Artists' Gallery

Cathie Agates

Hand Knitted Garments

I enjoy knitting using different yarns and patterns. When there is a pattern which I particularly like I will knit it more than once making slight adjustments to shape and yarn. The majority of my work is ladies' sweaters but I also knit some children's and babies' items. Last year I extended my work into hats, scarves and wrist warmers - I now have a selection of these for children and adults.

Studio No: 2
Sentosa, Southview Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HG

​Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01892 665021
Maggie Austin

Textiles/Embroidery

My work reflects my love of fabrics, texture, colour and embroidery. I use a range of techniques to create my work and always add hand or machine embroidery to complete each piece. All my work is from my own designs, taken from my photography or drawings.
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​​Studio No: 7
The Old Stable, Great Barn, Tubwell Lane, Jarvis Brook, TN6 3RH
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Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 853432
Nicola Bagge

Pottery

​My pottery features natural themes and fantastical birds, drawn free hand in sgraffito onto the clay. It is all hand built and each piece is a one off. I make bowls, platters, pots, vases, candlesticks and lamps.

Studio No: 9
Black Shed Studios, Sunnyview, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BD​
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Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01825713784​
Brett Banks

Sculptor in Stone & Wood

I work primarily in stone and wood, taught by way of adult education for wood carving and by workshops with Zimbabwean stone sculptors, for stone carving, although I like getting my hands dirty using a variety of other mediums, from time to time.

Studio No: 9
Black Shed Studios, Sunny view, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3DB
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Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07956 977041
Instagram: brettgbanks​
Yvie Barraclough

Landscape & Still-Life

Arts and craft have always been an important part of my life and I have sketched and drawn since young. I now enjoy putting colour to canvas in both oils and acrylics. I focus on still-life, sea and landscapes, mostly inspired by photos I have taken during my travels and on walks. I particularly enjoy painting interesting skies with moody clouds but I also like to experiment with different styles and more impressionistic and abstract work. 

Studio No: 15
Autumn Cottage, Lake Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PP
Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 872662/07788 107061​ 
Roger Barron

Oil Paintings on Canvas

Highly realistic oil paintings of Apples, Pears and fruit in general, all in a contemporary style. Also detailed paintings of Marmite pots and Crayons. Paintings of Horse Racing with detailed images of groups of horses with jockeys charging for the finish. Other animal, insect and impressionistic landscapes are also exhibited.

Studio No: 19
High Meadow, Yew Tree Lane, Rotherfield, TN6 3QP

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 785695​
Yolande Beer

Colourful Decorative Earthenware

Yolande makes decorative ceramics hand-painted with lively figures and stripes. Large coil pots are also part of her collection with slip scraffito decoration. All made in her studio on the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.

Studio No: 3
The Thatched Cottage, Southview Rd, Crowborough, TN61HW

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07922 783564​
Jan Brine

Oils Flower/Still Life

I enjoy working from nature using oil paint, as well as the freedom of abstract work in acrylic. These paintings are representational.

Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07930375467/01892 662608
Clare Filskow

Hand-Printed Lino Cuts

I am a self taught printmaker- living, working and inspired by the Ashdown Forest and surrounds. I love landscape and colour and the process driven medium of lino cut printing.

Studio No: 4
Creative Craftworks, Unit C, Lexden Lodge Business Park, Crowborough Hill. TN6 2NQ

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07792334891
Denise Fisk

Landscapes in Oils

I aim to achieve the essence and spirit of the landscape in a unique and authentic approach using oils paint. I combine my observation of seasons, textural elements, vibrant colours and expressive forms to give a sensitive, timeless quality. This emotional connection is especially apparent on the Ashdown Forest. My organic, atmospheric paintings transport you to a beautiful, rugged and weathered landscape reflecting the wonder of our countryside.

Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07765 200873
William Gowans

Pottery

Bill creates pottery for home and garden inspired by classical forms with a modern twist. He mixes his own glazes which gives each piece its own individual finish.

Studio No: 10
Ashdown Pottery, Sunmore, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07710006805
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: ashdownpottery
Jennifer Grant

Textiles/Mixed Media

My work is really a celebration of life! The dark, the light, all the joy that stitch and fabric can bring to a piece of artwork. I combine free machine embroidery, hand embroidery, painting, embellishing and other techniques to produce my artwork. I am currently shortlisted for the RA Summer Exhibition '24.

Studio No: 12
Orchard Cottage, Nether Lane, Nutley, TN22 3LD

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07702 112203
Website: www.noholdsbarredtextiles.co.uk
Instagram: NoHoldsBarredTextiles ​
 Wes Groves

Raku/Ceramics

I have been developing my Raku ceramic creations over the past few years; these range from thrown pots, birds, fish, ammonites and have lately been working on a number of different styles of Raku Puffins and Owls. I use alternative Raku techniques like Copper Fuming to enhance the look.

I love the Great Pottery Throw Down and will attempt to have a go at most of the things they do on the program. So imagine after making a number of items, I go out into my garden, place them in my oil drum kiln, fire them to 1000 C, opening the kiln whilst it’s still very hot, lift then out putting the items into a dustbin filled with sawdust. Flames and smoke start dancing around the objects; as the smoke clears you search for the items, all black and charred. Once cleaned, then you think, 'Wow, that was fun!'

Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07885297640
Instagram: raku_wes
Mary Hazel Harris

Woodblock Prints, Paintings, Drawings
I am very fortunate to live in this beautiful part of Sussex, benefitting from painting and drawing outdoors surrounded by the trees and countryside.  It is very special to be able to paint outdoors exploring colour, using wet in wet watercolours.

Learning how to cut Far Eastern soft woodblocks has opened up a wealth of unexpected abstract patterns, inspired by our ancient woodlands. This time by pine trees burnt by heath fire, but still standing, printed in layers of misty colour.

Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07803 254645
Instagram: maryhazelharrisprintmaker
Facebook: Mary Harris​
Catherine Hawley

Contemporary Oils/Mixed Media

My work is a reflection of my fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, form and texture. Nature serves as my muse. From the delicate beauty of a flower in bloom, to the raw power of a stormy sky, I find inspiration in the rhythms of the natural world.

Studio No: 13
Garden Studio, 1 South View Villas, East St, Mayfield, TN20 6TX

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07802 902441
Jacqueline Horwood

Acrylic Paintings

Local artist working in acrylic paint on a range of subjects. with a style influenced by the impressionists.

Studio No: 13
Garden Studio, 1 South View Villas, East St, Mayfield, TN20 6TX

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone:07975 872577
Elizabeth Hunt

Oils, Watercolours, Pastels

I am inspired by the beauty of the landscape and often paint in my garden, which I love.

Studio No: 8
Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 770375/07989 204337
Sandy Infield

Paintings, Batik, Block Prints, Posters & Cards

I am inspired by the landscapes around us and patterns from different cultures. Combining the two landscape and pattern creates a dialogue which gives a whole new perspective to both things.

Studio No: 9
Black Shed Studios, Sunnyview, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07594 920763
Website: https://www.sandyinfield.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Black-Shed-Studioscom
Instagram: ​sandyinfield
Fanny Instone

Paintings in Gouache, Still Life & Natural Forms 

I paint found and everyday objects and natural forms.

Studio No: 18
2 Fir Toll Cottages, Fir Toll Road, Mayfield E Sussex, TN20 6NE 

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 872019
Please note: Clare has had to withdraw from Open Studios due to ill health.
Clare Jones

Ceramics

Form, texture and colour. Clay offers an endless range of creative possibilities to lose yourself in. It never gets boring! I love to produce a wide range of items, mainly ceramics that have a practical use in and around the home and all pleasing to the eye.

Studio No: 11
Lantern Cottage, The Street, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07393312354
Website: lanterncottagepottery.co.uk
Instagram: lanterncottagepottery
Wendy Kemp

Designer Jewellery

I specialise in hand crafted designer memorial Jewellery. You are always welcome to visit my studio in Crowborough to view samples and discuss design options. I also have a range of non memorial jewellery collections to purchase from my permenent display cabinets.

Studio No: 6
Beatrice Cottage, Western Road, Western Road, Crowborough, TN6 3EH

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07757 511015​
Website: www.wendykempjewellery.co.uk
Facebook: wendykempjewellery
Instagram: wendykempjewellery
Jan Kemsley

Watercolour/Acrylic Artwork

I get my inspiration from nature, capturing the colours and movement around me using acrylic inks and watercolour pigments.

Studio No: 8
Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01825 713477/07799 630783
Facebook: Jan Kemsley
Instagram: jankemsleyart​
Louise Kentish

Landscape Oil Painting

I love and appreciate the natural landscape in all its forms. Whether walking on the forest or walking by the sea I find myself in a quiet peaceful space. With painting I am constantly endeavouring to recapture that feeling of peace and space and quiet in myself but often I find more conflicting emotions and the need to express myself and moods in movement and colour. The wonderful act of painting allows constant experimentation and searching. A constant evolving.

Studio No: 8
Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07799 796421
Facebook: Louisajanek
Instagram: Louisajanek
Meike Knappert

Silk Paintings, Interior Design

In love with colour and pattern, I create vibrant, unique pieces influenced by nature and all decorative arts. Working mainly in hand painted silks, with mixed media, water colours and acrylics.

Studio No: 5
3 Glenrosa Cottages, Alderbrook Close, Crowborough, TN6 3DW

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07971 089303​
Website: www.meikiedesigns.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meikiedesigns
Instagram: meikie_artist
Gabriel Knollys

Oil Painter

Atmospheric, expressive oil paintings inspired by the outdoors. Gestural and energetic landscapes, seascapes and flowers.

Studio No: 19
High Meadow, Yew Tree Lane, Rotherfield, TN6 3QP

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07767 873833
Instagram: gabriel\knollys
Claude A Lester

Wildlife Photography & Mixed Media Sculpture

Having dabbled in photography as a child I returned to it at the beginning of the digital age with a bridge camera. After the initial frustration of many empty sky shots, I persevered to finally got a photo of a beautiful eagle swooping down towards me. A photographic safari in Kenya, a wildebeest migration later and I was hooked. Since then I have travelled extensively to the Artic, Alaska, Madagascar and South America. I have completely fallen in love with the feeling of getting close and experiencing the animal’s own environment. I started my sculpture journey in wood. Having spent a year in South and Central America I came home inspired by the natural forms and creatures I had seen. My first wood carving was based on 2 trees that had grown together in the forest. I am now used mixed materials including metal in my work.

Studio No: 9
Black Shed Studios, Sunnyview, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BD

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07957 469001
Website: http://thebear-house.co.uk/
​Instagram: thebearhouse_btn
Valerie Letley

Fused Glass

I like to keep my options open when it comes to glass design. I see something and wonder how I can transform it into fused glass. Inspiration includes nature, childhood games and abstract art, from which I create practical items for the home, as well as decorative art and jewellery. There is always a sense of excitement on opening the kiln and seeing the magical transformation that has taken place during firing. Glass comes into its own when interacting with light, be it sunlight or candlelight, reflected or transmitted. Like us fused glass is multi-faceted, having the ability to be both deeply complex and wonderfully straightforward. It is truly a beautiful medium that can bring joy and lift spirits.

Studio No: 9
Black Shed Studios, Sunnyview, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BD

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07740 256272
Website: www.glassophony.com
​Facebook: Glassophony - Fused Glass Art by Valerie Letley​
Johnny Marsh

Works on Paper

I am a visual artist who has lived and worked in Mayfield for many years, working within a figurative tradition influenced by the landscapes and mythologies of the Weald, often combining image and texts.

Studio No: 14
The Shopping Basket, 3 Station Road, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6BL

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07942 751680
Instagram: Johnny.marsh.5682
​Facebook: Johnny Marsh
Caroline Martin

Contemporary Abstract Paintings, Gifts

I create original multi layered abstract paintings at my home studio in Crowborough, working on large canvasses and wood panels. I am hugely inspired by water and the sky and love blending creative mark making with a variety of mediums including watercolour ink, spray paint, acrylic and copper leaf, to create colours and forms that are completely unique. My artwork is expressive but calm with each painting developing organically to create a one off piece of art. I also paint wooden bookmarks and ceramic baubles with my designs, and have a collection of hand embellished prints available.


Studio No: 3
The Thatched Cottage, Southview Rd, TN61HW

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07970 763159
​Website: carolinemartinart.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemartinart
​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinemartinart-109495213853136
Mini Art to Big Art

Ink Drawing, Watercolours, Bookmaking

We are a group of four amateur artists who meet each week for mindful slow drawing sessions, following and on-line course. Last year, at Open Arts weekend 2023, we focussed on showing our simple 'mini' organic forms, which anyone could do. Now, in our second year, whilst still continuing to draw in ink and to paint our mini forms in watercolours, we are expanding our range of skills by creating larger collages utilising our mini art, learning new watercolour techniques and hand-making different types of journals and books. We welcome visitors to see what we have been doing and perhaps to experiment for themselves to see what is possible: no previous experience required.

Studio No: 7
The Old Stable, Great Barn, Tubwell Lane, Jarvis Brook, TN6 3RH

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 653966/07747 131390
Claire Montagu

Paintings: Pastel/Acrylic/Graphite

Claire lives in Mayfield, East Sussex and is an established portrait artist. Her work has been exhibited in Rutland, Kent and Sussex. She specialises in pastels and undertakes commissions, mainly of animals. Her pictures have a strong realism and capture the personality of the subject.
Her passion for art began at school and in more recent years various teachers have encouraged her to use different mediums and techniques. This has led to more abstract work -exploring textures and colours.​

Studio No: 13
Garden Studio, 1 South View Villas, East St, Mayfield, TN20 6TX

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 872648
Barbara Murray

Landscape Painting

My work’s main focus is semi abstract landscapes. My current interests are the depiction of space and the use of experimental colour palettes. I enjoy painting in a range of sizes from large to small.

Studio No: 16
Wisteria House, Fletching St, Mayfield TN20 6TE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07921 636385
Instagram: Barbswordfish1
​Laura Nicholson

​Jewellery/Earrings

Having previously used silver to create rings, pendants and earrings, I now predominantly work with aluminium to make earrings. They showcase the development of my style, using traditional techniques in designing and manufacturing.
In my Crowborough workshop, I forge shapes out of aluminium sheets which are finished off with recycled materials - drinks can, coloured perspex and wood, largely inspired by mid-century design and modern sculpture.
Each pair is distinct in their composition and finished with sterling silver studs or hooks.

Studio No: 3
The Thatched Cottage, Southview Rd, TN61HW

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07930 336766
Instagram: ​Lauramnicholson 
​Sue Obbard
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​Ceramic Animals, Cards, Paintings

Self taught artist who has enjoyed making any artwork all her life, but especially since retirement. Recently discovered clay (mud pies for grown ups) and after experimenting with bowls now concentrates on animals, especially dogs. Happy to take commissions to reproduce your pet in either clay (3D) or acrylic painting on canvas or slate ((2D). 

Studio No: 2
Sentosa, Southview Road TN6 1HG

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07963 241820​
Jenny Passmore
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Painting & Print Making/Nature

Jenny is an artist and illustrator, her work is inspired by the natural world particularly her travels in the polar regions. She specialises in pencil and watercolour.
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Studio No: 8
Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07399 648287​
Susie Rotberg
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Mostly Landscape & The Natural World in Oils & Mixed Media

I spend a great deal of my time in my studio surrounded by the landscape of Ashdown Forest that inspires most of my work. The natural world has all the best designs and capturing the shift in light and the palette of the changing seasons is what I love to do. You can find colour anywhere…even on the darkest day if you just take time to look…..I take a great many photographs to use as a starting point and then allow imagination and a range of different mediums to lead the way.
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Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07855 052932/01892 652136
Facebook: Susie Rotberg
Instagram: @susie_rotberg
​Chris Schneider
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Abstracted Landscapes

Working in acrylics, Chris captures the atmosphere of moments in her abstracted landscapes. Her work is both abstract and representational. Chris is very influenced by the countryside of Sussex where she lives. Whether it’s the gentle rolling South Downs or the beaches around Brighton. She loves creating abstracted landscapes of these areas and incorporates the wonderful shapes of fluid art with brush work and mark making. The majority of Chris’ work is based on landscapes however she also loves creating abstract paintings, playing with colour and shapes. 
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Studio No: 3
The Thatched Cottage, Southview Rd, Crowborough,TN61HW

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07305 360365
Website: https://www.chrisschneider.art/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSchneider.Art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschneider.art/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisSchneiderArt
Emelye Snowdon
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Hand Printed Linocuts

Originally from Crowborough, I am a local artist, now living in Heathfield. I enjoy creating hand made prints of natural subjects using Lino cut, and drawing animal portraits with soft pastels on velour paper. The unpredictability of lino cut printing appeals to me, and keeps me trying new things and techniques to improve my art. The soft pastel is a rewarding medium to use, I like to see the animal I am drawing slowly take shape and form. I am delighted to be involved in the Open Studios for another year.
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Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 864788
Anthea Stewart
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Pottery

Anthea enjoys making some of the smaller items for the pottery along with sculptural pieces. One of her latest projects is coiled amphora inspired by a woman ageing. Her thoughts being that our bodies maybe not what they were, our memories less sharp and we have a few battle scars. However she hopes that each decade will bring gifts, hence the use of gold lustre on sections of the unglazed amphora. They are called Golden Years. 

Studio No: 10
Ashdown Pottery, Sunmore, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE 

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07710 006805
Facebook: ashdownpottery
Website: https://www.ashdownpottery.co.uk/
Zoe Stuttard​

​Stained Glass And Mosaic

I own Creative Craft Works Ltd and have an art studio in Jarvis Brook. I became interested in stained glass work several years ago and attended several terms at Kent Adult Education learning the craft.

I am now a full time stained glass artist and have a studio where I teach stained glass workshops for adults and children 14+ (with parental supervision), as well mosaic and fluid art workshops for adults and children.

I especially enjoy making sun catchers for windows, allowing the colours to reflect and invade the space when the sun catches them. I love the beauty of fluid art, pouring the paint and making beautiful patterns on canvas, and also enjoy mosaic, taking the broken pieces and making eye catching pictures. I make larger pieces for windows on a commission basis and sell smaller pieces at local craft fairs and markets.

I believe that everyone has creativity inside them, and by taking time out for yourself, being creative can bring joy, peace and contentment in our busy lives.

​Studio No: 4
Creative Craftworks, Unit C, Lexden Lodge Business Park, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, TN6 2NQ

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07947 637653
Facebook: Creative Craft Works Ltd
Website: creativecraft.works
Instagram: ​creative.craft.works.ltd
Carolyn Tester
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Cushions, Cards, Candles

I enjoy seeing a picture appear as I applique material to a cushion.

​Studio No: 2
Sentosa, Southview Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HG​

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 07813  654843
Barbara Todd
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Mostly Oil on Canvas with some Mixed Media

Representational and Abstract imagery with a strong element of design and colour. I have a passion for invented landscape based on memories and imagination, inhabited by poetic wild life, birds, moths etc in exotic locations.

I am influenced by Ravilious Paul Nash, Samuel Palmer,
and romantic Surrealists like Max Ernst. My Abstractions are inspired by Picasso, Klee, Kandinsky, and purists like Ben Nicholson etc.

I work intuitively with only a vague idea which gradually develops throughout the process, an exciting approach, if a little nerve wracking.

​Studio No: 17
Stonewall, West Street, Mayfield, TN20 6DR

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 873960​
Justin Todd
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Oil Paintings On Board, Illustrations, Mostly Gouache

I have been an illustrator all my working life: children's books, histories, magazines, multi media. Large murals for Morley College, and various Corporate buildings. Exhibitions of original illustration at the National Theatre, the Barbican, Brighton University and smaller galleries in London and Sussex. Now, I have the freedom to choose my own subject matter, and though still quite Illustrative they reflect my bizarre imagination, full of life, colour, humour and the joy of being alive.

​Studio No: 17
Stonewall, West Street, Mayfield, TN20 6DR

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01435 873960​
Angela Vernon Bates
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Kimono Jackets/Drawings/Paintings

Art and music have been my main interests from childhood.
I studied fine art for 5 years at Birmingham School of Art before spending another 5 years at the Royal College of Music studying opera. My music and art have been my lifelong careers and have always run side by side.

Inspired by small pieces/remnants of beautiful vintage or pre-loved fabrics, I make original one-off slip-on kimono jackets that can be worn over everything from jeans to evening dress. These usual and unique pieces transform any outfit.

​I also paint in acrylics, do life drawing and gilding and amongst many other creative activities, I teach yoga.
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Studio No: 1
Green Cottage, Green Lane, Crowborough, TN6 2DF

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 664 534​
Carmel Yearwood
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Paintings, Photographs, Shawls, Cards

I continue to explore and experiment in the paint medium, often using my photographs as a base for collages. My alpaca shawls and mittens are popular. The cards reflect my life's work in art and photography and are individually printed in 10 colours and of giclee quality.

​Studio No: 8
Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BE

Email: [email protected]
​Telephone: 01892 653741
Website: carmelyearwood.com
Instagram: carmelyearwood