The Saffron Walden Arts Trust would like to welcome you to the Saffron Walden Open Studio Guide for June 2011. This year, 23 artists in Saffron Walden and surrounding villages will open their studios and work spaces to visitors, giving you the opportunity to meet the artists, discuss their work and gain an insight into the creative impetus for these uniquely talented individuals. We would like to thank our artists for taking part and giving of their time in order to share insights into the creative process. As a frequent visitor to Open Studio events I have come to appreciate the excellence and hard work that goes into the creation of a unique object and the satisfaction that it brings to both the artist and the viewer. The invitation is extended to all, so come and enjoy two weekends of stimulating artistic diversion in this beautiful corner of Essex. Saffron Walden & Little Walden |
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My embroidery and tapestry weaving reflect my interest in ethnographical textiles. I use many techniques from different cultures to build highly textured and collaged work. These include resist dyeing, mirror work, fabric manipulation, embroidery, felting and different forms of constructed textiles. Open weekend 1: 18th &19th 2 Park Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 1DA Directions: By car from Cambridge turn right just before the bottom of Windmill Hill. Swan Meadow car park is nearby. On foot you can enter Park Lane from the High Street down the side of the Post Office There is no through way for cars from the High Street.
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I design, make and install stained glass windows, panels and mirrors. My approach varies according to your wishes and the needs of buildings. Techniques on glass include printing, painting, sandblasting, computer design and leaded lights. I also make kinetic and mirror constructions for exhibition in art galleries and craft shows. Exhibiting with Paula Armstrong Open weekend 1: 18th &19th timandpaula67@btinternet.com www.timarmstrongstainedglass.co.uk
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IHigh-fired stoneware clay. Individual hand-built pieces. Figurative and non-figurative. Large and small scale, many suitable for outdoors Open weekend 1: 18th &19th 26 Shepherds Way, Saffron Walden CB10 2AH Directions: Off the Ashdon Road, opposite to the Axe Public House. Park in Shepherds Way. foxleyalan1@waitrose.com www.studiopottery.co.uk
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Large stoneware pots, suitable for gardens and conservatories, which are also able to stand as decorative elements in the landscape Exhibiting with Alan Foxley Open weekend 1: 18th &19th foxleyalan1@waitrose.com www.studiopottery.co.uk
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My textile wallhangings are very touchy feely with a mixture of materials giving a three dimensional aspect to the work. Mainly I use rug making techniques, latch hook, rag rug and locker hook, but I also add pebbles made of material or wood and low relief carved wood. 27 Old Mill Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3EH Directions: Once in Old Mill Road, turn right after the shop – House is at the end of the road on the left. Park in the road |
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Paintings in oils and watercolours of local Essex landscape in changing seasons and light. I work outdoors in spring and summer and work from photographs and colour studies in my studio at other times of the year. I also paint changing light and reflections in water. 3 Alpha Place, South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DJ Directions: Turn left from Audley Road into South Road and Alpha Place is on the right just before RA Butler Primary School on other side of the road. Park inFour Acres or South Road - Alpha Place is just a path.
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Drawings and paintings mostly of local scenes from around East Anglia and Cambridge. On the whole her work is done outside in varied weather and seasons. Her initial interest with the portrayal of the tree leads on to wooded scenery set almost theatrically for the figure placed harmoniously in the natural world. Home Farm House, Little Walden, CB10 1XE Directions: A mile up Petts Lane – First right – Green house on left. Park outside front door.
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Michelle has been at the forefront of illustration since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1996. Her work includes mark-making, collage and photography, combined with digital processes. This year Michelle has exhibited at The London Art Fair with The Jealous Gallery and The International Art fair with The Liberty Gallery. 59 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AA Directions: Next door to ‘Intercounty ‘ estate agents, opposite ‘ASK’ restaurant. info@michelle-thompson.com www.michelle-thompson.com
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I work as a commercial design consultant on brand identity, advertising campaigns and trend research projects. My personal work uses a variety of media including drawing, printmaking, photography and typography. Exhibiting with Michelle Thompson |
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I turn a wide range of items, mainly from English woods, which are finished to show the natural colour and grain. I am a member of two local woodturning clubs as well as the Essex Craft Society. Open weekend 1: 18th & 19th, 10am - 5pm 10 Loompits Way, Saffron Walden, CB11 4BZ
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Bartlow, Hadstock & Linton |
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Loose watercolours aiming to portray atmosphere with a symphony of colours. Exhibiting with Tereza Votre and Conrad Webb Windmill House, Long Lane, Linton CB21 4NS Directions: The very last property at the very end of Long Lane. There is plenty of parking.
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Much inspired by the native wildlife, and cows and chickens! I endeavour to capture their quirks and characteristics in both watersoluble crayon and watercolour and gouache. The Willows, Dean Road. Bartlow, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4PS Directions: Coming from Saffron Walden and through Ashdon, straight over the crossroad in Bartlow; follow the flint wall on the right until you come to first house on the right.
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My drawings and small clay sculptures are inspired by movement. I paint landscapes in watercolour, and animal portraits in pastel where the challenge is to portray the individual look and character of each animal. Exhibiting with Diana Catchpole Open weekend 1: 18th & 19th
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Unique jewellery designed to make a statement. Precious and semi-precious stones sourced from my home country of Brazil. Commissions for jewellery and silverware undertaken. Only available directly from the artist. Exhibiting with Conrad Webb & Alice Boucher tereza@webbinv.com www.terezavotre.co.uk
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Contemporary landscapes in acrylic and mixed media inspired by East Anglian locations and foreign travels. My choice of subject matter is often decided by my emotional response to the mood and colours of the scene. Range of prints also available. Yew Trees Farmhouse, Linton Road, Hadstock, CB21 4NU Directions: Near the King’s Head. Look out for exhibition signs at entrance to Yews Farm. Ample parking at rear of Yew Trees Farmhouse suewalkerart1@gmail.com www.suewalkerart.co.uk
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A collection of Black and White photography shot in and around the Village of Linton. Exhibiting with Tereza Votre & Alice Boucher
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Clavering, Newport & Quendon |
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Paintings and prints. Figurative, very colourful, landscape, and still life. “Anne is a poet and storyteller, very personal work,with joyous colour” Anita Klein. Open 11am - 3pm (weekends 1 & 2) The Studio, Street Farm Barn, Cambridge Road, Quendon, CB11 3XJ a.lynch@freeuk.com www.annelynch.com
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Mary's work can be described as Abstract Impressionism; she is concerned with the idea of the viewer experiencing varying sensations through colour, texture and shape. When not painting she constructs delicate papier-maché bowls from handmade Japanese paper, feathers and thread. Open weekend 1: 18th & 19th Gillingshill House, Arkesden Road, Clavering, CB11 4QU Directions: From the Cricketers pub, house is 6th house on the right side of the Arkesden Road. Park on the drive. mary.romer001@btinternet.com www.maryromer.com
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Paintings and artist-prints (linocut, woodcut, etching, screenprint) in a range of media and techniques with natural, biological and musical elements 6 Gilbey Green, Newport, CB11 3RS Directions: End of Gilbey Green, on the left. Please considerately in Gilbey Green or on the Wicken Road (Please do not obstruct driveways) |
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Radwinter & Wimbish |
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Pictures created mainly using indigo-dyed fabrics, as well as cyanotypes. Scarves in materials from delicate silks to sumptuous velvets. Woodcuts of trees and animals. Handprinted and digitally produced cards using woodcuts and cyanotypes. 2 Thatched Cottages, Water Lane, Radwinter, CB10 2TX Directions: From Saffron Walden on the Radwinter Road, turn left at the centre of the village (at the church) and we are at the Ashdon end of Water Lane about one mile down in a terrace of thatched cottages. Park where the lane widens just after Lower House Farm, or outside No4 Thatched Cottages clarissa@clarissacochran.com www.indigosilks.co.uk
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Beautiful jewellery boxes, mirrors and small items of furniture in various hardwoods, including oak, ash, sycamore, cherry and walnut, decorated with original paintings in oil on gold and silver leaf. Some separate paintings usually available. Pieces made individually to commission. Open weekend 2: 25th & 26th Farm Cottage, Maple Lane Wimbish, CB10 2XG Directions: Maple Lane runs between Radwinter and Tye Green, Wimbish Farm Cottage is down a small lane off Maple Lane signed “Wimbish Church”. Park on the drive. jn@jeremynicholls.info www.jeremynicholls.info
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Thaxted |
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Inspiration for my illustrations come from a love of nature and our own ancient relationship with it, plus my never ending delight of literature. Taking this into consideration my subjects and creations are varied. I work mainly in pen and ink, and linocut printing. Exhibiting with Richard Legge 52 Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, CM6 2QT
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I attempt to capture a moment in time, an image the viewer can relate a feeling or emotion to as opposed to a 'scene' in the traditional sense. I am fascinated by the most basic requirement of photography which is natural light and how it can create both a sense of calm and tranquility or passion and spirit. Exhibiting with Joanna Legge richard.legge1@btopenworld.com www.richardlegge.com
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Saffron Walden
Open Studios
18th -19th & 25th - 26th June 2011 11am - 5pm
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Unless otherwise stated, the studios will be open for both weekends between 11am and 5pm.
The Open Studios event is sponsored by the Riverslade Galley, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden Arts Trust
(reg Charity 271365
www.saffronwaldenartstrust.co.uk