We have been busy in my absence with a few members leaving and more arriving - we are now 17 in number, exhibitions have been going on monthly in our Gallery as well as charity days and we are generally very happy with the way things are progressing.
We have work of our 2D artists on display in the Artisan - in Eccleshall and also most members have a few pieces of work now hanging in Tylmans of Stone - but today we set up an full exhibition of our work in the Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek. This is the first time we have had an exhibition as the co-operative and I think it safe to say we are all very excited about this and hopeful that it is something we can repeat in other places too!
Our exhibition is entitled "A Winter Gathering" and will be opening Saturday 19th November.
The first members arrived at Foxlowe around 10am today and most of the other members arrived sometime during the morning or early afternoon to help with the setting up. It is now all set up ready for our preview evening Friday 18th 7-9pm.
This is how today went in pictures!
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| First things first - get the room organised |
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| Pom Fuller and her watercolour paintings |
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| Helen Cartlidge and her watercolour paintings |
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| Ronnie Cruwys hanging her streets of Leek and icon paintings |
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| Tina Paramore and her papier mache art |
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| Sally Hadley with her photography and handmade paper and pressed flower pieces |
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| Noel Bennett and his photography |
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| Craig Sumner and his oil paintings |
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| Mike Wheeley and his abstract paintings |
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| Louise Spencer and her felt and silk scarves |
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| Jo Hearn setting up her ceramics with her daughter |
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| Charis Jones with her metal work art |
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| Jo Hill and Ronnie, finding time to chat |
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| Tom Hackneys paintings and table |
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| Jo Hill and her textiles |
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| Vance Lupton and his wood turning |
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| Wayne Tomlinson (#thelighthouseman) mixed media paintings |
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| Jewellery by Angela Smith |
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| Jewellery by Angela Smith |
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| Silver jewellery by Lyn Cook |
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| Almost finished |
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| Almost finished |
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| just one scarf left to price |
This exhibition will remain in Foxlowe Arts Centre until December 24th, If you are in the area please pop in to take a look
