Issue 61: September - October 2015
Welcome to the latest Newsletter from Plain Arts Salisbury, providing you
with news, information and opportunities relating to the visual arts in
Salisbury and the surrounding area. Keep your postings coming in and
please also make use of our busy Plain Arts Facebook page for last minute
postings.
If you prefer to print out the newsletter to read it, the pdf version
on our website is set up to print.
The next newsletter will be produced for the beginning of October
2015 to cover the October - November period.
Deadline for postings is Thursday October 1st 2015
Issue 61 Contents
1.
Plain Arts News
2.
Exhibitions and Events
3.
Workshops
4.
Opportunities
5.
Useful Information
1. Plain Arts News Headlines
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Plain Arts membership 2015 - 2017
Plain Arts Collection now at the NHS centre
Paint Off
Art Trail latest information
Artist of the Month
Heritage Craft Festival
Plain Arts membership 2015 – 20017
Joined yet?
The new Membership is open so hurry, hurry, hurry.
There is so much on offer, so much just for you.
This year we have introduced a new 2 year membership for only
£45…. yes only £45…. and what a lot you get!!
If you are renewing your membership or if perhaps you are a
potential new member you can find the application form on the
web site or you can pop into the Arts centre, fill in the form and
bingo you become a member of probably the best arts
organisation in the local community. This year we have also
introduced a PayPal payment system to make it even easier to
join.
Contact me David Walker on 07961 689159 or email
info@plainartssalisbury.co.uk if you require any further
information
Come and join us, you know it makes
sense………………………………….
 The Art Trail
Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 11th October
This year we are delighted to announce
that the Art Trail is being sponsored by
Fisherton Mill
Applications are now closed and we are processing all the
information. We have attracted nearly 100 artists exhibiting in
over 60 venues.
Art Trail Launch !!!!!
The formal launch of the Art Trail will be in Salisbury Library
on Wednesday 9th September from 11am to 4pm. You will be
able to pick up catalogues, signage etc and we will formally
welcome you all at 1pm. Please do let us know if you are
unable to attend and we will endeavour to organise a pick up
at a later date
 The Plain Arts NHS Centre exhibition
The Plain Arts Collection at the Salisbury Medical Practice, Wilton Road,
Salisbury has been a great opportunity for many Plain Arts members to
display their work. It’s free and the exhibitions usually last for between 2-3
months. We need some new faces to take advantage of this great way to
get your name known in the local community
Apply now for space in the Winter exhibition, due to
open in mid November………..
Another date for your diaries
 PAINT OFF 2015
Guildhall Square - Saturday 12th September
(10.00 – 4pm)
An exciting year as we are teaming up with Salisbury Museum
to run Paint Off. The Museum have highlighted the work of
JMW Turner as a guide for the day so that light and colour for
example might influence your work. It’s a great fun day and is
open for anyone who might like to have a dabble. The Museum
will be organising ‘spot’ prizes on the day for all those under
16. Do spread the word and encourage your children, friends
and relations to come down to the Guildhall square.
We intend to hold an auction on September 15th at
Salisbury Museum Lecture hall (5pm – 8pm) for all
those who might want to have a fun evening and sell
their work. Details available at Paint Off
 Artist of the month - Salisbury Journal
Keep an eye open in the Salisbury Journal. Plain Arts has set up a monthly
article for members entitled Artist of the month. It will usually appear in
the first or second week of each month. We kicked off with the work of
David Walker followed by Sally Pond, Bod Ford, Charlotte Moreton, Louise
Luton, Fiona Forbes and Lindsay Keir
Our star for September is Murray Marshall
2.
Exhibitions and events
 HAPPINESS
An exhibition of Artwork by Ann Hambly, Ann Hopkins & Derek Sealey 29th
Sept to 20th Nov 09.30-5pm (except Sundays & Mondays)
The Yard
16 Dews Road Salisbury SP2 7SN
News from the Young Gallery
Edwin Young Collection - on until September 4th
A selection of watercolours, drawings and unfinished works by Victorian artist Edwin
Young (1831-1913). The collection provides an important source of topographical
and social historical content, illustrating Salisbury and its environs from the middle
of the 19th century to the period just prior to the First World War.
The Baron & The Toff - August 18th until 3rd October
Prolific crime writer John Creasey (1908 –1973) wrote more than six hundred
novels during his career, using twenty-eight different
pseudonyms. Creasey left a large collection of his literary work, books, manuscripts
and other objects such as walking sticks (recently exhibited as the inspiration for
Linn O’Carroll’s exhibition ‘Wonderment-walklines’) which is now part of the
Gallery’s permanent Collection.
 News from Suzie Gutteridge
Just to keep you in picture, here are a couple of images of yesterday's installation of
Stage 2 of Step in Stone - the large project I am currently involved in staged in the
Mendip Quarries!
Despite the rain "the work must go on"!
If you wish to visit, I will be at the quarries as follows:
Westdown/Asham Wood:
Thursday 10 September 1-3pm
Saturday 17 October 10-12 am
SuzieGutteridgeArt | www.suziegutteridge.com
T: 01722 335416
M: 07771 855196
Fairy Cave Quarry:
Tue 13 October 2-4pm
Saturday 17 October 1-3pm
 Heritage Craft Festival September 5th – 6th
You may recall last years Heritage Craft Fayre in the
grounds of the Cathedral and what a fantastic success it
was for both visitors and exhibitors. This year it is now
called the Heritage Craft Festival and Plain Arts has been
given the opportunity of setting up our own marquee.
Steve Neville, Helen Noakes, Moira Ross, Selina Snow and
Sally Pond will all be demonstrating their skills together with
work from Salisbury’s The Unit.
Do make sure you come along for a great day out and see
fellow Plain Arts members actually working!
News from Studio 53
Laura Rich
is a painter living in Mere, Wilts, England. I paint contemporary landscapes
and seascapes inspired mainly by the downland surrounding my home and
the Dorset and Cornish coastlines which I visit regularly.
Laura secured
a commission to paint a multitude of landscape for one of the
flag ships for P&O at the end of last year. From this point her work and
profile has gone from strength to strength
David O'Connor
The work shown represents a period of about 25 years. Work has been
selected on the basis of association. Relevant earlier drawings and prints
have been included to support the recent paintings, sculpture, photography
and film. I am a landscape artist and this is the genre which connects all of
the work.
 News from Fisherton Mill
Salisbury Art Trail exhibition at Fisherton Mill
The highlight of the 9-day Salisbury Art Trail, that kicks off on Saturday
3rd October, will undoubtedly be the array of artists showing their
diverse talents throughout Fisherton Mill, and at a special exhibition in
the Main Gallery.
The Art Trail comes around every two years and is when artists local to
the Salisbury area, working in every kind of medium, open their homes
and studios, or present their work in Galleries and public spaces, for the
public to look at and hopefully buy their work. Entry is free and the last
trail, two years ago, featured over 100 artists exhibiting in 63 venues.
This year Fisherton Mill will show a wide selection of locally imagined,
designed and created arts and crafts. Sculptures, figurines, lino and
mono prints as well as wonderful woodwork will be just some of the art
on display at the Mill, which will be open all day and serving at
the very least cakes and coffee throughout the 9 day period.
Alongside the likes of Rod Hague (monoprint artist), Yvonne Steer
(sculptor) and Mike Gaunt(furniture maker), there will also be a unique
exhibition by a new collective of women artists whose love of the
Wiltshire countryside has led them to calling themselves the
"Elementals".
Following in the well-trudged steps of art collectives, this group of
printmakers, painters, illustrators, a ceramicist, and a 'collager' will show
their work under the unifying theme of "Tracks, Pathways and Routes"; it
should be a fascinating and close to home mix of skills and
interpretations of our countryside. The work is inspired by walks across
the Wiltshire downs, a journey through a wood, footsteps through time
& a walk around a quarry as well as tracks across the land. The artists
involved are Cath Bloomfield, Jenny Ford, Valerie Rutley-Paine, Julia
Leyden, Jan Knight and Christine Shorney. On Sunday 4th October, there
will also be a performance in the Main Gallery by the Salisbury Fringe
writers' group based on pieces of work in this Elementals exhibition.
Fisherton Mill is celebrating its 21st year as Salisbury's leading gallery for
arts & crafts, and even has its own award-winning cafe/restaurant to
boot!
Opening times:
10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and on both Art Trail Sundays from
11am – 4pm.
www.fishertonmill.co.uk
Tel. 01722 500200
Email: admin@fishertonmill.co.uk
7tTptember in order to
2“Into the light”
Holiday Inn-Stonehenge, Mid-Summer Place, Solstice
Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7SQ
Phillip Fisher and Irene Colquhoun Exhibiting
3rd October – 11th October 2015 during the Salisbury Art Trail.
This year 2 local Amesbury Artists will be joining in on the Salisbury Art
Trail; exhibiting their work at Holiday Inn-Stonehenge near Amesbury.
Irene’s work is based on the human form; “I’ve been working on this for
some time now; the colours are powerful and
the designs often
complicated, offering some interesting designs which takes me into a
different dimension”.
Phill Fisher will be showcasing his intriguing Night-time photography;
experimenting with light and shape without any form of manipulation”.
You may well recognise some of the local haunts within the artwork as
they relate very much to Wiltshire. “I am forever experimenting with
new ideas where every new venue offers a new challenge, In some cases
the photographs seem almost illusionary, it’s exciting work”.
The Exhibition will be open to the public during Holiday Inn opening
hours and can be viewed along the corridor and in two of the meeting
rooms, and free of charge entry.
10% of sales will go towards the Stars Appeal campaign to help raise
money for the new Breast Cancer unit in Salisbury.
Their work is on show now throughout
 News from Windhover studios
There are four of us showing at Windhover Studios varied and exciting
work. In the garden Richard is showing beautiful small and large wooden
sculptures; carved with a chainsaw; Selina vibrant large paintings and
smaller works; all based on personal recollections and childhood
memories with multicultural reference; Louise Roll small intimate
paintings and drawings, based on her life, memories and childhood
recollections; Andrea, ceramic and mixed media sculptures referencing
contemporary social and political issues with imagery drawn from a wide
range of sources.
Contact Windhover studios at
andreafinnart@btinternet.com
01725 513405
07821265053
 News from Salisbury Arts centre
Michael Pennie puts art into familiar settings for
Salisbury Arts Centre’s latest exhibition
Salisbury Arts Centre’s next exhibition features sculptor Michael Pennie, a
Wiltshire-based artist working to move art away from austere gallery spaces and
back into familiar settings.
Michael’s long relationship with the arts in Wiltshire began in 1962, when he arrived
in Corsham to take up a teaching post at the then Bath Academy of Art. He taught
Fine Art at what eventually became Bath Spa University for more than 50 years.
Sculpture for Furniture came about after two of Michael’s small sculptures were
returned to him following a London gallery exhibition, prompting a re-think on how
he displays his works.
As he describes, “At home again, I re-installed the sculptures on the windowsill in
my kitchen. They seemed immediately at ease there, placed in a familiar space. This
was the genesis of ‘Sculpture for Furniture’, the creation of an exhibition that would
avoid the austerity of the white gallery.”
Accompanying the sculptures will be Michael’s Yew Tree commission sculpture, a
selection of framed drawings depicting his career-long affinity with wood, and for
the first time all 500 of his Small Drawings, a project he completed in 2011.
In addition to Michael’s work, the exhibition will display pieces from two recent
Bath Spa University graduates, Sarah Purvey and Jo Taylor.
Sculpture for Furniture launches on Wednesday 9 September at 6pm. All
are welcome to get a first look at the new exhibition.
The exhibition runs until Saturday 10 October. Salisbury Arts Centre’s
exhibition space is open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 3pm. Entry is free. For
more information visit www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk or you can contact
Salisbury Arts Centre’s Box Office on 01722 321744.
 Magna Flora – A feast for all the senses!
Salisbury Cathedral’s Magna Carta 800th anniversary celebrations
reach a floral crescendo with Magna Flora, a spectacular flower
festival themed the famous document’s legacy.
Showcasing the
work of 500 flower arrangers and astounding floral art created out
of 30,000 blooms, the festival runs from 15-20 September.
Displays include giant fantasy flowers, massive floral lampshades
hanging from the ceiling and 25 panels depicting the Barons
present at Runnymede.
A nave-length display depicts England in
chaos before Magna Carta on one side and ‘in order’ afterwards on
the other. There are also twice daily floral design demonstrations,
accompanied by live music.
http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events/magna-flora-flowerfestival-2015
2. Workshops
 Stone Sculpting with Moira Ross
This year there will be 3 types of workshops giving you the opportunity to create
a smooth, tactile sculpture out of Maltese Limestone. You will use rasp, rifflers
and sandpapers to shape the stone. It's dusty but it's fun.
3hr workshop (over a morning , afternoon or evening) £20 incl stone
These will offer you the chance to make a seasonal item - A heart for Valentines'
day, mini eggs for Easter, something autumnal (nuts or mini apple) or
decorations for your tree at Christmas. Of course you can mix it up if you wish!
6hr workshop (over 1 day or 2 sessions) £45 incl stone
In one of these workshops you will have the chance to create a life-size apple or
a small simple shape of your own design.
12 hour workshop (over 2 days or 4 sessions) £80 plus stone
If you wish to create something to your own design this is the class for you.
While still something relatively simple, it can be of a larger size. Please call to
discuss your ideas and check it can be done in the timescale.
I offer flexible sessions to suit busy lives. Come on your own, bring a friend, have
your own small group event - usually up to 6 people (eg. hen do, work outing,
art group). Give as a gift (vouchers available) or treat yourself.
Check my website for dates but if you don't see anything suitable, please, please,
please let me know and we can sort something out!
Workshops are held at my studio on Churchfields Indus. Estate in Salisbury.
What to do: Pick a workshop then a date. There are no specific classes against
dates. If you are first to book you set the class or we may have a mixed one
wwwmoiraross.com
0778843722
enquiries@moiraross.com
 Workshops at Stonehenge Pottery
Thank you for your interest in the Pottery classes and workshops that I run at
Stonehenge Pottery, I have outlined below the classes and workshops we are
running at the moment, but as always, if you want to have a go but can't make
the times or dates, just give me call and we will see what can be done!
THURSDAY MORNING COURSE
At present we are running a term time pottery course on a Thursday
morning, it runs from 9.30 -12.30, it is a mixed ability course, so please
come along and have a go! We run in blocks of ten weeks, but we are
very flexible, you are welcome to dip in and out as suits you, as I
appreciate how busy life is and how hard it is to commit to a regular
time.
I provide all your basic materials, clay, firing, glazes, equipment and
tuition...... And not forgetting coffee/tea and cakes! The ten week course
costs £200, there are five weeks (so £80 as your first session is a free
trial) left of this term that you are very welcome to join us for!
Thursday mornings will also continue in September.
EVENING CLASSES FROM SEPTEMBER 2015
Our ten week term class starts from 10th September, from 7.00-9.30
materials are included, but there is a small firing charge per Item. The
ten week course costs £150.00, again we are as always happy to
accommodate and are pretty flexible.
ONE OFF SOCIAL EVENING
We run one off fun sessions, for you and a group of friends(min 8
people) , you come along and have a go at throwing, coiling and slab
making, your marvellous creations are dried, glazed and fired and
returned to your group organiser. It is a great fun evening or day out, we
will feed you a light pizza supper and you are welcome to bring
something to drink with you! The cost is £25 per person.
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me
either by email or phone, we are always happy to hear from you,
Sarah Holtby Stonehenge Pottery
W: stonehengepottery.co.uk - T: 01980 620 328 - M: 07852 868 976
Stonehenge Pottery Workshops and Classes are continuing in September.
Term Starts on 10th September. Thursday mornings 9.30-12.30
It is a great fun, social course for more information,to join us, or just
come and have a go!
Contact us on 01980 620 328 stonehengepottery@btinternet.com
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News from Charlotte Moreton
A big THANKYOU! to all of you who made it along to my Galapagos
Adventure! exhibition at Fisherton Mill earlier in the Summer. It was a
huge success, and I am continuing into the Autumn and into Winter with
a series of smaller (but perfectly formed) exhibitions, along with courses
and workshops to give you something fun and absorbing to do as your
toes get colder...
Salisbury Contemporary Craft and Heritage Festival
Saturday 5th (10a.m.-5p.m.) – Sunday 6th September (10.30a.m.4.30p.m.)
Stand B36, in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury
Showing figurative bronzes and Galapagos collection sculptures, prints
and painting
Salisbury Art Trail
Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 11th October
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Venue 24: The Salisbury Museum
The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Open 10am -5pm, closed on Sundays
Colourful and lively steel sculptures of animals and birds on the front
lawn
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Venue 42: Charlotte’s Shed
9 Radnor Road, Salisbury SP1 3PL
Open daily 10am-5pm
Monday 5th : Closed
Tuesday 6th: Open 10am-7pm
Showing a range of Galapagos sculptures, paintings and prints, and
more local people and wildlife
Galapagos Mini-Adventure at Travellers’ World, Catherine Street,
Salisbury
November 2015
Open 9.30am -5.50pm
Selected Galapagos work, including the life size willow Lonesome
George and some tiny tactile bronzes.
Courses at Salisbury Arts Centre
Portrait Sculpture in Clay from Thursday 24th September
Five evening sessions working from life to create a clay head and
prepare it for firing (available at the Arts Centre Pottery)
£80 plus clay (£15 per bag)
Book with Salisbury Arts Centre: 01722 321744
www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk
Figure Sculpture in Clay from Thursday 5th November
Five evening sessions working with a number of life models and making
clay studies. Firing is available at the Arts Centre Pottery.
£80 plus clay (£15 per bag)
Book with Salisbury Arts Centre: 01722 321744
www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk
Workshops in Charlotte’s Shed (9 Radnor Road, Salisbury, SP1
3PL):
Printmaking, willow animals and more… see
www.charlottemoreton.co.uk
Willow Animals Day, £50
Studying the skeleton and making a wire armature, then building up in
willow to make an expressive animal from rabbit size up to the size of a
roe deer, hare, or labrador. What’s your favourite animal?
Sunday 20th Sepember, 10am-4pm
Mould Making and Casting, £50
Making a simple two-piece waste mould around a piece of fruit or
simple clay shape, and cast into plaster.
Wednesday 14th October, 10am-4pm
Print Making Day: Monoprints and Linocuts, £50
Trying out different print-making techniques; make some original prints
to take home. Linocuts and monoprints.
Saturday 31st October, 10am-4pm
Willow Reindeer Day, £50
Study the skeleton and make a scaled down wire armature, which you’ll
build up in willow to make a reindeer ready for Christmas!
Wednesday 18th November, 10am-4pm
Potato Print Cards (half-day), £30
Design and make a potato cut and start to print and make your truly
original Christmas cards!
Saturday 5th December, 10am-1pm
Useful information:
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Cost of materials is additional to the workshop cost
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You will be advised on what equipment to bring at the time of
booking.
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All sessions are suitable for any level of experience from
beginners to professionals, and teachers wishing to gain skills.
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Hot drinks are provided; please bring your lunch or buy locally.
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One-to-one tuition, school visits and additional sessions can be
arranged to suit.
 FULL DAY PASTEL WORKSHOPS with Keith Stott,
Professional Artist and Tutor
All abilities welcome - beginners to the experienced
Initially Thursdays 24 Sept. and 8 Oct. 10.00 - 4.00
in Ashmore Village Hall, SP5 5AQ (with free car parking!)
Limited to 8 students to ensure one-to-one tuition and attention during a
relaxed, calm and friendly day.
Phone Keith on 01747 852507 or email keith@artsofoak.com and find out
why pastels are such a lovely medium to work with.
Keith's website: www.artsofoak.com
 Photographic courses with Sally Edwards
Are you new to digital photography, self-taught or keen to refresh knowledge and skills?
Understand the basics of photography and how to operate your camera.
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8 week part-time Photography Courses for Beginners
Monday 7th September ‘15: 6.30-8.30pm
Two full practical workshops included.
Next course starts:
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Full day Photography Workshops for Beginners
Each workshop includes one half day practical workshop.
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Workshops & Courses
Small groups which guarantee personal tuition and help.
Ongoing help and advice provided afterwards.
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Gift Vouchers
Available for all workshops and courses.
A perfect gift for all new and budding photographers!
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www.sallyedwardsphotography.co.uk | 07870 495 225
 Opportunities
Salisbury Civic Society
Salisbury Civic society are looking for a speaker to
present a talk on Public Art ( not necessarily Salisbury)
The talk should be for about 10 – 15 minutes and will
take place on November 17th. If you are interested please
contact Fisherton Mill at admin@fishertonmill.co.uk
Salisbury Medical Practice – Wilton Road
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We are launching a new Leg Ulcer Club in November here at Salisbury Medical
Practice. Leg Clubs are a research based initiative which provide
community-based treatment, health promotion, education and on-going
care for people of all age groups who are experiencing leg-related problems.
The club will be based heavily on the social aspect, with proof of the
benefits this has had within other communities. We are therefore looking
at running two clubs, one being a walking club that will be run by a Health
Care Assistant and volunteer, the other an art club which we wondered if
you would like to get involved in? It will be on a voluntary basis and we
will provide materials through funding at the surgery. We hope you may
be interested in this, whether it be on a permanent basis or just help to
set up and then hand over to a volunteer. The club will run monthly and it
is proposed to be a Monday morning. Please contact me, David Walker at
Plain Arts if you feel you might be able to help with this good cause
OOpportunity to work with The Unit
Workshop leaders required to work with the Unit in Salisbury.
Potential dates are Sept 19th and 26th for approx. 2 hours
from 11am-1pm. If you are able to provide help and advice for the young
people on this project, please contact us with your ideas
Contact if you can give just a few hours of your time
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Art Trail Special Offer
10 x Limited Edition prints from your original artwork
1 x High resolution Scan of original artwork, Giclee printed at 12”x8” on
fine art matte paper, mounted in 16’x12’ acid free bevel cut mounts and
bagged in clear polypropylene print bags ready for resale.
Plus 2 x A2 promotional posters of your design
SALE PRICE only £99
Contact Phil Snelgrove at ma.wixshoutout.com
Plain Arts Salisbury
Do you know anyone else who might be interested in joining us at PLAIN ARTS
Salisbury? As we are aiming to bring together a multitude of artists and all those
interested in the local arts, please do pass this on to anyone else as all are welcome
and new blood and members will keep us going and our thinking fresh!
You can join us on a 2 year membership for just £45 and you can advertise events,
opportunities and listings in these pages. At the same time you can make sure that you
know what’s going on in the visual arts in Salisbury.
How to join PLAIN ARTS Salisbury... Please contact David Walker at
info@plainartssalisbury.co.uk and we will send you a form
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Salisbury Arts Centre.
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