The Art Tour

The beginning of the Art Tour is only one week away and I am having a big tidy up in my studio in preparation for lots of visitors. Can I remind you that there is more than just textiles to see! I trained as a surface pattern designer and every now and again can't resist the urge to return to paint and print. Here are some mixed media pieces I have completed recently which celebrate the start of summer with a warm colour palette.

My studio ( Venue 25) will be open Sundays 12th, 19th, 26th June and 3rd July.

Every Thing's Coming Up Roses

I have been making a new range of cards for the Art Tour using the original illustrations from an Encyclopaedia of Roses.

Black Irises

My black irises have been magnificent enough for me to get my paints out. I will be teaching students these drawing and painting skills as part of the Flora and Fauna mixed media summer school run in conjunction with Horsley Printmakers ( www.horsleyprintmakers.co.uk). The course runs from Thurs 11th - Sunday 14th August.

Overlap

Us Overlap artists are having a preview/ open evening on Monday 23rd May for an exhibition we have at Shepherds Dene near Riding Mill. It is not only a chance for you to meet the artists but also a rare chance to peek inside this beautiful Arts and Crafts house which is now a retreat centre. Details below.

Ben Nicholson

I have been researching Ben Nicholson's work in preparation for a still life course I am teaching in July ( its also fully booked I'm afraid). Here are my mixed media/ print making responses to his work.

Textile Collage

The Textile Collage workshop that I will be running at Horsley on June 25th is now fully booked and with a waiting list for places. If you were desperate to take part or if this date didn't suit you then don't worry I will be running other courses in the Autumn. Leave your email/ contact details in the comments box and I will get in touch with you when the dates are finalised.

Summer Breeze

Its good to be able to have the studio window open..........