Open Studios Notts

Newark Artists

Posted on 23 April, 2020 by osnlord

Although these Newark artists open studio events have been cancelled – you can find out more about their work from the OSNotts entries below and following the links.

PLEASE NOTE – Although the physical open studio events described here have been cancelled, you can continue to discover and support Nottinghamshire artists & makers by exploring the OSNotts website.

NEWARK-ON-TRENT 14-17

14. EMMA MAYLE (STOPPED CLOCK)
FUSED GLASS
Colourful fused glass, jewellery & interior items, made in a purpose-built studio on the outskirts of Newark.
Wordsworth Drive, Balderton, Newark NG24 3QY
07919 273382
www.stoppedclockglass.com
i: stoppedclockglass
f: stoppedclockglass

15. SARAH NESBITT (HEELIS)
PAINTING IN ACRYLIC & OILS
I paint in situ, objects & views that inspire. Still life, floral & landscape painting. Self-framed to suit.
The Park, Newark NG24 1SD
07789 965352
www.originalartgallery.co
i: sarahheelisart

16. VANESSA STONE
CUT PAPER COLLAGE & STENCIL PRINTS
Bold & clean lined cut paper collages inspired by townscapes of Newark, Southwell & Nottingham and landscapes of further afield.
Stray’s Bookshop Café, 16-20 Middle Gate, Newark NG24 1AG
07981 503383
www.vanessastoneartist.com
i: vanessastoneartist
f: vanessastoneartist
t: vanessastoneart

17. LYNN ADAMS
PAINTING
Animal portrait artist using both traditional & digital mediums.
Manners Road, Newark NG24 1BS
079441 38840
art-smart.org.uk
i: moggyminor
f: lynnadamsillustration
t: moggyminor

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Collingham Open Studio Artists

Posted on 22 April, 2020 by osnlord

The Collingham group of artists were due to hold an open studios event in May. Although this cannot now go ahead – you can still find out about their work from the OSNotts entries below and following the links.

COLLINGHAM OPEN STUDIOS 9-13

9. CLARE & JOE WATSON
Off Church lane, North Clifton NG23 7AP
CLARE WATSON
WATERCOLOUR
Fascinated by light & texture in the natural environment, I try to capture this through loose experimental techniques.
07790 158176

JOE WATSON
WATERCOLOURS & INKS
Vibrant Paintings, varying from Superheroes to wildlife. Detailed with fine liner pens or simple brush strokes.
07868 186361
i: Fieldsofpaint

10. PETER SNOWDEN
CERAMICS
Over 40 years of making pottery lead to my home studio making stoneware & porcelain high fired work reduction fired.
Main Street, Thorney NG23 7BS
07860 233202
www.petersnowdenceramics.co.uk
i: peter.snowden.ceramics
f: petersnowdenceramics

11. ALYSON FISK
CERAMICS
Mix of thrown domestic ware & hand-built animals.
Aberdeen House, Church Lane, Collingham NG23 7NQ
07802 515218

12. INGRID WIGGINS
ACRYLIC, MIXED MEDIA & LINO PRINTS
Animals, countryside paintings & more recently using climate change as a theme. Alongside linoprints.
Church Street, Collingham NG23 7LH
07957 421626

13. MAXWELL NEALE
OILS, ACRYLICS, WATERCOLOUR, PASTEL
My subjects are varied & include landscapes, wildlife & buildings. I am also a photographer, framer & restorer.
Westfield Lane, Collingham NG23 7LN
07802 758430
maxnealefinearts.com

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Griffin & Sinclair Furniture

Posted on 21 April, 2020 by osnlord

GRIFFIN & SINCLAIR FURNITURE are based in Laneham in North Notts. Their planned open studio in May cannot now go ahead – but you can find out more about their work from the OSNotts entry below and following the links.

8. GRIFFIN & SINCLAIR FURNITURE
FURNITURE DESIGNER/MAKER
Furniture designer & makers creating bespoke pieces of the finest original contemporary furniture.
Main Street, Laneham DN22 0NA
01777 228303
www.griffinandsinclair.co.uk
i: griffinandsinclairfurniture
f: griffinandsinclair

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Martin Sommerville

Posted on 20 April, 2020 by osnlord

MARTIN SOMMERVILLE is a woodcarver, printmaker, sculptor and puppetmaker based at the Sneinton Market Avenues in Nottingham. In the current situation the workshop is closed but you can continue to discover Martin’s work though the links given below. Note that Martin has set up ways to see his studio space online, using Zoom – see his website for details.

54. MARTIN SOMMERVILLE
WOODCARVING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, PUPPETRY
Artist, carver, puppet maker & teacher Martin & his family are bringing the joy of the woods to the heart of the city!
By Our Hands We Make Our Way, Sneinton Market Avenues, Freckingham Street NG1 1DQ
07496 680507
wemakeourway.co.uk
i: wemakeourway
f: WeMakeOurWay

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Dominic Pote

Posted on 18 April, 2020 by osnlord

Meet Nottingham-based fine art photographer DOMINIC POTE (Nottingham North). Although it is no longer possible to visit his studio, discover his work from the OSNotts entry below and following the links.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Fine-art Photographer in Nottingham making unique artworks for interiors & private commissions.
Oldknows Factory, Egerton St, Nottingham NG3 4GQ
07884 488692
www.dominicpote.co.uk
i: dominic_pote
f: DominicPotePhotography

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OSNotts 2020 Promotional Video

Posted on 18 April, 2020 by osnlord

Behind the scenes there is a lot of activity going on preparing for Open Studios Notts 2020 as a virtual event. There are some amazing artists taking part. Do look around the Open Studios Notts website to meet them and show them your support! But first take 2 mins to watch our short introductory video.

#OSNotts2020 #osnotts #openstudiosnotts #openstudios
#bringingartistsintoview #MeetTheArtistOSNotts2020
#art #artists #nottsartists #Notts #Nottinghamshire

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Amarajyoti

Posted on 18 April, 2020 by osnlord

AMARAJYOTI is a painter based in Arnold (Nottingham North). Her planned open studio in May cannot now go ahead – but you can find out more about her work from the OSNotts entry below and following the links.

ACRYLIC PAINTINGS WITH MIXED MEDIA, ON CANVAS & PAPER
Colourful paintings based on landscapes & often developed into more abstracted works, with collage & other media.
St. Albans Road, Arnold NG5 6GW
07908 920752
amarajyoti.wixsite.com/mysite
f: Sn Amarajyoti

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Jill & Evelyn Walker

Posted on 17 April, 2020 by osnlord

Artist JILL WALKER had been planning a mid-May retrospective exhibition in Headon (North Notts) of work by her late mother EVELYN WALKER (1920-2019), alongside her own work. Covid-19 has compromised these plans but you can still see some of their work here on the OSNotts website.

7. JILL & EVELYN WALKER
PAINTING IN ALL MEDIA
Evelyn’s retrospective reflects her love of local scenery, flowers & Italy. Largely inspired by nature, daughter Jill’s work can be quirky & more abstract.
Headon, nr Retford DN22 0RD
01777 248285
‘Like mother, like daughter’ – the diverse paintings of Evelyn (1920-2019) & daughter Jill.

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Steve Hunt

Posted on 16 April, 2020 by osnlord

You can still discover STEVE HUNT, who makes bowls, spatulas & spoons from green wood. His planned Open studio event in May can no longer happen, but view him here on the OSNotts website and follow the links given.

72. STEVE HUNT
GREEN WOOD WORKING, RECLAIMED METALS, WOOD
I make bowls, spatulas & spoons from green wood. I use only traditional hand tools – axe, adze & carving knife.
Garden Road, Bingham NG13 8GB
07914 376587
f: SteveHuntwoodworker

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Julie Fowkes

Posted on 16 April, 2020 by osnlord

Painter, felt-maker & printer, JULIE FOWKES, had been planning to open her studio in Keyworth in early May. Although it is no longer possible to visit, you can still discover her work on the OSNotts website and following the links given.

PLEASE NOTE – Although the physical open studio events described here have been cancelled, you can continue to discover and support Nottinghamshire artists & makers by exploring the OSNotts website and following links to those artist’s and maker’s online presence.

69. JULIE FOWKES
WATERCOLOURS, FELT MAKING, ECO PRINTING
Loose watercolours, vibrant felt art & eco printing inspired from rose cottage garden & nature.
Rose Cottage, 81 Nottingham Road, Keyworth NG12 5GS
01159 376489
www.juliefowkes.artweb.com
i: rosecottagedesign
f: Juliefowkesartist
see Julie’s etsy shop.

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