Art Trek 1st weekend
Open studios and associated art events
Category:
Visual Arts & Literature
Starts: Friday, June 19, 2009
Ends: Sunday, June 21, 2009
Art Trek Open Studios takes place over two long weekends this year, starting on Friday 19th through to Sunday 21st June and again on the following weekend, Friday 26th and ending on Sunday 28th June. This will give visitors an extra chance to see some of the area's top artists and makers situated along the outstandingly beautiful coast and spread across the countryside of North Devon. Be brave and get lost! You can be sure you will not be far from an artist willing to guide you back on track. Some artists have decided to stay open during that whole week as well, but please check first as these days may change nearer the event.
Artists and Makers across North Devon, Torridge and West Exmoor, will be inviting visitors into their homes, workshops, studios and a variety of other venues, including galleries, stately homes and sculpture gardens, even including an old undertakers workshop! See demonstrations and enjoy sketching and making, on artist led walks through the area's most beautiful and imaginative gardens.
Art Trek is a friendly event, with no pressure on visitors to buy (but should you feel inclined, everyone would be delighted!) This is a great opportunity to meet and talk to the artists, see work in progress and even perhaps join in. You will be made welcome by all the artists involved and be encouraged to chat about art (or anything really) over a cup of tea. One of last year's vistor comments was; "It felt like one big family as I went round visiting the artists!"
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm - unless otherwise stated
Price Details: Free - unless otherwise stated
Address: Various venues
Website: www.northdevonfestival.org
Email: stella@widgerystudios.com
For more information please visit www.northdevonfestival.org
Download the Art Trek Venue Map here
Ros paints in oils and watercolour and loves to draw in pen and ink. She also sculpts in and makes desirable objects in papier mache, which includes beautifully decorated bowls and mermaid figures, all with a mythical story to tell.
Directions:Turn...
Venue 44 - Pachadesign
Glenn Rushbrooke and Samantha Robb are pachadesign, specialising in contemporary furniture and accessories from locally sourced, reclaimed and natural resources: mirrors, clocks, lighting and furniture.
Directions: Welcombe is situated just off...
Venue 9 - Emily Garnham Wright and Don Sibthorpe
Small, nature inspired porcelain and bronze sculptures made by Don Sibthorpe compliment and contrast with watercolour and thread landscapes and sculptures by Emily Garnham Wright.
Don Sibthorpe
I have always been intrigued by natural structures...
Roger’s training was very comprehensive, having studied for six years at both the Medway College of Art and Loughborough. He trained primarily as an illustrator and earned his living as such, producing pictures for comics, books, advertising and...
Sue produces spectacular glass dishes, clocks, wall art and jewellery using the techniques of fusing and flameworking, which emphasise such rich colours and hues.
The Art Coop at Gallery 39 opened its doors as a co-operative led gallery...
Venue 4 - North Devon Arts Square Picture Show
NDA, Square Picture Show celebrates the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) 50th anniversary. Eclectic, small square paintings and 3D work by members, based on their inspirations and take on the area in which they live and work.
Nothing...
Keiron Leach has been living in North Devon now for the past ten years, but was born in Surrey, where he spent much of his life.
He gained a degree in Fine Art at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in Farnham, and has exhibited regularly...
Tim Saunders has been a full-time artist for six years. He has found inspiration in the North Devon landscape, and the visual themes he has explored include cloud studies and abandoned boats. ...
Artists of all abilities come to our tutored classes, informal sessions, demonstrations and critiques. Visitors are welcome. Meet the artists and view their work in an informal studio setting at our Arts Centre next to Pilton Church.
Parking:...
Venue 7 - Carl Middleton
Carl employs traditional letterpress printing methods to produce a range of experimental hand printed artworks. These works range in scale from minute to the super-sized!
Letterpress printing demonstrations during Art Trek. Printmaking / letterpress...
Venue 8 - Penny Laird
Penny’s work includes hand-painted textiles and batik and collage pictures, cards and prints. Her themes are taken from nature, myths and legends.
Penny is sharing with a studio with Ros Bradford for the Art Trek event.
Directions:Turn left...
Mike works mainly in acrylics using the North Devon environment as the basis for his images of the landscape. Working sketchbooks and drawings on display.
Directions: Please follow the signs to the Crematorium. 3 Elizabeth Drive is a short...
Venue 12 - Jill Denton
Colourful and varied artwork in textiles and mixed media, including delicate felt wearables, jewellery and other treasures, plus homemade cakes. Lovely walks nearby.
Parking: On street parking close by.
Bus Routes: Number 3 from Barnstaple and...
Venue 13 - Lani Shepherd
Lani creates beautiful contemporary stained glass from her studio overlooking the North Devon coast. She makes window and door panels, also smaller items to take home and will work to commission.
Parking: Available at venue.
Bus Routes: Bus number...
Venue 1 - Razale Scott Oliver
Razale discovered a passion for jewellery making whilst living in France.
Her designs incorporate a striking mix of precious metals with semi-precious gem stones and even buttons from a French dress-maker, producing stunning, unique jewellery. Each...
Venue 10 - Mark Rochester
Local landscapes painted in situ and flower paintings, mostly in acrylics. Mark will be working on his design collection for printed furnishings and wallpapers.
Parking: On street parking.
Venue 11 - Charlotte R Lindsay
Charlotte makes Drawings on Paper and Paintings in Oils. She is inspired by nature and the natural world around her.
Parking: On street parking.
Walking/Cycling routes: A short walk uphill from the town centre.
Kevin came to ceramics via a background and training in Fine Art. He has worked professionally as a potter for 20 years, successfully linking this practise with a long career in teaching.
His work is in stoneware, using subtle, cool glazes...
Mike Bernard almost exclusively paints in mixed-media, combining collage, acrylics and pastel, developing semi-abstract images of fishing boats, harbours, markets and street scenes.
Born in Kent in 1957, award winning Mike Bernard trained...
Arlington Court is a hidden gem, nestling in the North Devon hills.
A complete family estate it includes a Regency house set in peaceful gardens, including kitchen garden, Victorian garden and pleasure grounds and there are walks across the...
Print, Paper & Book
A range of handmade work in print, paper and book - so much enjoyed at last year's Art Trek.
Demonstrations and workshops
Demonstrations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11- 4pm...
I love pictures that emerge through movement of water, light reflecting off manmade structures and light tumbling through vegetation.
I have taken photographs for many years but have only relatively recently had the courage to sell my work...
Although we will always follow trends and fashions, we will also have our ‘Old Favourite’ treasured objects. My handmade fabric pieces are made from, or are inspired by the past, our memories and feelings. Things are loved, worn, faded, nostalgic...
Venue 19 - Nancy Kelly
Nancy’s stoneware sculptures will be on view in her studio and in a garden setting.
Directions: Brayford is on the South Molton – Blackmoor Gate road. The entrance to Mildmay is up Little Bray Lane on the left, in the village centre, opposite the...
Venue 20 - Jacqueline Leighton Boyce
Handbuilt earthernware semi functional illustrative ceramics. Inspiration primarily from the Exmoor landscape and its wildlife. All works are original and include Jugs, bowls, plates and tiles.
Offer of wine and non alcoholic soft drinks and nibbles...
My current work concerns the sea, working in oils, inks and charcoal. I also draw horses, focusing on their grace and movement. I aim for expressionism rather than representation.
Parking: Available at venue.
Walking/Cycling Routes:...
Clare makes stoneware ceramics for use in the home and garden, in subtle colours and forms.
Directions: From the South Molton A361, turn off at sign to North Molton. The Old School is next to the Church, in the centre square of North...
My family history is entwined with textiles; weavers, sheep farmers & textile engineers - I have fibres in my bloodstream. I graduated in 1988 with a Hons.Degree in fine art & embroidery.
I am inspired by all things beautiful; recent...
Venue 22 - Jane Templeman
Bag Lady Bags
Handmade Bags. Interesting quality fabrics. Useful, practical, stylish and smart accessories and gifts.
Directions: From the South Molton A361, turn off at sign to North Molton. The Old School is next to the Church, in the centre...
Venue 22 - Karen Adams
After completing my G.N.V.Q Advanced in 3D Design at North Devon College in 1996, I went onto study an HND in Design Metals at Plymouth College of Art & Design. I specialised in designing and making jewellery and went on to complete a BA (Hons) in...
Venue 22 - Ken Hildrew
Ken has been painting the Exmoor landscape for many years, capturing the changing light on the moor through the changing seasons. His work is collected world wide and is in many private and public collections.
Directions: From the South Molton A361,...
Venue 22 - Lucy Perry
Delightful, quick charcoal children’s portraits and Think Local postcards, plus paintings and pottery on display. Commissions taken for family, house, business and pet paintings.
Directions: From the South Molton A361, turn off at sign to North...
Venue 22 - Sandra Adams
After completing a three year course at North Devon College studying art and 3D design, I set up my workshop at my home in Brayford which lies on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Being surrounded by the wild beauty of Exmoor and the rugged coastline...
Venue 23 - Gillian O'Bryen
I design my prints and etchings messes in the environment, turning them into things of the imagination. Work will be displayed on the walls and in a browser, plus I will have the etching plates on show and am happy to explain my working methods.
Charlotte...
Venue 24 - thegallery@360°
thegallery@360° showcases only the finest contemporary applied and fine arts featuring paintings, ceramics, glass and furniture by resident and special guest artists.
Parking: Available at venue and close by.
Bus Routes: 307 and 5 Barnstaple...
Venue 25 - Creydi Nevill
Prior to Creydi showing in London and internationally, this is a rare opportunity to see a range of his large scale and energetic paintings in Devon.
This year, Creydi is sharing with Edward Crumpton in his new Hay Loft studio after both taking part...
Edward Crumpton’s practice synthesizes the Impressionists’ interest of the great outdoors and the Land Artists’ approach to travel and form work within he land.
Walking and engaging in the landscape is a great generator of ideas and Edward...
Venue 26 - Julia Eve
I have drawn and painted from an early age, having had little in the way of formal training, apart from learning figure drawing and basic perspective from a good teacher at school and later attending classes at Richmond Adult Education College. These...
Venue 26 - Richard Rothwell
After attending Art School, first at the Accademia di Belli Arti in Rome, then at Camberwell Art School. I earned my living as an Art Teacher. Since retiring, I have been able to work full-time at my painting.
Nature and my surroundings have been...
Venue 27 - South Molton Pannier Market
A quality Craft Fair, being held for the first time as part of the annual, South Molton Olde English Fayre. A great chance to meet Makers from across the area at this one day only event and at the same time, enjoy the historic surroundings of the Victorian...
I make hand-woven rugs, and other textiles using natural dyes and fibres. My cornerstone is a living connection with land and landscape. This theme runs from keeping sheep for natural colour wool, working on landscape/habitat conservation, harvesting...
Venue 29 - David Ames
I make furniture to sit on, eat off, work at, sleep in and dream about. I work with the natural beauty of the timber, crafting the wood using a mix of traditional and modern techniques to produce pieces that will last you a lifetime.
My work is handmade...
My Stoneware and Raku work reflects upon the wildlife on our planet and its fragile environment. Flowing from experiences in Africa and our Devon countryside.
Please come and visit us in our studio and garden, where a variety of work is...
Venue 31 - Tony Williams
Tony is a professional, award winning artist with an international reputation. He also runs painting classes at his studio/gallery and contributes articles for artist magazines.
Permanent exhibition in venue gallery, where you can also view work in...
Oil paintings full of colour and texture, capturing the natural beauty of the area around my home in rural North Devon. Paintings are created on board or canvas using brushes, fingers, sponges, knives or whatever else comes to hand.
I am...
Venue 32 - Martin Pailthorpe
Martin Pailthorpe is a professional film-maker who uses trips to the far corners of the world to gather portraits and landscapes from remote and inaccessible locations. Closer to home, he will also be exhibiting images from North Devon, and from the...
Venue 33 - Ros Cockram
Ros produces highly detailed work. Botanical and other subjects may be seen on display. Prints of her work also available.
Directions: Gallery on western edge of Chittlehampton. Approximately 4 miles from South Molton, 3 miles from Umberleigh and...
Venue 34 - Colin Allbrook
Working in both watercolours and oils Colin produces paintings describing life and work here in the South West and of his travels abroad to Europe. He is a well respected artist, both locally and nationally, regularly exhibiting across the country....
Venue 35 - Holmdale Painting Group
This group was formed six years ago, made up of of seven lady golfers with a desire to paint. We are an informal group who meet once a week and work in a range of mediums. Our specialist subjects are landscapes, animals and one lady has now ventured...
Venue 36 - Vincent Large - Kambium Furniture
High quality contemporary furniture in temperate hardwoods. A range of small and larger items of furniture for sale. Low volume batches and commissions undertaken.
Specialising in rag rugs, wall hangings and a range of household items made from recycled textiles. Also Goldwork embroidery.
Visitors are welcome to ‘have a go’...
My interest in textiles originates from an early age and from my...
Venue 38 - Shan Miller
Shan Miller is a member of Faux Arts, an Outsider Arts Collective; often outrageous, always pushing boundaries. Work by eight artists; multi-disciplined + shamelessly broadcasting themselves in this unique 17th century grain mill.
Taddiport was...
Venue 39 - Amanda Muddimer
I am a lamp work bead artist, specialising in Silver Core Beads and Pendants, my beads and my business have evolved from home over the last three years.
All my beads are created using the finest soft glass and pure silver, enamels and frits are used...
Venue 39 - April Doubleday
Jewellery that is bold and beautiful, embracing Fairtrade criteria and recycled materials wherever possible. Hand-forged, created in her Studio and inspired by North Devon’s coastline.
April is a British designer/ maker of contemporary jewellery,...
Venue 40 - Richard Meyer
I hope, as an ex-scientist with a PhD in ecology, I have earned the right to assert that Art offers the best opportunity to investigate the mysteries of life, the physical world and human behaviour.
As civilised people, I believe it is our privilege...
Venue 41 - Rob Walker
This newly converted former dairy has been opened to fulfil a life long ambition of its owner, Rob Walker. After working for many years as a graphic designer Rob has finally been able to offer his own work for sale. He has also spent considerable time...
Venue 42 - Liane Tancock
My work focuses on the landscapes surrounding my home. I aim to capture the individual personalities of the landscapes I see everyday.
Directions: The gallery is based on Southcombe Farm, Shebbear, 1 ½ miles south of the A388 at Stibb Cross...
Venue 42 - Neil Jeffers
Neil will be working on his current series of paintings which are Red and Blue, Swords of the Tarot and the Origin of the Cross.
"It is the aim of the modern artist to give expression to his inner vision of man, to the spiritual background of life...
Venue 42 - Roy North
The theme that runs through Roy’s work is the effect of light and movement. He is also not afraid to experiment with unorthodox shapes for his paintings, incorporating the development of his own interior format to define enclosed space.
Born in Yorkshire...
Venue 42 - Sarah Boait
Sarah Boait established The Little Gallery on the farm in 2007 together with her partner, artist Neil Jeffers.
Sarah is a photographer who works with film, recently she has taken her work into three dimensions by developing a series of photo sculptures...
Celia enjoys colour and creating texture (often using found objects) in loose style watercolour and mixed media paintings. She also runs painting for fun sessions at residential care homes.
Also open Tues, Weds & Thurs by appointment...
Venue 45 - Mike Bentley
I am currently exploring The North Devon Coast with digital imagery, layering and light, using the outdoors as my studio.
Exhibitions include The British Print Biennale, The Crucible, Sheffield, The Association of Photographers Gallery, London and...
Venue 46 - Ian Hudson
Ian’s figurative watercolours feature local landscapes, his well renowned maritime scenes and wildlife studies. He also creates tasteful figure studies, both in watercolour and in charcoal.
Parking: Available at venue and close by.
Bus Routes:...
Venue 47 - Linda Gordon
Walking Art Workshops
These walks will enable you to respond intuitively to our coastal landscape with drawing, photography, ephemeral artworks or creative writing.
This project is part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) 50 years’...
Venue 48 - Janet Jopson
New work for 2010 – large atmospheric paintings of the sea’s surface around North Devon’s coastline, batiks and lino-cut prints, all exhibited within my studio.
Directions: From the Westward Ho! end of Bay View Road, turn right, approximately 200yards...
Venue 49 - Janis Glover
I paint draw and sculpt from my studio by the sea. My work in oils, acrylics, pastels and water colour, is a response to the landscape of the beach, moor and figure.
Dartmoor and Exmoor are both places I am passionate about and return to time after...
Venue 50 - Rachel Sumner
Fine Art textiles, driftwood sculpture and mixed media. Lively and colourful work featuring the landscape, the sea and a variety of creatures.
Parking: On street parking nearby.
Bus Routes: Bus number 1, 2 and 21 connect to Barnstaple bus station.
Train...
Simone Hunt, landscape/seascape artist. Can work in watercolour or Artisan paint. Occasionally adding pebbles or shells to create interesting textures.
Member of the Art coop at Gallery 39, North Devon Arts and the Westward Ho! Art Society....
Venue 52 - Albert Duplock
Complex drawings/paintings, large and small. Albert creates a world that explores the nature of contemporary life through metaphor.
I am passionate about drawing and intertwine colour and drawing to make pictures that are direct but contain layers...
Venue 53 - Nigel Eveleigh
My work is generally low temperature, hand built and wood fired in an oil drum using sawdust and straw, oxides and different types of hard and soft wood.
My ceramics express their own form and meaning with inspiration drawn from my imagination and...
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