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
North Herts
Note: numbers correspond to locations on map
Stella Swanton
GLASS, JEWELLERY
11 Southern Way, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 4TD
Grange Estate, off Western Way Roundabout, 6th House on Left.
01462 630173
navajo-beadingSPAMFILTER@hotmail.co.uk
www.navajo-beading.net
Handmade lampwork and dichroic glass, sterling silver, swarovski crystal and beaded jewellery. Tuition available.
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Tue/Thu 10am-4pm * Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm or by appointment
Maria-Luisa Wilkings
SCULPTURE
111 Blackmore, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2SZ
At Lordship turn into Penn Way, then Blackmore.
07825 636747
maria.wilkingsSPAMFILTER@ntlworld.com
www.hvaf.org.uk/Maria-Luisa-Wilkings/gallery
Stoneware and earthenware figurative pieces of the human form and head, bringing character feeling and texture to my work.
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Sun/Thu 11am-4pm or by appointment
Anna Pye
JEWELLERY, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, ROYSTON, SG8 0NN
In middle of village , near church and pub.
01763 852110 / 07751 281756
annaSPAMFILTER@thewalnuthouse.freeserve.co.uk
A variety of printmaking inspired by nature. Watercolours of botanical and natural subjects. Stunning necklaces using chinese knotting.
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Sat-Sun/Thu 10am-5pm or by appointment
Clay with Carole
CERAMICS
3 Brook View, HITCHIN, SG4 9NY
07952 578335
infoSPAMFILTER@claywithcarole.co.uk
www.claywithcarole.co.uk
Hand built sculptural ceramics for home and garden. Pottery classes for adults. Learn hand building decorating and glazing. Try a taster, make a pot
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Sat-Sun/Thu 12noon-4.30pm * Fri 6pm-8pm or by appointment
Dawn Dominic
GLASS, SCULPTURE
11 Priory View, Little Wymondley, Nr HITCHIN, SG4 7HG
In Village, at Plume of Feathers, take Priory Lane, first left into Priory View
07867 906192
dawnpdominicSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
www.hvaf.org.uk/Dawn-Dominic/gallery
Carved stone and breeze block, figurative and shaped plaster, fused and cast glass. Unique, limited editions for home and garden. Commissions Welcomed
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Sun 1pm-5.30pm or by appointment
Stoneyards Studio Group
Stoneyards, 20 High Street, PIRTON, Hitchin, SG5 3PTHitchin to Pirton via B655, first right into village.
01462 712302
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Sat-Sun/Thu 1pm-5pm or by appointment
Maggie Barton
GLASS, MOSAICS
01462 712302
snapperglassSPAMFILTER@googlemail.com
Contemporary stained glass, windows panels lightboxes mosaic fused & painted. Vibrant colours & subjects. Work in progress. Commissions welcomed.
Sandy Andrews
DRAWING, PAINTING
01462 850649
sandy.andrewsSPAMFILTER@virgin.net
www.sandyandrewsart.co.uk
Paintings and drawings in acrylic and watercolour of all things eyecatching and colourful. Scenes from my travels, figurative, botanical, quirky.
Nick Harrison Jones
DRAWING, ILLUSTRATION, PAINTING
30 Holwell Road, Holwell, HITCHIN, SG5 3SG
A600 Bedford Road turn Holwell Pirton. Garden studio corner Rands Meadow.
07970 076660
bluetextureSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
Expressive, lively, drawing and painting. Often unusual street views, exploring mood and atmosphere. A wide range of creative work.
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Sun 12noon-3pm * Mon 7pm-9pm
Cathy Smale
PAINTING
45 St Michaels Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0QA
Close to Mary Exton School
07775 317520
cathy.smaleSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
www.cathysmale.com
Bright landscape paintings with an emphasis on pattern, design and colour.
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Sat-Sun/Thu 10am-4pm or by appointment
Jill Winch
DRAWING, PAINTING
The Coach House, 11 Church Street, SHILLINGTON, Nr Hitchin, SG5 3LH
Through Shillington, left up Church Street, towards Church.
01462 713769 / 07799 885109
jillwinch1SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.jillwinch.com
Botanical paintings in watercolour, coloured pencil and graphite. Prints and cards also available. Demonstrations on open weekends.
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Sat 11am-5pm * Sun 12noon-4pm or by appointment
Gimara Duncan
DRAWING, ILLUSTRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY
Sunnyside, 1B Inskip Crescent, STEVENAGE, SG1 1JX
Studio entrance on Plash Drive.
01438 364434
gimaradSPAMFILTER@gmail.com
www.gimara.com
Artist, photographer & art educator. Specialist in scientific imagery & wide variety of fine art (sketches and paintings). Available for commissions.
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Sat-Sun 11am-4pm or by appointment
Hazel Godfrey
WILLOW
The Plough (front garden), Plough Lane, LEY GREEN, Nr. Kings' Walden, SG4 8LA
Via Preston, Church Lane, 1.5 miles, pond, left, Plough Lane, pub's half way up.
07905 689602
hazelSPAMFILTER@witchazel.freeserve.co.uk
www.facebook.com/hazelgodfreyart
Woven art for garden/conservatory/home. Sculpture, wall pieces, unusual garden baskets/structures. Willow for sale. Commissions/Workshops/1:1 tuition.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm * Fri 6pm-8pm
Village Arts
MOSAICS, PRINTMAKING, WILLOW
The Plough, Plough Lane, LEY GREEN, Nr Kings Walden, Hitchin, SG4 8LA
Via Preston, Church Lane,1.5 Miles, pond, Left, Plough Lane.
07972 798804
adele.pearce1SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Providing Community Art & Craft Workshops, Projects , Events. Discuss your ideas or just come for a look. Smashing china mosaics on show & for sale !
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Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm * Fri 6pm-8pm or by appointment