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Encouraging the participation and enjoyment of Creative Arts in North Somerset
Upcoming Events
- Fri, 17 MayFailand Village Hall17 May 2024, 18:00 – 19 May 2024, 15:00Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TS, UKNorth Somerset Arts 2024 Members Exhibition. Showcasing art from over 40 NSA members the exhibition will include both 2D (paintings and drawings) and 3D (e.g. ceramics and jewellery) artwork for sale. Artists talks and demonstrations. Fun creative activities. Children's "Pocket Money Stall".
- Sat, 03 MayMultiple locations in North Somerset!03 May 2025, 10:00 – 11 May 2025, 18:00Multiple locations in North Somerset!North Somerset Arts Week 2025 is planned to be held between Saturday 3rd - Sunday 11th May. Membership applications will be opened in September 2024.
Featured
Artist
Joanna Williams
Metalwork, Sculpture
I am a professional contemporary artist blacksmith designing and creating unique hand forged sculptures for the home & garden. Inspired by nature’s flowing forms & textures I translate my ideas in steel by using traditional blacksmithing techniques. My outdoor pieces are designed to add architectural height & focal interest where needed or functionality to support a plant. My indoor ironwork is varied, including my signature floral pieces and is constantly evolving through experimentation and enjoyment of my craft. Texture and fluidity are an important aspect of my work. I aim for my pieces to be tactile, being seen equally through touch, a sensation my hands are physically denied during the making process. I set up Fire Iron Art in 2013 taking on client commissions for bespoke sculptural & architectural ironwork and run blacksmith experience days for those who want to try this heritage craft. At Dartington College of Arts I discovered my passion for working with metal. The National School of Blacksmithing taught me the techniques to unlock the materials potential. I continue to explore its possibilities every time I light my forge.