Swindon Open Studios 2016

Our first year of taking part in Swindon Open Studios was a great success. We had pottery hand-building and pot throwing taster sessions, arts and crafts plus children's painting and crafts. We were delighted to be joined by local artists;

 

Jo McAree
'Night Owls' Medium: glazed clay
28, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JG
Open: 3rd/4th/10th/11th September 11am-5pm
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Sociable, relaxed, fun classes for anyone wanting to explore or simply enjoy pottery, arts and crafts. Popular workshops include 'mugshots' and 'create and chill with clay' both aimed at encouraging individuals to be creative, have fun, create a keepsake or gift and socialise. All ages welcome, we even have a 'tots and pots' class for mums and toddlers.
Facilities are available for visiting artists offering a range of creative workshops, demonstrations and classes.
There were short 'taster' activities during the open days.
Four artists; Rosie Leather, Elmar Rubio, Emily May and Franc Murphy shared Jo's studios.
Emily May
'Flowers II' Medium: Acrylic

28, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JG
Open: 3rd/4th/10th/11th 
September 11am-5pm
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Visitors will see Emily's colourful paintings and black and white illustrations.
Elmar Rubio
28, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JG
Open: 3rd/4th/10th/11th 
September 11am-5pm
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Visitors will see an ensemble of artistic photographic images.


Rosie Leather
'Resin Brooches' Medium: Resin, mixed media

28, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JG
Open: 3rd/4th September 11am-5pm
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Precious metals, resin, organic materials and merino wool are used to create pieces of jewellery inspired by the natural environment. I reflect on the organic forms, colours and textures I come across whilst traveling or gardening to inspire my work. You will be able to see resin and semi-precious stone brooches with layered gold leaf and pearl: delicate geometric earrings and sea pebble necklaces.

 

Franc Murphy
'Underscape' Medium: Oil on canvas
28, Eastcott Hill, SN1 3JG
Open: 3rd/4th/10th/11th September 11am-5pm
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Visitors will see figurative and abstract work in oil with sculpture in stone, clay and bronze resin.

images source: Swindon Open Studios

 

Entry to visitors on open days is free and refreshments are available at our adjoining cafe. Please note that there may be a small charge to take part in any workshops / craft taster sessions operating on the day.

If you are interested in running a craft workshop at Eastcott Studios or would like 'tabletop' space to exhibit at one of our open days or events... or would like to run an event here....  please contact us

Interested? want to have a go? Call Jo on 07747804487, or drop in to any general session to come for a look around and a chat! Try an evening class, or join us for one of our regular, friendly & informal sessions: 

 

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

GENERAL Pottery hand building - 'drop in' (no need to book) every Tues, Wed: 10.30am-12, 12.30-2pm and 4.30-6pm PLUS every Mon, Tues, Wed: 6.30-8.30pm (ADULTS ONLY after 6pm) 

POT THROWING TASTER (using a potters wheel, please book online) - every Tues and Wed 4-5pm, 5.15-6.15pm PLUS Mon 7.30-8.30pm. Weekend sessions also available.

POT THROWING EXPERIENCES - Throw at least 6 pots using different weights and two different throwing techniques

POTTERY EXPERIENCE DAYS - Try each of the three different hand-building techniques PLUS a pot throwing taster

GLASS FUSION - Book up for one of our monthly workshops, ideal for beginners or improvers

STONE CARVING workshops 

POTTERY PAINTING or GLAZING your pots - 'Drop-in' to any GENERAL Pottery hand building

 

OTHER SERVICES:

PRIVATE GROUPS, schools, parties, hen parties, team building - call Jo on 07747804487 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book

TAKEAWAY services (Clay, glazes, tools, firing)

PROSECCO & PAINT - monthly creative social in the courtyard

FREE downloadable Instructions, guides and projects to make

ONLINE GALLERY

GIFT VOUCHERS

ART CLASSES

CAFE  and Thai Takeaway

COURTYARD ARTS - art markets, open mic and other events

 

FAIRY HOUSES AND FAIRIES!

 CASTLES & DRAGONS!

PINCH POT ANIMALS & POTS

Want a gift that's different?

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mothers Day etc

Why not come with them and make it a day to remember for you all?

check out our GIFT VOUCHERS

Want to get involved?

CONTACT US

07747 804487

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