Visit artist's studios and venues in Peterborough and the surrounding areas

[caption id="attachment_7510" align="aligncenter" width="299"] Klimt and the Kiwi[/caption] I took early retirement after 30+ years as a primary school teacher where one of my roles was invariably art co-ordinator - I have always had a bit of an arty streak! I became interested in mosaics when my head teacher asked me to make one for the school with some lovely tiles which had been donated. Having only ever made mosaic patterns using paper squares in the classroom, the task of proper mosaicking was rather daunting. However after a lot of thought, problem solving and help from some children, a lovely mosaic was conceived and produced which still hangs outside the school. That was in 2006. Since leaving teaching I still find the whole process of designing, sorting, gluing, grouting, cleaning and finishing a piece to be extremely therapeutic, rewarding and addictive. I now have my own "studio", attend regular craft fairs and take on big and small commissions. My inspiration comes from where I am "at the moment". My fish and all things seaside happened after a trip to Southwold. The birds and flowers came after a walk through our local bluebell woods. I love scouting around charity shops and vintage markets - always on the lookout for that something special I can use! Quirky glass beads are a favourite find.   [caption id="attachment_6074" align="alignnone" width="536"] Beach Huts[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23922" align="alignright" width="256"] Water Lilies[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21757" align="alignleft" width="389"] Feature Window Commission[/caption]  

Alison May Parry – Mayimosaic

I took early retirement after 30+ years as a primary school teacher where one of my roles was invariably art More

Glass is a medium that I find has a wide range of colours that can be combined together in many form. I have continued to develop kiln carving as a interest, and from this added effects within the carved space.  A recently attended course has shown me other avenues to explore. On the weekend in July I will be in residence at Denise Brown's studio (Grange Farm, Whittlesey, Benwick, Cambridgeshire PE15 OXU) demonstrating Raku with Christine Withall.   This year I hope to revisit some of my previous ideas that were put onto the back burner last year, plus I hope to explore a couple of newly emerging techniques. Colour remains a main influence to my pieces, with interlocking effects of different glass textures. Weather permitting pit firing and Raku demonstrations will take place using previously bisque fired pieces and will be available for sale if the kiln gods allow!! Also a re-wilded meadow trail at the front of the house where a path has been prepared to view the indigenous plants and insects. Refreshments and cakes will be available, ample free car parking at the venue. [caption id="attachment_13443" align="alignnone" width="300"] Eggbe Brian Withall[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13441" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiln formed letters Brian Withall[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiln formed numbers Brian Withall[/caption] [caption id="attachment_14440" align="alignnone" width="404"] Alphabet letters Brian Withall[/caption]

Brian Withall

Glass is a medium that I find has a wide range of colours that can be combined together in many More

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