
fabrics to produce decorative home accessories
and upholstered furniture. The Nelson Pub is close
by, highly recommended for good food.
t: 01458 253800
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Little Street Studio
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5, Little Street, Norton Sub Hamdon,
Somerset TA14 6SR
t: 01935 881883
w: ianmurray-art.com
Directions: Take the A356 Crewkerne
Road from A303. Turn left second turning
Norton Sub Hamdon. Drive through
village, turn right, Little Street venue is
100 yards on the left.
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Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery
Imagine, Learn and Create
Inspiring Confidence: Imagine, Learn and Create
have pleasure in presenting an exciting and lively
exhibition of different medias at affordable prices.
Our exceptional work is produced by our small
group of adults with learning disabilities. We can
offer places in our friendly studio for those wanting
to improve, learn new skills, join us and make
new friends. We also love trips out, dance and
drama. Come, look and be inspired! Cake and
refreshments available.
Free kid’s crafts Saturdays 11am – 1pm.
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The Potato Store, Flax Drayton
Farm, South Petherton,
Somerset TA13 5LR
Directions: Coming from Yeovil on
A303. Take first exit off South Petherton
roundabout towards Drayton. Venue
signposted from Crewkerne A356,
opposite Norton Sub Hambdon turning.
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Robin Morrison: A passionate wildlife and countryside
supporter who enjoys recording the wildlife and scenic
views of the area through photography.
Workshops and special ‘meet the artist’ events
throughout.
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Open: Mon 10am-4pm. Tues 9.30am - 5pm.
Wed 9.30-3pm. Thurs & Fri 9.30-5pm. Sat 9am-3pm.
Sun 11am - 3pm.
Provender Delicatessen and Cafe,
3 Market Square, South Petherton,
Somerset TA13 5BT
t: 01460 240681
w: www.provender.co.uk
Directions: Provender is situated 1 3/4
miles from the A303. At the Hayes End
roundabout go towards South Petherton ,
left turn into Harvey’s Road and continue
to the Market Square.
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Margaret Wall specialises in vivid flower portraits
and atmospheric local scenes.
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Pauline Sayers | Henrietta Van den Bergh | Robin Morrison
Henrietta Van den Bergh: A mix of monochrome
photography and works on paper.
Vicky Taylor’s photographs reflect her love of
old buildings, from quirky architectural details to
distant views.
Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography
Light & Life at Provender Deli and Cafe
Pauline Sayers: Atmospheric work in paint,
pastel and photography, inspired by Somerset
landscapes with their changing light and weather.
Pat Garth’s individual view of the natural world is
conveyed in her refined, richly textured images.
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All about gardens! Organised by SAW in
partnership with The National Gardens Scheme,
this exhibition shows limited edition and multiple
artworks inspired by the abundance of nature in
Somerset gardens. Artists include Laura Pearcey,
Chris Dunseath, Judy Willoughby, Emma Riley,
Nadja McDevitt, Jan Ollis, Rachel Waldock, Sue
Lowe, Margaret Wall and Linda Bristow.
Commission from sales will be donated to the
NGS. FREE entry to the exhibition.
Friday 20th September, 6-8pm
SAW brings you a special evening of an
experimental ‘micro-taster’ menu and presentation
created by artist Tasha Tucker-Vallecillo working
with professional chef Damon Palmer, exploring a
sustainable food supply and the natural process in
producing food.
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Maine House, 16 Palmer Street,
South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5DB
t: 01460 241859
Directions: Exit A303 at South Petherton
roundabout then 2nd left to centre. Keep
to main road past Market Square, bearing
left beyond Post Office.Venue 200 yards on
right before sharp bend.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Ceramics | Mixed Media | Photography | Printmaking
Abundance X
Abundance Feast
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Photography | Wood
Rod Page, Pat Garth,
Vicky Taylor, Margaret Wall
Wood turner Rod Page produces unusual, finely
crafted objects that range from the functional
to one-off sculptural pieces. He joins three
photographers who share a passion for traditional
monochrome, hand-printing their images in
the darkroom.
t: 07779222996
w: www.imagine-learn-create.co.uk
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In the bright and airy Provender Deli and Cafe
discover the creative works from local artists:
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens,
East Lambrook, nr South Petherton,
Somerset TA13 5HH
t: 01458 253800
abundance
Directions: East Lambrook Manor
Gardens is four minutes from the A303
South Petherton roundabout. Follow the
brown signs to East Lambrook. Look out
for the brown signs to the garden from
other directions.
Open: 10am - 5pm
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Garden Trail
FREE event. Limited numbers, booking essential
via SAW office, 01458 253800 or email:
[email protected]
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Pottery
Dennis Chinaworks
Sally Tuffin designs earthenware pots thrown
by Rory McLeod and decorated by
Vanessa Thompson, Theresa Blackmore,
Michelle Frost, Natasha Chapman-Cox and
Adam White. Modelling by Alan Pepper.
Dennis Chinaworks Pottery is run from the
converted stables of a Victorian Gothic rectory.
The painted subjects are extraordinarily diverse
and shapes change continually, becoming more
original and adventurous reflecting the intricacy
and originality of the designs.
Refreshments, seconds shop and demonstrations.
Partial
Shepton House,
Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster,
Somerset TA19 0JT
t: 01460 240622
w: www.dennischinaworks.com
Directions: From Duke of York in Shepton
Beauchamp go up Great Lane to
crossroads. Turn left. 50 yards on left.
Open: 11am - 4pm
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Make the Most
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Celebrating contemporary craftsmanship
‘Make the Most’ is a new art exhibition initiated by
Somerset Art Works in partnership with the National
Trust at Barrington Court and curated by Craftspace.
Barrington Court,
Barrington, nr Ilminster,
Somerset TA19 0NQ
An exhibition which celebrates contemporary
makers, skills, materials and thinking about craft.
It also features Somerset based raw materials
suppliers and producers recognising their
contribution to the local ecology, economy and
enabling of craft practice. They are Burfield &
Co, Musgrove Willow Growers Ltd, Two Rivers
Paper Company, Yandles of Martock and
Harvey Stone.
Directions: On B3168. Signposted from
A358 (Ilminster to Taunton) or off A303
(London to Exeter).
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t: 01458 253800
w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
barrington-court
Open: 10am - 5pm daily (House open
11am - 5pm)
Laura Ellen Bacon. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s
Five contemporary makers have collaborated
with local suppliers and producers of willow,
paper, wood, leather and stone. The new work
demonstrates imaginative and innovative use
and manipulation of materials and is also made
in specific response to the context of Barrington
Court. Makers are Laura Ellen Bacon,
Maeve Clancy, Thomas Appleton,
Laura Youngson Coll and Gary Allson.
In addition, ‘Treasures of Somerset’ features a
selection of work by six local makers to highlight the
vitality and wealth of craft practitioners whose work
is not always seen locally. Makers are Mike Dodd,
James Horrobin, Tom Kealy, Caroline Lytton,
Patrick Reyntiens and Jacy Wall.
Maeve Clancy
Laura Youngson Coll
Gary Allson
Thomas Appleton
Visitors are invited to meander through the
‘Old Kitchen’ filled with a large scale installation
created by Laura Ellen Bacon in collaboration
with Musgrove Willow Growers Ltd, Bridgwater.
The Great Hall will be transformed into a paper
environment. Maeve Clancy in collaboration with
Two Rivers Paper Company, Watchet.
Normal National Trust admission fees apply.
Celebrating 20 Years
of Tapestry Design
vColourful needlepoint kits for all levels of ability
v Cushion making up service. Bring in your
completed tapestry and we will transform it!
vClasses for beginners
Friday 04 October – Lunchtime Talk with the
Artists. For more details / booking, please contact
SAW Office on 01458 253800, or
email [email protected]
Make The Most is funded by Arts Council
England Lottery Programme, National Trust
and Somerset County Council.
Special Art Weeks only opening times & dates:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 10-5
Otherwise open to the public by appointment only:
Please call Kelly on 01460 281111
Jolly Red, Unit 1,
Monk’s Dairy Workshops,
Isle Brewers TA3 6QL
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www.jollyred.co.uk
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Ceramics | Furniture | Glass | Jewellery | Metalwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Sculpture, Stonecarving | Wood
Dowlish Wake Pottery & Gallery
10 professional artists showing eclectic mix of
quality crafts and artwork. Set in a delightful
historic village next to world champion cider
makers and cafe. 2 big cuddly dogs.
Chris Brewchorne: Potter.
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Dowlish Wake Pottery & Gallery,
Dowlish Wake, Ilminster,
Somerset TA19 0NY
t: 01460 53553
David Crawford-Thompson: Reclaimed lamps.
Directions: Dowlish Wake village is 2
miles south of Ilminster. Follow brown
tourist signs for Perry’s Cider(Wagon)
and Pottery (Pot).
Pippa Hill: Ceramic animals.
Open: 10am - 5pm
Nicky Clarke: Watercolours.
Sheila Holness: Silver Jewellery.
Heather Hughes: Semi precious jewellery.
David Metcalf: Wire sculpture.
Robert Parker: Wood.
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Ceramics | Glass | Pottery | Printmaking | Textiles
Art at The Summer House
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Catriona Tempest | Christine Buckler | Sally Kent
Somerset countryside colours of blues and
greens captured and woven together in print,
clay and glass in this first collaborative Summer
House Exhibition.
Glen Almond, Pottery Road,
Horton, Somerset TA19 9QN
Catriona: Multi-layered screen prints inspired by
classic motifs on rich Fariano paper and textiles.
Directions: A303 Ilminster roundabout, take
Chard road. Sharp right onto Horton Road.
One mile 5 Dials Inn. Immediately left into
Pottery Road. 1/4 mile to Glen Almond
on right.
Christine: Robust strong-bodied stoneware pots,
surfaces juicy with a surprising palette of glaze
combinations.
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Sally: Inspired by the iridescent pure richness of
fused and sculpted glass from coasters and bowls
to unique garden pieces.
Gifts, cards, refreshments. Pottery studio open.
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Open: 11am - 5pm
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Will Shakspeare: Blown Glass.
Claire Waters: Fused and stained glass.
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Installation, Site Specific | Mixed Media
Bhaam - Skills Unearthed
Blackdown Hills Artists and Makers (BHAAM)
present ten new art commissions by Carly
Batchelor (Photography), Catherine Bass
(Music), Ruth Bell (Contemporary Dance/Film),
Louise Cottey (Textiles), Jon England (Painting/
Film), Sarah Hitchens (Ceramics), Tim Martin
(Film/Drawing), Bryony Tidball (Sculpture),
Andre Wallace (Sculpture) and Gillian Widden
(Sculpture).
‘Skills Unearthed’ explore the crafts and industry of
the Blackdown Hills encompassing the interests of
those living and working in this area of outstanding
natural beauty. With themes such as: nature in
industry (teasel cultivation and hand weaving), local
folk traditions (corn dolly making), farming history
(managing the land), ecclesiastical architecture
and World War Two (airfields past and present) the
exhibition in this stunning historical building is a
must see show!
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t: 07967 989839
w: www.bhaam.org.uk
Directions: From Chard take A30 West/
Honiton. Left at Toll-House, left again ,
left at red sign for Cotley,after one mile
turn right.
Open: 11am- 5pm
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Jackdaw Studio
Books, Paper | Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Pottery
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Alice Crane | Michael de Friez | Hilary Dixon | Sarah Hitchens | Nigel Vincent
Tithe Barn, Cotley , Near Chard,
Somerset TA20 3EP
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Cruciform against blue skies, soaring and tumbling,
silent, raucous, always here or there, coming and
going: crows, jackdaws, jays, magpies, rooks
and ravens command attention and demand
representation.
As a group of five artists (painters, potter,
photographer, and writer) we celebrate the sound,
sight, image, texture, movement, shape, and
character of these paradoxically ubiquitous but
enigmatic birds.
The Jackdaw Studio,
Carpenters Cottage, Wambrook,
Chard, Somerset TA20 3EN
t: 01460 65504
Directions: Take Honiton road (A30) from
Chard. turn left at Toll House and follow
signs to The Cotley Inn, Wambrook. The
studio is next-door to the pub.
Private view Saturday 14th Sept.
Prices from £50 (limited editions) upwards.
As part of the exhibition there will also be the
following events:
Saturday 28th September, 3.00pm
Meet the artists. A panel of artists will discuss their
approach to making the work for the exhibition
Friday 4th October, 7.00pm Ruth Bell hosts a dance presentation, followed
by a free jive lesson and freestyle dancing, lead by
Modern Jive teacher Russell Payne.
Catherine Bass presents a performance by local
members of Blackdowns Early Music Projects,
inspired by their music-making in and around the
Blackdown Hills.
All events are FREE, for further information contact
[email protected]
Skills Unearthed is funded by Making it Local
and Arts Council England Lottery Fund.
Sculpture, Stonecarving
Ian Edward’s Studio
Ian Edward’s signature style is the flow and
movement as he captures life within the sculpture.
The limited edition bronzes are finished in a vivid
patination which Ian has developed as an art form
in itself. After Ian’s successful London Cork Street
show he has been working hard to develop his
new work.
Colin Rees, Steve Moses and Valerie Edwards
will all be showing their work alongside Ian’s
sculptures in his studio.
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Unit 5 Willougby Place,
Millfield Industrial Estate,
Chard, Somerset TA20 2BB
t: 01460 62776
w: www.ianedwardsstudios.co.uk
Directions: A358 from Taunton: straight
over crossroads with A30. A30 from
Exeter:Turn right at crossroads with A358.
A30 from Yeovil: Turn left at crossroads
with A358.Turn left into Millfield then
second right.
Open: 11am- 5pm
Except Saturdays 11am - 4pm
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Printmaking | Painting | Photography | Textiles
Haselbury Plucknett
‘Three P’s and A Weave’
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The Annual Flower and Gardeners’ Market
Jane Mackey | Rod Dyson | Sue Dyson | Tony Smith
Somerset Art Weeks Open Studio Event 2012
‘Most Favourite Venue’ Winner!
Tea rooms open daily.
Jane Mackey: Printmaker Artist: Original
woodcuts, screen prints, etchings, monotypes,
linocuts and paintings celebrating the Somerset
landscape.
Rod Dyson: Painter: Working with plaster and
acrylic to produce a series of innovative abstract
pieces merging colour and texture.
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A range of arts and cultural activities in Yeovil during the Art Weeks Festival
SAT 28th September, 10am - 4pm
This annual event coincides with the popular monthly Farmers Market with many
stalls lining Middle Street stock up on local produce. It celebrates the efforts of Yeovil’s
gardeners and allotment keepers and the town’s successes in the hotly contested
Southwest in Bloom competition.
The Studio, Cranford,
Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne,
Somerset TA18 7RJ
t: 01460 78814
Buskfest
Directions: From A30 Yeovil to Crewkerne
road, take the A3066 signed Bridport.
Studio 500 yards on left where road
narrows. No parking here. Roadside
parking before studio or in village and
walk 300 yards.
SAT 28th September, 10am - 4pm
The Yeovil Live group is set to repeat the success of previous years - Buskfest supports
the local talents, featuring a wide range of buskers from conventional to classical,
from performance art to experimental, seasoned and unseasoned, co-ordinated and
supported by students past and present from Yeovil College Music Department.
Open: 11am - 6pm, daily
Sue Dyson: Photographer: Exploring the shape,
colour, form and texture of landscapes and nature
in colour and black and white.
Paul Stickland and Other Animals Exhibition
3rd September to 30th October.
Tony Smith: Landscape Weaver: Wall hangings
and rugs woven on a vertical loom using mainly
handspun wool and vegetable dyes.
First Floor Gallery, Octagon Theatre, BA20 1UX. Monday to Saturday, 12noon to 5pm.
National-renowned author, illustrator and pop up designer of many very popular
children’s books. Creator of over 50 books, including Dinosaur Roar.
Look out for workshops and storytelling
events! More information, please contact
Octagon Theatre on 01935 422884, or visit
www.octagon-theatre.co.uk.
‘Most Favourite Venue’
SAW 2012
Pretty Vacant Screening:
OSR Projects
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A documentary by Jesse D Lawrence,
followed by a live performance by The Hartletts and special guests
5th October at 7.30 pm
The Skittles, Church Street, West Coker, BA222 9BD
OSR Projects is an evolving curatorial project that
creates a platform for engagement with the world
through artist–led activity.
OSR Project Space, located in rural Somerset, is
a place for incubation, collaboration, and exhibition,
providing a home for practice based creative
exploration.
The Lobster Trap see’s a mystery artist group take
over the project space for the fifth project to be held
at the venue since the inaugural show in 2011.
visit www.osrprojects.net for the latest
event details.
t: 01935 862201
w: www.osrprojects.net
Directions: Located on the A30 two miles
to the west of Yeovil. If travelling by car
please park at Lanes Hotel and walk to
the Old School Room, Church Street.
(Lanes Hotel, BA22 9AJ).
Open: Open Thurs - Sat 11am-5pm
Sunday 12 - 4pm
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‘Pretty Vacant’ is a collaboration between artist Simon Lee Dicker and students from
Yeovil College Music Department. With over 60 shops currently empty in the Town
Centre Pretty Vacant puts a spotlight on these vacant spaces and reflects on Yeovil’s
self-image through art and music.
Old School Room, Church Street,
West Coker, Somerset BA22 9BD
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Yeovil College, Quedam and Chesterton Humberts.
More details please visit www.simonleedicker.co.uk/project/pretty-vacant/
Tickets are free but booking essential,
[email protected] 01935 862201
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Installation, Site Specific | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Westfield
Academy Art Park
Art students at Westfield Academy have been
steadily adding to their growing Art Park since
2009 with two new commissions from the Principal
each year. Year 10 and 11 students create a new
artwork for the beautiful school site annually and
artists such as Tom Clark and Fiona Campbell have
been visited to work with year 8 and 9 students.
Students have written an information guide and will
be leading the tours around the site.
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Westfield Academy, Stiby Road,
Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3EP
Revealed from beneath its cocoon of 1960’s
gloss paint, the unconscious archive of scuffs and
scratches embodies all those individuals who have
marked the aircrafts surface.
Open: 11AM - 1PM (Tours only).
Tour times 11am, 11.30am,12pm
and 12.30pm
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Intricate tracings and intense rubbings are evolving
into works that explore the dynamic between
surface and image, abstraction and figuration
whilst drawing poignant parallels between the skin
of the aircraft and that of its human protagonists.
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Chilton Cantelo School
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Chilton Cantelo School,
Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil,
Somerset BA22 8BG
t: 01935 850555
e: sarah.rice@chiltoncanteloschool.
co.uk
w: www.chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk
Directions: Chilton Cantelo is 4 1/2 miles
from Yeovil and 2 1/2 miles from the Fleet
Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. From Yeovil
follow the A359 towards Sparkford. Turn
left after the River Yeo bridge at Mudford.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Installation, Site Specific | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing
The Unconscious Archive Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton
Jon England continues his response to the
Engineering Departments pioneering restoration of
WWII fighter plane Grumman Martlet AL246.
t: 01935 423747
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The students, parents, families and staff of
Chilton Cantelo School invite you to view a
range of exiting new work with contributions from
the whole community. We are proud to present
delightful and unusual paintings, photographs and
prints created by artists aged five to ninety five!
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Directions: Follow brown signposts from
the A303. Use BA22 8HW for sat nav,
South Somerset. Turn in between large
anchors.
Open: 10am - 5.30pm daily.
Admissions apply
Mixed Media | Wood
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Chapel Cross Team Room,
Chapel Cross, South Cadbury,
Yeovil Somerset BA22 7ET
Lin Hawkins: A lifelong obsession with food.
She buys it, grows it, cooks it, eats it and paints it.
Acrylic on canvas. Prices £150-£350.
Rose Adams: Creates automata as a means of
storytelling. Sculpture, wire and wood.
Directions: 1 1/2 miles east of Sparkford.
Off the A303 at Chapel Cross Junction.
A thatched converted 12th/13th century
chapel 100 meters on the right after exit
of A303.
Open: 11.00am - 5.30pm
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Josephine Hague: A mixture of vintage and
Japanese fabric creating beautiful birds set into
wall mounted cases. Prices from £850.
Trajan Hague: Makes lino cuts and screen-prints,
inspired by ancient artwork. Prices from £250.
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Fleet Air Arm Museum,
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester,
Somerset BA22 8HT
Chapel Cross Team Room
Price £200-£600.
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Horethorne Group
Ceramics | Metalwork | Textiles, Fashion | Wood
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A varied selection of quality work in house, garden
and studio. Tea and cake available.
3 Southdown, Charlton Horethorne,
Sherborne, Somerset DT9 4NQ
Pippa Hill: Ceramic animal sculptor.
www.pippa-animal-sculpture.co.uk.
t: 01963 220367
e: pippahill@pippa-animal-sculpture.
co.uk
w: www.pippa-animal-sculpture.co.uk
David Brown: Handmade high fired pottery.
www.dbpottery.co.uk
Rose Hatcher: Feltmaker-garments, pictures.
www.rosehatcher.co.uk
Sam Dodd: Acrylic paintings, cows, wildlife,
gardens and landscapes. www.samdoddart.co.uk
Darren Wheeler: Woodturner and sculptor.
www.bearwoodturnery.co.uk
Malcolm Shepherd: Artist blacksmith using metal
and wood.
Directions: Charlton Horethorne is midway
between Wincanton and Sherborne on
the B3145. Once in the village, take the
turning to Milbourne Port. No 3 is 250
yards on the left.
Open: Monday to Friday 11am - 6pm.
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm.
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Affinity Fine Art,
Castle Cary
Books, Paper | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
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David Parfitt RI: Well known for his watercolour
paintings of the Mendips and Somerset Levels.
3, High Street, Castle Cary,
Somerset BA7 7AN
Lily Sawtell: A regular exhibitor at the Chelsea
Flower Show. Unique garden sculptures and
fountains.
t: 01963 350602
w: www.affinityfineheart.com
Ella Burfoot: Internationally published illustrator
and author of children’s books. Showing her
original artworks in Somerset for the first time.
Patricia Wood: Resident artist, beautiful coastal
and rural landscapes in pastel and watercolour.
Peb Burfoot: A mixed collection of figurative
paintings in oil and acrylics.
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Directions: Follow signs from A371 or
A359. Situated in the main shopping street.
Free local parking.
Open: 9.30am - 5.30pm
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Claire Waters: Fused, leaded, sandblasted glass.
www.claire-waters.co.uk
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Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Printmaking
Bruton School for Girls
including Sunny Hill Prep School
Visit Bruton School for Girl’s art exhibition to
discover the high quality and varied work produced
by talented students under the guidance of
Brian Wyatt and Jess Latrobe Bateman.
Art teaching at Bruton not only aims to develop
traditional fine art drawing and painting skills, but
also encourages the imaginative and experimental
use of a wide range of processes and mediatextiles, printing , mixed media and photography.
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Come and visit Pink Wood near Bruton and
discover the 62 Group of Textile Artists taking up
the challenge of working in this beautiful woodland
environment. Our work is normally exhibited in
galleries but this year we have been invited to
create innovative installations out of doors. It is an
adventure for us, so do come and meet the artists
working on site and take a pleasant walk along the
grassy paths, discovering art work amongst
the trees.
t: 01749 814400
w: www.brutonschool.co.uk
Open: Monday to Friday, 11am 5pm. Saturday 28th September
11am to 4pm.
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Guided tours to meet the artists and see work
in progress, 28th and 29th September between
12.00 and 15.00. FREE
Shave Farm Artists
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Terri Hogan: Cornish coastal landscapes in
acrylic/mixed media.
t: 01749 813248
w: www.tim-millar.co.uk
Kay Lewis-Bell: Oil and mixed media paintings,
drawings.
Directions: B3081 Wincanton- Bruton.
Right at Redlynch crossroads, past Bull
Inn. Left towards Brewham. Lane on right
before village. Ahead 300 yards.
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Gallery cafe with astonishing cakes, special
‘Waterhole’ FREE EVENT Saturday 28th
September 11am - 6pm with bands, cafe and
activities suitable for everybody: stone carving,
clay, printmaking etc. raising money for charity.
Bring a picnic!
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t: 01278 652089
w: www.62group.org.uk
Directions: Follow A359 from Bruton.
First right,sign-posted North/South
Brewham. Follow this road for a few
miles. BEFORE railway bridge, turn left
onto Pinkwood Lane untill gateway into
Pink Wood on left.
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Hobhouse Theatre, Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill, Bruton, BA10 0NT
Open: 11am - 6pm
Lin Hawkins: Power pieces in acrylic.
Pink Wood, Brewham Road,
Bruton, Somerset BA10 0QN
Hauser & Wirth Somerset - Talk by Alice Workman
Shave Farm, South Brewham,
Bruton, Somerset BA10 0LG
Anne Fry: Oil paintings based in figures,
possessions and surroundings.
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Books, Paper | Ceramics | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Rowena Pearce: Drawing, painting, books,
printmaking.
Tim Millar: Glass sculpture.
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62 Group of Textile Artists
Bruton School, Sunny Hill, Bruton,
Somerset BA10 0NT
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‘In the Pink’
in Pink Wood, Bruton.
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset will be located
at Durslade Farm on the edge of Bruton
and will open to the public in summer
2014. It aims to become a destination
for experiencing art, architecture and
the remarkable Somerset landscape
through new and innovative exhibitions
of contemporary art. Hauser & Wirth
Somerset will also provide an extensive
events and education programme inspired
by the exhibitions, the countryside and the
local community, creating a multi-purpose
venue to share contemporary art with
new audiences.
Hauser & Wirth is a global enterprise,
founded in Zurich in 1992 by Iwan and
Manuela Wirth and Ursula Hauser. In 1996
the Zurich gallery opened in the former
Löwenbräu Brewery building. Hauser
& Wirth London opened on Piccadilly
in 2003 and Hauser & Wirth New York
opened to the public on the Upper East
Side of Manhattan in September 2009. In
October 2010, the gallery opened a new
London space on Savile Row and opened
a second location, a 23,000 square foot
exhibition and project space in New York
City in January 2013.
Alice Workman, Director of Hauser & Wirth
Somerset will give an introduction to the
project and the plans for the architecture
and landscaping, as well as an introduction
to artists represented by the gallery.
FREE event.
Limited number only, booking essential
via SAW office, 01458 253800 or
email: [email protected]
Photo: Aaron Schuman
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Ceramics | Textiles, Fashion | Wood
Gare Hill Road Pottery
Russell Coates | Hiro Takahashi | Mary Henderson | Trevor West
Russell Coates makes underglaze-blue bowls,
vases, boxes, jugs and mugs enamelled with birds,
animals and sea-creatures.
Hiro Takahashi creates ceramic sculptures, soul
houses, Tree of life, allegorical boats, small animals
and some functional pottery.
Mary Henderson exhibits colourful handknit
accessories in natural fibres.
Trevor West exhibits a range of polished
hardwood boxes, pens and jewellery.
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The Haven, Gare Hill Road,
Nr Witham Friary, Frome,
Somerset BA11 5EX
t: 07745 477135
w: www.russellcoates.co.uk
Painters: Amanda Bee (inspired by the Cornish
landscape), Alexandra Brown, Luke Florio
(inspired by rural and urban landscape).
Directions: From A361 take the B3092
south. Go through West-Woodlands, at
the Frome Show sign turn right into Bunns
Lane. Turn left at T-junction. 100 m on
right on Gare Hill Road.
Ceramicists: Hans Borgonjon, Sonja Kuratle.
Printmakers: Claire Camacho, Julia Manning
(prints and cards), Kerri McNeil (screenprints), Eleanor Thompson, Maggie Wardell
(illustrations from nature and the written word),
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Frome Silk Mill, Merchant Barton,
Saxonvale, Frome,
Somerset BA11 1PT
t: 07974 985165
w: www.silkmillstudios.co.uk
Directions: Go down Saxonvale (central
Frome) & through the green gate on the
left. Follow the lane to the left, the gallery
is on your right .There will be signs!
Open: 11am - 6pm, daily
Other: Philip Millard (print media), Jenny
Raggett (traditional painted stained-glass),
Hayley Trezise (textile up-cycler/Raggedy Rags).
Photography
Arena at Rook Lane Chapel
Private View on Saturday 21st September 5.30
to 8.00pm.
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At the Silk Mill Gallery we have the first group
exhibition by thirteen of the artists who have
studios in the newly restored Silk Mill.
Demonstration: Underglaze blue paintings
Saturdays and Sundays. Knit & Natter Sunday
afternoons.
Amongst the diverse portfolios on display will be
the work of documentary photographer Colin
Summers, whose vivid and penetrating images of
the Libyan conflict appeared on the front pages
of the Guardian and the New York Times;
The exquisite fine art photographer Tony Worobiec
and Mark Megelliy’s stunning portraits.
The exhibition also includes Arena photographers
Eva Worobiec, Paul Mitchell, Ray Spence,
Dave Mason, John Gould, Kirsten Cooke and
John Chamberlain.
Ceramics | Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Textiles, Fashion
Frome Silk Mill Artists
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Castle Hill
Glass | Jewellery, Silverwork | Mixed Media | Textiles, Fashion | Willow, Baskets
Marian White | Helen Rushton | Anna Croydon | Helen Burridge | Ann Curtis
Rook Lane Chapel,
Bath Street, Frome,
Somerset BA11 1DN
A stunning exhibition of traditional and
contemporary mixed media crafts. Prices from
£3.00 - £300.
t: 01373 468040
w: www.rooklanearts.org.uk
Marian White: Woven articles in luxury hand-dyed
fabrics.
Directions: Walking/driving from the
Market Place, Frome follow Bath Street
and we are at the top on the right hand
side , before mini roundabout . We have
spaces for six disabled badge holders on
the front driveway.
Open: 11am - 5.00pm daily
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Anna Croydon: Mirrors decorated with lead and
acrylic, influenced by her Italian background.
Helen Burridge: Mixed media art work. Quilts and
wall hangings.
Ann Curtis: Jewellery and felt with a modern twist.
Helen Rushton: Traditional weaver, spinner and
basket maker.
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Castle Hill Farm, Castle Hill,
Nunney, Somerset BA11 4NL
t: 01373 836575
Directions: Follow signs to Nunney from
A361. In Nunney turn left over the bridge.
Proceed up Castle Hill and at the top
turn left. Castle Hill farm is immediately
on the left.
Open: 11am - 5pm
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Tea, coffee and fabulous homemade cakes.
Daily demonstrations of all our crafts.
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Ceramics | Jewellery, Silverwork | Printmaking | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Five of the Best in Glass,
Ceramics, Prints, Scultpure and Jewellery
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Ian Marlow ARBS | Karin Campagna | Steve Frey | Christine-Ann Richards | Erica Sharpe
Ian Marlow ARBS: One of Somerset’s leading
sculptors, recreates natural forms in stainless steel.
Karin Campagna: Surfaces, textures and colours
from the natural world inspire abstract collagraphs,
etchings and collages.
Steve Frey: Carved glass sculptures inspired by
soft curves and natural forms, create mesmerising
optical qualities.
Christine-Ann Richards: Garden ceramics and
thrown porcelain are influenced by her journeys
to China & Japan.
The Sculpture Garden,
Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham,
Somerset BA11 2QT
t: 07967 642513
w: www.marlowsculpture.co.uk
Directions: Between Frome and Radstock
on A362. Near The Bell Inn. Please walk
up the drive.
Erica Sharpe: Precious jewellery combining
colour, emotion, personality- each piece brings
an entire story of life.
Free Refreshments.
Your Feedback..
To vote for your favourite venue and enter our Visitor Prize Draw,
please complete and return the Visitor Feedback Form which can be
found at all venues.
Prizes include
>£100 voucher towards the purchase of artwork from any SAW member;
>a piece of art, hand-picked by SAW; and more.....
Five at Fosse Farm
Books, Paper | Painting | Pottery | Textiles, Fashion
Sally Dempsey | Jill Parkinson | Clive Lewis | Caroline Holley | Pie Chambers
Five diverse artists in an inspiring barn setting.
Original work, cards, prints,woodblocks and gifts
from £1.50.
Sally: Organic coiled pots, decorative dishes and
personalised gifts.
Jill: Contemporary, vibrant, figurative paintings.
Richly atmospheric using a mixture of media.
Pie: Stunning, hand-blocked, naturally-dyed cloth,
clothing and home furnishings.
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Fosse Farm, Fosse Road,
Oakhill, Somerset BA3 5HX
t: 01749 840736
w: www.jillparkinson.wordpress.com
Directions: From A37 turn into A367 to
Oakhill and Bath. At Oakhill Inn turn right
towards Stoke-St-Michael. Fosse Farm is
1/4 mile on the left.
Caroline: Double RHS Gold medal award winning
botanical artist.
Clive: Freelance bookbinder working in gilt-tooled
leather, handmade marbled paper and cloth. Plus
wood turned bowls from locally sourced timber.
Private View on Saturday 21st September
5.30 to 8.00pm.
‘I was thrilled to have won the “Most Favourite Venue”
in the Art Weeks 2012. After a solitary period of working,
it was a pleasure to engage with the public: to exhibit,
to share and to educate. Thank you to all who voted and
I look forward to this year’s SAW.’
Jane Mackey (Venue 69 this year)
Prizes sponsored by Bruton School for Girls, Clarks Village, Friends of SAW and Somerset College.
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Ceramics | Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Wood
Society For Disabled Artists
(SODA) - Wells Group
The group has members with different disabilities
plus ‘enablers’ who together share enjoyment
of painting in various media. We have regular
workshops, including other materials such as
ceramics. Prices very modest. £10-£100.
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October House
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Belinda Brownlee | Christina White | Julie Davie | Linda Bristow |
Alison Potter | Cath Bloomfield | Pete Bloomfield
Wells Museum, Cathedral Green,
Wells, Somerset BA5 2UE
t: 01749 673334
In Priddy, a vibrant and colourful exhibition
by seven established local artists.
October House, Priddy, Wells,
Somerset BA5 3BG
Contemporary equine paintings. (Julie Davie)
t: 01749 870455
w: www.belindabrownlee.co.uk
Directions: The museum is the pink
building on the north side of the Cathedral
Green. Limited parking (including disabled)
on the green; otherwise use city carparks.
Traditional large format photography focussing
on the Mendip post-industrial landscape.
(Christina White)
Open: 10am - 5pm
Stitched and textured collagraph prints.
(Cath Bloomfield)
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pieces by three potters. (Belinda Brownlee,
Linda Bristow, Alison Potter)
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Directions: From Priddy village green
head north towards Cheddar passing
church and school on your right. After first
crossroads (Nine Barrows) the venue is
first house on the left.
Sculpture in Bath limestone. (Pete Bloomfield will
be carving outside at weekends during Art Week.)
Workshops: 21st, 28th September, 5th, 6th
October (all day). Stone Carving ‘have a go’.
No booking, no fee. Also demonstration of free
machine embroidery onto collagraph prints.
Ceramics | Glass | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography
The Garden Studios
Four effervescent artists showcase their very
different skills in a beautiful, but hidden part of
Wells. Jo Lucksted’s ceramics are as joyous
as they are beautiful. And very, very desirable.
Frances Harden’s photography and paintings
amply demonstrate her eye for colour and
composition. Edgar Phillip’s painted glass uses
rich medieval colours and subjects in a masterly
way. Chris Lee’s pen and ink drawings portray
an intricate architectural world sketched from a
precarious three legged stool.
Great work in a great location, what more could
you want? Cake? We do that too.
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The Garden Studios, Sadler Street,
Wells, Somerset BA5 2SF
w: www.thegardenstudios.co.uk
Directions: Very close to Wells Cathedral.
The Garden Studios lie hidden down the
passageway beside Armandine Gallery in
Sadler Street, opposite Brown’s Gate.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Abundance at Henley Mill
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Fiona CampbellMegan Calver
Grounded in garden owner Sally Gregson’s
knowledge of Japanese gardening, artist
Megan Calver will invite visitors to get in the
mode and blend in - to stroll amongst a subtle
collection of plants, poetic images and playfulness,
enjoying an aesthetic of awareness and perhaps
a hint of exquisite melancholy.
Megan worked closely with garden owner Sally
to develop the new commission. Much of this
has been captured in Abundance project blog:
www.sawabundance.wordpress.com/category/
megan-calver/
More about Henley Mill, visit NGS website:
www.ngs.org.uk
Please note: parking is limited to 10 cars and is
only allowable directly in front of Henley Mill itself.
Henley Mill, Henley Lane,
Nr Wookey, Somerset BA5 1AW
2m W of Wells. Off A371 towards
Cheddar. Turn L into Henley Lane,
driveway 50yds on L through white pillars
to end of drive
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Open: 11am - 4pm
t: 01749 678006
w: www.myrtlepizzey.co.uk
Directions: From Wells take the A371
towards Chedder, fork left onto the B3139
towards Wedmore. Bear left into Castle
Lane -follow the signs.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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Friends of SAW and funded by Arts
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Hill Farm, Castle Lane, Wookey,
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Garden Trail
Ceramics | Pottery | Textiles, Fashion
Orchard Vale Trust
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Orchard Vale Trust provides residential homes
for adults with learning disabilities.
East Court, Doctors Hill, Wookey,
Somerset BA5 1AR
Throughout the event our workshops will be
open where we will be showing work in progress
and displaying a colourful collection of items for
sale. These original and unique pieces include
scarves in silk and wool fibre, felt bags, cushions
and jewellery, needlepoint items, rugs woven with
wools and fabric, and bold ceramics for the home
and garden.
t: 01749 673122
w: www.orchardvaletrust.org.uk
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Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Printmaking | Sculpture
Hill Farm Studio
An exhibition of drawings, paintings and linocuts
by Myrtle Pizzey. Constructed wire figures by
Tony Pizzey. Panoramic, atmospheric landscape
photographs by Jake Vincent and figure and
animal sculptures in bronze and bronze resin
by Sukey Erland (a founder member of the
Society of Portrait Sculptors). Strong, individual,
but complementary images, offering a range of
concepts and materials.
t: 01458 253800
abundance
Adminssion donated to NGS charities:
£3.50, child FREE
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90
Directions: From the centre of the village
follow the signs up Doctors Hill.
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On The Level.
The Sheppey
Furniture, Interiors | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Good
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Mark Hey | Millie Glesson | Romy Badman King | Chris Southey
Mark Hey: Mixed media , paintings, sculptures
(organic), photos, inspiration from media, recent
history and the river. £200-£500.
Millie Gleeson: Large scale paintings of
inspirational women. £400-£2000.
Romy Badman King: Oils - skin/muscle/religion.
£1000.
Chris Soutley: Contemporary photos commenting
on our modern landscape! £200-£300.
The Sheppey, Lower Godney, Wells,
Somerset BA5 1RZ
t: 01458 831594
w: www.thesheppey.co.uk
Directions: Turn towards Godney on
the Wells’s to Glastonbury road or from
Glastonbury take the road to Wedmore.
Take the first right towards Godney.
Open: Monday to Friday 12pm 3pm. Saturday and Sunday ALL DAY
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Installation, Site Specific | Metalwork | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Sculpture, Stonecarving
Thornreed Studio
Partial
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Simon Ledson | Jane Peck | Jan Ollis | Fiona Campbell
An intriguing collection of contemporary work by
prominent local and national artists, exhibiting
work in a unique setting overlooking the Somerset
Levels. Simon Ledson: Paintings observational
studies of form, light and space, sky , ocean, and
earth. Jane Peck: Coats and jackets inspired by
the 1950’s and 60’s, unusual fabrics and attention
to detail. Jan Ollis: Floral installation in crochet,
knit, fabric and ‘objet trouve’.
Fiona Campbell: Sculptures in steel, copper,
wire and found materials based on organic,
primal forms.
Quaker Connections
We are a diverse group of artists who share a
common thread of connection- an interest in
Quakers. Our context is the Friends Meeting
House in Street, built in 1850. Visitors to our
exhibition are invited to explore this historic
building which is part of the heritage of Street.
Thornreed Studio, Lower Godney,
Wells, Somerset BA5 1RZ
t: 07976 362709
Directions: Godney is off the A39 between
Wells and Glastonbury. Follow the
Sheppey river. Thornreed Studio is just
past the Sheppey pub on the left .
OS Grid reference ST4742/Postcode
BA5 1RZ
Refreshments available.
David Price: mixed media, Helen Lunt:
mixed media, Kevin de Choisy: ceramics,
Kevin Redpath: photography, Lance Clark:
watercolours, Rhyllis Tuxill: oils, Rob Sweetman:
oils, Tyna Redpath: stitched textiles.
Ceramics | Photograpy | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Mixed Media
Good
Friends Meeting House, 36 High,
Street, Street, Somerset BA16 0EQ
t: 07563 557696
w: www.quakersatstreet.org.uk
Directions: Friends Meeting House is off
the B3151 on the High Street in Street,
opposite Mullions Hotel. Car Parking is
available on site.
Open: Wednesday to Saturday
11am - 6pm. Sundays 2pm - 6pm.
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21
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28
Ceramics | Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Sculpture, Stonecarving | Textiles, Fashion | Wood
Somerset Craft Centre
A unique and exciting art and crafts centre in the
heart of the Somerset Levels celebrating the work
of Somerset’s most talented artist makers. Work
includes ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, painting,
photography, sculpture, textiles and wood.
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22
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25
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26
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03
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27
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04
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05
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06
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Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick
Road, Westhay, Somerset BA6 9TT
t: 01458 860426
w: www.somersetcrafts.com
We run courses, workshops and demonstration
days. We open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.
Directions: Follow brown signs to Avalon
Marshes centre on the road between
Shapwick and Westhay.
Refreshments available.
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Red Brick Arts
The Red Brick Building is a community owned
and run project on the Morlands site between
Glastonbury and Street, supporting arts,
education and enterprise. Red Brick Arts is an
informal collection of enthusiastic and supportive
professional artists working in a variety of media
including willow, cartoons, pottery, photography,
graffiti, felt, wool, embroidery, applique and
painting. Artists include; Ben Chidge,
Di Millstein, Paul Branson, John Fleming,
Jospeh Hunwick, Casey John, Ally Baker,
Cath Jenkins, Ra Zamora, Abel Willow and the
artisan’s collective.
The Little House of Art
Welcome to The Little House of Art. A Glastonbury
Gallery masquerading as a B&B! We have been
open for 18 months and are already building a
reputation for exhibiting interesting and eclectic
works of art! The 6 artists joining us for our first
SAW are; Jean Stevens: Hand pulled limited
edition prints. Tamsyn Gregory: Painting and
textile jewellery. Rob Sherwood: Oils, Wet on
Wet, landscapes. Paul Burgess: Paintings of
light and nature. Lynn Keddie: Sensual oils,
flirty watercolours, feisty acrylics. Wendy Dunt:
Functional and sculptural ceramics.
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Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Textiles, Fashion
Partial
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Red Brick Building, Morlans Road,
Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9FT
t: 01458 899564
w: www.redbrickbuilding.org.uk
“to be beside the sea”
Ceramics | Jewellery, Silverwork | Photography | Textiles, Fashion
‘To be beside the sea’. We went to the seaside
for the day and were inspired. All original work by
a Glastonbury based group.
1 Archers Parade, Glastonbury,
Somerset BA6 9JA
Jan Billings: Textiles
Good
t: 07837194771
w: www.facetsofavalon.com
Directions: From Glastonbury turn right
at traffic lights on A39(left from Street) by
Brewers Fayre. Turn left at roundabout and
go straight on to end of Morland Road.
Phillipa Bowers: Sculpture
Casey Jon: Ceramics
Directions: Drive up Glastonbury High
Street passing the main church on your
left. Archers Parade is the next road on
the left.
Rachel Reilly: Wirework
Open: 11am-5pm daily
Keith Fakenbridge: Film/Photography
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Printmaking
Not Good
6 Albert Buildings, Glastonbury,
Somerset BA6 9JN
t: 01458 830485
w: www.littlearthouse.co.uk
Open: 11am - 5.00pm daily
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Blue Cedar Print Works
The Blue Cedar exhibition this year is being held
in The Gallery in the Print Works. This new venue
for us, with adjacent public parking is just off
Glastonbury High Street.
The exhibition features the work of five talented
local artists who work in a variety of different media
and styles. This year we have paintings and prints
by Corinne Short, Paul Hughes and Yuri Leitch.
The photography of Sally Haycocks and the
ceramics of Sue Quatermass.
99
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography
Good
100
Blue Cedar Print Works,
3 Silver Street, Glastonbury,
Somerset BA6 8BS
t: 01458 832292
w: www.bluecedart.co.uk
Directions: Situated opposite Silver Street
car park in central Glastonbury. By Car:
Silver Street is the turning between the
High Street and Abbey House. By foot:
through alleyway opposite the Church.
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Glastonbury Galleries
Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Photography | Textiles, Fashion
Eight artists showing their latest work in a diverse
and exciting exhibition in the centre of Glastonbury.
Their inspirational art illustrates the amazing variety
and skill of our local artists, several exhibiting here
for the first time.
Harry Brockway: Wood engravings and
stone carvings.
Good
Glastonbury Galleries,
10a High Street, Glastonbury,
Somerset BA6 9DU
t: 01458 837888
w: www. glastonburygalleries.com
Marie Burke: Large botanical watercolours.
Directions: Opposite the Tourist
Information Centre in the High Street,
through the archway and in the courtyard
next to the Assembly Rooms.
Laura Merritt: Textiles.
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Ceramics | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Wood
Millfield Prep School - Pupil Artworks
A selection of Millfield Prep School pupils are
exhibiting some of their stunning work in the
historic entrance hall of Edgarley House.
Partial
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Millfield Prep School, Edgarley,
Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8LD
t: 01458 832446
w: www.millfieldprep.com
There will be a range of works including drawing,
painting, ceramics and stone carving. Some of the
work, including some wonderful soapstone pieces
based on natural form are on sale with all proceeds
going to a local Somerset charity.
Directions: If coming from Glastonbury,
take the A361 towards Shepton Mallett.
The school is on the right one mile
outside Glastonbury.
Open: Monday to Friday 10am- 4pm.
Saturday 10am - 12.30pm.
Chris Fry: Mixed media paintings.
M
Donna Norton: Ceramics.
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Jane Kenton-Wright: Watercolour and ink
paintings.
30
28
T
24
T
01
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25
W
02
T
26
T
03
F
27
F
04
S
05
Will Clark: Underwater photography.
Norman Parker: Oil Paintings.
Ceramics | Glass | Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing
Love-Local at
Middlewick Holiday Cottages
Artists from www.love-local.com online
shop present Craig Askew’s paintings,
Claire Springfield’s porcelain, Sheila Rendell’s
fused glass and Kim Styles’ silver jewellery in a
stunning location at the foot of Glastonbury Tor.
Featured work will include ceramic tableware and
decorative porcelain, acrylic seascapes, fused glass
tableware and decorative pieces and dainty silver
jewellery from Devon. Workshops will take place
every morning. Book via www.love-local.com.
Homemade refreshments and good parking,
why not combine your Middlewick visit with a walk
up Glastonbury Tor.
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103
Middlewick Holiday Cottages,
Wick Lane, Glastonbury,
Somerset BA6 8JW
t: 01458 832351
w: www.themiddlewick.co.uk
Open: 9.30am - 5.30pm
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21
S
28
S
22
S
29
M
23
M
30
T
24
T
01
W
25
T
26
F
27
W
02
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Pilltown Chapel, West Pennard
Ceramics | Furniture, Interiors | Jewellery, Silverwork | Pottery
Rodney Lawrence | Elizabeth Raeburn | Lorraine Houlden |
Caroline Tetley | Christine-Ann Richards
Elizabeth Raeburn and Rodney Lawrence:
Pottery established 1976. Represented in
museums and collections worldwide. Raku
and stoneware. Some sculptural, some useful,
sometimes humorous. www.elizabethraeburn.
co.uk, www.rodneylawrence.co.uk.
Lorraine Houlden: Baskets made from Somerset
rush; rush and straw jewellery; chair seating;
demonstrations of rushwork.
Caroline Tetley: Silver jewellery combining bright
enamel colours with designs inspired by folklore
and the natural world. www.carolinetetley.co.uk.
Christine-Ann Richards: Garden Ceramics.
www.christineannrichards.co.uk
Pilltown Chapel, West Pennard,
Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NQ
t: 01749 890501
w: www.elizabethraeburn.co.uk
Directions: On main road A361 in
West Pennard.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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North Wootton Village Hall
Glass | Jewellery, Silverwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery
Partial
Welcome to this exciting and varied collection of
our latest work.
The Village Hall, High Street,
North Wootton, Somerset BA4 4HA
Sheena Spacey: Collectable ceramic folk-art,
including hearts, buttons and bowls.
t: 01749 890368
Hannah Willow: Paintings and exquisite silver
jewellery, amber bears, hares and talisman animals.
Alison Jacobs: From masterful animal paintings
to expressionist landscapes and ipad artwork.
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Directions: Between Shepton Mallett
(A371) Wells (A39) & Glastonbury (A361).
Follow the train of signs through the lanes.
Tamsin Abbott: Magical stained glass from her
Herefordshire studio.
Vanda Athay: Beautiful felt pictures inspired by
nature, using alpaca and sheep’s wool.
Angie Rooke: Paintings of the shapely landscape.
Cards and prints available and of course TEAS.
Textiles, Fashion
Tithe and Time
Jane Warren | Thelma Masters | Jenny Blackburn | Hilary Farthing |
Edith White | Marie Andrews | Heather Robinson
The historic timeline reflected by the 700 year old
Tithe Barn has inspired this new collection of work
at this award winning venue. Techniques include
dyeing, stitching and mixed media, incorporating
fabric, thread and paper.
Partial
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Tithe Barn, Cumhill, Pilton,
Somerset BA4 4BG
t: 01458 834113
Directions: Signposted from A361 west
of Pilton. Important:Please follow yellow
SAW signs for parking and access to
the venue. Nb. Access from village for
pedestrians only.
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Pylle Painters Plus
Metalwork | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery | Willow, Baskets
Good
Joanna Miln | Jane Evans | Angela Morley |
Miriam Sheppard | Ann Warren | Emma Logan
Jane Evans: Potter: Mainly domestic ware using
porcelain and white stoneware clays.
Emma Logan: Beautifully handcrafted small
scale metalwork. Joanna Miln: Varied media
landscapes, seascapes and animals: originals,
prints, cards. Angela Morley: Willow artist. Large
abstract willow forms for the house and garden.
Miriam Sheppard: Atmospheric paintings inspired
by South West landscapes. Ann Warren: Loves
manipulating paint to interpret a wide range of
subjects.
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Jewellery, Silverwork | Mixed Media | Painting, Prints, Drawing | Pottery
Not Good
109
The Barn at The Manor House,
West Compton
Pylle Village Hall, Pylle Lane,
Pylle, Somerset BA4 6SZ
Liz Floyd | Francis Floyd | Harriet Sandys |
Leonora Clarke | Beata Pawulska
t: 01749 838757
w: www.joannamiln.co.uk
Liz Floyd: Quirky sculptures from driftwood, reclaimed
material, inviting you to make imaginary journeys and
adventures.
Directions: Pylle Village Hall is on the
south side of Pylle on the A37, at the
junction of Pylle Lane which is signposted
to Pylle Church. Large carpark opposite.
Francis Floyd: I am very much an amateur but the
excitement of throwing a bowl never diminishes.
Leonora Clark: Having recently discovered clay’s magic,
my new passion is making bowls and bowls.....
Affordable prices: Real coffee, homemade cakes
and light lunches available daily.
Beate Pawulska: Paints dogs, chickens, cows and country
scenes using watercolour.
Harriet Sandys: Makes jewellery incorporating tribal silver
beads and semi-precious stones.
All exhibited in a 17th century barn amongst exotic
eastern textiles.
The Barn at The Manor House,
West Compton, Shepton Mallett,
Somerset BA4 4PB
t: 01749 890582
w: www.sandysorientalcarpets.co.uk
The Barn at Worthy Cottage
Ceramics | Jewellery, Silverwork | Textiles, Fashion
Partial
108
Directions: Turn off A361 in Piton between
Inn and store. Take Totterdown Lane, past
Burford to West Compton. Parking in yard.
Open: 11am - 6pm
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21
Fay Rickwood: Semi-precious jewellery. Found
objects given new life.
Lavinia Cellan-Jones: Functional and decorative
ceramics influenced by nature.
Liam o’Farrell: Painting with oil and watercolour in
both figurative and landscape.
Rumpelstiltskin: Costume designer taking
inspiration from fairytales and giving them a
vaudevillian twist.
The Barn at Worthy Cottage,
Worthy Lane, Pilton,
Somerset BA4 4BY
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28
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22
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29
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26
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03
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27
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04
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05
S
06
t: 07901535076
Directions: Sign-posted from A361.
Kim de Vries: Landscapes with figures in
monoprints and oil.
Silvia Prandini: Unique textile creations with felt,
feathers, lace and beads.
Penny Moorcraft: Drawings, prints and mixed
media inspired by identity and memory.
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Index
*SAW member
(Artist & Makers)
A
Adams, Rose*
75
Alford, Sarah
11
Allson, Gary*
63
Anderson, Annabel*
28
Andrews, Marie*
106
Appleton, Thomas* 63
Ashar*48
B
Backhouse, Joanna*
33
Bacon, Laura Ellen*
63
Badman King, Romy
93
Bailey, Michael*
51
Bareham-Stanley, Linda
9
Barratt, Myra*
27
Barron, Jenny*
20
Beckett, Micaela* 28
Bell, Colin*
79
Bernard, David
25
Biesty, Liz*
52
Blackburn, Jenny*
106
Bloomfield, Cath
89
Bloomfield, Pete
89
Blotheridge, Charlotte*
50
Bond, Mark*
42
Boulten, Dick*
7
Bradshaw, Emma* 20
Brewchorne, Chris*
64
Briggs, Jeremy*
43
Bristow, Linda
89, 61
Brockway, Harry*
101
Brook, Fiona
57
Brown, David*
76
Brownlee, Belinda*
89
Bryce, Lorna*
25
Buckler, Frea*
5
Buckler, John*
5
Buckler, Christine*
65
Burfoot, Peb*
77
Burke, Marie*
101
Burnell, Diane*
37
Burridge, Helen
84
G
Clarke, Nicky* Clarke, Leonora*
Clegg, Veronica*
Coates, Russell*
Cockcroft, Alison* Collins, Mary*
Conroy, Georgina*
Cook, Amy*
Cooke, Kirsten*
Cotton, Nick
Crabb, John*
Crane, Alice*
Crisp, Jenny
Croydon, Anna*
Curtis, Ann
Curtis, Jackie*
39, 64
109
28
81
17
22
37
50
82
20
33
67
5
84
84
13
D
Davie, Julie*
Davey, Andrew*
Davey, Leo*
Davey, Lesley*
Davey, Lynne
Davey, Sarah
de Friez, Michael*
Dempsey, Sally*
Dickins, Gary*
Dixon, Hilary*
Dixon, Anna*
Dodd, Mike*
Duke, Emma* Duncan, Jacky*
Dunseath, Chris*
Dunt, Wendy*
Durnan, Nick*
Dyson, Rod*
Dyson, Sue*
89
21
21
51
30
30
67
86
54
67
108
63
35
44
61
98
48
69
69
E
East, Charlotte*
43
Edenborough, Elizabeth* 28
Edwards, Ian*
68
Elford, Kate
32
Ellis, Rob*
50
England, Jon*
74
Erland, Sukey
92
Evans, Jane*
107
Ewen, Marilyn*
20
Gaitskell-Anderson, Annabell*28
Gath, Pat*
60
Gee, Linda*
1
Glanfield, Sara Ellen*
44
Glesson, Millie
93
Gould, Debra*
7
Gould, Patricia*
10
Graham, Clio*
8
Graham, Jenny*
8
Green, Linda*
48
Green, Liz*
49
Gregory, Tamsyn*
98
Gronw-Lewis, Nina*
54
Gutteridge, Sue
32
H
Hammond-Lovatt, Clive*
3
Hammond-Lovatt, Susan* 3
Harden, Frances*
88
Harris, Abby
52
Harrison, Frances*
24
Hart, Ange*
44
Hawkins, Lin*
75
Haycocks, Sally*
100
Hemmings, Kim
9
Henderson, Mary
81
Hetley, Caroline*
104
Hey, Mark*
93
Heys, Sue* 41
Hider, George*
48
Hill, Pippa*
64, 76
Hillier, Kitty*
17
Hislop, Leah*
26
Hitchens, Sarah*
67
Holland, Angela*
48
Hogen, Terri*
79
Holley, Caroline
86
Holman, Hazel*
49
Horrobin, Ben*
20
Horrobin, James* 63
Hossack, Mary
52
Houlden, Lorraine*
104
Howes, Eloise*
50
Hughes, Heather* 39, 64
Hughes, Paul*
100
Humphrey, Abi
25
Humphries, Georgina
6
J&K
78
C
F
Calver, Megan*
90
Campagna, Karin
85
Campbell, Fiona*
55, 94
Cellan_Jones, Lavinia*
108
Chadwick, David*
27
Chalmers, Lorraine*
41
Chambers, Pie
86
Clancy, Naeve*
63
Clark, Camilla*
35
Clark, Will*
101
Fagan, Ann*
Farmer, Anne*
Farmer, Nancy*
Farthing, Hilary*
Fry, Annie*
Field, Gordon*
Floyd, Frances*
Floyd, Lizzie*
Foweraker, George*
Frey, Steve*
52
8
8
106
79
28
109
109
1
85
Jacobs, Alison* Jelley, Christopher*
Kealy, Tom*
Kent, Sally*
Kershaw, Paul
Kilburn, Renee
105
23, 28
63
65
5
41
L
Lavizzari, Alexandra*
Lawrence, Janet*
Lawrence, Rodney*
32
27
104
Lean, Lucy*
Ledson, Simon*
Lee, Chris*
Leitch, Yuri*
Lewis, Clive*
Lewis-Bell, Kay*
Logan, Emma
Lowe, Sue*
Lucksted, Jo*
Lytton, Caroline*
28
94
88
100
86
79
107
28, 61
88
22, 63
M
Mackey, Jane*
Manning, Julie*
Marlow, Ian*
Martin, Samuel* Martin, Tim*
Masters, Jaya*
Masters, Thelma*
McDevitt, Nadja* McMillan, Bruce*
McMillan-Davey, Caroline*
Mears, Sally*
Merritt, Laura*
Messa, Peter*
Metcalff, David*
Micklewright, Margaret*
Middleton, Janet
Millar, Tim*
Miln, Joanna*
Milton, David
Moorcraft, Penny*
Morgan, Freya*
Morgan, Trudi*
Morland, Ruth*
Morley, Angela*
Morrison, Robin*
Mowat, Lyn*
Murray, Ian*
Murray, Sarah*
69
83
85
37
66
2
106
61
30
30
29
101
28
64
3
1
79
107
20
108
61
43
101
107
59
28
57
57
N&O
Nesbit, Mark*
Nesbit, Tracy*
Olivia, Lizzie
Ollis, Jan*
49
49
9
61, 94
P
Page, Rod*
Palmer, Sue* Parfitt, David*
Parkinson, Jill*
Patridge, Suzanne*
Pawulska, Beata*
Pearcy, Rowena
Pearcey, Laura*
Peck, Jane*
Pegler, Anita*
Pendry, Louise
Phillips, Ella* Phillips, Janet*
60
56
77
86
41
109
79
61
94
1
2
7
18
Phillips, Edgar*
Philpot, Beth*
Philpott, Sarah
Pike, Russell*
Pizzey, Mytle*
Pizzey, Tony
Potter, Alison
Prandini, Silvia*
Preston, Dan
Price, Penny*
88
32
2
41
92
92
89
108
21
29
Q&R
Qadir, Farouk
9
Quatermass, Sue* 100
Raffield, Tria*
25
Reaburn, Elzabeth*
104
Rendell, Sheila*
39
Reyntiens, Patrick*
63
Richards, Christine-Ann* 85, 104
Rickwood, Fay*
108
Rigler, Annette*
9, 13
Riley, Emma* 54, 61
Roberts, Wendy*
6
Robins, Drew*
44
Robinson, Heather* 106
Rooke, Angie*
105
Rookwood, Siân
22
Rushton, Helen*
84
S
Sandys, Harriet*
Sheaf, Vera*
Sawle, Bern*
Sayers, Pauline*
Sharpe, Erica*
Shaw, Daphne
Shepherd, Malcolm*
Sheppard, Miriam*
Shields-Probett, Bryan*
Short, Corinne
Simpson, Helen*
Siviter, Lorna*
Smith, Timothy*
Smith, Tony*
Southey, Chris
Spacey, Sheena*
Spanring, Susanna
Stevens, Jean*
Stevens, Odette 109
52
41
59
85
57
76
107
13
71
27
33
2
69
93
105
6
98
51
Stevens-Vallecillo,
Tasha Elena* Stock, Cora*
Stokes, Jacki*
Sutteridge, Sue
Organisations, Galleries & Groups
61
3
39
32
T&V
Takahashi, Hiro*
81
Takata, Naoko*
29
Tarr, Michael*
42
Taylor, Victoria*
60
Tempest, Catriona*
65
Tetley, Caroline*
104
Tidball, Bryony*
40
Tobin, Andy*
5
Tomlinson, Melanie*
45
Trevithick, Sarah*
49
Tudgee, Hilary*
13
Van den Bergh, Henrietta* 59
Vanderplank, Mary*
48
Vincent, Jake*
92
Vincent, Nigel
67
62 Group of Textile Artists
80
Affinity Fine Art
77
Arena at Rook Lane Chapel
82
Arete Visual Arts
10
ARTlife
24
Bhaam (Blackdown Hill Artists and Makers)
66
Blagdon Hill Artists
Blue Cedar Print Works
W&Y
Wadman, Josephine*
43
Waldock, Rachel*
61
Wall, Margaret*
60, 61
Wall, Jacy*
63
Wallis, Susan*
54
Warren, Ann
107
Warren, Jane*
106
Waters, Claire*
64, 76
Watson, Pauline*
51
Waugh, Louise* 29
West, Trevor*
81
Westcott, Judith
22
White, Christina*
89
White, Edith*
106
White, Marian*
84
Widden, Gillian*
34
Williams, Jewels
5
Willoughby, Judy*
29, 61
Wilson, David*
51
Winter, Jean*
7
Wood, Patricia*
77
Woods, Frankie*
6
Wright, Peter*
11
Young, Karen*
11
Youngson Coll, Laura*
63
Brainwave 14
Bridgwater College
16
78
Chapel Cross Team Room
75
Chilton Cantelo School
73
Contains Art
19
Dennis Chinaworks
62
Dowlish Wake Pottery & Gallery 64
Facets of Avalon
99
Five @ 107
33
Fleet Air Arm Museum
74
Frome Silk Mill Artists
83
Glastonbury Galleries
101
Great Bow Wharf
47
Heathfield Community School
36
Hill Farm Studio
92
Horethorne Group
76
Imagine,Learn and Create
58
Langport and Huish Episcopi Youth Club
46
Lerburne Studio
Levels Basket Centre
Life Boutique
Millfield Prep School
102
North Wootton Village Hall
105
Quaker Connections
96
Octagon Theatre
71
Orchard Vale Trust
91
OSR Projects
70
Red Brick Arts
97
Shakspeare Glass
48
Shave Farm Artists
79
Society For Disabled Artists (SODA) 87
Somerset College
38
Somerset Craft Centre
95
Somerset Film
15
Somerset Skills & Learning
Studio Woolavington Art Group
Quartz Festival
p33
Princess Theatre & Arts Centre p8
Peopleriver
p33
Somerset Skills and Learning
For Every Cloud
p38
p6
p9
Bridgewater College
p17
Jolly Red
p46
Number 7
p22
Everett Fine Art
p49
Devon Open Studios
p22
p57
10 Parishes Festival
p25
Woodland Castle
Somerset College
p31
Inside back
52
103
Spaeda Arts Education
Clarks Village
7
45
Love-Local
Somerset Guild of Craftsman
Advertiser
42
100
The Barn at Worthy Cottage
53
4, 31
47
12
108
The Garden Studios
88
The Little House of Art
98
Wagon House Gallery
41
Westcott Farm
28
Westfield Academy
72
Yeovil Live
71
79
Acknowledgments
Patron
Kevin McCloud
Board of Directors
Alice Crane
Tim Martin
Jan Ollis
Richard Pomeroy (Chairman)
Pauline Watson
Treasurer
Magnus Mowat
Local Authority Representative
Pauline Burr (South Somerset District Council)
Curatorial Steering Group
Tim Martin
Jacy Wall
SAW Team
Carol Carey (Development Manager)
Zoe Li (Art Weeks & Programme Coordinator)
Chloe Skinner (Marketing Assistant)
Stephanie Sutcliffe (Office Manager)
Beccy Swaine (Project Coordinator)
Area Representatives
Diane Burnell (Taunton Deane)
Judith Champion (Sedgemoor)
Andy Davey (West Somerset)
Nina Gronw-Lewis (South Somerset)
Chris Lee (Mendip)
Peter Messa (Taunton Deane)
Mark Nesbit (South Somerset)
Helga Watkins-Baker (Mendip)
Blogger in Residence
Davina Jelley
PR Support
Helen Fripp & Nick Cunningham
Banter Publicity 07753610066
www.banterpubicity.co.uk
Guide Design
Rick Crane
The Paper Crane
www.thepapercrane.co.uk
Website Development
Mark Muhleder
AnalogWeb
www.analogweb.co.uk
Guide Distribution
Sheila Everett
Acoustic 01202814818
80
SAW would like to thank SAW members,
individuals and organisations for their hard
work and commitment in making Somerset
Art Weeks Festival 2013 possible.
Special Thanks to the following:
‘Make the Most’ Project Partners
National Trust
Craftspace
‘Make the Most’ Project sponsors
Burfield & Co
Musgrove Willow Growers
Two Rivers Paper Company
Yandles
Harvey Stone
‘Abundance’ Project Partners
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS)
Friends of SAW
‘Abundance’ venues are supported by
the following:
Andrew & Shirley Harvey from Esotera
Brian & Dilly Bradley from Little Yarford Farmhouse
Gail & Mike Werkmeister from
East Lambrook Manor Gardens
Mr & Mrs Richard Chandler from Aller Farmhouse
Peter & Sally Gregson from Henley Mill
Rebecca Pow & Stephanie Crockett from
Stoke St Mary Gardens
The Walled Gardens of Cannington
Tintinhull Garden, The National Trust
‘Abundance Pop-up’ Meadow also funded by:
Taunton Deane Borough Council
‘The Company of Cranes’ Project Partners
The Great Crane Project
Ash Primary School
Somerset Film
Visitor Prize Draw is sponsored by Friends of SAW
and the following SAW Corporate Friends
Somerset College
Clarks Village
Thanks to the following businesses and
organisations advertising with us
Clarks Village www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Bridgewater College www.bridgwater.ac.uk
Everett Fine Art www.everett-art.co.uk
For Every Cloud www.foreverycloud.co.uk
Jolly Red www.jollyred.co.uk
Number 7 www.numbersevendulverton.co.uk
Princess Theatre & Arts Centre
www.princesstheatreandartscentre.co.uk
Quartz Festival www.quartzfestival.org.uk
Somerset Skills and Learning www.learnsomerset.co.uk
Message from The Friends of SAW Committee
The visual arts in Somerset give
enjoyment to us all – thank you SAW for
your excellent work in promoting them.
Somerset Art Works (SAW) is the
organisation that encourages new ideas
and excellence which in turn enriches and
brightens our lives. We are sincerely grateful
for this and our thanks go out to the hard
working team who support the artists.
The generosity of the Friends of SAW and the
Corporate Friends of SAW provide artists with training,
commissions and prizes for excellence as well as
bursaries and encouragement for emerging artists.
Giles Adams
Christine Akhurst
Angela Andrews
Michael Armstrong
Geoffrey & Rossanne Bertram
Carol and Alan Blandford
Mr & Mrs Christopher Bond
Nicola Botterill
Dorothea Bradley
Gill Braniff
Jo Burford
Rosalie Challis
Diana M Gordon Clark
Adam Clarke
Betty Cloke
Mr & Mrs B J Hurst-Bannister
Rosie Inge
Chris Irwin
Sue Isherwood
Sir Michael Layard
Norman and Anne Lees
Mr & Mrs Robin Leveridge
Sylvia Lindley
Shirley Lomas
Ruth Lyde
David and Marion Mainhood
Katherine Mead - Junction 24
Nick Moore
Carolyn Moore
Magnus and Lyn Mowat
Dave Cufflin
Stewart and June Cursley
Peter Allen and Delia De Silva
Rik de Stroumillo
Irene Dickson
Michael and Rosalie Fiennes
Colin and Eileen Forbes
Deidre Gascoigne
Mr & Mrs Phillip Gibbs
Marian Greswell
Mr and Mrs D J Hawken
Peter and Rosemary Hill
Sylvia Hilliard
Jim Hollingsworth
Penny Horne
Join Friends of SAW
As a Friend you receive invitations to events and
private views as well as a copy of the Guide sent
to you “hot off the press”. Also Friends’ names are
entered into a Prize Draw 4 times a year, providing
you with a chance to win an original piece of
We send wholehearted thanks to our existing Friends
who are listed below and urge those of you who
believe in the power and benefits of the arts to join
too. This year they are involved with the Abundance
project and are holding events to run along side
the contemporary artworks set in some of the
most beautiful gardens in Somerset.
Frances Neal
Mr & Mrs Paddy O’Hagan
Sarah Owens
Mark and Juliet Pollock
Pat Robinson
Sasha Schwerdt
Sir Benjamin Slade Bt
Janet Spicer
Heather Stallard
Angus Stirling
Angela Warden
Chris Watts
Robin and Romey Williams
artwork (undoubtedly worth many times your annual
subscription) kindly donated by a SAW member.
It is easy to join; go to the SAW web site www.
somersetartworks.org.uk and follow the link to
Support SAW. Or, contact Stephanie at the office
01458 253800
Why do we need the Somerset Art Weeks Festival?
The Somerset Art Weeks Festival is the perfect
opportunity to bring together and celebrate the work
of visual artists from within Somerset and further
afield. Throughout the years SAW has progressively
built partnerships with local and national
organisations in order to help artists to develop and
showcase their work to the public.
The Festival celebrates SAW’s commitment to
create opportunities for artists to research,
collaborate and make new work in a largely rural
community with limited resources and few dedicated
gallery spaces for contemporary art making. As
the title of some of the headline projects this year
suggest, we ‘make the most’ of what we have,
showcasing an ‘abundance’ of creativity and talent
found in Somerset.
Thanks for the support from our Corporate Friends:
Corporate Friends (Bronze)
Corporate Friends (Silver)
Clarks Village www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Chilton Cantelo School www.chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk
Churton Inge Associates www.churton-inge.co.uk
Harcourt Kerr harcourtkerr.com
Holiday Cottages www.holidaycottages.co.uk
Mill on the Brue www.millonthebrue.co.uk
Salt of the Earth www.salt-of-the-earth.biz
Stay in Somerset www.stayinsomerset.co.uk
What’s on Somerset www.whatsonsomerset.com
Wells Cathedral School www.wellscathedralschool.org
Bruton School for Girls www.brutonschool.co.uk
Burfield & Co (Gloves) Ltd
Harvey Stone www.harveystone.co.uk
Musgrove Willow Growers Ltd www.musgrovewillows.co.uk
Somerset College www.somerset.ac.uk
Two Rivers Paper Company
Woodlands Castle www.woodlandscastle.co.uk
Yandles www.yandles.co.uk
SAW Projects and Activities are
funded and sponsored by:
The National Lottery through
Arts Council England
Artlife
The Binks Trust
Ernest Cook Trust
Friends of SAW
National Trust
The Great Crane Project
South Somerset District Council
Somerset County Council CIDF
Taunton Deane Borough Council
Somerset Art Works (SAW Ltd). The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PR
t: 01458 253800
w: www.somersetartworks.org.uk

Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2013

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