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  • Porth

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    A Travelling Exhibition featuring the work of eleven artists and makers based in the South West of England in contrasting display spaces in historic Bath and the traditional fishing port of Porthleven.
    Posted in Exhibition

  • Helios arrives in Lyme Regis this June

    by Alison Shelton Brown

    In Greek mythology, Helios, the Sun God, dashes daily from east to west in a chariot pulled by his galloping horses. ‘Helios’ featuring twelve artists and makers opens on the Summer equinox to celebrate a love for the outdoors, nature and our world.

    Posted in Art Jewellery, ceramics, Exhibition, Glass, Lighting, Lyme Regis, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture

  • Unravel

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    A visit to Unravel at the Barbican Centre in February 2024 - a major show about the Power and Politics of Textiles in Art.
    Posted in Exhibition, Mixed Media, Textiles

  • Radical Clay - Gillian Lowndes at the Holborne Museum

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    A visit to the Holborne Museum to see Radical Clay - a selection of ceramic sculptural works by Gillian Lowndes in February 2024
    Posted in ceramics, Exhibition

  • Dorset Art Weeks 2024

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Anne Reynolds and Alison Shelton Brown will be sharing the Cottage Classroom at Sandy Hill Studios, Corfe Castle during Dorset Art Weeks from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 9th June daily. A display of artworks demonstrating tactile making and attention to the details. Textiles, ceramics, jewellery.
    Posted in Art Jewellery, ceramics, Exhibition, Mixed Media, Textiles

  • New studio renovation

    by Alison Shelton Brown
       When embarking on a renovation it's always useful to keep in mind what you started with. This was previously a piggery and part of an odd assort...

  • Arts & Place Dartington

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Dartington's Art & Place Masters degree show and Rosie Baxter's coracle.

  • Silver Clay Jewellery 80th Celebration

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Family celebrations are a delight to be a part of; being able to share skills and creativity with people from 8 to 80, encouraging all abilities to make souvenirs and memories together.
    Posted in craft activities, group craft activities, Jewellery

  • SSW Xmas Art Fair

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Sou'-Sou'-West Gallery at Symondsbury are joining in the Estate's Christmas festivities by opening their gallery and shop to new makers and artists. This year I will bring Helen Eastham glass, I Am Rachel enamel jewellery, Robin Shelton's phytograms and Richard Jeffery's raku toys, along with some of my porcelain birds and clematis flowers.
    Posted in ceramics, Exhibition, Glass, Sculpture, SSW Gallery, Symondsbury

  • Keeping the art of gift making ‘Ever Present’ at the Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis this Christmas

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    ‘Ever Present’ offers solutions to the seasonal quandaries of sourcing gifts that will be loved and don't harm the planet. Sixteen local artists and craft makers show a wide range of high-quality paintings, ceramics, textiles, glass, lighting, basketry, sculpture, photography, jewellery and even treats for your pooch!

  • Design-Nation at the Platform

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Showcasing the development and innovation of members based in the North West of England, with guest exhibitors from Design-Nation's Cornwall & ...

  • Spotlight at MAKE South West

    by Alison Shelton Brown
    Porcelain amulets on show at MAKE South West, Bovey Tracey in Devon until 18 June 2023. Revisiting work unseen because of Covid and lockdowns, recycling ideas and materials.