I am looking forward to opening my studio [as an individual artist] at:
Hawthorns, 55 Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NH, for
Hampshire Open Studios in August: 22nd – 31st, 10 – 4.30 pm daily.
I have been able to work on a number of experimental processes and also managed to start the development of new 2 dimensional works, as the outbuilding changes have been undertaken.
May has seen the introduction of storage across all the spaces, enabling my materials to be released at long last from the container. So a lot of change is on the immediate horizon.
Unfortunately 2 large bungs from the glass kiln went missing across the move, so I need to source replacements before it can be up and running.
It didn’t take me long to realise that trying to introduce clay storage bins into my new creative space, was going to be a non-starter, due to lack of space. The solution has been the construction [from a flat pack!] of an outdoor metal box to house the sacks of clay. I might add it is situated in the shade!
While I no longer have the studio and garden spaces of Hillview, with the facility to involve a number of exhibiting artists; Hawthorns is developing intimate and interesting spaces as it evolves. It clearly offers masses of opportunities for creative processes.
While a new venue it will be constantly welcoming.
Exhibitions
In addition to the open studio period my glass work will feature in The Wider Circle exhibition at:
Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester DT2 7LG
1stAugust – 31st September 2026
An absolutely stunning historic venue The Art gallery space enables work to be displayed against the backdrop of the house’s long history. The gallery occupies former servant’s quarters on the 2nd floor. 4 large windows look out across the gardens, creating a calm and reflective setting.
The Wider Circle’s work is inspired by James Sales books of poetry, The English Cantos.