CHRISTMAS AT STUDIO 21: 16th,17th and 18th November 2012
Takes place at 21 Patrick Road, Caversham RG4 8DD, on the 16th, 17th &and 18th November, 2012 Open: 10.30-5.00 p.m. daily. A very short walk from Caversham centre, Caversham’s Studio 21 presents a selection of art and craft. The high quality work on show includes original contemporary work by talented designer/makers and artists. Each exhibitor is represented by a selection of stunning work in ceramics, textiles, leather handbags, jewellery, and fine art, carved wooden fish sculptures, drawings, prints, cards, and more. An opportunity to buy wonderful, well made, interesting and unique Christmas presents directly from the artists. Come and do some hassle free Christmas shopping in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Free admission. Refreshments available.

Have a look at the artists listed below. Look forward to seeing you. 

pick up leaflets at the Library, The Complete Picture Framer and the Tea Shop on Peppard Road.

Vicky Baker:

I design and make a range of bespoke handmade bags in Leather and Textiles, some combine both disciplines. I'm currently working  with fabric woven by The Designer Weaving Company, who weave and make wonderful coats and jackets, and combining it with my own Leather work. I've always liked Brogue designs on Shoes and I'm using my own designs employing this technique.

I also produce Jewellery in a range of materials including Silver and Acrylic. 07795 167314

Sally Bettridge: I produce a wide range of slip decorated, high fired earthenware as well as new range of porcelain pieces. I employ techniques in my pieces, such as throwing, casting and slip trailing, apply them to a contemporary design approach, resulting in functional domestic ware which has a specific food related use.

I make my pieces in batches of the same form. In the case of mugs, this can take up to five days to complete before they can be dried, fired to biscuit temperature, glazed and then fired to glaze temperature on small individual trivets. The trivets allow the base of the piece to be glazed and thus the slip decoration design covers the whole form.

These forms are intended to enhance the users enjoyment of food!

 



Michael Norcross : Paintings and prints draw on a wide range of subject matter, some of which is very local, an interest in colour, luminosity, mood, atmosphere and shadows. Recent work involves landscapes from the immediate vicinity of his Caversham Studio. Others evoke more complex ideas, some of which have implied narrative elements. Several recent works have local references. The painting of the magnificent cup and saucer Magnolia Tree, which can be found in the grounds of Queen Anne's School, or the Park Life series derived from local scenes in the local Christchurch meadows, Caversham,  by the River Thames in Reading. These can been seen in The Picture Framer shop in Caversham.michaelnorcross@hotmail.co.uk.

John Parrey: I enjoy working in all natural materials, especially wood and metal. My main influences are medieval and renaissance objects and art. I try to capture character, life and timeless qualities in my pieces. The fish are all individual, although I always use local English oak for the body, inlay hickory for the spots, boxwood for the lighter colour of the eyes and usually bamboo for the teeth. They are all numbered with Sterling silver tags hanging from the tails. They range from 20'' to 58'' long and are priced from £175.00 to £1400.00+. Click on link 

Susan Rollings :

Susan  is an Artist, Author, Illustrator, Teacher & Arts Workshop facilitator. She has had two children’s picture books published and works as an artist and family learning tutor with young families. Her first book New Shoes Red Shoes was a best seller in the US during 2000.

The Picture Frame Maker, Caversham.

Park Life 1

(c) 2012

Michael Norcross is exhibiting two large oil paintings at the local Picture Frame Makers in Caversham, Church Street. The paintings are derived from local scenes down by the River Thames, Kings Meadow. One of the paintings shown above. Prints are available of the paintings for sale . Michael will be exhibiting and selling prints at the forthcoming Christmas at Studio 21 show, 16,17.18th November. You can pick up details of the show in Ian and Doreen Eggleton's shop The Picture Frame Maker. http://www.cavershampictureframer.co.uk. Scroll down for further details and don't forget to check out the blog again to see who else is exhibiting

 

Christmas at Studio 21:

 Takes place at 21 Patrick Road, Caversham RG4 8DD, on the 16th, 17th & 18th November 2012 Open: 10.30-5.00 p.m. daily. A very short walk from Caversham centre, Caversham’s Studio 21 presents a selection of art and craft. The high quality work on show includes original contemporary work by talented designer/makers and artists. Each exhibitor is represented by a selection of stunning work in ceramics, textiles, leather handbags, jewellery, and fine art, carved wooden fish sculptures, drawings, prints, cards, and more. An opportunity to buy wonderful, well made, interesting and unique Christmas presents directly from the artists. Come and do some hassle free Christmas shopping in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Free admission.