thanet open studios 2014 full listing
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Full listings of studios open during Thanet Open Studios 2014TRANSCRIPT
Brian Homewood Minster based Artist Brian welcomes you to his garden studio where he paints in oils and acrylics. Specialising in portraiture and landscape. Brian has been painting for many years and has exhibited widely. Many examples of his work are in private collections worldwide.
Studio 1
Open - All Dates - 10am - 4pm
68 Monkton Road, Minster, CT12 4EE
T 01843 822164
W http://www.saatchiart.com/profiles/portfolio/id/237945
9 / 1 0 1 6 / 1 7 & 2 3 / 2 4 / 2 5
August 2014
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OPEN STUDIOS
THANET
Design and Concept
by
Denis Smith
07791 859733
Welcome to Thanet Open Studios 2014
This year we have 43 studios open for you to visit over seven days in Minster , Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate, Westbrook, Westgate and Birchington. Many of these Artists and Artisans and opening for the first time this year.
Thanet has a rich artistic heritage and is the base for many working artists today. Over the following weekends in August 9/10th, 16/17th & 23-25th many of Thanet's finest artists open their doors and welcome you to show what they create, how they create and perhaps even have a go yourself. Many studios are in the artists own homes. It is an ideal opportunity to meet the artists and also buy from them direct.
Please use this catalogue to assist you plan your tour and visits, whilst many are open every day of the event, some studios are only open on selected dates and have varied open times. Each artist has a sample of their work, a short bio, contact details and opening times listed.
The trail starts in Minster and runs around the Isle and finishes in Birchington.
Visit Facebook.com/thanetopenstudios to view more examples of work from participating artists.
If you are an artist or craftsperson based in Thanet and wish to participate in the Open Studios Scheme contact - [email protected] to be included on the mailing list for the 2015 event.
Thanet Open Studios 2014 has been funded by the Artists and York Street Gallery and brought to you this year by Artists - Emily Tull, Mike Child, Denis Smith & Mike Samson
Brian Homewood Minster based Artist Brian welcomes you to his garden studio where he paints in oils and acrylics. Specialising in portraiture and landscape. Brian has been painting for many years and has exhibited widely. Many examples of his work are in private collections worldwide.
Studio 1
Open - All Dates - 10am - 4pm
68 Monkton Road, Minster, CT12 4EE
T 01843 822164
W http://www.saatchiart.com/profiles/portfolio/id/237945
Ramsgate West
Emily Tull
Emily's work has been textile/hand stitched based for the past 5
years, with inspiration from curiosity cabinets and tomb
paintings. In recent years nature imagery has featured heavily,
but the main theme is portraiture which has also been included
in this year's RA Summer Exhibition.
Studio 2
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
48 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0DN
T 07749533422
W www.emilytull.co.uk
Rose Robson I subvert traditional taxidermy, creating swarm-like sculptures from a range of different bird skins. As an anatomical impossibility the work becomes something of a drawing in space, mapping out the long cylinders created when birds circle and coil in the sky, and channelling the dramatic impact of a swirling swarm..
Studio 3
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
The Pantiles, 87 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 ODW
T 07710794755
W www.roserobson.com
Caroline Robson My paintings are a poetic response to the feeling of being in a garden. Gardens evoke many responses for me; longing and nostalgia, hope and optimism. These sensations are expressed in my paintings, creating a subliminally evocative image. I am interested in growth and decay, texture and pattern and the visual delight of nature.
Studio 3a
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
The Pantiles, 87 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 ODW
T 07710794755
W www.carolinerobson.tumblr.com
John Curtis Architect John Curtis was told at college he couldn't paint, so he did not start until mid life. He began by painting sheds and progressed to general subjects in watercolour, drawings and prints. After retirement he took up etching and lithography. Tutored by Anne d'Arcy Hughes at her Brighton Print Workshop.
Studio 4
Open - 9/10 & 16/17 August only - 10am - 4pm
7 St. Augustine's Park, Ramsgate, CT11 ODE
T 01843 279519
Patricia Bentley Using landscape/seascape this body of work explores the concept of other realms, unworldly places beyond this time and space - even prehistoric. On further examination the viewer may glimpse a world of a different time and space ... an introduction to places we may otherwise not know... but inwardly suspect they exist.
Studio 5
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
Basement Flat, 7 Grange Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9NU
T 01843 855130
Brian Bushell
Alongside figure painting, Brian's work explores the beauty and lyricism of the transience between life and death, and between death and decay. Working in oils Brian presents a mesmerising contemplation of the notion that life is never still even after it has passed. Brian was born in Hackney London.
Studio 6
Open - 16/17 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
50 Westcliff Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9NT
T 01843 581553
Sharon Hendy Sharon is a graduate from The London College of Printing where she developed an interest in Eastern European Animation. This interest clearly permeates her work as evidenced in the monster series, a playful take on childhood fears and things that go bump in the night.
Studio 7
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
Basement Flat, 31a Spencer Square, Ramsgate. CT11 9LD
T 07578628232
W www.sharonhendy.com
W www.facebook.com/pages/Sharon-Hendy-Illustrator
David Harvey
Since studying at Hornsey College of Art in the sixties David has continued to paint and draw. Loose sketching and life drawing are frequent starting points for paintings which encompass a variety of subjects. David’s work is frequently on display at the Osborne Studio Gallery, Belgravia.
Studio 8
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX
W www.facebook.com/thanetopenstudios
Cathy Harvey Movement, colour and texture come together through the medium of hand dyed textiles and embroidery. Works take the form of abstracted compositions adopted from nature and emotions.
Studio 8a
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX
W www.facebook.com/thanetopenstudios
Janie Grout
I take my inspiration from the everyday, the beauty in the objects that enable us to go about our activities without giving them a second thought. An ongoing catalogue of domestic portraits explores the objects that through persistence and longevity carve out their own stature; the overlooked is given precedence.
Studio 8b
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX
E [email protected] W www.janiegrout.co.uk
Mike Child Mike studied fine art in Kent and worked as a community artist in Thanet before following interests in pottery in the early 1990’s. He has participated in exhibitions, run courses for adult education, rural arts groups and local schools, built kilns, held Raku workshops, and set up a studio in Ramsgate in 2011. Mike's work is functional and ornamental pottery to larger sculptural pieces and includes stoneware, earthenware and raku fired ware.
Studio 9
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
16 Paragon Street Ramsgate CT11 9JZ
Lee Nicholls
Paintings of colourful and whimsical images often inspired by life
on the coast.
Studio 10
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily 47 Addington Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9JJ
T 07849 650003
W www.leenicholls.co.uk
Robert Onion Roberts background in interior and architectural illustration has informed his distinctive graphic style in lino printing and illustration using strong line and bold colour. His work focuses on ‘micro and macro’ views both iconic and unexpected, of hidden architectural and industrial gems of his adopted home Ramsgate.
Studio 11
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
24 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, CT11 9HJ T 07801340172
W www.robertonion.com
Ruth Rollason
The smell of the sea and the relative peace and quiet of Thanet brought Ruth, a Graphic Designer, back to Ramsgate after nearly 30 years in the hubbub of London. Living in this much loved environment has led her to create coastal inspired works including calligraphy, typography, ceramics, photography and other pleasant surprises! Studio 12
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
76 Crescent Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9QY
T 07939 518 224 mobile 01843 597 226 Landline
Andy Johnson Since moving to Thanet in 2010 I have devoted my art to linocuts, the medium is one of constant surprise, from the first layer of ink on the lino to the reveal of the image on the paper. Each print is of a limited edition print run of fifty or a hundred. Every print is unique due to pressure and amount of ink applied, to me a wonderful change in a uniform digital age.
Studio 13 Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily 64 South Eastern Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9QE
T 0797 6740746
W www.andy-j-johnson.co.uk
Mike Samson
Many of Mike's paintings start life as "Plein Air" pieces painted from life. He believes his work is unashamedly traditional in an impressionist style. He works in Watercolour and Oils, painting what he sees - each painting a daily little record of our time. Studio 14
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
York St Gallery, York Street. Ramsgate, CT11 9DS
T 07887 477948
W www.mike-samson.co.uk
Suzy Curtis “Something Fishy” is the artist’s own quaint little art gallery specialising in the marine themed ceramic works, sculptures and artworks of Suzy Curtis Situated in the picturesque Royal Harbour in Ramsgate the gallery offers original one off artworks at reasonable prices.
Studio 15
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily ‘Something Fishy’ – The Little Arch Gallery, Arch 2 - Military Road Ramsgate, CT11 9LG
T 07793-508940
W www.suzycurtis.co.uk
Heike Munnelly
I started drawing in 2000. Mostly self taught. Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 2004. Paintings on canvas and mounted Acrylic, Watercolour, Pen & Ink and colour - lots of colour! Animal, portraiture to semi abstract. Studio 16
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
46 Church Road. Ramsgate, CT11 8RF
T 07765 058850
Ramsgate East
Davina Stevens Davina has been painting for more than 30 years. Born and raised in West London she has been involved in many art projects. Davina uses lots of mediums, she draws her inspirations from travelling and meeting people. Davina's latter figurative work became more sensual, as during this time Davina lived in a cave on the Greek island of Syros....bathing in natural springs and living as nature intended!.
Studio 17
Open - 9/10 August only - 10 - 4 daily 24 Shaftsbury Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JG T 07810874378 W www.Davinasart.co.uk
Janice George-Allen
A Painter in oils a Lithographer, my subject matter is diverse, a lively participation with paint and colour to the rural and urban aspects that claim my interest. I will be showing some recent original Mono prints and Lithographs of Marilyn Monroe, a fun quirky side, taken from my oil painting, Published in MARILYN in Art 2006 Studio 18 Open - 9/10,16/17, August only - 11 - 5 daily (Or by Appointment) Sutherland House, 3 Bellevue Road. Ramsgate, CT11 8LB
T 01843 596935 E [email protected] W www.janicegeorge-allen.com
Lesley Gray An eclectic mix as I love to experiment with different materials and subject matter. My exhibition ‘Adventure in Africa’ (York Street Gallery 13 – 20 August) depicts images from a recent visit to Africa. Many various media. Technique Demos for visitors. Weather permitting refreshments will be available in the courtyard. Donated money will go to St. Anthony’s ‘Nurturing Group’ for disadvantaged children. Studio 19 Open - 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily The Victoria Coach House and Mews, Irchester Street ,Ramsgate CT11 8JH T 0777 515 4271 W lesleygray99.co.uk
Peter Garrard Askew
Peter Garrard Askew, known as "Garrard" when signing his artwork was born in Durham, May 1940. His love for driftwood and recycling forms a major part of his work. Garrard's conceptual direction tackles controversial issues connected to current technology. "A need to paint the local landscape" presents individual styles that are representational. Image - "Eye of the Storm" Studio 20 Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily 2 Irchester Villas, Irchester Street. Ramsgate, CT11 8JQ
T 07901 329665 E [email protected]
David Ridgway My paintings have often been described as dark and that I must have a very negative perspective on life. maybe this is the case, but there is more, much more than this. Close inspection of my work will reveal a subtlety of colour, texture and line.
Studio 20 Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily The Penshurst Gallery, 16 Penshurst Road ,Ramsgate CT11 8EG T 07749 003489 E [email protected] W www.penshurstgallery.co.uk
Anastasia G Wildig
Classically trained in Florence and recently selected to exhibit with the Society of Women Artists at the Mall galleries, Anastasia moved to Ramsgate to embark on her professional career in portraiture. Her studio offers paintings, Illustrations, drawings and plein air oil sketches. Anastasia welcomes commissions and offers private tuition. Studio 21 Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 5 daily
16 Garden Flat, Victoria Road, Ramsgate, CT11 8PP T 07730 735682 F Facebook/AnastasiaG.WildigMA W www.wildig.webs.com
Sarah Stokes My painting is a like a journey of discovery- I never quite know what’s going to appear! A free-ing process. I play intuitively with mainly charcoal, water, ink and acrylic colours until I feel happy with the picture.
Studio 22 Open - 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily 3 Montefiore Avenue, Ramsgate CT11 8BD F www.facebook.com/sarahstokesart.co.uk W www.sarahstokes.co.uk
Notes
Bob Connell
I am a self taught artist. My work varies considerably within the
medium that I use. I love experimenting and will be showing
Pencil drawings, Acrylics, Pastel and even some 3D Artwork. My
pencil drawings can be very detailed and some Acrylic and other
work can be a lot loose. My subject matter varies too from
Figurative Drawings to Abstract Artwork.
Studio 23
Open - 10,17,24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
20 Yarrow Close Broadstairs CT101PW
T 07749803216
Martin Cheek Martin Cheek is a versatile mosaic artist who initially founded the technique to incorporate glass fusions into his mosaics. In so doing, he essentially transformed the art and added unique textural interest to his work. The intricately detailed glass fusions, all made by Martin in his workshop, take his mosaics to another dimension, adding varying degrees of reflectivity and energy, something not easily obtained using traditional mosaic materials.
Studio 24 Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Flint House, 21 Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1ET T 07949 884620 E [email protected] W www.martincheek.co.uk
Ian Barrowcliffe (Ian's 4D)
Flame Worked Glass sculptures, Beads & Pendants. Borosilicate & Murano Glass. All fired in Kiln to relieve stress. Regardless of the end result, I find great joy in sculpting glass - witnessing the transformation of a brittle and cold substance to a molten and pliable material then back to a solid form again. Nature being the main inspiration.
Studio 25 Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 5 daily 20 Durban Road Margate, Kent CT9 2TE T 07983591569
F www.facebook.com/pages/Ians-4D
Ysabelle Hambelton Beautiful homewares, charming accessories and bespoke interior design services, based in the heart of Margate's Old Town. With experience in the interiors industry and a passion for all things "home", Ysabelle loves working on various projects including furniture restoration and 'upcycling', sewing and crafting, sourcing, interior design, and styling. Studio 26 Open -,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW T 07798634330 T Twitter: @ysabelleathome W www.ysabellehambelton.com
Jenny Duff
Designed and made in England, Jenny Duff produces an eclectic range of table mats and coasters - pop in to the studio to see and find out more...
Studio 26a Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW T 07980 622021 T Twitter: @jennyduffmats W www.jennyduff.co.uk
Anne Ryan My paintings use found images, often from films. I try to rework the original meanings and contexts to relate new narratives. Studio 26b Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW T 07968819446 W www.greengrassi.com/Artists?aid=25
Clare Youngs
Clare is a designer maker and author of contemporary craft books. Clare works in paper often utilising vintage ephemera to produce one off 3D pieces and artworks that are a little bit quirky and a lot of fun!
Studio 26c Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW T 07791783413 W www. clareyoungs.co.uk
Mick Arnold I am currently working on aspects of seascape. This includes colour, light, atmosphere, form and fluctuates between figurative and abstract. I work in a variety of materials. Studio 26d Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW T 07557952492
Othman Abdullah My painting explores different formal and conceptual territories combining them to create hybrid forms. I use pattern, text and image to question these distinctions and interweave culturally-specific ideas that may appear contradictory. These combinations create metaphors indicating how cultures change and grow through new combinations, a process of intercultural exchange.
Studio 27
Open - 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
21 Fort Hill, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HF
T 07432732978 W www. othmanabdullah.com
Studio 12a Studio 12a is working studio of award winning designer makers Mark Fenn and Katherine Priest. Mark and Katherine work in silver and gold creating bespoke Jewellery and silverware. Mark also runs “ rings in a day “ workshop for individuals and couples.
Studio 28
Open - 9/10, 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Margate Harbour Arm, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JD.
T 07989287839
Valerie Biddulph Valerie has been part of a successful family business in Westbrook for over 10 years. Her narrative oil paintings derive from her love of original perspective. This exhibition includes work from Seagull Arts Gallery which also offers art classes, materials and framing. She graduated from Canterbury Christ Church in 2006. Studio 29 Open - 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 3 daily Seagull Arts, 127 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate, Kent CT9 5BD T 01843 223360 W www.seagullarts.co.uk
Angela Malone Angela graduated from UCA Canterbury in 2010, having also studied in Vienna’s ‘Kunst Akademie’. A classical, figurative artist her thoughtful and humorous pieces explore the notion of memory and value in various media. The work of this award-winning artist was displayed for 3 consecutive years in the British Museum. Studio 30 Open - 9/10, 16/17 August only - 10 - 4 daily 10 Chilham Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8HD. T 07803 780050 W www.maloneartworks.com
Jenny Gallagham Epple Bay Ceramics is run from a studio on the cliff top overlooking the sea. Inspiration for my work is from the world around me; from patterns in the sand to falling leaves. I like to work in bright colourful earthenware; most of my works are highly decorative and hand painted before glazing. Studio 31 Open - 9/10/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily 137 Sea Road, Westgate on Sea, Kent CT8 8PZ T 07447 931327 W www. folksy.com/shops/epplebayceramics
F www.facebook.com/epplebayceramics
T twitter@epplebay
Dawn Cole An artist and printmaker making work in response to the archive of a WW1 VAD Nurse. Dawn’s work can be found in the V&A permanent print collection and she has exhibited widely in the UK, Europe and Japan
Studio 32
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
9 St Mildred's Avenue, Birchington, CT7 9LD
T 01843 846824
W www.dawncole.co.uk
T Twitter: @DawnMCole
Chris Milham Chris trained as a commercial artist, then a jewellery Designer/maker which he now does at his shop Amezar in Birchington His artwork subjects include Studies of Kent &Greece. Also his passion for the V Dub scene using his own photographs. Chris achieves an eclectic mix of work, which he hopes, is enjoyable to all peoples taste. Studio 33 Open - 9/16 & 23 August only - 10 - 4 daily 49 Station Road Birchington, Kent CT7 9DJ T 01843 843744 W www.amezarr.co.uk
F www.facebook.com/ amezarr designer jewellers
Debbie Allardyce I was heavily influenced by the Fauvist painters of the early 20th century. After art college, marriage and two daughters to look after, I took up painting again to decorate the walls of my sparse house. My love of strident colours and abstraction continued. I have recently found my passion for art again and have set up my studio at the Quex Craft Village Where I hold classes. Today my work encompasses painting as well as multimedia pieces.
Studio 34 Open - 9/16/23/ August only - 10 - 4 daily Unit 7, Quex Craft Village, Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington, Kent CT7 OBH T 07968 582469 E [email protected]
Jo Turner of Turner Rowe Glass Art Jo Turner is a lamp work glass artist and glass art jewellery designer. I use the ancient art of lampworking (some call it flame-work) to produce many different types of bead, which can incorporate a variety of materials, including fine silver wire and silver leaf, copper and brass. Studio 35 Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 – 4 on Saturdays, 12-3 on Sundays and BH Mons. Quex Craft Village, Unit 11, Quex Park, Birchinngton, CT7 0BH T 07714 274490 W www.turnerroweglassart.com F www.facebook.com/ turnerroweglassart
Notes
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