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Janet Haigh Textile Art Janet Haigh Textile Art Janet Haigh Textile Art 1/1 I am a professional designer-maker; applied artist, researcher, lecturer whatever you want to call me - I stitch stuff by hand: fabric, paper, metal, vitreous enamel. I am fascinated and stimulated by materials and colour. Hand stitching is slow work, whatever the material, giving time for reflection and the development of ideas. I am fascinated by trying to get beneath the surface appearance of things, often using symbols and emblems to hint at what lies beneath the seemingly innocent and beautiful. I will exhibit a series of stitched flowers and sea-scapes that have been inspired by my immediate surroundings; and Giclee prints of these works for sale. Also a Studio Sale of various fabrics with lengths of cotton prints by the Kaffe Fasset Collective. Website: http://www.janethaighherwork.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JanetHaighHerWork Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/janethaighherwork/ Email: jacobsonhaigh@talktalk.net

Suzy Hannabuss Glass Suzy Hannabuss Glass Suzy Hannabuss Glass 1/1 I began my glass journey over 15 years ago when I took a lampworking class at a glass studio in Bath and fell in love with lampworking straight away. Lampworking is a type of glasswork where a torch is primarily used to melt glass. The glass I use comes in rod form and many different colours. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing, stretching, and shaping many layers with tools and hand movements on a steel rod to form a bead. They are then slowly cooled in a digitally controlled kiln, known as annealing. Annealing of glass is an important process of slowly cooling hot glass objects after they have been formed, to relieve residual internal stresses introduced during making of the bead. These one-of-a-kind glass beads I make are then used in making my bespoke jewellery. I mainly use sterling silver findings in my jewellery but also gold vermeil and different coloured copper wire and findings. I will also make European style big hole beads, Christmas ornaments and other home decorations. Website: http://www.GlassArtUK.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suzyhannabussjewelleryandglass/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzy_hannabuss/ Email: Suzy@GlassArtUK.com

Trudi Day Mixed Media Trudi Day Mixed Media Trudi Day Mixed Media 1/1 Trudi enjoys the challenge of painting changing and shifting light in all mediums. The paintings that result are illuminated by her love of working with many & varied subjects including nature, wildlife & seascapes. She has exhibited widely throughout the South West concentrating on all major Art Weeks & Trails. Trudi ran her own School of Art for over 12 years whilst living in North Somerset and continues to enjoy the interactivity with students of all ages and abilities. She trained as a colour therapist in 2006 finding this invaluable with both teaching & her own painting. Completed her training as an NLP Master Practitioner in 2012 becoming a Sue Stone Accredited Coach in January 2018, now helps students and clients on a one-to-one basis using ‘Healing Art’ & mindfulness. Trudi loves working with people helping them release their creative talent enjoy colour & find a passion in art & nature. Website: https://www.trudiday.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistandtutor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrudiDayArt Email: trudi@trudiday.com

Angela Uren Painting/Drawing Angela Uren Painting/Drawing Angela Uren Painting/Drawing 1/1 Angela Uren My paintings are in direct response to continual change, in the landscape, the seasons, my surroundings and connections, from Somerset to Cornwall. Applying oil paint onto canvas with knives and fingers helps me to connect to and interpret the memory of that time and place. To respond to the feeling rather than visual representation of the landscape. This is both very personal and individual. Website: https://www.angelaurenpaintings.co.uk Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaurenpaintings Email: angelaeuren@icloud.com

Exhibiting Artists Map Directions Opening Times Venue 38 AQUILA, 33 Orchard Street , WSM Artists Exhibiting Artists Grace Ahern Various Grace Ahern uses nature as her inspiration and explores this through colour and various disciplines. View More Map Map AQUILA, 33 Orchard Street , WSM BS23 1RH Directions and Parking The Cafe is located on Orchard street in Weston Super Mare Town Centre. Weston Museum is less than a minute walking distance. The Cafe is located by the lights next to a barber shop. 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 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 5pm Closed Closed 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 5pm Disabled Access: No There is a ramp going into to the cafe. However unfortunately it doesn’t have a disabled toilet and there a is a small step down to the toilet. Due to location of the cafe there isn’t a great deal of parking however local car parks aren’t too far away and street parking. Refreshments: Yes The cafe offers refreshments from soft drinks, barista coffee’s to even a beer or glass of wine. They serve food from open till close. Whether that would be a homemade cake to lunch or an evening meal. They also sell some local artists work in there too. Veggie / Vegan options all round. Extremely tasty food !

Exhibiting Artists Map Directions Opening Times Venue 27 St. Barnabas Church, Jasmine Lane, Claverham Artists Exhibiting Artists Hayley Jones Sculpture Professional artist who creates sculptures made from single strand copper and steel wire, for indoor and outdoor use. View More Mandi Baykaa-Murray Painting/Drawing Mandi, aka ‘The Feather Lady is best known for her intricate paintings of birds and animals on real, moulted feathers. View More Gabbie Gardner Jewellery Unique handmade silver jewellery and artworks, inspired by nature, life and a wealth of materials. View More Map Map St. Barnabas Church, Jasmine Lane, Claverham BS49 4PA Directions and Parking The venue is situated on the corner of Jasmine Lane and Brockley Way. From Yatton, take Claverham road, turn left onto Claverham High Street, follow the road round until you see the Church at the junction with Jasmine Lane. Turn into Jasmine Lane to access the car park at the side of the Church. From the A370 turn onto Meeting House Lane and turn left at the T junction with Brockley Way. The Church will be on your right. 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 Closed Disabled Access: Yes A gravel car park for several cars at the side of the church. Flat tarmacked pathways from the car park and the front of the church to the entrance. Toilet within the vestibule. Floor is flat without obstructions inside the church. Refreshments: No

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

Ian Price Art Painting/Drawing Ian Price Art Painting/Drawing Ian Price Art Painting/Drawing 1/1 I take inspiration from my immediate environment often painting outdoors before developing larger or more abstracted works in the studio. Originally from rural Carmarthenshire, I currently paint around the River Severn from my home in Portishead, where I also organise and run portrait and landscape courses. I often paint in oils using a limited palette to capture the beauty within this often bleak landscape. Complementary to this I enjoy the representational challenge of portraiture. I have successfully completed a number of commissions and have exhibited at the Holburne Portrait Prize in Bath. I have shown landscapes and portraits in many galleries and venues in and around Bristol and Bath including the RWA Autumn Exhibition and the Bath Society of Artists. I’ve also exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London with the Royal Institute of Oil painters and ING Discerning Eye exhibitions. Website: https://www.ianpriceart.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianpriceart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianpriceart Email: ian@priceph.co.uk

Elke Davies Textile Art Elke Davies Textile Art Elke Davies Textile Art 1/1 Embroidery, textile and beadwork with a particularly interest in hand-embroidery and embellisher, felt & textile work. I am keen to try and develop new techniques and have been actively involved in a local textile and embroidery group for over 25 years. I have been taking part in NSAW for several years and was involved in a similar venture in West Wales Website: Facebook: Instagram: Email: elkedavies@btinternet.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

Anna Warsop Painting/Drawing Anna Warsop Painting/Drawing Anna Warsop Painting/Drawing 1/1 As an artist, I am inspired by the aerial landscape and maps, which allow me to view the world from a unique perspective. Through my paintings, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and awe, inviting the viewer to see the world through my eyes. My work combines elements of abstraction and realism, blending the intricate details of maps with the flowing lines, patterns and textures found in nature. My process derives from photographs taken from commercial flights, satellite imagery and the study of maps. I use a varied combination of acrylic paint, collaged hand made papers, photographs, and mono prints, often sanding back the surface and applying glazes to create a rich surface. I gained BA hons in Fine Art (painting) first class from UWE, returning to gain an MA in multi disciplinary printmaking in 2008. I have exhibited nationally and internationally in selected exhibitions including, Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions, Mall Gallery Originals Contemporary Printmaking Exhibitions, RWA Annual Exhibitions, and Marzia Frozen gallery Berlin. Public Collections Bristol Museum and Art Gallery International Graphic Art Foundation, New York, USA Cadeques Contemporary Print Collection, Spain Bristol City Council Cheltenham and Gloucester Contemporary Print Collection. Website: http://www.annawarsop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.warsop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annawarsop_art Email: annawarsop@yahoo.co.uk