Val Newman Painting/Drawing Val Newman Painting/Drawing Val Newman Painting/Drawing 1/1 I have loved painting and drawing all my life. My main focus has been nature, depicted in various media. I have a strong sense of place, often reflecting the history in my work (particularly my collages), and am also fascinated by the play of light and flickering shadows, which can change the mood of a scene in seconds. I am currently working on a series of paintings after a visit to Kew Gardens, where the many layers of reflections in the lily ponds in the Princess of Wales Conservatory intrigued me. 2014 HND in Painting Open College of the Arts. 2018 First Class Honours Degree in Contemporary Art and Professional Studies, Bath Spa University 2021 – 2023 Tutor for Seasons Art 2010 to Present. Participation in local exhibitions (Bath, Bristol, Clevedon and Weston) including the RWA. Member of North Somerset Arts and Clevedon Art Club, a-n The Artists Information Company, RWA Friends. Tutor for private groups in Watercolour and Oil Painting Progression of my own work in Oil, Watercolour and Acrylic. Website: https://www.valnewman.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/val.newman.18 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newmanval8 Email: valheathernewman@yahoo.com

Hannah Leigh Ceramics Hannah Leigh Ceramics Hannah Leigh Ceramics 1/1 Hannah Leigh is a ceramicist & jeweller working predominantly with porcelain and silver. She draws inspiration from natural and organic forms in combination with architectural straight lines and edges, translating these themes into her work to create contrasting forms that could be seen as part of a larger landscape. Hannah is particularly interested in the tactility of an object and how it can be interacted with, creating pleasing textures and forms. Hannah makes a range of homewares, ornaments and jewellery including - cups, vases, tea light holders, rings, earrings, brooches etc. Every piece of jewellery and ceramics is hand-made by Hannah in her studio using traditional silversmithing techniques alongside slip-casting and hand building. Website: https://www.hannahvleigh.com Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvleigh.designer Email: hvleigh.designer@gmail.com

Elly Burlow Ceramics Elly Burlow Ceramics Elly Burlow Ceramics 1/1 Growing up in Burnham-on-Sea close the sea beach with wonderful views left me with an interest in nature and onto studying biology at University. Whilst my mainstream career was in software, I never lost that passion in nature. Ceramics was an integral part of my upbringing and since retiring I have been able to focus on my two passions, nature and ceramics between family commitments. I prefer hand building and sculpture making individual pieces that are realistic but have their own unique style. Hand-building because it is meditative and relaxing; it’s what I need after a stressful career. However, teaching small groups of people is what gives me most satisfaction. Website: http://www.northmyrtlesart.co.uk Facebook: Instagram: http://instagram.com/northmyrtlesart Email: ellyburlow@icloud.com

Eric Maggs Painting/Drawing Eric Maggs Painting/Drawing Eric Maggs Painting/Drawing 1/1 Eric is an acrylic landscape artist from North Somerset who transcends traditional depictions of scenery through his adept use of colour and texture. His ability to convey movement, whether it be the rustling of leaves in the wind or the undulating flow of a river, enables him to breathe life into his canvases, capturing the essence of movement beautifully. What sets Eric apart is not just his technical skill but his intuitive understanding of how colour and texture can communicate emotions. The warmth of a sunset, the tranquility of a misty morning, or the intensity of a storm are all translated onto his canvases with a masterful touch. Through his acrylic landscapes, Eric invites us to feel the beauty and movement inherent in the natural world; more than static scenes, they become living, breathing expressions of his connection to the world around him. Website: Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.maggs.56 Email: ericmaggs1943@gmail.com

Gabbie Gardner Jewellery Gabbie Gardner Jewellery Gabbie Gardner Jewellery 1/1 I am a professional designer/maker creating jewellery and artworks. My work is a response to personal joys in life, from childhood memories to textured leaves and a million things between. Designs are developed from initial ideas, through drawings and experiments to choosing the most effective materials and processes for a successfully completed piece of work, whether it is a jewellery item, a textile piece or a collage. Brand new works for NSA 2025 will include jewellery and artworks incorporating stitching and textiles, inspired by a wealth of techniques and influences. Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057386052613 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardner.gabbie Email: gabbiegardner85@gmail.com

Sue Vallance Mixed Media Sue Vallance Mixed Media Sue Vallance Mixed Media 1/1 I make artists books and zines using collage, found materials, text and ephemera. I have been posting mail art to the Field Study project in Australia for around 15 years. The topics in my work reflect my concerns about environmental damage and inequality, using satire as a means to get the rage out! Also other visual humour where I can find it..... Website: Facebook: Instagram: Email: suevallance@mail.co.uk

Norma Atherton Ceramics Norma Atherton Ceramics Norma Atherton Ceramics 1/1 My interest in clay started as a hobby whilst my children were growing up and later, to make it my career, I studied B Tech Design Craft Ceramics at Norfolk College of Arts and Technology. I joined Northern Potters Association, then East Anglian Potters, and later became an Associate member of the Craft Potters Association. The contacts and exchanges made at meeting with these groups both helped and stimulated me to open Westfield Pottery. I became very interested in smoke fired pots, and was inspired by the shapes of early Neolithic pottery found in parts of the British Isles and pottery from Northern Nigeria. I was also fascinated by the decoration made by smoke and have always admired the work of the Hopi Indians of Arizona. I have exhibited my coil built, burnished smoke fired pots at numerous venues with East Anglian Potters, also at Clay Works VI , and at the Victoria and Albert Museum with the Craft Potters Association. I also enjoyed being part of ‘Picture This’ at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. A move to Holland enabled me to exhibit abroad, and during this time I gained a Workshop Ceramic Certificate at Westminster University. When I returned to England I obtained a teaching diploma, and taught Adult education evening classes and B Tech students at Norfolk College. Following a move to Somerset I took a break from making smoke fired pots but still continued working with clay, focussing on slab building, throwing, mold making and slip casting, and I obtained a certificate from The Sculpture School. I then started teaching again in my workshop at Grattons Farm. I have recently been developing new ideas for my smoke fired work, I am now a member of West Country Potters Association and have exhibited with them at Bovey Tracy and Tavistock Ceramic Craft Fair. I am constantly developing new ideas and enjoy teaching and passing on skills, and I look forward to exhibiting as a member of North Somerset Arts. Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.atherton Instagram: Email: atherton.norjohn@btinternet.com

Trish Williams Painting/Drawing Trish Williams Painting/Drawing Trish Williams Painting/Drawing 1/1 My art is fairly diverse as I’m continually inspired by different threads/directions, which could mean I’m working on an oil portrait one week or a collage the next. Collages are created using hand-painted papers and acrylics. Each collage begins with many sketches, a general composition and plan but usually evolves into something completely different. Each painting is a delightful journey of unexpected outcomes. Like many artists, the natural world is my biggest source of inspiration and I’m particularly drawn to painting birds and other wildlife. Website: Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishwilliamsart Email: trishwilliamsart@icloud.com

Paul O’Donnell Wood Paul O’Donnell Wood Paul O’Donnell Wood 1/1 Award winning artist Paul is renowned for his unique themed mirrors i.e. Clevedon Pier/Bristol/Suspension/Glastonbury Tor and others. Also tree and nature designs made from 300 year old Elm/Oak and other woods. He also makes interlocking boxes i.e. Nautilus, Ammonite/Tudor Rose/Hearts and Leaf designs. Paul will also be showing award winning food chain interlocking animal families, unique in the World! They open up to reveal their food or offspring inside. Paul uses only Wood from a sustainable source to create his many beautiful designs. Website: https://www.woodnthings-uk.com Facebook: Instagram: Email: info@woodnthings-uk.com

Tina Dodd Various Tina Dodd Various Tina Dodd Various 1/1 An artist whose main interest is in the landscape. Tina’s inspiration comes mostly from the Mendip Hills, where she has lived with her husband for nearly 30 years, and often involves working her way through lots of iPad photographs taken on her walks or through the window on car journeys. This has become an important part of her creative process. “Colour can be a distraction for me and so I work from the images to produce monochromatic drawings in charcoal or graphite. These materials help me achieve the wonderful contrasts of light and dark that I see in the landscape.” In recent years Tina has been exploring printmaking techniques, in particular monotypes, as a medium through which she is able to achieve the changing moods and contrasts of light and dark that she finds. Further afield nostalgic memories of holidays on Exmoor and the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor have inspired Tina to find a way of expressing those feelings. Given that drawing is at the heart of her creative practice yet wanting colour to play a part, Tina finds that mark-making with vibrant pastels allows her to do this in a manner that suits the way she likes to work. Tina has had work selected for, amongst others, the Friends of the Royal West of England Academy exhibitions in Bristol and the Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibitions. She runs regular art classes in her village and is a visiting art tutor to various local art groups. More information can be found on Tina’s website. Website: https://tinadoddart.com Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art.by.tinadodd Email: tinajdodd@hotmail.com

Breakaway Art Group Various Breakaway Art Group Various Breakaway Art Group Various 1/1 An eclectic and friendly group that meet throughout the term time at Churchill Academy and during summer months en plein air at various locations locally. We use many disciplines and encourage new knowledge and techniques when they can be found. Website: Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakaway_artists Email: breakawayartgroup@mail.com

Rachael Cawley Painting/Drawing Rachael Cawley Painting/Drawing Rachael Cawley Painting/Drawing 1/1 Having gained an M.A in 2008 and retired from teaching in 2015, Rachael has concentrated on her own work dealing with location and experience. “The Long Walk Home Series” is heavily decorative and influenced by stitch and aboriginal paintings, whilst “The Garden Series”reflects fleeting realism and horticultural experience. “The Narrative Series”deals with emotional responses to a location or incident often warped by memory and historical events. “We are all multi faceted individuals and my work continues to reflect this”. Website: https://www.rachelcawley.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachaelcawley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelthepaint Email: rachaelcawley@icloud.com