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Wild Coast Exhibition in Holt this July

I’m very excited to announce that I will be artist in residence at the Makers Gallery in Holt 10-16 July. The gallery is located in Chapel Yard and not only will I be able to display my original art, I will also be staying upstairs for the week.  I will have a selection of my […]

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Secret Garden Pop Up Shop 9-12 May

Ella Jenkins and I look forward to welcoming you to our pop up shop in the Studio at Barnsdale Gardens this May. We will be filling the space with our original artwork, chairs, printed cushions, cards and gifts. Come along and see brand new work by us both plus some old favourites. We will be […]

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Spring Show at Doddington Hall

I am very excited to have two of my felted originals chosen for the Spring Reflections Exhibition by Lincolnshire Artists’ Society this year. This prestigious event will be open from the 29 March until the 14 April in the Stable Yard Gallery at Doddington Hall & Gardens and it is free entry. The exhibition features […]

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Bath Art Fair 2024

At the end of February 2024 I participated in the Bath Art Fair held at the Bath Pavilion. Alce has been organising events for many years and is an artist herself. She has thought of everything for creating a fantastic event. The preview evening on the Friday night was busy with lots of originals heading […]

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How to Wet Felt a Picture

My students have been asking me for a cheat sheet for years! Finally I have created this just for all of you. I have struggled all this time trying to put what I teach into words that make sense. Photos to me, never gave enough information. Instead,  I doodled all the pictures for these instructions […]

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ESC Artists Exhibition 2023

From the 31st October to the 18th November Shalini and I will be back at Stamford Arts Centre for our annual ESCartists Escape the Ordinary exhibition.   This year we’ve invited 10 artists to join us and we look forward to seeing you. The Gallery will be open 10am-8pm everyday except Sundays when the arts […]

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Faffing with Fluff Exhibition opens 11 September

I am not a traditional felt maker. I want to play with textures and colours to create depth and intrigue. I am an Artisan Felter, creating paintings from wool inspired by nature and my wacky brain. I have been faffing with fluff for over a decade.  This is my first solo exhibition and it will […]

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Bourne Artists Open Houses 17 & 18 June 2023

We are looking forward to welcoming you to The Elms in Aslackby for our Open Studio event in our garden. We will be open 10am-5pm on the 17th & 18th of June. Four artists will be taking part in the event at The Elms: Eve Marshall, Shalini Austin, Ella Jenkins and Emily Bowers. Each artist […]

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Makers Market at Barnsdale Gardens 31 July 12-4pm

This weekend I will have a table in the gardens under a marquee as part of the Makers Market happening at Barnsdale Gardens. A lot of my floral art is inspired by the gardens which I visit monthly with friends. I also run workshops in their studio.  Barnsdale Gardens is located in Exton which is […]

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Open Upp Art Oundle Exhibition

Exhibition runs from 9th July to 16th July at The Old Post Office, 5 New Street Oundle PE8 4EA The exhibition features more than 12 quirky artists hand selected by Luisa Mclean, the Open Upp Art curator.  I took part in a couple of her exhibitions in Uppingham several years ago and look forward to […]

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