Tower and Town, July 2022

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Special Events And Getting Involved

Many artists offer something a little bit extra to their studio visits, including opportunities to get closer to the creative process and ‘have a go’. If you have a secret hankering to explore your creative side, are ready to try something new, or just want to observe the creative process how about these events?

• Ceramicists Jane Renwick and Mary Thorne of Wagonyard Gallery in Marlborough Studio 17, invite you to have a go at lino cutting and printing on Sunday 10th July.
• Wire sculptor Sarah McCall (Bishops Cannings, Studio 32) will be holding ‘have a go at making a simple flower’ sessions - 10 minute tutorials on Saturday 2nd, 9th and 23rd July, 11am-12pm. Wire provided. Just turn up.
• Painter Penny Stanley (Devizes, Studio 33) is running a children’s workshop on Sunday 3rd 2-4pm - try some mixed media and take your creation home.
• Painter Cathy Pearce (Netherstreet, Studio 42) is offering pastel taster sessions on Friday 15th July 10-12pm and 2-4pm - an opportunity to try pastel mark making, free of charge - just turn up.
• Sculptor Gillian Reeve (Aldbourne, Studio 6) will be giving ongoing soapstone carving demonstrations
• Painter Charlotte Dryden-Kelsey (Marlborough, Studio 16) will be offering 10 minute live illustrated portraits during studio opening hours. These will be available for a donation to the St. Peter's Trust. Charlotte is happy to draw individuals or family groups and chat about her process to any aspiring artists.

And for something a little different, photographer Deborah Husk, sculptor and painter Belinda Harding and painter Meriel Balston are combining forces on 16 July 5.30pm - 7.30pm to offer a late opening and Garden Walk between Studios 25 and 26 in Alton Barnes. Refreshments available and fabulous gardens, where landscape designer Michael Balston will be available to answer any questions.

If you find weekends are difficult to visit our studios and don’t want to miss out, it’s worth checking the brochure and website entries for the artists you are keen to see, as often artists have added extra opening times during the week to accommodate you.