TURLUNDIE

I worked as a self employed joiner until I retired and took up woodturning 14 years ago and am now a registered professional turner. I never ‘tire’ of opening my workshop door, switching on my lathe and crafting unique pieces from locally sourced wood. Sometimes the ugliest piece being the best! My favourite style of turning is to try and use as many of the natural features if at all possible. My pieces are bespoke and crafted to a professional standard. 

Email: john@turlundie.com
Website: www.turlundie.co.uk

CLOLA POTTERY

I have dabbled on and off with clay since art class at school, but it is only since retiring and attending a week long sculpting course that it has become a passion.

I work in a recently converted garage and have a well equipped workspace at Clola Pottery, that is shared with fellow hobby potters. My inspiration comes from my love of animals and nature.

I started out making for friends and family, but in 2021 we were open for NEOS (north east open studios) at the pottery. It was very successful so we had a Winter Open studio too, and have continued to participate in NEOS. In 2022 I started exhibiting in galleries through the SPA. Most of my work is now for galleries or commissions.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063503741644

PAUL RITCHIE ART

My paintings employ the use of unconventional techniques to evoke a highly charged atmosphere.  I previously ran Manchester Etching Workshop and Two Rivers Paper Mill and my work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy on 13 occasions and is represented in over 20 public collections wordwide.

Email: paulritchieart@gmail.com
Webite: https://paulritchieart.com

I am a mixed media textile artist. My images are made up of multilayer fabrics and stitching to show the depth, colour and textures of nature. I paint or gelli print various kinds of fabrics, make ‘pebbles’ and ‘stonedykes’ and often incorporate natural found objects. I enjoy experimenting with different ideas and techniques often with a ‘what if’ approach.

Email: alisonhbmilne@gmail.com
Instagram:
alisonmilnedesigns

GLASS ART

SWARD DESIGNS

My specialism is creating hand turned wooden bird sculptures and unique hand-crafted wooden jewellery. I use wood from trees native to the UK and Europe, including Scottish hardwoods such as Oak and Elm.

Email: sward-designs@hotmail.com
Website: www.swarddesigns.co.uk
Instagram: @sward_designs

MOLTEN ELEMENTS

It’s been a real journey and there is still so much more to learn and explore – I’m looking forward to what is still to come.

Email: enquiries@moltenelements.co.uk
Website: www.moltenelements.co.uk
Facebook: MoltenElements
Instagram: @moltenelementsglassart