Events

Dorset Arts Weeks at DCRS

29th May to 13th June 2010

Thursdays through to Mondays between 11am to 3pm

An exciting exhibition of local artists in working studios and gallery at the Dorset Centre for Rural Skills. An opportunity to come and watch the magical process of glassblowing with demonstrations running from Thursdays through to Mondays between 11am to 3pm.

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Yvette Cannon - silversmith
Yvette creates unique pieces of jewellery using silver and gold. She is inspired by nature and creates traditional themes. http://www.yvettecannon.co.uk

Tim Edwards - photographer
Tim photographs in colour. He looks at found commonplace images that, once displayed in isolation, take on their own metaphor.

Rachel Jackson - stonecarver
Rachel makes beautiful, bespoke pieces of fine carving and lettering in indigenous limestones, slates and hardwoods. http://www.rachel-jackson.co.uk

Rachel Sargent - painter
Rachel paints landscapes based on the emotive quality and strength of light throughout the days and seasons. http://www.axisweb.org/artist/rachelsargent

Emsie Sharp - glassblower
Emsie trained in Venice and specialises in wineglasses, as well as making colourful tableware and one-off pieces. http://www.sharpglass.co.uk

Jo Stephen - glassblower
Jo is inspired by patterns and forms found in nature, flights of the imagination and a quirky sense of humour.