Art Trek 2008

Open Studios & Associated Art Events
Category: Visual Arts and Literature

Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ends: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

Each year Art Trek grows in popularity and is now one of the foremost events of its type in the area.

Aiming to capture the friendliness of North Devon, the artists involved look forward to chatting with the public in this relaxed atmosphere, over a cup tea. Certainly there is no obligation on visitors to buy – just enjoy the art and the beautiful North Devon countryside as you embark on your Art Trek.

The Gallery Café in the Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple, will be hosting an Art Trek exhibition throughout June, where each participating artist will display their work.

Art Trek leaflets will be available from 1st May 2008, at the Queen’s Theatre, various tourist board offices, libraries, shops, businesses and venues throughout the South West region and will downloadable from the North Devon Festival website, or can be posted to you on request.

 

Time: 11.00 - 16:15 or by appointment with the artists
Price Details: Free

Access:

Address: Throughout North Devon and Torridge, , , ,

 

Sponsor: Stagecoach DEVON

Website: www.northdevonfestival.org
Email:

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonfestival.org

 

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Mike Woollacott

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Vanessa Marston

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Marianne Edwards

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Christine Lovelock

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Reginald Gale

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Ken Doughty

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Pete Caswell

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Emily Garnham Wright and Don Sibthorpe

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Lani Shepherd

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Philippa Simmons

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Jilly Collins

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Amanda Muddimer

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Tim Saunders

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Peter Ward

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Margo and Tony Benson

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Dave Green

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April Doubleday

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Paula Logan

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Robin Wiggins

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Sue Pygott

Art Trek

 

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Tricia de Voysey

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Tricia's paintings are bold, bright and refreshingly original. She is an artist and writer and works primarily in acrylic, producing free-flowing pictures...

 

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Jonathan Kiff

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Dinsdale Petch

Art Trek

 

Running Dog Art Foundry Award winning hot cast bronze foundry and sculpture studio. Fascinating insight into the casting process, see latest work...

 

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Julia Eve

Art Trek

 

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John Russell

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Jane Templeman - ‘The Bag Lady’

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Maureen Stanley

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Heather Everitt

Art Trek

 

Exquisite silk appliqué and embroidery with hand beading. Pictures, clothing, accessories and cards; inspired by nature, fashion and all things beautiful. 0S...

 

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Sandra Adams

Art Trek

 

I set up my workshop in 1998 in Brayford, which lies on the edge of Exmoor National Park. My chosen medium is wood and I make both functional and...

Clare Sykes

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My ceramics studio is in a lovely rural setting, with cream teas a possibility, as I have a willing daughter! I make ceramics for the home and garden. Parking...

 

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Tim and Liz Smith

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A passion for wildlife and the great outdoors, reflected in Tim's ceramic sculptures of wild animals and in both of their activities. Sculptures in...

 

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Tony Williams

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Tony works mainly in oils to express a love of light and atmosphere in the Devon landscape and coastline. Winner of the South West Academy, 2005 ‘Marine...

 

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Ros Cockram

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Frank and Christine Adey

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Rosemarie Cooke

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Colin Allbrook

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Deborah Hastings

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Specialising in rag rugs, wall hangings and a range of household items made from recycled textiles. Visitors are welcome to ‘have a go’... My interest...

 

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Jan Lye

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Jennie Hayes

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Jennie has spent over a year photographing the work of farmer Sue Peach at Drywell Farm, Dartmoor. This exhibition shows a selection of those photographs....

 

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Celia Olsson

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Emily Clark

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Richard Meyer and Isabella Whitworth

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Vibrant 'Expressionist' paintings from the margins of an eternal triangle where Civilization meets Nature / meets Woman / meets Man. Aesthetics of...

 

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Helen Bailes

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Works in porcelain and stoneware inspired by the natural world, sea and landscape. Rich in textures, individual pieces for house and garden. You are...

 

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Sarah Woolfenden

Art Trek

 

See Sarah’s recent bold paintings in oils and delicate pen drawings, inspired by the woods and individual trees on Exmoor and around North Devon. www.northdevonarts.co.uk ...

 

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Sue Martin

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Taking her initial inspiration from the sea, Sue’s fused and flameworked glassware pieces reflect striking iridescent colours. Her dichroic jewellery...

 

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Alison Nicholson

Art Trek

 

Alison is a textile artist whose work is influenced by the beautiful countryside and coastline of the South West of England. She uses fabric, thread,...

 

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Sarah Gallifent

Art Trek

 

Photographing the Fabric of Nature Photography is a fresh and exciting creative direction for former woven textile designer, Sarah Gallifent. The...

 

For more information please visit www.sarahgallifent.co.uk

Jo Pryor

Art Trek

 

My work is all about colour and pattern. My subjects are friendship, trust and love, shown through the form of soft curvy women. www.northdevonarts.co.uk ...

 

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Gillie Jackson and Rosalinda Usher

Art Trek

 

These two artists have been brought together through their passion to create and inspire; painting, photography, symbolism and the use of layering for...

Janet Jopson

Art Trek

 

Janet works in the techniques of Batik and Lino printmaking. Her work is colourful and uses textures to build up layers of atmosphere, creating fluid...

 

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Janis Glover

Art Trek

 

My paintings and pastels reflect the mood and atmosphere found in the constantly changing landscape of North Devon. Parking available across road...

 

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Jill Denton

Art Trek

 

An interesting and colourful collection of mixed media and textile artwork incorporating handmade felt, recycled materials, driftwood, shells and other...

 

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