In June 2019 artists and makers from across Nottinghamshire invite you to visit their studios and events, with exhibitions also held at Retford Library, Mansfield Central Library and Beeston Library until 6th June. There is free entry to most events — a few make a small charge to help cover costs or for charity. Events local to us are:
CATH RAY
1st and 8th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Open studio of Cath Ray — drawing, painting and bookbinding.
Studio 2, Top Floor, The Hub, 11th Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA
07803 204424
raybooks@msn.com
CHRISTINE HOWARD
1st and 8th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Christine Howard creates drawings and paintings that focus on the natural world
Studio 1, Top Floor, The Hub, 11th Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA
07854 468058
studiochristinehoward@gmail.com
BEVALINA RAMSBOTHAM
8th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Bevalina Ramsbotham makes landscapes created from textiles, felted wool, heavily textured with hand embroidery
30 Cobwell Road, Retford DN22 7BW
07791 771850
bunnytp@icloud.com
GRIFFIN AND SINCLAIR FURNITURE
8th and 9th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Open Studio of Griffin and Sinclair Furniture — displaying their beautifully handcrafted bespoke furniture. There will be demonstrations, workshop tours and machinery explanations available throughout the weekend.
Endon House, Main Street, Laneham DN22 0NA
01777 228303
www.griffinandsinclair.co.uk
SHERWOOD FOREST WOOD-FIRING SOCIETY
2nd and 9th June, 10.00am to 5.00pm
A group of potters coming together to explore wood firing and kiln building. On the first Sunday there will be firing a wood firing kiln and raku firing workshop and on the second Sunday they will open the kiln and hold another raku session. There will be a display of work, which may be purchased, on both days.
Kiln site in Thoresby Park Courtyard, Near Ollerton NG22 9EP
07812 928174
DAWN IDALIA
1st and 2nd June, 8th and 9th June, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Dawn Idalia creates a semi-abstract contemporary wall based work inspired by nature with a strong emphasis on surface texture and original media.
Silver Lining Arts Studio, Thoresby Courtyard, Near Ollerton NG22 9EP
07917 434279
www.silverlining-arts.co.uk
ALEXANDRA PARKINSON
1st and 2nd June, 8th and 9th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Unique and beautifully crafted pieces of handmade jewellery and demonstrations during the open weekends.
Frances Alexandra Jewellery, Thoresby Courtyard, Near Ollerton NG22 9EP
07532 381429
www.francesalexandrajewellery.co.uk
DOVECOT GALLERY, STYRRUP
1st and 2nd June, 10.00am to 4.00pm
270 year-old Dovecot where sculptors Hilary Cartmel and Michael Johnson have worked for over 25 years. The restored building is enjoying a new lease of life as a gallery and during Open Studios will be showing work by locally based painters, printmakers, potters and sculptors including Ann Robbins, Penny Cawley and Chris Campbell.
Dovecot Gallery, Poplars Farm, Main Street, Styrrup DN11 8NB
01302 618096
www.dovecotgallery.co.uk
Visit www.osnotts.co.uk for more details.