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 studios 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, Studio One is reserved for visiting artists who are undertaking an ArtSway Production 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 One is currently inhabited by ceramicist Sandy Marchant.
Studio Two
Jackie Giron
Jackie Giron has been working un Studio 2 for 10 years as a practising ceramic artist. For the last 2 years Jackie has been teaching small classes in her studio. In tandem with teaching short courses and running workshops she has exhibited all over the country and sells work in several Crafts Council selected galleries.
This year Jackie was Artist in Residence for 3 months at Priestlands School, Hampshire.
Jackie accepts commissions and can personalise for commemorative occassions. For more information please see www.jackiegiron.com
Claire Hincks
Claire is an extablished ceramicist designing and making individually coiled and pinched stoneware fired vessels. She is currently studying for an MA as a further exploration of her current practice.
Claire's work be be viewed at www.clairehincks.net and she can contacted by email at clay@clairehincks.net
Studio Three
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.
Louise also now runs classes at the studio for all abilities. If you are interested please contact her on the above email address.
MeninaFeliz
Meninafeliz is a collaboration between designer/makers Bebe Bradley and Anne-Marie Vanner. Passionate about cloth, paper, print, buttons and beads they create original jewellery and textile pieces. Inspired by the changing colours and styles of the seasons, they employ a variety of techniques - a fusion of embroidery, knit crochet, layering and felting. They strongly believe in the recycling ethic so use vintage and reclaimed fabrics wherever possible. The result is a range of unique accessories and homewares guaranteed to provide a handcrafted twist to your warbrode and home.
For more information on MeninaFeliz please visit the website: www.meninafeliz.com
Lucy Parker
Lucy is a film maker and graduate of Goldsmiths College, London.
Studio Four
Adrian Hart
Adrian Hart works within the realms of performance and art installation with activities based upon the documentation of live performance. These activities often take place with little or no audience and only exist in documented form or as myth. Adrian's work is inspired by human emotion and behaviour. The day to day act of documenting it as an historical document to provide the individual with a sense of past and self worth.
Andrew Cook
Andrew's paractice is concerned with the deconstruction of the human body which is manifested both psychically and conceptually in his collages. These collages, made from flesh cut from popular magazines reduce the body to an object, devoid of any human qualities. Andrew heightens the sexual implications of flesh; this sexual anxiety is present in the surfaces of his collages.
For more information please visit www.andrewcookstudio.com or email Andrew at andrewcookstudio@gmail.com
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.
Anthony's prints are available to order. Please contact Anthony by email: anthonylawrence@anthonylawrence.co.uk