Jackie Giron

Rachel Larkins

Rhyannan Hurst

Louise Taylor

MeninaFeliz

Anthony Lawrence

Artists' Studios

ArtSway hosts a number of artists from a range of backgrounds, working in a variety of media, in dedicated studios on the gallery grounds.  These studio's are leased on annual licenses to the artists.  Availability of studio's are limited - when available the opportunity is advertised.  A waiting list is operated, please contact Melinda: melinda@artsway.org.uk for further details.

In addition, one studio is reserved for visiting artists who are undertaking an ArtSway Residency.

Studio One

This studio is used solely by artists who have been selected by ArtSway as part of the gallery's Artist in Residency Programme (please see Residency page on this website for more information).  Artists spend two months working in the studio and the local area, making new work for a following exhibition at ArtSway.  This scheme enables artists the opportunity to work on their own practice with the added addition of an exhibition at ArtSway after their two-month studio time is complete.  Each artist involved in this project is selected by ArtSway as an example, or reflection, of modern progressive art with much of the work in fitting with the rural environs of ArtSway.

The studio is available for short hire either side of the residencies.  Monthly rate £100, weekly rate £30, day rate £10. Please contact the gallery to check availability. 

Studio Two

Jackie Giron

Jackie has had a studio at ArtSway for almost ten years an during this time has participated in museums and galleries throughout the country.   Jackie runs small, private classes from her studio and is involved in a program called 'Active Hearts' for Hampshire County Council doing therapy type workshops for the elderly residential care homes. In addition, she also runs workshops across the county in art centres, schools and museums for all ages and abilities.

For more information please go to www.jackiegiron.com

Rachel Larkins

Rachel contructs 'toys with a different edge'.  After years of experimenting with children's toys, Rachel began to focus on different ways in which an object traditionally designed for a child's amusement can be manipulated to take on another meaning and appearance. 

For more information on Rachel's work please visit: www.madenotborn.co.uk

Commissions are taken.  Please contact Rachel by email: larkinsrachel@hotmail.com

Studio Three

Rhyannan Hurst

Currently working in studio three is Rhyannan Hurst.  Ryhannan produces jewellery stongly connected to the local environment that surrounds her with influences of the forest, beaches and the county of Hampshire.  The work she produces is truly unique, working predominantly in silver but also producing ceramic work and organic slip-cast porcelain shapes.

For more information and examples of Rhyannan's work please email: info@rrhdesigns.co.uk

Louise Taylor

Louise makes contemporary silver jewellery in striking designs.  After running a successful gallery in nearby Christchurch, Louise has shared Studio Three for the last 18 months.  Work can be viewed on her website www.platinajewellery.co.uk, or for a bespoke piece please email: L.Taylor06@ntlworld.com to discuss requirements. 

MeninaFeliz

In addition, Anne Marie Vanner and Bebe Bradley spent time in this highly creative studio!  Anne Marie and Bebe make up the company 'MeninaFeliz', creating original jewellery and textile pieces.  Strongly influenced by the changing colours and styles of the seasons they employ a variety of techniques - embroidery, knit, felting and crochet - to create unique accessories, gifts and homewares with a handcrafted edge.

For more information on MeninaFeliz please visit the website: www.meninafeliz.com

Studio Four

Adrian Hart

While spontaneity is a relatively rare phenomenon in our culture, there are individuals who are - or have been - spontaneous, whose thinking, feeling, and acting were the expression of their selves and not of an automaton. These individuals are mostly known as artists. As a matter of fact, the artist can be defined as an individual who can express himself spontaneously.”

Studio Five

Anthony Lawrence

Anthony Lawrence has hired a studio since the complex opened.  Tony is driven by the community atmosphere with the other studio artists that leads to a creative and diverse artistic environment.  His work possesses a strong religious theme, aiming to make people take a look at themselves and their social situations and conduct in today's world.  

Tony's prints are available to order.  Please contact Tony by email: anthonylawrence@anthonylawrence.co.uk