| 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. – YOU CAN ALSO VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIOS OF ARTISTS BY FOLLOWING THE GREEN BOXES. |
42. AMARAJYOTI
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
16-17 May, 11-4
ACRYLIC PAINTINGS WITH MIXED MEDIA, ON CANVAS & PAPER
Colourful paintings based on landscapes & often developed into more abstracted works, with collage & other media.
78 St. Albans Road, Arnold NG5 6GW
07908 920752
amarajyoti.wixsite.com/mysite, f: Sn Amarajyoti
C NW – Tiny studio behind my house & up a few steps. Access is down the side passage. Cafes & pubs withing a 5 – 10 min walk.
SHERWOOD STUDIOS
43. CHRIS BAXTER
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
24-25 May (BH), 10-5
SCULPTURE & BASKET MAKING
Professional Basket Maker & sculptor using natural materials including locally grown willow & plant fibres.
21 Trevose Gardens, Sherwood NG5 3FU
01159 692094 voice 07811 879159 text
www.chrisbaxtersbaskets.co.uk, i: ChrisBaxtersBaskets, f: ChrisBaxterBaskets, t: Baxtersbaskets
Demonstration of basket making &/or sculpting with willow.
C NW – contact to discuss access, as I am deaf prefer a text to 07811 879159 or an email.
Studio is in my home in a quiet residential area – parking may be limited, we are a short walk from bus stops – buses running frequently to & from the city centre. Cafes on Sherwood’s main street, Mansfield Road, a short walk from the studio.
44. ELAINE WILLIAMS
2-3 May, 23-25 May (BH), 10-3
MIXED MEDIA
Experimental work combining acrylics, oils, linocut & stitch.
8 Cresta Gardens, Sherwood NG3 5GD
07903 828614
i: artbyelainewilliams, t: lainevwilliams
Ongoing demonstrations.
R PW – Tea, coffee etc available.
44a MARIA BADSHAMIAH
2-3 & 30 May, Sat 10-6 & Sun 10-4
OIL PAINTING, ACRYLIC PAINTING, GLASSWARE
Contemporary handmade glass made in Nottingham with beautiful colours and paintings & drawings inspired by architecture.
Espresso Gallery, 568 Woodborough Road, Mapperley NG3 5FH
07581 108369
badshamiah-arts.co.uk, i: Maria Badshamiah artist
Oil & acrylic live painting demonstrations till 3pm.
C NW -– – Great café with homemade cakes.
45. ABOUT SIX & FRIENDS
23-24 May, 10-5
The Place, 2A Melrose Street, Sherwood NG5 2JP
01159 856777 /
07811 134365, christina_ann_williams@yahoo.co.uk
R NW
About Six & Friends: Sue Coram, Andrew Prime, Gina Stalley, Helen Goodman, Jeff Case, Louise Welsh, Christina Williams, Jacinta O’Hara, Sue Pearson, Cathy Mahmood, Alan Wilson, Denis Peach. A cornucopia of local talent showing a diverse range of artworks over two days. We have creativity, colour & light in abundance. And a nice cup of tea!
46. JEANNIE CLARK & GUEST
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
23-25 May (BH), 10-4
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
Large scale contemporary drawings & printmaking. Ideas develop when working from observation, dance, poetry, dreams & chance.
Drayton Street Studio, 29 Drayton Street, Sherwood NG5 2JR
07938 972502
www.jeannieclark.co.uk, i: clark.jeannie, t: ClarkOlwyn
R/C NW – Artwork will be in 2 rooms on ground floor. Light refreshments provided + lots of places to eat & drink in Sherwood.
Note: 16 May, 10-12 – free drawing workshop at Sherwood Methodist Church (Epworth Hall, a downstairs room). Paper, charcoal, pencils provided but participants welcome to bring drawing media + wear an old shirt. Artwork to be shown in ground floor rooms. Wheelchair access & parking – please call 07938 972502 well in advance to book parking at the church.
See also Jeannie’s guest – photographer Maria Kidulis
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
47. 3RD SPACE STUDIOS
23-25 May (BH), Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4, Mon 11-4
Unit 3, OPM House, Haydn Road, Sherwood NG5 2LB
07936 452325
f: 3rd Space Studios
R NW
A group of artists working in a variety of media, including theatrical assemblages by Antonietta Sacco, narrative images by Anne Standing, psychoactive & colourful works by Zenon Gradkowski, Linda Wallis, Jane Gill & Gabriel Tejada, & considered abstractions of Daniel Hunt & Shaun Belcher. Each member will present an exhibition of new & existing work within each of their respective spaces.
48. HARTLEY CREATIVES
Hartley Business Centre, Hucknall Road, Sherwood NG5 1FD
FW – Free parking in large car park. Ramp & service lift direct from the car park for disabled & wheelchair users (call artists if help needed). Workshops/studios are on 1st & 2nd floors. Disability / wheelchair users must exit building before lift closes by 4pm on Saturdays & 5pm on Fridays.
48a. HELEN STEVENSON (STEVENSON & SOAMES)
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
1-2 May, 8-9 May (BH), 15-16 May, 29-30 May, 5-6 June, Fri & Sat 11-4
FURNITURE MAKER
Designing & making unique items of furniture from recycled & reclaimed furniture & other materials.
Unit 21 (2nd floor)
07946 489611
www.stevensonandsoames.co.uk, i: stevenson_and_soames, f: StevensonandSoames
48b. INGRID BEE
1-2 May, 8-9 May (BH), 15-16 May, 22-23 May (BH), 29-30 May, 5-6 June, Fri & Sat 11-4
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS
Original contemporary mixed media paintings, Limited edition prints & cards.
Unit 12 (1st floor)
07966 430469
f: absolutepictureframing
I will be painting in my studio.
R – Tea, coffee & soft drinks.
48c. SOPHIE ROBINS
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
15-16 May & 22-23 May, Fri & Sat 11-4
MOSAIC
All things mosaic. Original artwork & jewellery created using ceramic shards & glass. Prints & cards also available.
Unit 6 (1st floor)
07944 435406
www.sophierobinsmosaics.com, i: Sophie_Robins_Mosaics, f: Sophie Robins Mosaics
I will have current commissions on display, & a mini suncatcher drop-in workshop.
R – Tea, coffee, cold drinks, with cake & biscuits (donations for Charity, Re-engage).
48d. SARAH TURNER
8-9 May (BH), 5-6 June, Fri & Sat 11-4
ECO ART & DESIGN
Upcycled artworks, lighting, jewellery, sculptures & gifts all handmade from waste materials.
Unit 24 (2nd floor)
07817 852637
www.sarahturner.co.uk, i: sarahecodesign, f: sarahecodesign, t: sarahecodesign
Upcycling demonstrations & drop in LED Flower making workshops.
R – Tea, coffee and light refreshments available.
49. STELLA CHADWICK
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
23-25 May (BH), Sat 10-5, Sun 11-2, Mon 11-5
STAINED GLASS
Stained glass in many forms – leaded panels, fused pieces & earrings, small sculptures, objects. Original & full of joy.
104 Foxhall Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham NG7 6LH
07905 283343
www.crackingglass.co.uk, i: crackingglass, f: Cracking Glass
R NW – 2 sets of steps to entry. Teas & coffee available for donation.
50. DOMINIC POTE
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
16 May, 30 May, 6 June, 10-5 (Sats only)
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Fine-art Photographer in Nottingham making unique artworks for interiors & private commissions.
Studios within Oldknows Factory, Egerton St, Nottingham NG3 4GQ
07884 488692
www.dominicpote.co.uk, i: dominic_pote, f: DominicPotePhotography
NOTE: due to regulations, visitors must call to make an appointment before visiting, ideally the day before.
NW – 2 flights of stairs & sadly no lift.
51. GEDLING ARTISTS IN MAPPERLEY
Sat 30 May, 10-4.30
46 Haywood Road, Community Centre, Haywood Road, Mapperley NG3 6BA
R FW – 2 hrs free parking in 2 car parks on Haywood Road, or limited free on-street parking. Children’s playground adjacent to the centre. Pop up café.
CHARLOTTE WHITE
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
MIXED MEDIA, GLASS & HOT FOIL PRINTING
Mixed media collage, kiln fired glass & traditional hot foil printing inspired by classic literature & antiquarian books.
07784 386455
www.theforgottenlibrary.com, i: theforgottenlibrary, f: theforgottenlibrary
CHRISTINE OAKLEY
SILVER & COPPER JEWELLERY, SCULPTURE & ART WORK
A collection of handcrafted sterling silver & copper jewellery along with copper & recycled can sculptures & artwork.
07900 582710
twistingsilver.com, i: Twisting Silver, f: TwistingSilverJewellery, t: TwistingSilver
Demonstration through the day.
DAWN FEENEY
METALWORK
Contemporary embossed copper & sterling silver jewellery inspired by nature.
07432 519771
www.dawnfeeneyjewellery.co.uk, i: dawnfeeneyjewellery, f: dawnfeeneyjewellery
Silver-smithing techniques.
FAYE BAINES
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
ACRYLIC PAINTING & GLASS PAINTING
Bold acrylic landscape & floral paintings & vibrant glass painting inspired by nature.
07917 298614
www.fayebaines.co.uk, i: Faye Baines Art, f: Faye Baines – Artist, t: Faye Baines – Artist
Demonstrating acrylic painting or glass painting.
JANE MARROWS
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
TEXTILES & PRINTMAKING
Stitched & felted textiles & accessories, plus mixed-media framed work, prints & art cards.
07799 751347
janemarrowsdesigns.com, f: janemarrowsdesigns, t: jane_marrows
Needle-felting with an embellisher machine.
JENNIFER MCEWAN
STAINED GLASS
I make unique individual pieces in stained glass using nature & the world around me for inspiration.
07988 424539
i: mcewan_stained_glass, f: mcewanglassdesigns
I will be demonstrating stained glass.
LISA ROBINSON
SEAGLASS JEWELLERY & ORNAMENTS
Jewellery & decorations handmade in Nottingham from seaglass, recycled silver & driftwood.
07974 251795
i: thesilverforager, f: TheSilverForager
Demonstrating making jewellery with seaglass.
MARTHA SPEED (VINTAGE AT ALBERT)
VINTAGE DENIM (TEXTILES)
Designer-maker of homewares & accessories from vintage denim & other textiles. Sustainably produced & high quality.
i: vintageatalbert, f: Vintage at Albert
Upcycling vintage denim jeans.
SANDY BYWATER
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
CERAMICS
Maker of contemporary ceramics.
07468 513793
sandybywaterceramics.com, i: Sandy Bywater, f: sandybywaterceramics
Demonstrating hand building.
SARAH SEWELL (WILDGOOSE DESIGNS)
VISIT THE VIRTUAL STUDIO
TEXTILES – FREE-MACHINE EMBROIDERY/APPLIQUE
Nature-inspired free-machine embroidered & appliqued framed pictures using Liberty fabrics. Greeting cards also available.
07791 213096
www.wildgoosedesigns.co.uk, i: wildgoosedesigns, f: wildgoosedesigns, t: wildgoosedesign
Demonstration of free-machine embroidery.
