In the coming weeks artists and makers from across Nottinghamshire invite you to visit their studios and events. 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 Gallery And Studios
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May
An art gallery and busy working art studios with regular classes, drop-in sessions and one-off workshops. There will be an exhibition of Alan Hazard paintings, alongside the craft shop & five studio artists in their studios. Alan Hazard will be there to talk to visitors about his work and exhibition.
- Alison Beevers– nature-infused ecoprints, which capture organic forms and textures with subtle colours.
- Mat Hurst – bold, expressive, atmospheric portraits blending raw emotion with cinematic stylised energy.
- Tracey Page – prints, clay and watercolours inspired by nature and enthused by media exploration.
- Bev Ramsbotham – delicate, hand-embroidered, miniature andscapes, natural monoprints and needlefelted brooches.
- Cath Ray – atmospheric paintings and drawings of landscapes and townscapes in twilight.
58b Bridgegate, Retford DN22 7UZ
cathraygallery@outlook.com or Instagram @cathraygalleryandstudios
Peter Rixham
Every weekend in May
Peter practices hand printing with wood blocks or Lino to create bespoke papers / fabrics. These are then used to create lampshades, cards, and other fabulous items.
West Retford Hall, Rectory Road, Retford DN22 7AY
www.rixhamjonesinteriors.com
Retford Arts Hub
Saturdays 2nd, 9th and 16th May, 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Meet the artisans
Garry Saddington (multimedia artist), Lesley Pearson (pen and ink, watercolours and ceramics), Mark Bloomer (acrylics and oils) and John Redfern Harris (oils and watercolour)
Retford Arts Hub, 11 Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA.
@retfordartshub on Instagram and Facebook
Mark Gittins
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May
Mark makes functional pottery from his home studio. Some of his work is woodfired with the Sherwood Forest Woodfiring Group.
10 High Gables, Ranskill DN22 8EG
07745 432458 OR Instagram @thepotter_markgittins
Caroline Greyling
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May
Caroline explores various materials and techniques in her creative practice. Her work has been featured in exhibitions and public art projects across the UK.
The Old Canal Warehouse, 23 Cobwell Road, Retford DN22 7BN
carolinegreylingstudio@gmail.com
Chris Campbell
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May
Open sculpture, printmaking and metal casting studio. See sculptural work in metal and wood using CNC laser and engraving technology.
The Workshops, Grendon Lodge, Main Street, Mattersey DN10 5DZ
www.chriscampbelldesigns.com
Bob Wood
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May
Bob works with a wide range of stone, ranging from that intended for garden rockeries to Carrara marble, along with semi-precious stone for wearable art.
17 Racecourse Road, Mansfield NG18 4EZ
www.art-bob.com
Thoresby Courtyard
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May
Meet the artisans
- Suzanne Curtis – handmade textile and mixed media art with a magical, otherworldly, feel including velvet toadstools and crystal coronets.
- Frances Alexandra Jewellery – handmade bespoke jewellery in platinum gold and silver using precious and semi-precious stones.
- Dawn Idalia – contemporary drawing, photography and printmaking to investigate natural forms and make semi-abstract work.
- Tracy Bramley (The P Pod) – handmade sculptural / functional ceramics using porcelain and stoneware that connect art with the natural world
Thoresby Park Courtyard, Thoresby Park NG22 9EP
Visit www.osnotts.co.uk for more details.