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Details of exhibitors in Jevington on the second to last page of this brochure.
E A S T B O U R N E A R T I S T S
CHRISTMASOPEN HOUSES &
STUDIOS
OVER 40 ARTISTS AND MAKERSSHOWING AND SELLING THEIR
WORK FROM THEIR HOMES AND STUDIOS AROUND THE TOWN
OVER TWO WEEKENDS.
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Emma Mason Gallery3 Cornfield Terrace, BN21 4NNwww.emmamason.co.uk
STORYTELLING Original Prints by Alice Pattullo and hand made ceramics by Vicky Lindo & Bill Brookes. Also books and gifts for Christmas. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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It’s always best to take cash withyou, though most artists willtake cheques with a card. Someartists take credit cards and direct bank transfers can alwaysbe arranged. Paypal can be useful too.
This year there are 3 trails: Old Town & Ocklynge,Town Centre and Meads, plus 2 venues in Jevington, just
out of town. The numbers in grey circles correspond with the location number on the maps.It’s best to plan your route before you
begin. If you’re driving, you may find it easier to parkyour car andwalk betweenthe venues onfoot, particularly in Old Town and the Town Centre.
So, have a wonderful time exploring the creative hot spots of our wonderful seaside town and may yourdays be merry and bright.
Merry Christmas!✪While every effort has been made to ensure that all information in producing this publication is correct, responsibility cannot be taken for any errors & omissions.
Individual artists and studios are responsible for all display, sales etc at their ownparticular venues. The publishers of this publication have no responsibility in theartist’s domain. Image at top of page c John Hesse
Design: Julian Sutherland-Beatson c 2017
Cover image: c Alison Gilbert
If you have any questions about any artists in this brochure, directions or opening times, please call Julian on 07768 387980
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T his is the 9th year that the artists and makers of Eastbourne have opened their studios and workshops to the public.Over 40 artists are participating and there’s plenty to seeand buy.
This year the stalwarts are joined by a number of newand exciting artists. The Eastbourne Group of Artists havetheir annual exhibition at The Birley Centre next to Towner.
For those of you that have never visited anartist’s open house or studio before, well, you’rein for a treat. Over the years, the artists andmakers of Eastbourne have become very goodat showing their work to interested visitors. This brochure gives you an overview of the wealth and breadth of artistic talent onshow around the town.
You may be looking for special Christmas gifts and decorations or perhaps you are seeking a painting, print, photograph or drawing for your home.
Maybe you can’t resist beautiful ceramics, jewellery and textiles? You’ll find plenty this year to
take your fancy.
On a more practical note, most artists are openover both weekends from 11 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. though it’s advisable to check carefully as someopen slightly earlier (or close later). Just a few are openfor one weekend only.
Vicki Disney & friends1 Chamberlain Rd BN21 1RUwww.vickidisney.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the perfect excuse to pop in to 1 Chamberlain Road where it is brimming with festive inspiration. You can discover beautiful art, craft and Christmas decorations with a unique feel. Ask the artists how each piece is made and what makes it so special.
Open both weekends 11am - 4pm
James Heighway62 Milton Road, Old Town [email protected]
Scenes of East Sussex depicted in a colourful, Art Deco-like style, using acrylic paint. Original pieces as well as prints and cards on show.Open both weekends 10am - 5pm
Steve Brookman
3 Milton Road BN21 [email protected]
Steve hopes you can join him for his first showing in the Eastbourne open houses.He works across media, including oil,watercolour, pencil and linocut.
Open both weekends 10.30am - 4.30pm
Victoria Brook
17 Greys Road BN20 [email protected]
Magical illustrations from an award winning artist. Original watercolours, limited edition prints, cards, gifts and festive treats in abundance.
OPEN FIRST WEEKEND ONLY 10-5pm both days.
Susan Santolini3 Summerdown Road BN20 [email protected]
3D prints, papercuts of sea creatures and underwater gardens,colourful light boxes and a selection of original prints and cards.
OPEN 9TH AND 10TH DEC ONLY 10am - 5pm.
Sunbee studio and friends
25 Victoria Drive, Old Town BN20 8JTwww.sunbeestudio.com [email protected]
We welcome you to a mix of painting, textiles, woodwork and many Christmas gifts. Join us for tea and cake.
Open both weekends 10am - 4pm.
The Christmas Cracker
19 Bradford Street, Old Town BN21 [email protected] Facebook: Clare Dales Art Twitter @clare_dales
The Christmas Cracker is open! Lino prints, new 3D cards, handprinted cards, books and gorgeous things just for Christmas. Now takes card payment!
OPEN FIRST WEEKEND ONLY 10-6pm both days.
Abigail Myers
111 Green Street BN21 [email protected]
Abstract paintings in acrylic and spray paint; photography, prints, cards and more. Facebook: @abi.myersart Instagram: @abimyers.art
Open both weekends 11am-5pm each day.
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Mary Shemza
37 Milton Road, BN21 1SH www.marykatrinashemza.com
Internationally collected painter, calligrapherand sculptor. Inspiration: organic, calligraphic. Approach: intuitive. Outlook: celebratory. Price: affordable.
11am - 4pm. Open both weekends
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Alison Gilbert
57 Selwyn Rd, BN21 [email protected]
There's something for everyone at this open house!Huge range of Artwork, gifts,cards and decorative items.Mixed media paintings,stitched collages and textiles,porcelain and textile jewellery,porcelain wall art and functional ceramics. Check out Instagram @alisonjgilbert or Facebookpages for a flavour of what isin the mix. A warm welcome awaits, andI look forward to meeting you.
Open both weekends11am to 5pm each day
Christine Munro, Jodi Lock & friends
38 Cobbold Avenue, Old TownBN21 [email protected] new paintings and a variety of subjects. Greetings cards available. Supporting the Retired Greyhound Trust. Refreshments and a warm welcome.Open both weekends. 11am - 5pm
The Big House
49 Prideaux RdBN21 [email protected]
John and Helen Warren, togetherwith guest exhibitors, show: ceramics, paintings, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, embroidery, handbags and woodwork in theirArts and Crafts home and garden.
This year we are supporting Cancer Research UK.
Open both weekends11am - 5pm
Photis and Lucy Charalambou
25 Carew Road BN21 [email protected]
A vibrant mix of colour and shape; works including large abstract paintings, still life, pottery and some small stained glass Christmas presents.
Open both weekends 2nd/3rd/10th (closed Sat 9th) 11am-4pm
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Christine Chester & Roz Nathan
11 The Old Printworks. 20 Wharf Rd BN21 [email protected]
Studio 11 is open as a working studio withguest artists demonstrating textiles anddrawing. There will also be gifts, artworksand other items for sale and Christine &Roz will chat about the courses they offerduring the year.The Studio is on the first floor of the OldPrintworks, across the Station Car Park inWharf Road - look out for the balloons!
Open Saturdays only, 11am - 5pm (2nd & 9th December)
Soul Connections
30 Northiam Road BN20 [email protected] - inspired artwork, paintings on canvas, art-based prints, greetings cards and Christmas cards, printed cushions. Swedish spiced gingerbread! See website for more details.
Open both weekends. 10am - 3pm. 11
Enterprise Shopping CentreStation ParadeEastbourne, BN21 [email protected] Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
“Bringing Artists Together”Permanent co operative gallery showcasing theworks of 12 member artists plus guests.Original artwork, ceramics, jewellery, glassware and textiles.Gift vouchers and framing service available.
Open every day throughout the year
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm
Pop by for refreshments @ Bella's Secret and see the latest artworks by Katherine Merrifield (guest artist for @ The Makery)Open every day.
The Sussex Craft & Design Faircomes to the centre with over 20 makers under one roof.Sat 2nd 10-5 Sun 3rd 10-4
Cauldron StudioDC2 Studios 137-139 Seaside Road BN21 3PG [email protected]/fantaseaArtA magical mix of art, craft, textiles andphotos by emerging local artists Gill Hamper and Tania Long. Plus lots more goodies,tea and cake!
Open both weekends 11am-4pm 0774 8038127
Pennie's Pet Portraits
Pennie Cunliffe-Lister29 South StreetBN21 4UP
Open November through December (Thurs-Sun 11am-5pm)and Christmas Open Studios Open 2-3rd Dec 11am-5pm 9-10th Dec 11am-5pm
07703 452554 [email protected]
Animal portraits to commission. Art cards and original artwork for sale.
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Oli Froom
Flat 3, 6 Dalton Road, Meads BN20 [email protected]
Dramatic scenes from the beautiful Sussex countryside depicted in vibrant pastels.
Open both weekends 10am - 4pm
Wish Road Studio1 Wish RoadBN21 [email protected]
A chance to see new work by landscape artist Helen Antill, and the exciting figurative paintings of Alice Hesketh, at their shared studio in the centre of Eastbourne.
Open both weekends 10am - 4pm
Please note, the studio is on the first floor, and regrettably has no disabled access.
Background: Helen AntillInset: Alice Hesketh
Alice Hesketh & Helen Antill
Exhibiting together for the first time - four established
Eastbourne-based artists who exhibit both locally and
nationally: Liz Brown, Ann Johnson, Patricia Latham
and Julian Sutherland Beatson. Experimental
applications of media; beach debris worked into
magical assemblages; vibrant drawings and
paintings of the South Downs landscape - and beyond.
Open both weekends 10am - 5pm
4 Cranborne Avenue, Meads BN20 7TS
lizbrownart.co.uk I [email protected]
annjohnsonpaintings.net I [email protected]
patlatham.co.uk I [email protected]
juliansutherlandbeatson.co.uk I [email protected]
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Elda Abramson
9a Old Orchard Road BN21 1DD [email protected]. www.elda-abramson.comPlease come, have a drink and view my latestpaintings and textile work. There will also be anopportunity to purchase art materials, cards andjewellery from Geof Tom Son.
Open both weekends 11am - 5pm
coastal
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Birley CentreCarlisle Road Eastbourne Sat 18 Nov - Sun 17 Dec11am - 4pm weekends onlyFree entry
www.eastbournegroupartists.co.uk
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Lis Lawrence and Friends
The Old Post OfficeJevington, Nr. Polegate BN26 [email protected] www.lislawrence.com
Paintings and other works by Lis Lawrence and friends from the Thursday Group.
Open both weekends. Midday until 5pm.Plenty of parking in road or up lane opposite
Jennifer Binnie
The Old Schoolhouse, Jevington Nr. Polegate, BN26 5QB [email protected]
Paintings, prints, cards festive fare for sale and on display in my colorful home! Come buy or browse. Beside the village hall/red phone box! Open 12.00 midday - 6pm both weekends
Jevington
DC2Cauldron Studio, Print Room,Eastbourne Studio Pottery &more!137-139 Seaside Road, BN21 3PGSat & Sun 10-4
DC3 ‘Zine’ workshop with Julius Smit1-5 Seaside, BN22 7NA Dec 211:30- 2:30 £7.50
Devonshire Collective presents new exhibitions, open studios and workshops for Eastbourne Open Studios. www.devonshirecollective.org.uk
DC1Devonshire Made and Nickova Behling soloshow & artist talk 67-69 Seaside Road,BN21 3PL Tues - Sun 11-5
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● The Eight BellsJevington Rd Polegate▲
On A2270 going north, turn leftat Polegate traffic lights, travel approx 2 miles via Wannock.
The Chaseley Trust supports people withspinal injuries, acquiredbrain injuries, stroke, lossof limbs and progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis,Motor Neurone Diseaseand Parkinson’s Disease.We are dedicated tohelping them to getover those hurdles andenjoying their life to the full. One way is through the useof art and we have manytalented artists here thatwould like to showcasetheir work. We also havework for sale to helpfundraise for improvementswith the home.
Open first weekend only 2/3 Dec 9 am till 4 pm.
South Cliff, BN20 [email protected]
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Map ref Artist/Studio Contact tel no
1 Emma Mason Gallery 01323 7275452 Victoria Brooke 07941 8852933 Susan Santolini 01323 8709044 Sunbee Studio 01323 6413435 The Christmas Cracker 07840 2163386 Abi Myers 01323 6387887 Vicki Disney 07752 0108278 James Heighway 077319 49692 9 Mary Shemza 01323 642877 10 Steve Brookman 07507 30381411 Soul Connections 07906 31443612 Alison J Gilbert 07952 62668913 Christine Munro 01323 73044614 The Big House 01323 73179215 Photis & Lucy Charalambou 07856 611919
16 Studio 11 07941 39947917 @ The Makery 07718 90603717 The Enterprise Centre 01323 63950418 Cauldron Studio 07748 03812719 DC1 07845 73128120 DC 2 07759 01385421 Pennie’s Pet Portraits 07703 45255422 Liz Brown 01323 48494722 Ann Johnson 01323 64408322 Pat Latham 01323 64536522 Julian Sutherland-Beatson 07768 38798023 Oli Froom 07792 95202224 Elda Abramson 07968 94466825 Helen Antill 07949 74560425 Alice Hesketh 07791 07352826 The Eastbourne Group 07550 01202727 Jennie Binnie 07534 20840228 Lis Lawrence 01323 48295629 The Chaseley Trust 01323 744200
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