Open Studios 2011
( 10th September – 2rd October 2011 )Click on each area name to see artist details
Open Studios 2011 | Brochure | Map | Barnet | Dacorum | East Herts | Harpenden | North Herts | St Albans | Watford | Welwyn & Hatfield | List by media | List by name
Dacorum
Note: numbers correspond to locations on map
Edna Eckett
MIXED MEDIA 2D, PAINTING, SCULPTURE
2 The Briars, Leverstock Green Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 8QJ
5 doors from Leather Bottle Pub, before Curtis Road.
01442 258770
Bright acrylic / ink paintings. Charcoal life drawings. Seaside collages. Sculpture from found objects. Painted clothes.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-4pm or by appointment
Jean Langdon
CERAMICS
The Gallery Bar, Old Town Hall, High Street, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 3AE
Exhibition open daily, artist present on days above.
01442 242370
jean961SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Large hand-built ceramic pots inspired by classical forms and designs, used for ornamental, functional and ritual purposes.
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Sat/Wed 10am-6pm * Sun 10am-4pm
Jan Makower
MIXED MEDIA 2D, PAINTING
30 Highclere Drive, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 8BY
Left off Bunkers Lane into Longdean Park, take first right into Highclere Drive.
01442 250457 / 07400 533053
janSPAMFILTER@makower.me.uk
http://www.janmakower.co.uk
Colourful paintings of landscapes, still life, boats and flowers using watercolour, pastel and mixed media.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-4pm * Wed-Thu 7pm-9pm or by appointment
Sue Mundy
PAINTING
'The Stables Studios', Pouchen End Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SA
From Winkwell Lane, past Three Horseshoes, under bridge, up Pouchen End Lane.
07815 740664
sue.mundySPAMFILTER@live.co.uk
Portraits, single & groups. Some still-life and abstract compositions. Acrylic and oil featuring vivid colours and strong lines.
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Sun/Tue/Thu 10am-3pm or by appointment
Kings Langley Art Project
65 Vicarage Lane, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 9HSNear the Cricket Club 150 metres from the High Street.
01923 267558
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Sat-Sun 10am-5pm or by appointment
Paul Kiss
ENCAUSTIC WAX, MIXED MEDIA 2D
01923 267558 / 07812 574507
paulkissSPAMFILTER@abbeypynford.co.uk
www.kissart.co.uk
Creations with acrylic and wax.
Martin Blake
DRAWING, PAINTING, SCULPTURE
01923 261092 / 07971 000005
martinSPAMFILTER@reformdesign.co.uk
An exciting collection of textural paintings in a range of vibrant and natural colours.
Will Maier
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
07734 104830
will_maierSPAMFILTER@talk21.com
www.willmaier.com
Abstract and figurative etchings, drawings and paintings.
Des Gould
PHOTOGRAPHY
01923 267807 / 07703 547570
desSPAMFILTER@desgould.com
www.desimage.com
Landscape Light and Diversity, Photographic art from around the globe.
Jodi Phillips
PAINTING
Audio Visual Gallery, 5 Village Centre, LEVERSTOCK GREEN, HP3 8QG
In the parade of shops in Leverstock Green Centre.
01442 257226 / 07832 359209
salesSPAMFILTER@jodiphillips.com
www.jodiphillips.com
Abstract original works, reproductions and gifts by Jodi Phillips. The gallery will also showcase other local Open Studio artists.
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Sat/Mon-Fri 10am-4pm or by appointment
Juliette Purdy
CERAMICS, JEWELLERY
The Coppice, Browns Spring, Potten End, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2SQ
From Water End Road, turn into Browns Spring, house at end on LHS.
01442 873503 / 07854 278745
juliettepurdySPAMFILTER@live.co.uk
People and animals inform my art practise, working with porcelain and found objects. I sculpt figures from stories and sketches.
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Sat-Sun/Fri 12noon-4pm or by appointment
Tessa Cole
DRAWING, PAINTING, SCULPTURE
Dagnall Farm, Dagnall, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1QZ
Entrance 70 yards from roundabout on rhs Ringshall Road, Dagnall.
01442 842278
dagnallfarmSPAMFILTER@hotmail.com
Sculpture for the garden and house. Watercolour landscapes and life drawings. Commissions undertaken.
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Sat-Sun/Wed/Fri 11am-5pm or by appointment
Mitzie Green
PAINTING
14 Meadway, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2PN
Off Gravel Path.
01442 862978
artist.mitziegreenSPAMFILTER@gmail.com
www.mitziegreen.co.uk
Vibrant landscapes, townscapes, flowers, abstract. Exploring colour, texture and structure in watercolour, acrylics & mixed media. Unusual methods.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm * Wed 2pm-8pm or by appointment
Stuart Grieve
PHOTOGRAPHY
41 Hempstead Lane, Potten End, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2RZ
Mid way on Hempstead Ln, on left, heading towards H.Hempstead. Look for OS signs
01442 866384 / 07777 691889
b.bs.grieveSPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.magicalmoments.info
Creative digital photography.
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Sat 11am-5pm * Sun 11am-4pm
Sue Judd
JEWELLERY, MIXED MEDIA 2D, TEXTILES
9 South Park Gardens, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1JA
From Station, up Bridgewater Rd, second turn left, behind little green.
01442 865691 / 07779 401245
sueSPAMFILTER@suejuddtextileart.co.uk
Textile art and mixed media with functional pieces and some felted and beaded jewellery.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm * Wed 2pm-6pm or by appointment
Mowgli Mangal Khan
PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY
Le Petit Atelier de Mowgli, Kitsbury Rd, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1AJ
25 yards along Kitsbury Rd, off High St.
01442 390182
mowgli.mkSPAMFILTER@virginmedia.com
www.mowglimangalkhan.co.uk
Celebrating 2011 with expressive photos & paintings, displayed in an unusually charming rustic, plant-filled studio. And, the Artists cat, William.
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Sat 12noon-5pm * Sun 11am-3pm or by appointment
Brigid Marlin
DRAWING, PAINTING
28 Castle Hill, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1HE
Through station tunnel turn 2nd left up Castle Hill.
01442 864454
brigmarlinSPAMFILTER@aol.com
Painting done in renaissance technique of egg tempera and oil glazes.
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Sat-Sun/Wed 12noon-6pm or by appointment
Christian Marsden
CERAMICS, PAINTING, SCULPTURE
22 Charles Street, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3DF
On corner of Charles St. & Cowper Rd. 2 mins walk from Berkhamsted High St.
01442 872486 / 07917 888254
christianSPAMFILTER@stolenform.com
www.stolenform.com
Contemporary handmade product design, sculpture and painting for the home and garden.
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Sat 12noon-5pm * Sun 12noon-4pm or by appointment
Rosemary Pettet
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
26 Hall Park, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2NU
Towards Berkhamsted from Bourne End, 3rd road on the left.
01442 865739
brian.pettetSPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Work inspired by travel, buildings and gardens. Also life drawings, sketchbooks and cards.
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Sat-Sun 11am-5pm * Mon/Wed 2pm-6pm or by appointment
Anthony Purdy
PAINTING
44 Honeycross Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2JA
Fifth on left off Long Chaulden.
01442 218210 / 07518 714704
anthony.purdySPAMFILTER@ntlworld.com
www.a-purdy-art.co.uk
Landscapes in watercolour and oils, also figurative work.
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Sat-Sun 10am-4pm * Fri 4pm-8pm or by appointment
Ann Trotter
TEXTILES
26 Upper Hall Park, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2NP
From Hemel A4251 on entering Berkhamsted 4th Left. Cedar Rd. Left. On right
01442 863817
trotter26SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Batik I continue to play with wax and other resists using paper and fabric. Making marks, using colour to build up pattern, texture and composition.
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Sat-Sun 11am-4pm * Wed-Thu 2pm-5pm or by appointment
Vitreus Art
GLASS
41 Hempstead Lane, Potten End, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2RZ
Mid way on Hempstead Ln, on left, heading towards H.Hempstead. Look for OS signs
07879 256115
helloSPAMFILTER@vitreus-art.co.uk
www.vitreus-art.co.uk
Affordable stained glass art and gifts. Commissions and unique decorative stained glass art made to order. Demonstrations each day. Tuition given.
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Sat 11am-5pm * Sun 11am-4pm
Sheila de Rosa
PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING
Unit 15AE, Akeman Business Park, 81 - 82 Akeman Street, TRING, HP23 6AF
Through Tring High St. First left after Rose & Crown.
01296 661678 / 07821 177685
sheiladerosaSPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.sheiladerosa.co.uk
Printing in its widest sense is at the core of these works, including digital imagery, photography, paper, fabric and acrylic.
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Sat/Fri 10.30am-4pm * Sun/Thu 1pm-5pm or by appointment
Linda Di Mizio
DRAWING, PAINTING
18 Malting Lane, ALDBURY, Tring, HP23 5RH
From A41 follow Aldbury signs. Malting Lane off Newground Rd.
01442 851016 / 07876 350518
lindadimizioSPAMFILTER@tiscali.co.uk
Trees of Ashridge forest through the seasons; the Essex coast remembered and revisited.
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Sat-Sun 11am-6pm or by appointment
Brian Robinson
PAINTING
Shepherd Cottage, 2 Malting Lane, ALDBURY, HP23 5RH
01442 851295 / 07840531595
brian.l.robinsonSPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.brianrobinsonartist.co.uk
Strong, colourful watercolour paintings inspired by the play of sun and shadow on land and water.
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Sat-Sun 10.30am-6pm * Wed-Thu 12noon-5pm or by appointment
Phil Madley
ENCAUSTIC WAX
50 Tring Road, WILSTONE, Tring, HP23 4PD
Find Half Moon Pub in Wilstone, 3rd cottage to the right.
01442 822398 / 07720 286929
philSPAMFILTER@philmadley.com
www.philmadley.com
Open your mind to different possibilities. Amazing paintings in encaustic wax produced using an iron and hot air gun. Absolutely fascinating.
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Sat/Tue-Wed/Fri 10am-6pm * Sun 11am-6pm or by appointment