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Exhibiting Artists Map Directions Opening Times Venue 19 Pigotts, Chelvey Batch, Brockley Artists Exhibiting Artists Claire Hall Various Professional artist exhibiting new glass art, jewellery & mixed media paintings inspired by the natural landscape. View More Map Map Pigotts, Chelvey Batch, Brockley BS48 3AP Directions and Parking Approaching from Weston-super-Mare on the A370 go through Brockley crossroads traffic lights and it’s the first right turn into small lane signposted Chelvey Batch. It’s the second house on the left. Coming from Bristol, go through Backwell and it’s the first left turn after the bus stop, signposted Chelvey Batch. Stay on the lane for approximately 1/2 mile, house is on the right nearly at end of the lane. Look out for pink balloons and flags. Directions Opening Times Venue Opening Times Saturday 3rd May Sunday 4th May Monday 5th May Tuesday 6th May Wednesday 7th May Thursday 8th May Friday 9th May Saturday 10th May Sunday 11th May 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Disabled Access: Yes Level access but a very slight lip going into the studio. Refreshments: Yes Tea, coffee and cake available.

Lizzie Tucker Mosaic Lizzie Tucker Mosaic Lizzie Tucker Mosaic 1/1 Professional mosaicist creating wildlife-inspired mosaics. Usually made from stained glass, these wildlife mosaics feature birds, trees and animals and are represented in vibrant, modern, flowing style. Lizzie finds that the challenge is to create a piece that looks realistic in the unforgiving medium of stained glass. As glass is very rigid, it can’t be blended like paint, and compromising on glass colour is usual as there is a finite palette. Grout is crucial in creating movement and flow. Not only where the grout goes, but also the grout colour, can break a piece apart or bring it together and this is often the hardest part. Selling internationally through ETSY (www.lamosaicgifts.etsy.com), commissions are also welcome. Website: https://www.lamosaics.co.uk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lamosaics Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lamosaicgifts Email: eltucker@hotmail.com

David F Cooke Photography David F Cooke Photography David F Cooke Photography 1/1 David was a keen photographer both at school and at Leeds University, where he contributed to the weekly student newspaper. After graduating and subsequently getting his PhD in combustion science, he worked in industry and local government before joining the Open University as an academic. For the next few years, photography was neglected until he was given a Nikon D70 for his birthday in 2006. The love of making images was rekindled and he concentrated his spare time in developing his photographic work. He is now a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) specialising in Visual Art and he holds an EFIAP (Excellence, International Federation of Photographic Art). He was a Trustee and member of the Council of the RPS as well as Chair of its Education Committee. He Chaired the RPS Digital Imaging Group and has been editor of three of the RPS special interest Group magazines. David’s images have won over thirty awards in international salons and exhibitions and have been accepted in over thirty countries Website: http://www.davidfcookephotography.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidFCooke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidfcooke Email: davidfcooke@btinternet.com

Exhibiting Artists Map Directions Opening Times Venue 31 Simshill, Ropers Lane, Wrington Artists Exhibiting Artists Bridget Winterbourne Mixed Media Bridget is showcasing her recent paintings, fine art prints, cards, unique jewellery, cushions & hand painted vases. View More Map Map Simshill, Ropers Lane, Wrington BS40 5NH Directions and Parking Wrington High Street onto School Road, past school, 2nd left to Ropers Lane continue on to signpost to Simshill. Plenty of parking at the venue with disabled parking outside the house. Directions Opening Times Venue Opening Times Saturday 3rd May Sunday 4th May Monday 5th May Tuesday 6th May Wednesday 7th May Thursday 8th May Friday 9th May Saturday 10th May Sunday 11th May 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm Disabled Access: No There is disabled parking right outside the building. Wheel chair access to the gallery with one step up through the door. Refreshments: No

Chris Holden Painting/Drawing Chris Holden Painting/Drawing Chris Holden Painting/Drawing 1/1 Fine art degree course at art school in the 1960s. Then trained as a paintings conservator/restorer at the Tate Gallery in London, leading to a 35 year full time career there. On retirement became involved in the anti-war movement - the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq and motivated to try and use art to make aware and communicate the truth about what was learnt as an anti-war activist from numerous differing sources. Essentially, the art became 'political'. This felt important and normal to do this, as in the 1960s was a time of significant change; - the cold war, nuclear weapons proliferation and testing, plus the Vietnam War, which politicised many of his generation. Also family background upbringing had an influence. They were quite radical and progressive, sympathetic to the Quakers. Chris was educated at an independent co-educational Quaker boarding school from the age of 12. Father was a ww2 conscientious objector & a grandmother who had been a suffragette in the early part of the 20th Century. An uncle who had been on the front line and gassed in ww1, spent the rest of his life helping children internationally affected by war. The activist art continues today engaging with the truth about serious issues; conflicts, environment and social/political. 'Political' art has often been devalued and marginalised. Website: https://www.activistartist-chrisholden.com Facebook: Instagram: Email: echolden@hotmail.com

Vivienne Hunter Painting/Drawing Vivienne Hunter Painting/Drawing Vivienne Hunter Painting/Drawing 1/1 Viv works with a range of mediums and so produces works that vary from the more abstract to more precise renderings. The common thread that runs through all her art is a bold use of colour. Viv often finds inspiration in nature but also takes the urban landscape and her travel destinations as subjects. As well as original art, Viv sells prints of her work and a popular range of greetings cards featuring her work. Website: https://www.vivhunterart.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivHunterArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivhunterart Email: info@vivhunterart.co.uk

Brontë Leigh Textile Art Brontë Leigh Textile Art Brontë Leigh Textile Art 1/1 Brontë uses natural dyes and fibres to create clothing and decorative items. Every piece is dyed by hand with colour extracted from the flowers, roots, leaves and bark of plants. Using traditionally inspired techniques like bundle dyeing, shibori and resist printing, she draws both her inspiration and her materials from nature - taking influence from organic form and texture; the beauty of pattern, colour and geometry within the natural world. Website: https://www.bronteleigh.com Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronte.il Email: bronte.soma@gmail.com

Ian Beckton Ceramics Ian Beckton Ceramics Ian Beckton Ceramics 1/1 Ian is a maker of individual pots of energy and colour. He explores rich fluid glazes. His pots are full of life and vigour. Bowls, mugs, jugs and jars fulfil their function. None the same, but work together. Function in pots provides a frame work with plenty of room for exploration. The effect is one of fluidity of surface. Ian's thrown pieces are full of character. They enjoy the full plasticity of the material. Working in clay for thirty years. All pots are made in stoneware clay. Educated at UWE Bristol. As well as making, Ian teaches pottery at clayability in North Somerset. Website: https://www.ibceramicstudio.uk/ Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibceramics Email: ianbecktonarts@gmail.com

Julie Mainstone Painting/Drawing Julie Mainstone Painting/Drawing Julie Mainstone Painting/Drawing 1/1 Julie is an award winning professional artist with a lifelong passion for painting. She was born in Bristol and has lived in the area all her life. Her Mother was the earliest artistic influence and her passion for painting in Watercolour started in her mid-teens studying briefly alongside her Mum with Stained Glass Artist James Crombie. They moved on and discovered the medium had a whole lot more to offer from Yatton based Watercolour Artist and Tutor Brian Parrish. It was at this point that her passion was truly ignited and throughout her life she has pushed boundaries and tried to get inside this enigmatic medium. In the mid 80’s Julie started work as an Audio Visual designer and soon progressed to managing the in house AV team for a large Financial Services company based in Bristol. Her career progressed and when the team expanded to include all the creative services for the group. She managed the whole team of designers who were also responsible for the design and print of the company’s whole suite of literature. Alongside her career, Julie continued to paint and exhibit locally and at craft fairs across the South West and she became an active member of both Clevedon and Clifton Art Clubs. 22 years later, when changes to the company structure were brought in, Julie took the opportunity of redundancy and set up an Arts & Crafts business based in Nailsea. It was here that she started teaching. The shop soon became a Winsor & Newton Premier Art Centre due to the range of products stocked and Julie was able to use her knowledge and experience to guide and advise customers. Sadly a recession and rising overhead costs meant that the retail side of her business had to close. She continued painting, teaching and exhibiting alongside caring for her Father until he passed away. In 2016 she attended a workshop with Trevor Waugh and enrolled on an Atelier style Foundation Course. Under Trevor’s guidance her painting skills flourished and her style developed and finally in 2017 she took the step to become professional. Julie is currently a member of North Somerset Arts and takes part in the biennial North Somerset Arts Week. She has become known locally for Watercolour knowledge and her love of painting en plein air where she feels in touch with nature – the South West coastline has a special place in her heart. She is always searching for the story in her subject and her intuitive style is loose yet traditional with contemporary influences. Whilst Watercolour remains her greatest passion, she does explore other mediums, mixing them up if the subject calls for a more experimental and adventurous approach to tell the story. Her art is led by her heart not her head. She tries to portray how the subject makes her feel rather than getting too bogged down in accuracy. Julie’s own classes are now based at Portbury Church where she is also the artist in residence. She also visits other art groups around the region to teach ad hoc sessions and run workshops. She is one of the founding members of @art6explore – a collaboration of North Somerset Artists who formed online during the pandemic to explore monthly creative themes and try different ways of sharing their art, processes and inspiration with a new audience. Now they also hold regular live events, exhibitions and workshops. They often use their talents to raise money for deserving causes and particularly in support of environmental causes. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook to find out more. You can view more of Julie’s work on her social media pages:- on Facebook: Julie Mainstone Artist and on Instagram: @juliemainstone as well as on her website juliemainstone.co.uk For more details email: julie.mainstone@hotmail.co.uk Website: https://www.juliemainstone.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieMainstoneArtist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliemainstone Email: julie.mainstone@hotmail.co.uk

Dawn Cox Painting/Drawing Dawn Cox Painting/Drawing Dawn Cox Painting/Drawing 1/1 A local tutor for 18 years, and with a background in Secondary Art teaching, Dawn uses her wealth of knowledge in her classes to teach a variety of media/themes/styles. She runs weekly classes and her very popular weekend painting days in Yatton, where practitioners can come for a delightful day to focus on the development of their style/skills and techniques with support and advice, and of course a magnificent lunch and cake! Dawn loves portraiture and seeks to capture moments in time, from unposed and often imperfect images. She uses the 'Zorn' palette; cadmium red, yellow ochre, white and Ivory black, and delights in the unbelievable breadth of colour variation that can be achieved. In her mixed media landscapes she uses texture and mark-making to explore light and mood. Website: https://www.dawncoxart.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DawnCoxArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DawnCoxArt Email: dawncoxart@hotmail.co.uk

Weston Artspace Painting/Drawing Weston Artspace Painting/Drawing Weston Artspace Painting/Drawing 1/1 Weston Artspace brings together local artists at all levels using a collaborative approach to culture and has developed a supportive community. Inspiring people to be their best self through creativity and providing a space to connect artists and foster creative ambition. Artspace has an inclusive culture to develop skills and experiences which cultivates artistic imagination and enriches lives. Bringing together amazing local artists alongside new and emerging talents. Offering an inclusive space assists members in developing their art practice in a welcoming environment which builds confidence and connections. Website: https://www.westonartspace.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestonArtspace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westonartspacewsm Email: hello@westonartspace.com

Joan Hudson Painting/Drawing Joan Hudson Painting/Drawing Joan Hudson Painting/Drawing 1/1 Joan is a professionally trained artist with a huge amount of experience in producing and selling art in many mediums. She feels it is important to constantly review her way of working and the materials she uses to keep the work fresh. Most of Joan’s work is in acrylic but increasingly she is moving towards mixed media to add interest and texture to her paintings. A key element to each painting is the depiction of light and tonal contrast. This comes from constant close observation and her choice of subjects. Joan’s landscape work is greatly helped by living in North Somerset with its beautiful rural and coastal scenery. Her honours degree in Graphic Design is influential in her still life paintings and her landscapes, bringing a sense of design to her work. She is prepared to discuss commissions but when it comes down to it, Joan is in her element when just happily creating art. Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008326833672 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanhudsonartist Email: joan.hudson3@btinternet.com