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Venue 1 Sovereign Shopping Centre, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1HL07775 993499

Richard Brooks PainterRichard Brooks is a professional artist specialising in landscapes, seascapes and urban scenes in watercolour & oils.brooksart.co.ukElke DaviesTextiles, Beading, FeltingHand-beaded jewellery, embroidery, felted and embellisher work and other textileselkedavies@btinternet.comJulie AckermanMixed mediaJulie transforms common materials into beautiful sculpture combining art with conservation and an environmental focus.

facebook.com/theartofrecyclingstuffJohn PinscoffSculptureThe pots on display will be primarily large flower vases, and kitchen and fruit bowls.jmpinschof@gmail.comLinda ChanPaintingAs a visually impaired artist my work comes from the experiences I have and the impressions they have made on me.ws245119.wordpress.com

Venue 2 The Studio, 62 Brockley Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9LG07725 109757

Eleanor AngelinettaPainting/Drawing, PrintmakingEleanor is a professional painter/printmaker opening her home studio. Her work focuses on abstracted natural forms.instagram.com/eangelinetta

Venue 3 Made In Clay, Unit 7, Pum House Farm, Turn Way, Bleadon, BS24 0QE • 07443 471704

Claire GutsellCeramics, Digital artThree ceramic artists and a sculptor are exhibiting beautiful thrown, hand built and cast ceramics in our working pottery. There is a cafe & farm shop on-site.artichokecards.co.ukRachel BondCeramicsRachel makes unique functional and studio slip cast pottery, finished with her own beautiful glazes.

Sonya Wilkins SculptureSonya creates unique tableware designs fired to stoneware, sculptural wall art & leaf transition vases and delicate porcelain jewellery.instagram.com/ceramicsinspiredbynatureNick WhitingSculptureMy sculptures will be exhibited in the courtyard of a studio in Bleadon BS24 0QE, along with three ceramic artists.facebook.com/nickwhitingsculpting

Venue 4 Meadow Court, Wolvershill Rd, Banwell, BS29 6DJ • 01934 820720

Val NewmanPainting/Drawing, CollageThe venue is situated off the road with a large garden. The work will be exhibited in the studio and the conservatory.instagram.com/newmanval8

Venue 5 Churchill Memorial Hall, Ladymead Lane, BS25 5NU • 07802 743380 Open both weekends only 10-5pm

Breakaway Art GroupVariousA friendly group working in many styles and mediums.

breakawayartgroup@mail.com

Venue 6 Reading Room, Front St, Churchill, BS25 5NG07477 044049

Liz JohnsonBead JewelleryUnique bead jewellery inspired by nature using pearls, glass beads, silver and semi-precious stones.beadsoftheworld.comViv HunterPainting/Drawing, Mixed MediaColourful paintings of trees and nature. Originals, prints and greetings cards on sale.vivhunterart.co.uk

Venue 7 Barn House, Garston Lane, Blagdon, BS40 7TG •01761 462021

Chris HoldenPainting/Drawing, Collage, InstallationI am an independent protest artist attempting to engage with the truth about the serious issues facing humanity. activistartist-chrisholden.com

Venue 8 Barley Wood Walled Garden Studios, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA • 07949 46089701934 834292

Karen EdwardsCeramics, SculptureDistinctive handbuilt frostproof sculptures, planters and decorative items for gardens and interiors. @Dive refreshments daily.karenedwardsceramics.co.ukBridget WinterbourneMixed MediaBridget is showcasing her recent paintings, fine art prints, cards, jewellery plus new vibrant colourful abstracts.bridgetwinterbourne.co.ukAmy ShinerPainting/DrawingAmy’s experience of different cultures inspires her creations and her paintings are richly layered with colour and texture.amyshiner.co.ukJennifer DavidsonPainting/Drawing, Chiffon ScarvesColourful paintings, part real, part fantasy. Studios in converted barns with working walled kitchen garden. Open all year.walledgarden.co.uk. Jane GeesonEnamelHandmade pictures, jewellery and light switches in enamel, kiln fired onto copper. Also, acrylic paintings and cards for sale. enamelart.co.uk

Bill MooreCeramicsBill is exhibiting a new range of contemporary domestic stoneware pottery. Pottery class info at clayabiliity.co.uk

Ian BecktonCeramicsA maker of individual pots of energy and colour, exploring rich fluid glazes of life and vigour

ibceramicstudio.uk

Venue 9 The Garden Barn, Wringbrook House, Station Road, Wrington, BS40 5XX 07875 263929Open Fri 10th–Wed 15th only

Wendy TandyFused GlassIndividual and imaginative fused glass, inspired by wildlife and the sea, often combined with driftwood and other materials.tandys40@btinternet.comEmma NobleJewelleryWith an emphasis on every day style creating a range of earrings, pendants, bracelets & necklaces in sterling silver.emnoble.uk@gmail.comAmanda StirlingPainting/DrawingI am exhibiting with fellow local artists from my village where I now live.

amandastirling@aol.comDavid LanganWoodUseable and decorative turned wooden items, some with marquetry inlays, texture and colouring.davidlangan.uk

Venue 10 Church of Holy Trinity, 98 Main Road, Cleeve BS49 4PN • 07901 654237

Dawn CoxPainting/DrawingLandscapes and seascapes in a variety of media. I like to experiment with and examine mood, colour, light and contrast. www.dawncoxart.co.ukJune BenstedPainting/DrawingI’m delighted to be exhibiting with such a varied and respected group of local artists at Holy Trinity Church Cleeve.instagram.com/junebenstedmyartJane CanningCeramicsCeramics made mainly for form and function. Beautiful thrown stoneware pots for everyday use with quirky additions. instagram.com/junebenstedmyartSarah Boden Illustration, Mixed Media CollageMixed media artist creating dynamic colourful abstract landscapes inspired by travel - living and working in UK, Europe and Asia.sarahbodenart.comLaura FoxTextiles, PrintmakingOriginal, detailed, embroidered textile art and limited-edition lino prints, strongly influenced by the detail of nature.etsy.com/uk/shop/laurafoxprints

Jane WardPainting/Drawing, SculptureCreating floral works in oil paints. Organically inspired, the subjects are enlarged and exaggerated to fill the canvas.facebook.com/janewardartEmmeline SimpsonPainting/Drawing Mixed Media, CollageArtist and Designer creating mixed media images of Bristol.emmelinesimpson.co.uk

Venue 11 Cleeve Village Hall, Main Road, Cleeve, BS49 4PH • 01934 832176Open Fri 17th-Sat 18th only, 10am-6pm

North Somerset Embroidery and Textile GroupVariousExhibition of traditional and modern embroidery and textile art by the North Somerset Embroidery and Textile Group.elkedavies@btinternet.com

Venue 12 3 Bishops Mead, Cleeve, BS49 4NH01934 835141

Paul O’DonnellWoodPaul and Renate are exhibiting work in their own home, offering refreshments with the proceeds going to Cancer Research.woodnthings-uk.comRenate O’DonnellTextile ArtRenate designs and creates felted and embroidered handbags, phone and glasses covers, brooches and more! All inspired by nature.woodnthings-uk.com

Venue 13 St Barnabas Church, Jasmine Lane, Claverham, BS49 4PA • 07754 516911Open daily 10am-5pm, except Sun 19th open 1pm-5pm

Mandi Baykaa-MurrayFeather painterPaintings on feathers, a variety of Oil paintings, Ink paintings and Pyrographed leather bags, all inspired by nature. thefeatherlady.co.ukGabbie GardnerJewelleryHand made jewellery, enamels, paintings and cards for sale from this professional designer/maker.gabbiegardner.co.ukHayley JonesWire SculptorProfessional artist Hayley, creates creatures from single strand coiled wire suitable for small and large gardens.thecoachhousestudio.net

Venue 14 Claverham Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Claverham, BS49 4PB • 07967 117814

Margaret MicklewrightPainting/DrawingPushing the boundaries of painting in ink in her evocative seascapes, landscapes and horses. Oils & monoprints too. margaretmicklewright.comAndrea OkePainting/Drawing, Paper, PrintmakingAndrea Oke is a professional artist who uses paper to tell stories often focussing upon forgotten mythology and folklore.andreaoke.co.uk

Cora StockCeramics/PrintmakingCora Stock’s new work is of sculptural forms, Raku fired, and smoked producing lustrous colours and changed surfaces.instagram.com/coraastock

Venue 15 The Barn Gallery, Claverham Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Claverham, BS49 4PB 07708 406888

Liane StevensonDrawing/Painting, Mixed MediaProfessional artist exhibiting bold, expressive studies from the animal and marine kingdom in charcoal and mixed media.instagram.com/liane.s.artGail MasonPainter, PrintmakerProfessional award-winning exuberant painterly semi abstract landscapes full of colour, movement, atmosphere and hope.gailmason.co.ukLizzie TuckerMosaicsVibrant stained glass mosaics in a contemporary style. Wildlife-inspired mosaics, gicleé prints and cards available.lamosaics.co.uk

Venue 16 The Coach House, Brockley Hall, Brockley Lane, Brockley, BS48 3AZ • 07803 018138

Caroline WaitEnamelsEnamelling is Caroline’s main interest producing a range of gifts, she has also begun to explore mixed media sculptures.

facebook.com/blackberrylanedesignsFi HarrisPrintmaking, Felt makingFi is a felt-maker, printer and creative experimenter. She plays with textiles, textures and techniques.instgram.com/feltbyfiSuzy HannabussLampwork artistSuzy is a lampwork glass artist making her own glass beads, she makes one-off pieces of jewellery, glass decorations.moonlight-jewellery.comOlwyn Kiero-WatsonCeramicsPorcelain ceramics reflecting natural forms. Thrown, carved, polished and glazed functional and decorative pieces.rtbear.co.uk

Venue 17 The Elephant House Studio, Pigotts, Chelvey Batch, Brockley, BS48 3AP07796 794168

Claire HallPainting/Drawing Glass, Jewellery SculptureAn exciting new exhibition space featuring landscape inspired sculptural glass, jewellery and mixed media. clairehall.co.ukKathryn MooreMixed media, Painting/DrawingStructure and volume of landscape are central to my paintings, producing an evocative sense of place.kathrynmoore.co.uk

Venue 18 St Bridget’s Church, Chelvey, BS48 4AA01275 463172

Liz BirdPrintmakerI’m delighted to be invited to exhibit with the Brockley 17 at St Bridget’s Church Chelvey. There will be homemade cakes.e.bird@bristol.ac.uk

Venue 19 Brockley 17 Group, St Bridget’s Church Chelvey BS48 4AA • 07748 250547

VariousCeramics, BatikDiverse items of ceramics, original Batiks and prints for sale created in a farmhouse kitchen. Homemade refreshments.facebook.com/batikbyconnyridge

Venue 20 Barley and Mabel Florist, 43 Rodney Road, Backwell, BS48 3HW • 07789 691420

Ann KelsonPainting/DrawingI want my paintings to be full of life and energy and try to promote this with my choice of techniques and materials.annkelsonart.com

Venue 21 3 Yeomead, Nailsea, BS481JA07722 405882

Anita Millward–SmithSculpture, MosaicUnique mosaic art and willow sculptures exhibited in a garden setting.

facebook.com/anitajmillwardsmith

Venue 22 St Johns Church, Queen’s Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TH • 07793 114443Open Thu 16th to Sat 18th 10.30am-4.30pm

Clevedon Art ClubVariousART CLUB WORKSWe promote the arts in North Somerset throughworkshops, monthly events, classes and exhibitions. clevedonartclub.co.uk

Venue 23 Sunset House, 54 Dial Hill Rd, Clevedon, BS21 7HN • 01275 877895

Caroline CunninghamSilk PaintingAbstract silk paintings, glass mosaics, tapestries, prints and cards made with a passion for originality.

instagram.com/carolinecunningham156

Venue 24 132 Strode Road, Clevedon, BS21 6QG01275 873568

Kirsten Hill-NixonFelt making, TextilesAncient feltmaking techniques brought up to date with hand rolled and needlefelted sculptures, print and hand embroidery.kirstenhillnixon@gmail.comJane O’LearyTextilesComputer driven embroidery inspired by buildings.janeoleary.co.uk

Venue 25 2A Cross Lanes, Pill, BS20 0JQ01275 373917

Annie MorrisPainting/DrawingAnnie’s studio is in her large garden full of native and other nectar rich plants for wildlife.anniedmorris@btinternet.com

Venue 26 Portbury Church, Church Lane, Portbury, BS20 7TR • 07791 664049Open daily 10.30am-5pm except Sundays open 12pm-5pm

Julie MainstonePainting/DrawingProfessional artist with a passion for watercolour and storytelling in colour and light with a loose and lively approach.juliemainstone.co.ukAdrienne HughesPainting/Drawing, CeramicsExhibiting a variety of colourful ceramics, acrylics and watercolours inspired by nature and landscape in fascinating Portbury church.adriennehughesart.co.ukRenee KilburnCeramicsRenée Kilburn makes brightly glazed stoneware sculptures for the home and garden. Ceramic flowers, homeware, wall art and more.reneekilburn.comSarah AumayerGlassI create contemporary fused glass decorative items for the home & garden and wearable, affordable jewellery.mydsomer.comSusannah CrookPainting/DrawingPaintings inspired by the North Somerset coastline. Created with earth, mineral and botanical pigments.susannahcrook.co.ukTessa NorrisPainting/DrawingAs a watercolour artist and illustrator my inspiration comes from the play of light in nature, animals and buildings.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/tessanorrisStephanie GayPainting/DrawingVibrant yet delicate landscapes, flora and fauna hand painted on Chinese silk.stephaniegay.co.ukChi-Yien SnowPainting/DrawingA contemporary artist using bold brush strokes and vivid colour to create her work. Influenced by the environment and modern culture.chiyiensnow.comEric MaggsPainting/DrawingI’m a contemporary artist in landscape, painting through seasons and letting my brushes work magic over the canvases.ericmaggs1943@gmail.comIndustrial Modern Furniture (John & Karen Osborne)Metal, WoodJohn and Karen craft bespoke pieces of innovative, sustainable garden art & furniture for your home, from locally sourced wood & steel.industrialmodern.furniture

Venue 27 Brackenwood Plant and Garden Centre, Abbots Leigh, Pill Road, Bristol, BS8 3RA 01275 464526

Botanical Painters at BrackenwoodPainting/DrawingThe conservatory at Brackenwood Garden Centre is where this group of botanical artists meet weekly to draw and paint. botanicalpaintersatbrackenwood.org.uk

Venue 28 12 Glenwood Rise, Portishead, BS20 8EH07973 843461

Ian PricePainting/DrawingPaints seascapes, landscapes & portraits in oil. Tea and cake sold to support Black Nore lighthouse, accessible from garden.ianpriceart.co.ukHamish Young RWASculpture, Painting/DrawingHamish studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art. His work is in the Victoria & Albert Museum and private collections.hamishyoung.netRuth AnderPrintmakingRuth creates evocative, atmospheric prints of land and seascape, combining gesture, layers and line.ruthander.co.uk

Venue 29 47 Brock End, Portishead, BS20 8LS07722 058809 Closed Sat 18th & Sun 19th

Tracey BurgessCeramics, Mixed MediaTo remain Covid safe, this is an independent outdoor garden exhibition of my ceramic work, access via side gate. traceyburgessceramics.com

Venue 30 Anchorage, Woodlands Road, Portishead, BS20 7HF • 01275 842726

Tean KirbyCeramicsA range of joyful ceramics inspired by the fabulous coastal location.

instagram.com/teonapotteryHilary KingtonPainting/Drawing, PrintmakingAward winning artist raising awareness of wildlife and habitat conservation issues by inscribing messages into woodcuts. instagram.com/hilarykington

Venue 31 Homedene, High Street, Chewton Mendip, Radstock, BA3 4LL • 01761 241235

Cathy JudgeSculptureFluid, serene, tactile sculptures of the female form with notable exceptions. Limited editions in bronze/resin.cathyjudge.co.uk

Dear Visitors

Following a tough year for many people, including our talented local artists, the North Somerset Arts team are delighted that plans for Arts Week 2021 have now been given the green light to go ahead following the lifting of Covid restrictions in July.

Award winning professional artists and many talented amateurs will exhibit artworks and a wide range of contemporary crafts that will lift your spirits, providing a feast of colour and texture after this most challenging 18 months. Most work will be available for sale in Covid secure venues. Artists, designers, and craft-makers based in 30 venues across North Somerset are keen to showcase their sumptuous creations made during the lockdowns and to share their enthusiasm and passion for their art with you.

Our intent for Arts Week is to celebrate creativity and advocate the positive benefits it has on the communities in our region. We invite you to explore North Somerset to visit areas and artists you have never seen before, connect and most of all be inspired.

Special thanks must go to our sponsor, Whitten and Co, the editorial team, social media campaigns and our downloadable app. Thanks to our volunteers, trustees and committee members who have given so much time. We would also like to thank The Quartet Foundation and Weston Town Council for providing grants to support this event.

We are grateful to all our visitors for making the time to visit venues in Arts Week and ask that you let us have your feedback by completing the short Visitor Survey inside this brochure. You can complete it and hand it in at any of the venues.

We ask visitors to check opening times via our website as NSA cannot be responsible for closures planned or caused by other reasons.

Thank you for visiting North Somerset Arts Week 2021.

Area MapsThe area maps are for illustrative purposes only to help you plan your visit.

Please see individual listings for venue address and directions. Postcodes are included for Sat-Nav.

Parking, Disabled Access, Opening timesDetails available within the app.

PaymentCard payment facilities are listed. Please note some artists will only take cash, cheque or online banking.

RefreshmentsFrom teas and homemade cake provided by the artists, to cafés and restaurants on site.

SignageLook out for the pink flags directing you to each venue.

If sharing images to social media please use our hashtag #nsomersetarts

DisclaimerVisitors to NSAW21 do so at their own risk. Children should be adequately supervised. Committee, Trustees and participating artists cannot be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss sustained by any member of the public. Artist studios are working environments, and special care must be taken when visiting them. This brochure was correct at time of printing.

Whitten & Co UK is proud to be sponsoring North Somerset Arts Week. Based in Portishead for over five years, Whitten & Co UK founder Jennifer Whitten is an active member of the North Somerset community and long-time art lover.

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CeramicsIan Beckton 8Rachel Bond 3Brockley 17 Group 19Tracey Burgess 29Jane Canning 10Karen Edwards 8Claire Gutsell 3Adrienne Hughes 26Olwyn Kiero-Watson 16Renee Kilburn 26Tean Kirby 30Gail Mason 15Bill Moore 8Cora Stock 14

Digital ArtClaire Gutsell 3

EnamelsJane Geeson 8Caroline Wait 16

GlassSarah Aumayer 26Claire Hall 17Suzy Hannabuss 16Wendy Tandy 9

InstallationChris Holden 7

JewelleryElke Davies 1Gabbie Gardner 13Suzy Hannabuss 16Claire Hall 17Liz Johnson 6 Emma Nobel 9

MetalworkJohn Osborne 26Karen Osborne 26

Mixed MediaJulie Ackerman 1Sarah Boden 10Tracey Burgess 29

Viv Hunter 6Gail Mason 15Kathryn Moore 17Andrea Oke 14Emmeline Simpson 10Liane Stevenson 15Bridget Winterbourne 8

MosaicAnita Milward Smith 21Lizzie Tucker 15

Painting/DrawingEleanor Angelinetta 2Mandi Baykaa-Murray 13June Bensted 10Sarah Boden 10Botanical Painters 27Richard Brooks 1Linda Chan 1Dawn Cox 10Susannah Crook 26Caroline Cunningham 23Jennifer Davidson 8Stephanie Gay 26Claire Hall 17Chris Holden 7Adrienne Hughes 26Viv Hunter 6Ann Kelson 20Hilary Kington 30Eric Maggs 26Julie Mainstone 26Gail Mason 15Margaret Micklewright 14Kathryn Moore 17Annie Morris 25Val Newman 4Tessa Norris 26Andrea Oke 14Ian Price 28Amy Shiner 8Emmeline Simpson 10Chi-Yien Snow 26Liane Stevenson 15Amanda Stirling 9Jane Ward 10Hamish Young 28

PrintmakingRuth Ander 28Eleanor Angelinetta 2Liz Bird 18Laura Fox 10Fi Harris 16Hilary Kington 30Gail Mason 15Andrea Oke 14Cora Stock 14

SculptureKaren Edwards 8Claire Hall 17Hayley Jones 13Cathy Judge 31Anita Milward Smith 21John Pinscoff 1Jane Ward 10Nick Whiting 3Hamish Young 28

Textile ArtsBrockley 17 Group 19Jennifer Davidson 8Elke Davies 1Laura Fox 10Fi Harris 16Kirsten Hill-Nixon 24Renate O’Donnell 12Jane O’Leary 24

VariousBreakaway Art Group 5Clevedon Art Club 22North Somerset Embroidery 11 and Textile Group

WoodDavid Langden 9Paul O’Donnell 12John Osborne 26Karen Osborne 26

Arts Week 2021 Artists and Venues Visitor SurveyArtists and Venue LocationsWelcome to Arts Week 2021

Area 1: Weston-super-Mare, Bleadon, Banwell, Churchill, Blagdon

Area 2: Wrington, Cleeve, Claverham, Brockley, Chelvey, Backwell, Nailsea

Area 3: Clevedon, Portishead, Pill, Portbury, Abbots Leigh

Arts Week 2021

10th–19th September

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Heritage Open Days Weston-super-Mare10th-19th September 2021Heritage Open Days is England’s largest heritage festival and is your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences, all for FREE.

This September volunteers across Weston-super-Mare will be inviting you to experience local history, architecture, and culture. Some of the events will be following this year’s ‘Edible England’ theme. The local area has been occupied since the Iron Age and is rich in built and cultural heritage which you can explore through the festival.

Find events in Weston-super-Mare through the online event directory here: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-search

New events will be added in the build up to the festival, so do keep checking what’s on to make the most of the festival.

Heritage Open Days in Weston-super-Mare is supported as part of the Great Weston Heritage Action Zone initiative funded by Historic England.

Download the North Somerset Arts Week 2021 App

The Arts Week 2021 smartphone app includes an illustrated directory of all venues and artists together with an interactive map, opening times and more. It’s ideal for keeping up with

any last minute programme changes and it’s free too!

To find out more simply point your phone camera at the above QR code

or go to apps.cactus.co.uk in your web browser

Please be aware that opening times will be available on the app and not every venue will be open every day.