Forthcoming Exhibitions
Rum's Eg
Work is continually changing and evolving at Rum's Eg art and craft gallery in Romsey and the 'pop-up cafe' is now open! It's reputation for a great range of affordable art and craft work by Hampshire artists is growing fast. Some of Siriol's paintings are currently on show there.
Summer Garden Exhibition at Rum's Eg
This runs from 26 June to 28 July 2013 and if Siriol can just find a day or two to get a paintbrush out there may be one or two of her paintings amongst a fantastic new display of work! Click to check out the HA&C CIC (Rum's Eg Art & Craft Gallery) website for the latest information.
Hampshire Open Studios 2013
Rum's Eg will be on the trail in the new brochure when it comes out. Many of our regular exhibitors will have their studios open to the public.
Christmas at Rum's Eg - 6-22 December 2012
The new ground floor gallery space at Rum's Eg, 27, Bell Street, Romsey - run by Hampshire Art & Craft CIC - will be opening for a special Christmas Exhibition from 6-22 December 2012. I am please to say that there will be some of my work on show amongst a wonderful and inspiring collection of work by Hampshire Artists and Craftsmen plus a few near neighbours from east Wiltshire and east Dorset. Please go to www.rumseg.co.uk for details.
Hampshire Open Studios - August 2012
Due to my commitment to an ambitious project for a large Art and Craft Gallery to be run as a Community Interest Company in Romsey, I am keeping things low key and will not be taking on any major exhibitions. However I will be opening my new studio, at East Wellow near Romsey, to the public as part of Hampshire Open Studios from 18th to 27th August 2012 and it will be open every day from 10am to 5pm. Look for the pink arrows. Beautifully framed watercolours for sale include expressive new flower paintings on Two Rivers handmade paper which have been float mounted to show the deckle edges with hand-painted frames; watercolour seascapes from a painting trip to Alderney; also framed oil landscapes of Venice and Tuscany and box-framed felt pieces.
We will also be showing the work of my daughter, Sophie Wilson, who makes individually designed, mix-and-match cushions with a vintage look in cool colours and button-based accessories for adults and children.
Hampshire Art and Craft CIC - an exciting new Art initiative for Hampshire
We are proposing to set up a stylish and contemporary art and craft gallery in Romsey, featuring the work of professional artists and makers from Hampshire. It has been registered as a Community Interest Company, a type of business enterprise with profits used to support community and charitable institutions. We propose to run workshops for various groups including disadvantaged children and adults with disabilities. We will provide facilities where groups may come and benefit from the skills and experience of our artists and craftspeople as well as offering an exciting new venue for people to showcase their creative skills and sell their work.
The gallery, we hope, will be situated in Bell Street, where it will utilise three spacious floors of a listed building and will include a cafe - people will come to browse and buy, and to use it as a meeting place. The top floor will provide space for courses and workshops and we hope to raise enough money to put in a lift and disabled toilet to make it accessible to all. We also intend to find larger premises where space will allow for workshops using the heavier and messier materials such as clay, plaster, even stone. We will be a not-for-profit organisation, with our main aims being:
We have a budget in mind, carefully researched and considered, and a Steering Group of professionals offering their help and expertise to set up this unique project. We will, however, require financial help to put these plans into action and turn it into a reality. So far £23,700 has been pledged and we need to reach £60,000 - plus an additional £65,000, if we can raise it, to build on a lift and toilet extension to make all the facilities accessible to all (although this could be added later). Financial support can be made in two ways - Sponsors can make a donation of £1000 or more; Patrons can make a loan of £1000 or more which would be repayable once the gallery becomes self-supporting. All financial supporters will receive benefits as a 'thank you'.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a gallery which will form the centre of a growing network of like-minded people and institutions. A Community Interest Company can proudly boast 'when we profit, society profits'. If you wish to find out more about the project go to the News page. You will also find details of people who are already committed to the project on the Contacts page and they should be able to answer any questions.
Updated 6 June 2012
NB. Our new HA&C website is now on-line and will give you the latest news on the project: www.hampshireartandcraft.org
The gallery, we hope, will be situated in Bell Street, where it will utilise three spacious floors of a listed building and will include a cafe - people will come to browse and buy, and to use it as a meeting place. The top floor will provide space for courses and workshops and we hope to raise enough money to put in a lift and disabled toilet to make it accessible to all. We also intend to find larger premises where space will allow for workshops using the heavier and messier materials such as clay, plaster, even stone. We will be a not-for-profit organisation, with our main aims being:
- to support and encourage Hampshire artists and makers, especially those in the Test Valley and New Forest regions
- to help and encourage them to share their skills and inspire others by teaching workshops
- to use any surplus funds to subsidise courses and workshops for children or disadvantaged people or organise art projects in the community
- to support local charities which we hope will in turn use the facilities we offer to further the aims of their own groups
- to help and encourage the regeneration of Romsey as a charming market town which is well on the way to becoming a centre for the Arts in Hampshire
We have a budget in mind, carefully researched and considered, and a Steering Group of professionals offering their help and expertise to set up this unique project. We will, however, require financial help to put these plans into action and turn it into a reality. So far £23,700 has been pledged and we need to reach £60,000 - plus an additional £65,000, if we can raise it, to build on a lift and toilet extension to make all the facilities accessible to all (although this could be added later). Financial support can be made in two ways - Sponsors can make a donation of £1000 or more; Patrons can make a loan of £1000 or more which would be repayable once the gallery becomes self-supporting. All financial supporters will receive benefits as a 'thank you'.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a gallery which will form the centre of a growing network of like-minded people and institutions. A Community Interest Company can proudly boast 'when we profit, society profits'. If you wish to find out more about the project go to the News page. You will also find details of people who are already committed to the project on the Contacts page and they should be able to answer any questions.
Updated 6 June 2012
NB. Our new HA&C website is now on-line and will give you the latest news on the project: www.hampshireartandcraft.org
Courses
I am not taking on many teaching commitments this year as I need to concentrate on my own work and get the gallery project off the ground - in the time I have available. If you are interested in finding out about future courses please send your contact details, using the contact form, but it may be some time before any new courses are arranged. In the meantime try and get a copy of one of my books which may not be easy (see Biography page) - I believe there are only second hand copies of my first book available now and they can sell for over £100. How I wish I had some stock!
Siriol Sherlock, July 2012
Siriol Sherlock, July 2012
