Open Studios 2012
( 8th – 30th September )Click on each area name to see artist details
Brochure | Open Studios 2012 | Map | Barnet | Dacorum | East Herts | Harpenden | North Herts | St Albans | Watford | Welwyn & Hatfield | List by media | List by name | Donate
North Herts
Note: numbers correspond to locations on map
Stoneyards Studio Group
Stoneyards, 20 High Street, PIRTON, Hitchin, SG5 3PTHitchin to Pirton via B655 1st right into village 1st left High St.
01462 712302
snapperglassSPAMFILTER@googlemail.com
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Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm or by appointment
Maggie Barton
GLASS, MOSAICS
01462 712302
snapperglassSPAMFILTER@googlemail.com
Contemporary stained glass, windows panels light boxes fused painted mosaics. Vibrant colours & subjects. Work in progress. Commissions welcomed.
Kathy Glenister
DRAWING, PAINTING
07923 524040
kathyglenisterSPAMFILTER@aol.com
www.i2popupgallery.com
Paintings and drawings in acrylic, ink and pastels. Wildlife and florals. Commissions welcomed.
Anna Fairchild
DRAWING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE
Studio A, 23 Girdle Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0AN
Last white house on the left in Girdle Road.
07841 331137
annafairchildSPAMFILTER@yahoo.com
www.annafairchild.co.uk
Work exploring the themes of fragmented time, place and memory through sculpture, photography and printmaking techniques.
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Sat 10.30am-1.30pm * Sun 3pm-5pm or by appointment
Dawn Dominic
GLASS, SCULPTURE
11 Priory View, Little Wymondley, 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 welcome.
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Sun 1pm-5.30pm or by appointment
Gaga
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
1 Eynsford Court, HITCHIN, SG4 9JS
Eynsford Court is off St.John's road/cemetery. No.1 is in the bend on the left.
01462 451106 / 07811 478781
gabrielesmolarzSPAMFILTER@onetel.com
My art is spontaneous and not preconceived. It ranges from fine line drawings to abstract paintings in acrylic / multimedia and prints. Enjoy! Gaga
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Sun 11am-4pm * Mon 11am-4pm or by appointment
Hazel Godfrey
WILLOW
The Plough (front garden), Plough Lane, Ley Green, Nr. King's Walden, HITCHIN, SG4 8LA
Via Preston, Church Lane, 1.5 miles, pond, left, Plough Lane, pub half way up.
07905 689602
hazelSPAMFILTER@witchazel.freeserve.co.uk
www.facebook.com/hazelgodfreyart
Willow and new work in bark/hedgerow materials. Sculpture, wall pieces, garden baskets/structures. Willow for sale. Commissions/Workshops/1:1 tuition.
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Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm
Anna Knights
PAINTING, ILLUSTRATION
29 York Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1XB
01462 432105 / 07891 001159
annaSPAMFILTER@annaknights.co.uk
www.annaknights.co.uk
Fresh, modern botanical watercolours, limited edition prints and greetings cards.
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Fri 2pm-8pm * Sat-Sun 11am-6pm or by appointment
Cathy Smale
PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
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 inspired by local scenes and travels, with an emphasis on pattern, design and colour. Some smaller work and prints also.
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Sat 10am-4pm * Sun/Thu 1pm-4pm or by appointment
Carole Sender & Belinda Norrington
3 Brook View, HITCHIN, SG4 9NYFrom Wymondley Rd turn into Ninesprings, Brook View first on the left.
07952 578335
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Sun 1pm-5pm * Sat 6pm-8pm or by appointment
Carole Sender
CERAMICS, SCULPTURE
07952 578335
infoSPAMFILTER@claywithcarole.co.uk
www.claywithcarole.co.uk
Hand built sculptural ceramics using colour and surface decoration. Pottery Classes for adults, Parties & Workshops for adults & children. Demos.
Belinda Norrington
JEWELLERY
07780 771362
wildacredesignsSPAMFILTER@gmail.com
www.wildacredesigns.co.uk
Hand made contemporary jewellery using precious metals and gemstones. Inspired by the local rural landscape and intriguing found objects.
Emmeline Webb
ILLUSTRATION, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING
The Art Nest, 4-5 West Alley, HITCHIN, SG5 1EG
Opposite Hitchin Library, between the Arcade and Jacksons Yard Car Parks.
01462 454019
infoSPAMFILTER@theartnest.com
www.emmelinewebb.com
Illustration, design, printmaking and 2D mixed media paintings, working from the Art Nest Gallery & Studio which also houses work from other artists.
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Sat/Mon-Tue/Thu/Fri 10am-5pm * Sun 12noon-6pm
Ruth Lewis Jewellery
JEWELLERY
7 The Quadrant, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 4TY
The Quadrant is between Nevells Road and Icknield Way, behind the r'way station
07973 800209
ruthmeryllewisSPAMFILTER@hotmail.com
www.ruthlewisjewellery.com
Contemporary silver and gold jewellery; elegant, simple and easy to wear. Commissions welcomed.
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Tue-Fri 1.30pm-5pm * Sat-Sun 10.30am-5pm or by appointment
Maria-Luisa Wilkings
SCULPTURE
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01462 670276 / 07825 636747
maria.wilkingsSPAMFILTER@ntlworld.com
www.marialuisasculpture.co.uk
Stoneware and earthenware figurative pieces of the human form and head, bringing character feeling and texture to my work.
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Sun 11am-4pm or by appointment
Burloes Farm Studios
Burloes, ROYSTON, SG8 9NEFrom Royston take B1039 towards Barley. Studios are on left.
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Sat-Sun 10am-6pm * Fri 6pm-9pm or by appointment
Katharine Edwards
GLASS, PAINTING, DRAWING
07973 573441
katharineedwardsnewmanSPAMFILTER@hotmail.com
www.jazkatglass.com
Dynamic fused glass and paintings inspired by emotional responses to colour and form within landscapes.
Jane Edwards
GLASS, PAINTING, DRAWING
07896 855749
j.edwards910SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.jazkatglass.com
Vibrant fused glass panels and bowls. Informed by memories, colour and textural imprints within landscape, blended with images from meditations.
Gordon Shaw
PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINTMAKING
07734 029714
gordon458SPAMFILTER@hotmail.com
Contemporary painting in oil, acrylic, mixed media & watercolour. Coastal locations provide inspiration for my work with a shift towards abstraction.
Lorna Brown
PAINTING, DRAWING, MIXED MEDIA 2D
01462 893119 / 07722 137584
lornabrown.artsSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
www.lornabrownpainting.com
Intuitive paintings, drawings and collage depicting landscapes, seascapes, still-life and interiors - and whatever catches my eye.
Christine Watson
PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA 2D
01763 249635
c.watson10SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
www.theworldofchristinewatson.co.uk
Fine art illustration and acrylic canvases, stationery, childrens characters and trademark products. Commissions welcomed.
Eva Lahti
DRAWING, PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA 3D
07721 844254
artSPAMFILTER@evalahti.co.uk
www.evalahti.co.uk
Drawing, painting and experimental 3D work inspired by visions and life around us. Portraits of people and pets. Commissions accepted and welcomed.
Sheena Middlemass
MIXED MEDIA 2D, DRAWING, PAINTING
07976 685011
sheena.middSPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Small scale illustrative work celebrating colour, shape and patterns in nature and interior still life.
Marc-Henri Glendening
PAINTING
07758 446866
sohemianSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
Paintings that capture dramatic happenings, places and atmospheres.
Mark Humphrey
SCULPTURE, STONE, METAL
01763 257337 / 07973 319223
markSPAMFILTER@markhumphrey-sculpture.com
www.markhumphrey-sculpture.com
Hand-carved stone and limited edition sculptures in bronze and metal composites for both the home and garden. Private and Public Commissions welcome.
Beth Hardwicke
PAINTING
32 Sun Hill, ROYSTON, SG8 9AX
Ample parking on drive or Park in town - Walk up High St to A10 - right Sun Hill
01763 242708
gwyn.bethSPAMFILTER@ntlworld.com
www.saa gallery beth hardwicke
Many subjects in Chinese Brush Work, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour. Combination of three separate media linked in some works. Seeking essence of subjects.
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Fri 6pm-9pm * Sat-Sun 10am-6pm or by appointment
Terry Hartga
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sycamore House, 43 Kneesworth Street, ROYSTON, SG8 5AB
Adjacent to Palazzo Restaurant. Easy parking at rear.
01763 231522 / 07771 591790
terrySPAMFILTER@hartga.co.uk
www.terryhartga.co.uk
Close ups, distortions and fragments. The chance to look anew at the familiar.
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Sat-Sun 10am-4.30pm
Anna Pye
PRINTMAKING, PAINTING, JEWELLERY
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
www.annapye.com
Original prints using various techniques, inspired by nature and life. Botanical water colours, Chinese knotting necklaces, cards and notebooks.
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Sat-Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment
Gail & Catherine Gearing
Chantry Farm, Old Chantry Lane, Todds Green , STEVENAGE , SG1 2JEA1M leave J8 (Little Wymondley exit) 1st left, 1st left, through double gates.
01462 643330
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Gail Gearing
PAINTING
07724 513696
g.gearing1968SPAMFILTER@btinternet.com
Contemporary paintings in pastel , oil and acrylic. The majority are inspired by wild untamed landscapes and the impact of the weather and seasons.
Catherine Gearing
PHOTOGRAPHY
07733 101884 / 01438 357310
alwaysabadcatSPAMFILTER@yahoo.co.uk
Patterns in Nature, Light and Reflections.
Walkern Gallery & Studio
PAINTING, JEWELLERY, PRINTMAKING
Stephen Lowe @ Walkern Gallery, 56 High Street, WALKERN, Stevenage, SG2 7PG
A1- J8 signs to Walkern, A507 then B1037 to Walkern.Park in White Lion car park.
01438 860363
stephenwilliamloweSPAMFILTER@gmail.com
www.walkerngallery.com
Fine & contemporary art in oil, acrylics and watercolours, hung in a jewel of a gallery now in its 10th year. Teas available.
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Sat-Sun/Thu/Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment
Click on each area name to see artist details
Brochure | Open Studios 2012 | Map | Barnet | Dacorum | East Herts | Harpenden | North Herts | St Albans | Watford | Welwyn & Hatfield | List by media | List by name | Donate




