Wednesday 26 October 2011

blue gallery is now open!!

After a very busy opening night, lots of chatter, wine and strawberries the gallery is officially open.
I'll add some photo's of the gallery as it is now, we have some beautiful painted furniture by 'paint it' lovingly up cycled and a fantastic finish, it would look fabulous in any home!
Then the walls..vibrant paintings by Jan Park taking us to a warm and sunny place, Dillys Pettit has some abstract paintings & some wonderful portraits on display. The prints by Jacqui Dodds (who has a blog) and Tim Southall are on two of the walls in the gallery, Jacqui also has some small moleskin books and cards that have been screen printed, gorgeous. Tim's etchings are very exciting, the one has been in the Royal Academy this year.
We have more furniture, this time painted or covered in fabric, maybe both, by 'the vintage twist co' artist Lou has a collection of up cycled items as well as hand felted dolls, scarves and broaches. These can be tailor made to your liking. Then gifts for yourself or a friend by our jewellery artists Rachel Warren, Donna Mathewson & Nicola Hill, handmade glass, findings, silver, bronze, buttons made in to broaches its all here!
We have plenty of 3D pieces, Jan has some 'little treasures' on show, made with textile and metals, glass pieces, including dishes & wall hangings by Kim Bramley, fantastic colours, a must see. We also have some Ceramics by Nicky Blaize, beautiful stag designs, small candle holders make lovely little additions to your home. 'Gurrilla Crafter' (also has a blog) has made some gorgeous little purses, made from recycled fabric as well as tea & egg cosy's.

As I said I'll post some pictures of the individual pieces! But to really appreciate it you need to pop along, open 9-5.30 daily, please ring & check on Sundays before you set out