4 Venues – 12 Artists
Saturday 10th of Dec, 11am – 4pm
Join us for the very first Christmas Trail with four fabulous working studios. A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes, support local artists & purchase gifts with a low carbon footprint. Come say hello & enjoy some mulled wine & mince pies.
Meet the Artists….
1) West Street Studios, 20 West Street:
Aron Salanson
Silver and Goldsmith
07904036024
Aron has handcrafted collections and produced bespoke work since 1995 in Hatton garden London, now with 10 years at West street studios she produces collections for retail and pieces for private clients using recycled and recyclable metals.
Heather Curwen
Email: hjcurwenart@gmail.com
Instagram: @hjcurwenart
Website: hjcurwenart.com
I am new to West Street Loft Studios having recently moved to the area after completing an MA in Fine Art. My practice is multi-disciplinary, encompassing print making, digital artwork, photography and collage. These processes involve the layering of marks, and materials to express our ever-changing relationship with the natural world through the passage of time. When I look at landscape, I see layers of history and believe our impact upon the land can be traced by delving below its surface – rather as an archaeologist might uncover the details of past lives. I also believe that nothing is lost from its terrain and that the imprint of the past remains, resurfacing through found fragments of existence and residual pockets of energy with which we may connect in the present moment.
Jackie Gordon
jackiegordon599@gmail.com
Contact: jackiegordon599@gmail.com
Instagram: jackie_gordon1963
My art tends to be illustrative and I work in a variety of mediums. When I arrived at West Street studio last year I was mainly print-making, using linocut, etching and collograph techniques. More recently I have been enjoying working with coloured pencils.
Jo Delafons
Instagram jo_delafons
My sculptural works are built in response to the area’s distinctive landscape and are imbued with a subtle emotional charge. My limited edition signed prints of Shoreham’s riverbank and houseboats will be on sale at only at £50.00 (usually 85.00). They fit an A2 or A3 standard frame and would make a perfect Christmas present for someone who loves the area.
Karin Hay White
Most of my paintings and mixed media are inspired by architectural construction and Industrial design. Some of the paintings have moving lines which break up the constructive forms, a personal feeling since I have always been living by the sea looking at the waves and buildings along the harbour side, the reflections in the water, the ever changing light.
The compositions are intended to give both a deep meaning and a deceptive simplicity.
SOMETIMES I GET CARRIED AWAY BY MY OWN DISCOVERIES AND FEELINGS WHEN I CREATE
Louise V Durham
louise.v.durham@gmail.com
Glass Artist. Usually works alongside carpenter husband to create large sculptural pieces with reclaimed sea defence timber, at this open studios will also have some small pieces including glass heart stocking filler pieces.
Pauline Ford
Mosaic artist. Explorer of mixed media and furniture upcycling. Enjoys making things just for the fun of it and to be a part of a wonderful community.
Stephanie Young
#saydesignUK
#LampJunkieUK
https://www.facebook.com/LampJunkieUK
Stephanie has many feathers to her bow. As professional graphic designer, she loves taking on creative projects.
On the day expect upcycled lamps made from vintage cameras, radios, kitchen scales and much more. And keeping with the vintage style, a selection mixed media pin up girls with original 1950’s prints, stars and their cars, and Dita Von Teese inspired screen prints.
She even does a bit of dog walking on the side #BarkingBanana
Alongside her work will also be some of Nannie Stained Glass – a variety of decorative glass pieces to hang in your home, or on the Christmas tree. Very popular stars, angles are a great, affordable and original gift. Mix and match 3 for a 10% discount. All made by nan by Nannie Pam that os now 88 years old and started as a hobby over 15 years ago.
2) Town Quay Studios, 6 Town Quay.
Angela Edwards
@Town Quay Studios
07786662236
Fine art framers: 07306137043
Contemporary artist Angela Edwards is now the resident artist at Town Quay Studios. Angela works in oil paint and charcoal. Her new studio offers a gallery space, as well as being home to Fine Art Framers a bespoke framing service.
We will be offering mulled wine and mince pies for the open studios and you will find a range of original artwork and prints available to purchase as well as readymade frames.
New for 2023 Angela will also be offering a programme of classes at her studio.
3) Flux Surface Studio, 6 Flag Square.
Amy Frankie Smith
Insta and facebook @flux.surface
07779001172
Flux Surface Studio,
6, Flag Square,
Shoreham Beach,
BN43 5RZ.
The salt and the sea are blown into Amy Frankie Smith’s beach studio and inspire her porcelain lights and watery paintings. As a sea swimmer she paints the feeling of immersion and the movements of the water. Amy’s lighting is tactile and organic and showcases the beautiful translucency of porcelain to give soft warm lighting.
4) Terry Griffin, 18 The Meadway
Terry Griffin
Email. terrymgriffin@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile. 07806 481681
Instagram terry griffin
18, the meadway,
Shoreham beach.
Bn435rp
Tucked away in the corner of my beach garden, you will discover my studio full of small affordable paintings, porcelain gifts and decorations, as well as original watercolour greetings cards and Christmas cards. I will also be showing my recent oil painting and ceramic seascapes.
