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

This year, I’m exhibiting  again with other members of the Gidding Group (Krystyna Wojcik and Paul Crank) in Great Gidding village hall. I have been doing a lot more work in charcoal recently but will still have plenty of wildlife watercolour pieces on show. I hope you’ll join us and enjoy the wide range of work that we have  all been working on as well  as the excellent refreshments including home made cakes  which will be on sale.

Sue Jarvis – Wildlife Artist

Whether acrylic painting or abstract fluid art, it’s my way of worship - giving all the glory to God, reflecting on His word, and inspired by the beauty of His creation 

Jurgita Banioniene

I make slip-decorated earthenware pottery for people to enjoy using and to make them smile. Exhibiting as a guest of the Deepford Artists.

Katherine Winfrey

I enjoy working with a range of materials, including oils, watercolours and inks creating a variety of subject matter, although I do find myself drawn to local landscapes more often than not. I'm currently enjoying creating mixed media pieces using recycled materials. often inspired by nature, sometimes with a message.

Trina Warman

I make everyday items ten times their original size, as long as they fit in my workshop. To date I have made a tape measure, 3-pin plug, spanner, pencil, keys, pencil sharpener, lipstick and many others. I enjoy the challenge of creating my art and repurposing materials to make this happen. I am always on the lookout for the next task.

Steve Wainwright

I create abstract and impressionist landscape, garden and architectural images using the camera as my tool and looking at the world through a different lens. The coast is a special draw to me.

David Townshend

Fiona Swepson is a Lincolnshire-based potter who creates wheel-thrown porcelain functional ware with a focus on texture and craftsmanship. Working primarily with porcelain, Fiona combines traditional techniques with a contemporary approach, bringing each piece to life through a delicate balance of form and texture. The texture on each piece is achieved through the intricate art of slip trailing, a technique that involves applying liquid clay in fine, controlled patterns onto the surface. This adds a unique tactile quality to the work, creating a sense of movement and depth. The finished pieces are both beautiful and functional, designed to enhance daily life with a touch of artistry.   Fiona's pottery is all about creating beautiful, everyday pieces that are both practical and enjoyable to use. Each item is designed to be a part of daily life, whether it's a mug you reach for every morning or a bowl you use at dinner. The combination of thoughtful design and handmade craftsmanship brings a little extra joy to the simple moments of life.  

Fiona Swepson

I have developed a love for epoxy resin, experimental art within a relatively new medium. Light reactive epoxy, refraction. Sales are not my goal, but would like be seen. I am retired and enjoy creating art and favour vibrant colours. Each piece changes under different light. Something different, I hope.

Anthony Charles

As a Designer Maker I really enjoy working in a variety of different mediums. I studied at Leicester Polytechnic in the early 80s where I gained a Degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery, and although I do still make jewellery occasionally it is not where my focus has been over the years. I was a Partner in a small business for 12 years where I designed Christmas decorations that were sold to trade. Over the last 10 years I have mostly worked in painting and printing card and paper, Creating a variety of commemorative keepsakes, cards, decorations, collage artwork and 3D boxwork. I get a lot of inspiration playing with colours, textures and patterns. More recently I have got totally obsessed with making plaster castings using a variety of local Flora and Fauna from the garden, resulting in decorative artwork to adorn walls and shelves.

Mary Stone Design

My work stems from an intuitive and subconscious process. I love the layering of paintings, textures, and mark making. This creates a history to each painting. I feel I escape to another world, but also my artwork is full of emotions from nature and my personal life. My paintings are a way to express myself in an ethereal way. I will be exhibiting at two different venues over the three weekends: 24 Grange Road Peterborough PE3 9DR  (on 28th 29th June, 5th & 6th July)   AND   38 Norman Drive Stilton PE7 3RS  (on 12th & 13th July) 

Susan Roche

Indian artist exploring the depths of culture and spirituality through diverse mediums. Passionate about blending traditional and contemporary elements, I create to celebrate and question the essence of Indian identity.

PreethiPrabhu

I paint to make sense of the world around me and my place within it. I want to learn all I can about painting. For me the act of painting is about a voyage of discovery. On that voyage we have to say goodbye to what we think we know and travel towards the world.

Jon Phillipson Brown

Come along to see a range of media and art styles drawn from inspiration across the ages. I find drawing a release from the everyday! 

David Palmer

Artist and Sculptor  Landscape and seascape oil paintings. Figurative ceramic and bronze sculpture. Please see the website for further information.  instagram.com/triciaosborneartist 

Tricia Osborne

I love experimenting with painting, collage, printmaking  and my favourite - ceramics.  I am a member of Anglian Potters and joint organiser of the Stamford Pottery Market. Gardens and courtyard plus refreshments Parking available zone F

Pam Orme

I work as an experimental artist - painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. I am a member of Anglian Potters. Welland Valley Art Society and Stamford Pottery Market. Gardens and courtyard plus refreshments  Parking available zone F

Margaret Ann Lindsay

I am a mixed media artist with a love of pattern and vibrant colours. I use both abstract and figurative styles to create joyful, imaginative paintings in acrylic, watercolour and gold leaf.

Jo Leonard

I'm a contemporary painter based on the Rutland and Lincolnshire border in the lovely village of Castle Bytham.  Each piece I create is a reflection of the natural beauty that surrounds me, reimagined with an abstract, contemporary twist. I work in a variety of mediums and in the past year I have begun incorporating clay and resin into my work, adding texture and a three-dimensional quality to my paintings. I hope the work is optimistic, playful and uplifting.   I will be exhibiting as part of the Deepford Art Group on 28 and 29 June 2025 at Barnack Village Hall

Rachel Larder

I am a textiles designer utilising the materials around me with a main focus in print. I enjoy layering and making texture in my designs. I love to print, paint, embroider, knit and sew. My designs are often abstract and bright.

Victoria Kelly-Gobuiwang

I’m an artist who uses coloured pencils and watercolour to explore the human form.

Georgette Ilett

Painter/ Sculptor  Robert is happiest painting en plein air, sometimes finishing the pictures in the studio, where he also sculpts figurative pieces in clay for later kiln firing. instagram.com/bobhookeartist

Robert Hooke

Italian artist and Interior Designer, inspired by classical artists, cultures and nature. Commissions accepted.

Franca Graham

I’m just a girl from Latvia who has loved drawing since childhood. I simply enjoy creating art and finding beauty everywhere. Sometimes, I copy what I see because it’s beautiful, and other times, I imagine new stories – “What if things were this way instead?”

Julianna Efendijeva

'I have this thing with flowers'  Emma Eagles - Local Artist - Exploring the beauty of nature, line and light through mixed media. 

Emma Eagles

I work in oil and paint from memory. I let my images slowly appear from the base layer, concentrating on sensations and emotions rather than only the outer layer we usually see

Nicola Devas

I am a multi-disciplinary artist who enjoys exploring different materials in my paintings, as well as cardboard sculptures from discarded packaging materials. These are totally unique. I have an Honors Degree in Fine Art.

Josette Carroll

Primarily a freelance illustrator and printmaker, I have, over the past few years, delved into the world of ceramics. I enjoy the process of creating work through intense processes, which in a way force a slow, considered approach, contrasting with intuitive mark-making in both printmaking and pottery.   Exhibiting as part of Deepford Artists. 

Hannah Bigley

My work is constantly evolving as I try out new ideas, most of my inspiration comes from the changing seasons within the countryside.

Mary Barkhouse

Chris' work is primarily expressive oil paintings combining graphical elements while depicting his passion for landscapes and wildlife.

Chris Abrams Art

I am an artist and studio potter creating one off stoneware pots inspired by landscape and found objects. My work is often semi sculptural or pictorial.

Carole Bonney – Small Fish Pottery

I paint landscapes and portraits in traditional style in acrylic and watercolour. I'm experimenting towards oils too! After a career in commerce, I am starting out as I always wanted as an artist. Learning all the time. That also means I need to try new things out so I enjoy abstract work too. But my main buzz is in accuracy of depiction, not for everyone but it is my touchstone. My landscapes are often local scenes of our wonderful rural landscape. Sometimes ancient churches are depicted, mellow and nestled after hundreds of years in their village setting. Come and see my paintings and enjoy a coffee or cuppa with me. I have limited edition prints and greeting cards available too. Lots of unframed browser original paintings.

Will Thompson

I’m Steph, a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford. My pottery started as a hobby, that turned into an obsession, and is now my job! Each piece is handmade on my potter’s wheel. I work with black, grey and speckled stoneware clay as well as porcelain. I like clean lines and enjoy showing the contrast of the raw unglazed clay with simple glazes.  I have recently started working with willow and love the smoothness of the clay against the rough rustic willow.  Together, clay and willow have taken over, it has all got a bit out of hand, and I couldn’t be happier! Please come and join me, along with other artists, at The Wilfrid Wood Hall, Barnack. It is a lovely location with easy access.

Steph Bowden Hughes

I explore the potential relationships between colours, forms and mark-making. A variety of materials and tools are used to portray the emotions of serenity and stillness resulting from my Japanese cultural experience. In creating a piece of art, the surface is often created by pasting a collage and overlaying it with colours to produce a sense of depth. The whole process is executed intuitively in order to avoid complicated details.

Sanae Dvorjetz

I specialise in handmade silver jewellery pieces, using traditional methods working either in sheet and wire, or through wax carving and lost wax casting, to create original pieces by hand. I love working with stones, and have picked up some lovely examples over my years in the trade which make each piece unique. I carry out all work from design sketches to setting and polishing the pieces myself in my Glinton workshop, where i also undertake commission, alteration and repair work in gold, silver and platinum.

Oakland Jewellery

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LaBluett Jelena Kalmane is a Contemporary and Embroidery Artist, who is based in Peterborough. Her distinctive personal style emanates joy and peace and expresses the vibrant spirit and atmosphere which is inspired by nature. Landscapes, waterfalls and flowers, forests and parks, and farmers tending to their fields are all brought to life with contrasting and harmonious colours and bold compositions. As the artist explains, “Art-is a path to my soul. My landscape paintings are connected to the places where I have been happy or sad. It is part of me, part of my life and my history”.The artist not only paints with acrylic paint but also, uses embroidery and mixed media in her work. She applies the strengths of her medium to achieve rich velvety surfaces. Her mixed media technique makes her artwork look volume and textured.   Her practiced technique conveys a sense of immediacy and harmony that we feel with our natural environment.With utmost proficiency, she invites us to view the world the way how she sees it, with bold bright flowers and powerful waterfalls where you will find a piece and harmony.  

Jelena Kalmane

Water colour and Mixed Media I began my watercolour journey during lockdown, through online tutorials. (Thank you to Jean Haines).   I’m inspired by colours, light and texture, and constantly searching for the best way to depict them on paper.   I never tire of watching the unpredictable nature of these pigments as they react with water.    Much preferring  to let  the colours  mix  and blend on the paper, rather than planning and  mixing my colours in a palette.  I prefer to paint without any preliminary pencil sketch, letting the painting dictate what is needed. For me Watercolour is about the process,  and discovering what works, and most often what doesn’t!    I’m a bit of a magpie, in that I’m easily distracted by  shiny new techniques and  approaches.  Wanting to try them all.   One day I might find what my actual style actually is! I have made a number of greetings cards,  using some of  the  many different techniques I have been exploring   Original art works of  various subjects     I love to inspire people and invite you to my garden studio to look at and discuss my work.     Open other times by appointment Yes Demonstrations available No Tuition offered No Garden open for visitors Yes Refreshments served Weather permitting  Yes Commissions accepted No

Georgina Mason

I am an artist and designer working in traditional fine art mediums like acrylic on canvas and pen and ink on paper as well as digital art and design. My art tends to be whimsical cartoon and quasi-pop art.

Daniel Lucey

dei ceramics work & inspiration My work is a celebration of my love for flowers, landscapes, textiles, nature and found objects. I am influenced by the landscape and surroundings of my home and garden in Rutland and beaches in East of England, Wales and Cornwall and produce- Nature printed ceramics Wall Plaques and mini sculptures Outdoor sculptures Organic bonsai pots A large proportion of my work is decorated using nature printing or general printing techniques and often stained to enhance the detail. My quirky wall plaques/wall hangings and mini sculptures are influenced by naive art and the work of Alfred Wallis and John Maltby.   My frost-hardy outdoor sculptures tend to have simple strong lines and a distinctive style that add interest to a garden, especially when set against dark foliage or positioned on hard surfaces.   I handmade organic bonsai pots. Each is unique with no two identical- perfectly imperfect - is how I like to think of them.   Techniques & materials I use stoneware and occasionally porcelain paper clay. Everything is slab-built or carved and sometimes finished on the wheel. Outdoor pots and sculpture are all kiln fired to 1250-1270C to make them frost-hardy. Indoor items are kiln fired to 1220 - 1250C depending on their finish.   Membership I am a member of the Anglian Potters, the Nature Printing Society, Northamptonshire and Rutland Open Studio (NROS), and Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS).   PAOS 2025 I and dei ceramics will be on display at Rene Viner's studio (René Viner - Peterborough Artists Open Studios %) and garden on 28/29th June, together with Petra Wrights functional ceramics. 5/6 and 12/13 June I will be in my studio/garden in Ketton, Rutland. [caption id="attachment_24645" align="alignnone" width="534"] Porcelain nature printed mosaic picture[/caption] [caption id="attachment_26545" align="alignnone" width="400"] Seaside wall plaque[/caption] [caption id="attachment_24722" align="alignnone" width="448"] Ceramic bird wall plaque tile[/caption] [caption id="attachment_24715" align="alignnone" width="300"] Indoor mini bird sculpture[/caption] [caption id="attachment_24714" align="alignnone" width="533"] Small bonsai carved accent pot[/caption]   For more information see www.deiceramics.com

Dawn Isaac (dei ceramics)

I am a photographer and mixed media artist. I have recently got back into art after a long break due to focusing on my Photography Business. In the last two years I have fallen in love with painting again. My inspiration can come from absolutely anything. I work in acrylics, collage and inks on canvas, mixed media paper and birchwood ply boards. I work predominantly intuitively as I just love to see where the journey takes me. I will be exhibiting with a fellow PAOS artist in our village of Orton Waterville and plan to serve Tea, coffee and cakes on arrival.

Dana Al-Gharabally

I paint silk scarves and create designs on clothes for both adults and children. I make jewellery. I work with polymer clay, create various decorations. I also create acrylic paintings. I like to try something new and inspiring, new techniques, new directions. There are still many things I would like to learn...

Baiba Trankale

I have always been inspired by nature to create my works. When I paint, I am completely immersed in the process. This helps a lot to take your mind off negative incidents. Some of my works are made with elements of sculptural painting (these are three-dimensional flowers made of decorative plaster). I experiment with techniques because I want to create something new and unusual. ​After all, in this world everything is possible.​

Alla Kamenieva

Ruth Hudson is an experimental print maker and painter. Her original linocuts are printed on an 1856 lithograph press from her home studio in Stamford. After studying Combined Arts at Newcastle University, Ruth went on to train at the Chelsea School of Art and the Leicester Print Workshop. Her work is influenced by her previous career working in Interior and fashion magazine production. She is inspired by German Abstract Expressionism and Bauhaus Aesthetics. Ruth has produced prints of many local landscapes including Burghley House, Normanton Church, Oakham Market Square and distinctive buildings in an around Stamford. Ruth uses the 'reduction' method of printmaking, favoured by Pablo Picasso who coined the term 'suicide printing'. Her work is often bold and graphic and hopes to reflect current trends and, quietly, offer a form of social commentary. https://www.instagram.com/ruth__hudson/ You can subscribe to Ruth's newsletter to be the first to know about forthcoming events and workshop via http://www.rhprints.com Ruth Hudson also screen prints a limited edition t shirt and sweatshirt range using her original prints. Using eco friendly inks, the designs are printed on to organic ethical cotton. Ruth is hoping to have her new collection ready in time for the Peterborough Open Studios. http://www.rhprints.com [caption id="attachment_22154" align="alignnone" width="478"] An original linocut print[/caption] I will be exhibiting as part of the Deepford Art Group on 28 and 29 June 2025 at Barnack Village Hall. https://paos.org.uk/visitors/

Ruth Hudson

Paul Joseph-Crank - Still life and figures in acrylics, pastels and mixed media. Exhibiting in the Peterborough Artists' Open Studios this year with The Gidding Group, I studied fine art in Manchester before taking up a career in graphic design and illustration. I work from sketches and photographs, using them as a drawing aid to create images in paint or print. Over the years I have been represented by galleries across the UK and exhibited in Art Fairs in the UK and Europe. Recently I have been concentrating on still life and figure drawing. Set up in the studio they allow me to work from 'real life' and to experiment with light and composition. Visit paulcrank.co.uk to see more work and for latest exhibition updates. Paul Joseph-Crank - The Gidding Group The Gidding Group of artists are Krystyna Wojcik, Sue Jarvis and myself. We warmly invite you to visit. Together with our PAOS fellow artists we have parking, wonderful home baked cakes and refreshments  - and loos!  

Paul Joseph-Crank

Artist and Jewellery maker My creative journey includes working with watercolours, acrylics, oils and mixed media, as well as designing and making gemstone and Sterling Silver jewellery.  My inspiration is the natural world.

Liz Hurst

Exhibiting with The Gidding Group, I paint in watercolour and acrylic, and draw in charcoal and pencil. We warmly invite you to visit. Our venue cafe serves cakes and refreshments, has parking and toilets. I enjoy trying to capture colourful fleeting moments, though I do find that I'm drawn more and more to the beautiful mood stirring colours of dusk evening light. I most often paint with artists’ watercolours, because I love the transparency of the colours, and the challenging unpredictability of the process suits my temperament! The Gidding Group of artists are Paul Joseph-Crank, Sue Jarvis and myself who are exhibiting in the Village Hall at Great Gidding. We warmly invite you to visit. Running alongside our art exhibition is a cafe area serving cakes and refreshments and the venue has toilets and plenty of parking space.

Krystyna Wojcik

Chris Moss works in visual art across a variety of media from oils and acrylics, through pastels and watercolours to cyanotypes. She is mostly inspired by the natural world and our response to it. Chris loves exploring the effect of colour and aims to provoke an emotional reaction to her art, whether that is awe at the beauty of nature or tenderness in the relationships between people. [caption id="attachment_23193" align="alignleft" width="743"] Early Morning Haze, Norfolk. Acrylics and oils.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_21845" align="alignnone" width="800"] Bay of Fires, Tasmania. Acrylics.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_23278" align="alignnone" width="526"] Bird of Prey. Acrylics.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_23279" align="alignnone" width="291"] Cambridge Bicycle. Watercolours and ink.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_23280" align="alignnone" width="474"] Stormy Lighthouse. Oils.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_23283" align="alignnone" width="496"] Slaters Bridge, Little Langdale. Watercolours and ink.[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_23292" align="alignnone" width="400"] New Life. Watercolours.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_23291" align="alignnone" width="503"] Times Square, New York. Oils.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23299" align="alignnone" width="800"] Left: Frosted Beauty. Pastels. Right: Fallen Log. Pastels.[/caption]

Chris Moss

Emily is an artist who is deeply inspired by the natural world. Through observing the world around her, often through drawing from observation, she works to capture feeling and a sense of a place in her  artwork. She is currently working with a mix of different materials including painting printmaking and drawing on her iPad.

Emily Bowers

[caption id="attachment_23236" align="alignnone" width="322"] Dehlia in her studio[/caption] Dehlia Barnard-Edmunds is a printmaker/creative, exploring the diverse and exciting world of print. Currently, she is enjoying the process of linocut printing, monotypes, screen printing on paper and textiles plus collaging. Dehlia has displayed her work at venues across the country and welcomes the public to her workspace during PAOS Open Studios weekends and also by appointment. Becoming a recent member of Leicester Print Workshop, Dehlia has been able to broaden her knowledge and practice to interpret her designs using other modes of printmaking such as silkscreen printing using CMYK, a four colour layered approach. Taking her inspiration mainly from what excites and interests her in her rural surroundings, Dehlia's drawings and watercolour sketches form the basis of designs that are then carefully printed by hand. Ask her about any of her works and Dehlia will be happy to tell you the tale behind it. Recent works include collages inspired by her ever growing collection of ceramics using papers created from cleaning off her print making tools. The colours and textures created were simply too beautiful not to include in her artworks! Current work is interspersed with small linocut prints inspired by her travels. These tiny studies are printed using her Adana Press, a small press originally designed for letterpress printing. I wonder if you can guess where she has been... Dehlia is an experienced teacher offering classes and tutorials, which can be discussed on your visit. The garden is open and refreshments offered.

Dehlia Barnard – Edmunds AKA The Merryweather Artist

I am a contemporary Artist, my work is inspired by travel, nature and current affairs. I paint in mostly acrylic and in bright bold colour, my paintings are as large as I can get away with! I take commissions and love people to visit my studio to look at and discuss my work.

Sarah Adam

Handmade chairs from green wood Teas and cakes in the garden

Gordon Monk

A Scottish artist specializing in painting, drawing and print making.My work is largely figurative, I use symbolism and depictions of the every day to tell stories and communicate ideas. I am interested in what can be read and implied from an object, a face or a place and the resulting assumptions and imagined narrative. During the first lock down I began to explore portraiture, rediscovering acrylic paint. I have since continued to use acrylic paints to depict more ambitious compositions and narratives, alongside daily drawing. I take inspiration from current affairs, popular culture, my own experiences, music,literature and art itself-often depicting or referencing other artists and artworks.

Chris Wells

My background is in jewellery and metalwork. I turned to beadwork while working in Amsterdam where I found amazing bead shops lined with jars like old sweetie shops.

Carol Clark

I design handmade jewellery in a range of styles using semi precious stones. Each piece is unique and I enjoy working with customers to make bespoke pieces for special occasions. My names Bridget and I am a jewellery designer. I have been a lover of design all my life and I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to indulge in my passion and make jewellery for others to enjoy! I started my business over 10 years ago and have loved expanding it over time. I use a wide variety of materials but my main love is the use of semi-precious stones. I look forward to meeting new people each year at this fabulous open house event Semi precious jewellery designer-offering everything from necklaces through to bag charms, all handmade, one off pieces, to suit all budgets

Bridget Bradley Designs

Welcome to Open Studios 2025. Do you know my work? If so I'm sure I'll see you during open studios again, can't wait to catch up. If not, I hope you appreciate what I do and look forward to introducing you to some of my memories. Each drawing is created initially in a few minutes and captures whatever happens in front of me. Completing them is another story and can take a lot longer. I'm exhibiting with Jeni Cairns and we're looking forward to another wonderful few weekends of Open Studios. I'm so grateful to Jeni to give me space and provide her beautiful garden for us to relax in. Life has no meaning for me without creativity. Illustration is what I love. Since moving to Peterborough over ten years ago I've practiced quick illustration of everyday life as it happens, usually from one of the hundreds of benches around the city of Peterborough. I love that I have something so creative in my life. My work is very loose, illustrative and distinctive. As well as bench views I paint on fabric and my practice includes weekly mindful drawings. Some of my photos of my work leave a lot to the imagination so you'd be very welcomed if you came to visit open studios and see them in person. Jeni is a wonderful natural gardener so they're lots for everyone. Come chat, wander and have refreshments, not forgetting all the conversation in the world, if you want it, about art, life and nature.   Looking forward to another great open studios. Best wishes, Lynne

Lynne Collins

I have been creating for many years. I graduated from the University of Life Sciences in Poland. There I began to see the beauty in nature. I started designing gardens. I have painting deep in my soul, and I started painting here in England. I see joy in a colorful garden and want to bring the same mood to the gardens. Many call my style as close to Abstract Impressionism. During my studies, I began to explore Europe in search of inspiration. The German Black Forest, the French Montmartre in Paris, vast fields of tulips in the Netherlands, the Basque culture in San Sebastian, the world of art galleries in London, and finally, the artistically sensitive society of Artists in Peterborough - all of this influenced my charming way of treating colors as a reflection of my mood at the moment. Painting is one of the elements of the sensitive person's environment. Added to it are the plants in the garden, their scent and shape. Sculptures upon which a curious robin always perches, showing off its reddish breast. And woven into all of this are the Lilliput Line cottages, which I collect - completing the enchantment. I invite you to visit my paradise.The mentioned painting works best in the environment of people seeking tranquility and understanding of their surroundings and themselves. In the disorderly colors and techniques, they can find their own memories and solace for their souls. That's why over 20 of my paintings are a constant therapeutic element on the walls of the Central Medical Centre in Peterborough. They immerse patients in contemplation and surprise. Such is also the aim of my life: to provide people with art in a form that makes them feel good. This ensures a well-designed environment both in the garden and at home or work. https://youtu.be/-WV78vhEWEA                  

Jaroslaw Jacek Sokol

Leatherwork studio. Handmade leatherwork and classes Work for sale, tutorials and workshops in creative leatherwork, belts and bag making.

Justin Capp

[gallery ids="23371,22711,22707,22702,23373,23378"] Largely self-taught, I am inspired by nature and ordinary life around me. I work mainly in oils, but have ventured into watercolour and pastels occasionally. I have always loved the feel and texture of oil paint on the canvas. In recent years I took the opportunity to learn more about the history and classical approach to oil painting and enrolled for a one year course at the Norfolk Painting School. I have drawn inspiration from artists, such as Caravaggio, Turner, Sorolla, Joan Eardley and the Scottish Colourists. [caption id="attachment_23375" align="alignleft" width="526"] Dancing Trees[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23374" align="alignright" width="329"] Tulips[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23377" align="alignright" width="293"] Spring Tulips[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23376" align="alignleft" width="338"] Idle Gaze[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22708" align="alignright" width="283"] Urban Peterborough 1[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23383" align="alignright" width="534"] The Mist[/caption] For PAOS 2023 we are centrally located in Peterborough, close to other PAOS exhibitions.

Stella Poole

Artistic practice spanning painting, paper cuts and taxidermy butterfly and moth installations, creating entomological installations of flora and butterflies from imagined locations, taking inspiration from nature and the environment. Group exhibiting at the Norman Cross gallery for Peterborough Open studios 2024.  

Lisa Helin

  DEE-ZYN JEWELLERY - HAND DESIGNED UNIQUE JEWELLERY Dee-zyn Jewellery was created by myself Deanne Bullimore or Dee,  back in 2008. I have been designing and creating silver jewellery for over 15 years now. After completing a silversmith course back in 2010, I decided to explore PMC (precious metal clay) and completed a diploma in this... However, I still felt as though I was not quite there with what I wanted to produce. Finally I found Wire Sculpture Jewellery, creating twists and swirls to shape and form the wire to encase gemstones within, thus creating completely unique one-of-a-kind pieces using only my hands and small tools. NO soldering!!! Consequently I fell completely in love with this, and went on to complete 6 Master Class Courses learning the skills and techniques needed to become an expert in the field. As a result, each piece of jewellery I create is made completely by hand. Setting stones within intricate wire swirls and wraps, I focus on the detail and one-of-a-kind design using master wire sculpting techniques, making every piece truly unique. I am an international seller, selling online as well as at craft fayres, wedding fayres, trade fayres and galleries.   DEE-ZYN WIRE JEWELLERY SCHOOL Dee-zyn Jewellery also runs an Inclusive Jewellery School, empowering other people to have a go and learn to create their own beautiful jewellery using the same techniques that I fell in love with. There are many different workshops and courses, providing the knowledge and physical skills needed to create different styles of jewellery. My motto is that 'everyone can make jewellery' which I wholeheartedly believe. The classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those looking at learning new  skills and techniques, or even brushing up on their current jewellery making skills. Almost all classes run on weekday evenings or weekends and prices start from just £10. Dee-zyn Jewellery School is a fast growing independent jewellery training centre based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. With over 30 classes running each year from beginners to Masterclass, there are plenty to choose from. The classes are run from our fully-equipped jewellery studio in a beautiful garden setting. There is something at Dee-zyn Jewellery School for everyone.     INCLUSIVE CLASSES We also run a selection of workshops which are called 'Wellbeading'. There are a range of groups that these workshops focus on. Jewellery making for mental health, a therapeutic beading class that will have you relaxed and in the moment in minutes. Sensory workshops for people with learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders, ASD and 'just because'. These include aromatherapy workshops, chewy bead workshops and emotion bracelets. With numerous Health and Social care qualifications and training, Dee-zyn jewellery is able to provide extra special support to our extra special students enabling everyone to have a go at making their own amazing jewellery. Support examples we can offer include;  'Hand under Hand' support, providing symbol cards, using basic Makaton or BSL signs among others. Find out more on the website or call for more information.     JEWELLERY MAKING TASTER WORKSHOPS DURING POAS Each day of PAOS, there will be taster sessions where you can have a go at making an item of jewellery.  These are all at discounted prices which include all materials, tuition, and use of tools. Beads and Gems available to purchase on the day Taster sessions last for around 30mins to an hour, and will be held on:   June Saturday 28th - Rose Ring Making                              3pm             30 mins ish - Simple Beaded Earring Making       4pm             30 mins ish Sunday 29th - Mini Cabochon Pendant Making     3pm              30 mins ish - Bookmark Making                             4.30pm              15 mins ish July Saturday 5th   - Crystal Ring Making                4.00pm               1 hour ish Sunday 6th    - Spiral Earrings                           4.00pm               1 hour ish Saturday 12th  - Wire and beaded Earrings    5.00pm               1 hour ish Sunday 13th    - Dainty Drop Gem Pendant    5.30pm               30 mins ish   For more information about each workshop or to book a seat, please go to www.dee-zynjewellery.com/workshops If you have any questions or require further information email me at: dee-zyn@hotmail.com or contact me on 01733 265249 There are 10 seats around the jewellery bench and once the spaces have gone they've gone!   PARKING in Sacred Heart School car park, PE3 9XD at back of House, Entrance through back gate, look for the Green Sign. Or put    52°35'11.3"N 0°17'00.9"W    into google maps to get exact point in car park near entrance.    

Dee Bullimore – Dee-zyn Jewellery

In my work I use water colours for clarity and transparency, and pastels for animal portraiture. When painting land and seascapes I enjoy using both acrylics and oils. The way light strikes the clouds, an atmospheric scene, sheen on water all inspire me to paint. To capture these lucid effects I mainly use oil and water colour paints. [caption id="attachment_21834" align="alignnone" width="560"] Blue Lagoon[/caption] I exhibited this year at Stamford Contemporary Arts Gallery with Stella Poole. We are in a central Peterborough location, close to other PAOS venues, and will be offering light refreshments.

Cherry Hadley

[caption id="attachment_22775" align="alignleft" width="389"] Bark like vases in stoneware. Hand formed with slip and sodium silicate to make broken bark type texture[/caption] I have been potting for about 10 years now. Using lots of different types of clay. I use thrown and hand building techniques.  I love Sculpture. Looking to my natural surroundings for inspiration for both Sculpturing and domestic ware pots. I also enjoy Pyrography. I take my inspiration from nature and animals around me.  

Liz Davies

Welcome to my Art Every single work of art ever made in the world has been influenced by images and ideas that came before it. I enjoy the challenge of reclaiming, re-using and re-purposing unwanted items that have come to end of one life, into original art and functional items, with a new purpose. 'Reclaim'   ‘Reclaim’ is a series of artworks comprising acrylic painting and collage on rustic reclaimed wood, incorporating recycled steel, unwanted garden ornaments, preloved jewellery and found items from the local landscape. 'Heritage'  Sourcing wood panelling from local Victorian and Manor houses, my new collection takes discarded wood to give new life into household items with a purpose; utensil pots, dried flower vessels, coasters, storage boxes and wildflower wall vases. Something is created, nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed Saving the planet one piece of art at a time. I hope you enjoy the images here and on my website www.karenharrisonart.com Stockist: Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre, Weston, Spalding. Originals and Prints for Sale. Commissions Taken.            

Karen Harrison

I am a wood-turner using mostly local sourced hardwoods which I carve into intricate sculptures, adding texture and colour using spirit stains and pyrography

Jon Paine

I make jewellery specialising in chain maille and wire work. I use silver plated copper wire to make all of the component parts including all the jump rings which are weaved together to make the final piece. I find it fascinating that such lowly ingredients can make such beautiful jewellery. I add crystals and beads to add bling and colour which helps to make each piece truly unique.    

Jenny Sheldrake

Landscape based work in paint and ink on paper. Printmaking is mostly serigraphy (screenprinting). Mostly landscapes with birds in. Access includes four well-spaced steps in garden

Carry Akroyd

My Passion is creating. My art is constantly evolving, experimenting with various effects that evoke emotions and bring back memories, with an interest in human connections and physical body shapes, exploring a wide range of issues with a distorted sense of realism. I paint using texture and colour, working with oils, mixed media on different surfaces, with a sense of “about” rather than “of”. I have studied with award winning artist, Martin Kinnear, exploring classical and modern oil painting, referencing painters throughout history to discover how they created their work. I have exhibited in London, Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Wisbech, Sleaford and Stamford. I work from my studio in Crowland Lincolnshire. I have appeared on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. I’m Founder of “Artists of Crowland” Facebook and art group and I’m a member of The Deepford Artists and The Lincolnshire Artists Society. This year I am exhibiting with THE DEEPFORD ARTISTS  at the Wilfrid Wood Hall, Barnack, Stamford ,PE9 3DZ.                  ING Discerning Eye Exhibition 2024, Mall Galleries, London Espacio Art Gallery Group Show, London [caption id="attachment_26431" align="alignnone" width="406"] Pop-up gallery Blonde Beet Stamford[/caption]          

Wendy Quinnell

I have been making ceramics for many years. I love the versatility of clay, and the different effects the glazes can give. I mainly make pots, using several construction methods and use two colour pallets of ivory and blue, I then can concentrate on the challenge of achieving the right finish for every pot.

Lindsay Wisniewski

I am a mixed media, self taught artist, with a passion for Polymer Clay, although I work with many mediums, polymer and other clays are my favourite mediums to work with. My work is very much intuitive and process led.   I take inspiration from abstraction, bold shape & colour, organic forms and definitive textures. I find absolute joy and emotional connection in the art of creating, that nothing else can give.   [caption id="attachment_24949" align="alignleft" width="382"] Polymer Clay - Texture and relief work in progress...[/caption]  

Amy Wright – Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Artist

[caption id="attachment_23920" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Gaudi Inspired Commission[/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_25682" align="aligncenter" width="519"] Warkworth Castle, Northumberland[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6074" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Beach Huts[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7514" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Mosaic Letters[/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

Self taught artist, working in Acrylic and oil paints,covering all subjects but I love nature, so tend to paint animals, birds and flowers, due to the amazing colours nature has to offer.

Ali-marie Black

I create contemporary functional ceramics using traditional techniques. My forms are hand-thrown using stoneware clay and the glazes I apply play with the interaction of the glazes when fired to high temperature. Open garden Refreshments offered

Petra Wright Ceramics

Fundamentally my work is all about drawing and mark making; I find it difficult to separate myself from their vitality and importance whether I choose painting, collage, printmaking - or a mixture of the three, ‘Drawing’ is what it continues to be about. ‘Drawing’ with a paintbrush or in collage ‘drawing’ with shapes of paper and colour. Setting in motion the development of an idea plus a sense of renewal and continuation. Exclusively for Open Studio 2024 'Postcard Exhibition' A collection of postcard size pieces in a variety of media with hidden stories and secrets. Julie was awarded as one of the six winners in the 41st Mini Print International de Cadaquès 2021/22. The exhibition in Cadaquès Catalunya, has been running for over 40 years and brings together works from over 640 artists worldwide who each submit 4 pieces of work using printmaking and it's tendencies. As a winner Julie was given a solo exhibition in Gallery Taller Fort in the beautiful town of Cadaquès, famously the home of Dali and a draw to artists from across the globe.The exhibition which ran throughout August 2022 was a great success and & she will be showing similar pieces at her open studio exhibition this Julie says, "I am delighted to be, once again, opening my studio, garden & home gallery this year The Miniprint win meant an awful lot to me and I am really excited to share similar works and the process behind the making of them in my studio" Julie's work is shown and collected internationally      

Julie Reid

My oil paintings and drawings are of expressionistic themes of portraits and the Caribbean featuring prominently. Other portraits are of outsiders like clowns & tramps. Most oils are large size. Showing 50 years of my painting and poetry. "Travelling Shoes-My Story" (2018) is a book showing 20 years of my art & poetry, oil painting themes include Jamaican portraits and idiosyncratic characters like Nobby the Tramp. Painting/ Drawing/ Poetry.My Book Travelling Shoes is available for £15. Cash payments only. My second book ''Last Orders''(2024) ''50 Years of my art and poetry in Peterborough''  is available now £15. If you would like one contact me 01733 239351 or by my email.   [caption id="attachment_4807" align="alignnone" width="533"] Graham Ward - The Red Tree 2015[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignnone" width="533"] Graham Ward Three Rockabilly Girls 1997[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_4824" align="alignnone" width="533"] Graham Ward Woman with Washing Line 2011[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4820" align="alignnone" width="300"] Graham Ward Paul the Horse Dealer and his dog[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4816" align="alignnone" width="246"] Graham Ward Slave to Love 1993[/caption]

Graham Ward

I work in mixed media to create vibrant paintings which are inspired by Heritage textiles from across the globe. An obsession with embroideries, printed fabrics, portraits and shoes is my starting point, and I use oil paint, gold leaf, handmade paper and canvas to create a rich and varied surface, often glazing the final work in resin for added depth of colour. Trained in Fine Art Printmaking, I am including Lino prints on the theme of textiles, with the inclusion of surface pattern from ceramics mainly from the British Museum collections and the National Trust. I will usually be working on carving my latest Lino print during the exhibition and will be happy to demonstrate. The small garden is open to enjoy the sunshine!

Faye Gagel-Panchal

Handbuilt decorative ceramics including jewellery and small hanging pieces which may incorporate wires and chain links.I'm still working with oxides and have incorporated this technique in the recent development of tiles accenting with subtle glazing, Disabled access, car parking, open garden and food & drink all available.

Cheryll Cadman

  An experimental artist who loves to capture light and colour, using a variety of media. My paintings are inspired by my surroundings which are captured in a loose and free style. Some of my work is in an abstract style which allows me to experiment with texture, shape and moods.  

Deirdre Blackburn

I wasn’t able to participate in OpenStudio this year, so along with Christine and BrianWithall, we decided to have a fun day of pit firing and raku. The initial idea then developed into an Open Day! The date is Saturday 17th August, here at Grange Farm, Benwick, PE15 0XU, from 10am to 3pm. We also have Prue Pye (pruepye.co.uk) , jeweller Lesley Adolphson (Lesley Adolphson.com) and textile artist Andrea van Kleef with her handwoven scarves (@avktextiles). They will have work for sale. Refreshments available, and plenty of parking. I will have old stock for sale and also some studio seconds. Do come along, all welcome!

Denise Brown

Looking forward to welcoming you back to PAOS 2024 Decorative and functional ceramics and evocative semi-abstract paintings will be on display. My paintings and ceramics investigate structures, shapes and colours inspired by our natural world. The detail and pattern often overlooked in our busy lives is of special interest. I love how texture allows a play of light and shadow on the surfaces of my work. My aim is not to attempt to mimic nature but rather describe the qualities of a subjective experience intuitively, thereby encouraging the viewer to ‘feel’ their own interpretation of what they see in my work. My garden has become a bigger canvas for my artistic expression and is open for you to explore and enjoy. Delicious homemade treats available which can be enjoyed in the picturesque garden where mosaic will be on display. Proceeds from refreshments donated to Sue Ryder. “Hand-building clay into objects inspired by nature’s forms and structures is an extension of my textured, atmospheric painting". I strive to create a beauty in imperfect harmony known in Japanas Wabi Sabi: Enjoying the moment and life’s simple pleasures...I hope these hand-built objects bring simple pleasure. Sea, Sky and lanscape inspire my work. These richly textured  and atmospheric paintings are semi abstract and expressionistic. Rather than mimic nature, I prefer to describe the qualities of a subjective experience. [caption id="attachment_24881" align="alignnone" width="438"] Ceramic Wall Art[/caption] Ceramics is an exciting and natural progression of my work. Hand-building and manipulating clay into objects inspired by nature’s forms and structures is an extension of my textured, atmospheric paintings. Latest work includes ceramic Wall Art, currently showcased in galleries around the UK.   Previous and current exhibitions include: V&A London in the ‘Inspired by…’ Exhibition Cecelia Colman Gallery, London VK Gallery, St Ives, Cambridge Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch Atholl Gallery, Perthshire Dotty Gallery, Twyford, Leicestershire Doghouse Gallery, Comber, Northern Ireand Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright, Scotland Solo Gallery, Sheffield Strathearn Gallery, Crieff, Perthshire Neil's Gallery, Filey, North Yorkshire Inspired by Gallery, Danby, North Yorkshire Moors Stamford Arts Gallery Art in the Heart, Peterborough Rutland Open Art, Rutland County Museum Oakham Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery  Atelier East, ‘Best in Show’ 2011 www.reneviner.co.uk    

René Viner

[caption id="attachment_24971" align="alignnone" width="278"] Of People - oil[/caption]   Prue’s Paintings Prue Pye's life paintings contain a quiet presence reflected in earth colours and are the main body of her work. Abstracted landscapes described in sweeps and blocks of colour are also a favoured subject. "My wanting to paint is a wanting to explore the ordinary and extraordinary of humanness. Drawing or painting in ways that communicate or speak of recognition and familiarity." Collaged pieces have become a renewed addition to my current work. I use painted pieces torn from my own work, or monoprints prepared on tissue. These torn pieces are added and worked over or through into the background usually towards an abstracted landscape   About Prue Born and raised in Africa, my fine art studies as a mature student led me to discover and develop life paintings with a contemporary feel. A need to express myself in colour gave me a language in paint. I had taught botanical studies and the modelling of flowers for many years and these tiny, fragile pieces later     turned to the direction of larger, expressive painting. Formal art training AS level – 3D Art and sculpture - Jun 2001, Grade A BTEC Diploma; Foundation Studies: Art & Design; Specialism, Fine Art - Jul 2000, Distinction A level - Art and Design; Fine Art - Jun 1998. Grade A   Walk with me to the Blue Horizon - small acrylic collage on board   Prue’s Work is held in private collections in The USA - New York, Washington, York/Pennsylvania, Baltimore Canada - Vancouver The UK - London, Stamford, Rutland, Peterborough, Weybridge, Scotland - Glasgow, Yorkshire South Africa and Zimbabwe     Into The Void - acrylic collage  

Prue Pye

[caption id="attachment_23261" align="alignright" width="250"] The Chestnut Tree at Burghley House. Near the shop.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22130" align="alignnone" width="250"] Flower Display at Burghley House. near to the Orangery restaurant.[/caption] Paul's work can be seen and purchased if desired on https://www.artintheheart.co.uk/store/paul-saunders-photography/ Paul, a Peterborough-based photographer, produces traditional, art photography and photo restorations. His speciality is Art Photography and photo restoration. He has become known for his Edwardian actress restorations. A number of restorations for private clients have been commissioned and completed to their delight. The restoration process can be either a straightforward tidy-up of small marks or corrections. For instance, from, say sepia toning back to black and white or vice versa. A tidy up or tinting, removing backgrounds, and people, and adding new images of people or new backgrounds. Art photography is his main interest at the moment. As he completes each image, his enthusiasm for probing further in this direction increases. Many people may think that photography is a poor relation to 'proper' art but Paul states, 'many hours over several weeks can be spent setting up a photo, and there can be no certainty of a successful outcome, there are many failures, but Paul says there is a great feeling of satisfaction when an idea comes to fruition.. Paul says that working with glass is especially difficult. However much it is cleaned before the image is taken it seems to attract any passing dust. Working with glass and backgrounds with straight lines can also be a challenge. You will see the finished article in his exhibition but you won't see the hours spent getting everything as perfect as possible. Paul's restoration experience comes in very useful during the post-processing of the image. [caption id="attachment_23256" align="alignleft" width="126"] A large, 20 x 16 inch photo before restoration. This image was in many pieces, dry and crumbling.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23257" align="alignright" width="160"] The restored image. This was an oval image, so the black edges were removed.[/caption]     Paul will be happy to assess photographs for restoration, commissions accepted for photo restorations. Although he is not exhibiting this year photos can be sent by email for evaluation.   Paul also has work displayed on, https://www.artintheheart.co.uk/store/paul-saunders-photography/ Paul Saunders - YouTube              

Paul Saunders

I paint mainly in oils and acrylics and inspiration comes mostly from places I have visited in the UK and abroad. I prefer variety in what I do but, however hard I try to vary my work and not have a "style", I always revert back to landscapes.  I do like to have fun with the occasional abstract, though. Visitors can expect a warm welcome at our Open Studios weekends. We like to provide a friendly atmosphere while you enjoy the art and garden and maybe even a glass of Pimms!      

Linda Dalton

I am a mosaic and textile artist working in Peterborough. In mosaics I use hand cut patterned, plain and mirrored glass with recycled ceramics. I create panels for indoors or outdoors, mirrors, vases and hangings. I just love experimenting with colour and its interactions in my mosaic and textile work and both feed off each other. In 2002 I did a 5 day intensive mosaic course under the tuition of Luciana Notturni at www.mosaicschool.com in Ravenna Italy. Although based on traditional methods it gave me confidence to experiment and find my own style. I love mixing glass with old ceramics, anything really that makes a piece cohesive. With textiles I layer silks and sheers and create new surfaces which I then free machine stitch. [caption id="attachment_25012" align="aligncenter" width="242"] Layered silks and sheers machine embroidered with added hand embroidery.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_25199" align="aligncenter" width="300"] work-in-progress[/caption]

Kay Hall

[caption id="attachment_23550" align="alignnone" width="600"] Tryptych[/caption] I am still really enjoying experimenting with mixed media and the effects I get in a semi abstract way. My intention last year was to use watercolour like that, but I keep reverting back to acrylic!!

Judy Horman

I draw, print and paint figures and objects in exterior and interior spaces. Colourful acrylic, water colour and ink paintings, plus mono and lino prints on display. I am inspired by the people and life around me. [caption id="attachment_14084" align="alignnone" width="600"] Figs and phones, acrylic on canvas[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13624" align="alignnone" width="487"] Texting, acrylic on card[/caption] Monotype printing demonstrations on request. [caption id="attachment_1035" align="alignnone" width="372"] Trapped, Monotype print[/caption]  

Josephine Kelly

Jeni creates metal sculptures and intricate filigree metal panels depicting the beauty and fragility of nature. Some inspiration will be from recent adventures in Namibia and Shetland. Jeni often uses reclaimed metal in her garden as well as her sculpture.   Please follow the A605 to Coates village and follow the art studio signs. Garden will be open. Come and relax, chat about art. Refreshments available.

Jeni Cairns

I am a watercolour/mixed media artist painting mainly landscapes. I like to paint wet-into-wet and find watercolour and also acrylic ink perfect for this technique. I am inspired by the trees in winter with the sun shining through the branches making patterns on the lakes or woodland. Since moving to Longthorpe I have had the opportunity to focus on the rural landscape so close by which has fired my imagination. I usually generate the composition in my head with a photo to help and then back to the studio to paint. Do come and view my paintings and then feel free to sit in the garden a while. Drinks and light refreshments provided. [caption id="attachment_23174" align="alignnone" width="400"] Summer Ramble[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23177" align="alignnone" width="395"] Trees[/caption]  

Jean Edwards

I'm a children's book author and illustrator- I work predominantly in watercolour, soft pastel and collage, and love to draw animals! My eighth book, Balancing Bernie, features lots of dogs, and was published in November 2021 by Hodder Children's Books. I completed a degree in Graphic Design at Bath Spa University, specialising in illustration, followed by a Master’s degree in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. After graduating in 2007, I began to write and illustrate picture books alongside teaching art classes in a primary school, during which I invariably managed to get more paint on myself than the children did! Now fully freelance, I create books and run children’s art classes from my studio (see Artivity), ably assisted by my basset hound, William. I also enjoy working in ceramics and have recently been working on a series of little dogs! Follow me on Facebook (Ellie Sandall Illustration) or Instagram (@ellie_sandall_illustration).

Ellie Sandall

[caption id="attachment_863" align="alignnone" width="600"] Christine Withall ceramic pinch pots[/caption] My clay journey last year paused but this year I will begin to explore some ideas and forms that have been in my mind’s eye from experiences and viewed images. Always a pleasure to return to Grange Farm with Denise Brown, there will be Raku and Pit firing demonstrations on both days to enjoy along with cakes and refreshments. Lots of space for parking too. If you feel like a stroll there is a beautiful meadow with a mown path to amble through, with wild flowers, grasses,insects and butterflies. You might even find some treasure. Tablet Boxes Porcelain Hearts  

Christine Withall

Unforseen circumstances has resulted in Anns work now being available for viewing and purchase at Jeni Cairns' venue for PAOS weekends 2 and 3 Venue 22 on Page 28 of the brochure. ‐‐-------------‐  Pictures about how I see life. To get more of an idea of what I do please have a look at anniebellamy on Instagram or Ann Bellamy pictures on Facebook          

Ann Bellamy

Join me for a number of classes at Peterborough Museum throughout the year. Figure and observational drawing classes and charcoal workshops can be booked through Arttickets page on the Peterborough Museum website: https://peterborough-museum.arttickets.org.uk/ This year for PAOS I have two events planned: Saturday 28th June 2025 I am running a large format drawing workshop, where there is an opportunity for people to have a go working from a model. When:   28th June 2025, 10am - 4pm Where:   Howe Room, Peterborough Museum. On Sunday 29th June 2025 You can view the new environment inspired carvings being made on a large wooden garden structure, visit a beautiful observatory equipped with a sun viewing telescope. Learn about the cosmic embroidery designs and other artwork I am making at this arts and crafts venue.   Where: The Garden, 55 Main Street, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AF   When 10AM - 4PM      

James Tovey

  My work is very diverse in subject matter and I work in a variety of mediums such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, oils and watercolour. The majority of my art being self-taught but I also undertook some formal fine arts training at the London Guildhall University. Originally trained as a graphic designer, I worked in the music industry producing record sleeves and printed materials for a period that exceeded 20 years. Almost half of this time spent managing my own graphic studio.   Since my first solo exhibition in 2008 I have been showing my work regularly and is pro-active in promoting and documenting local art in Peterborough. As well as producing a small quarterly newsletter, I am also an active committee member of two local art groups.   Follow me on: Twitter Facebook Instagram and Google+

Tony Nero

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