Art Features
Billy Connolly Unveils Debut Art Collection: Born on a Rainy Day
March 15th 2012
Billy Connolly is well known as a comedian, musician, presenter and actor. But now he has decided to turn his hand to something very different. 2012 sees the launch of his first art collection, Born on a Rainy Day.
Bluestone Gallery new Jewellery Scrabble Tiles and Sixpenny Earrings
November 18th 2011
These pendants are made from Scrabble tiles, coated on one side in a variety of beautiful resin patterns, and presented on a silver chain in a matching tin. Jewellery gifts don’t get much more original or attractive. £31.50
Sarah Morris is a jewellery designer working from her studio at Fisherton Mill Salisbury
October 25th 2011
Sarah Morris is a jewellery designer working from her studio at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury. She is inspired by natural forms and colours found in nature & this is reflected in her organic, textured and often colourful necklaces, earrings and rings.
Wrap Up Warm this Winter - Exclusive handwoven scarves by Sarah Jane Wilson
October 25th 2011
Sarah Jane Wilson’s distinctive and bold use of colour and weave structures in her one-off designs combine to create highly individual scarves and shawls in merino and silk that will keep you warm this winter.
Life as a third generation Leach potter
May 27th 2011
There was never any doubt which career Somerset potter John Leach would follow. Eldest grandson of the renowned Bernard Leach and son of acclaimed potter David Leach, John grew up using handmade pots every day and throwing pots for a Sunday treat.
Gloucestershire based artist Pippa Shennan enjoys nothing more than starting a new commission.
May 19th 2011
Gloucestershire based artist Pippa Shennan enjoys nothing more than starting a new commission. Each subject being a new and exciting experience, with it’s own set of challenges. Pippa feels that it’s so important to embody,
New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship
April 19th 2011
Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...
New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship
April 19th 2011
Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...
Bluestone Gallery Devizes Wiltshire Jewellery collection now on display
November 18th 2010
The Bluestone Gallery has always featured an extremely wide range of art and craft. It is packed with original paintings, studio ceramics, beautiful glass, hand turned wood and a mix of quirky and original work.
Playing With Glass
August 19th 2010
Katherine Huskie is a talented young glass maker from Calne whose work is wildly colourfu
Life in Clay - Bradford on Avon sculptor Patricia Volk talks to Wiltshire magazine.
November 10th 2009
From modelling heads to producing abstract balanced structures has been a significant and scary departure for Patricia Volk
Wiltshire magazine visits Urchfont Manor in Devizes, Wiltshire
July 29th 2009
Urchfont Manor was one of the first of the post-war government's special art projects, still going strong when many others have failed and this year is staging a garden sculpture exhibition to help with the restoration of its gardens.
Art for Arts Sake
June 8th 2009
There's a wealth of exhibitions on throughout the county this June and July. Here are just three of them to get you out and about.
Melissa Cole: a Blacksmith in an Artists world
February 6th 2009
Melissa Cole is that rarest of all creatures - a female blacksmith, but one where the aesthetic is as important as the practicality
Bring on the Dancing Bears
December 4th 2008
Wiltshire's art galleries always put on a good show and here's just a selection of exhibitions that are on this December and January.
For Arts Sake Around the Galleries
July 31st 2008
Looking around the art gallery exhibitions in Wiltshire is one of the more pleasant ways of keeping up to date with what's happening in the art world locally.
We Love Marlborough
May 30th 2008
A stunning Alice in Wonderland exhibition at Lacock is the highlight of this summer's offerings. Summary There will be exhibitions taking place all over the county this summer. This brief introduction only lists a few, so keep an eye out for publi...
Wiltshires galleries abound with fine works by local artists
March 5th 2008
Wiltshire's galleries abound with fine works by local artists. Here's just a selection from what can be found in the county this spring.
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