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.
Rosie Leather
'Resin Brooches' Medium: Resin, mixed media28, 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.
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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.