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Congratulations Frances Wells @frances.wells on re

Congratulations Frances Wells @frances.wells on receiving your grant from Sevenoaks Town Council, and thank you Sevenoaks TC @sevenoakstowncouncil for supporting SEOS. We (the committee) and our artists and makers extremely appreciate your grant.

Don’t forget, SEOS is taking place from June 2nd - 18th

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#seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart
#sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #grant #franceswells #sevenoakstowncouncil #sevenoaks

Bring on Spring! Posted @withregram • @sallylay

Bring on Spring!

Posted @withregram • @sallylayne_salzart

Fields of Gold - Mixed media - Charcoal, OIl and gold leaf paint.

Inspired by the photography of @mike_d_photography and his beautiful model Mina.
#figurativepainting #figurativeart #womaninfield #monochromeart #goldleaf #artforsale #portraitartist #kentartist #artinjune2023 #southeastopenstudios #womaninhat #emotiveart

Well done Bee, your stall looks wonderful! Posted

Well done Bee, your stall looks wonderful!

Posted @withregram • @simple_ceramics_

And that’s a wrap, folks! What a great show and I can’t thank all my customers enough for supporting me in my pottery journey. And even for those who didn’t spend this time their comments and interest were worth more than gold. Thank you all! I’m so looking forward to next time! And thank you to @margateceramicsmarket for the best show and the best organisation! Come and visit me in June with @seopenstudios #potteryshop #thankyou #perfectday #lovelypeople #happynow

Lucinda Bothwell’s temporary exhibition is comin

Lucinda Bothwell’s temporary exhibition is coming to end. If you haven’t seen it already - or want to visit again - it is on display until Saturday.

Posted @withregram • @julieframpton.art

Last few days of the temporary exhibition at RVP Tunbridge Wells with @lucindabothwell - ends Saturday 25th March - all work is for sale, except those with red dots which we are delighted about 😊🎉 We will be exhibiting together again @seopenstudios @space_2_make in June #exhibition #royaltunbridgewells #royalvictoriaplaceshoppingcentre #oilpainting #woolart #woolartist #commission #buydirectfromartist #artforsale #supportlocalartists

Not one to miss! Tonight at 9pm! 📻 Posted @wi

Not one to miss! Tonight at 9pm! 📻

Posted @withregram • @gileswhiteheadartist

I’ll be on BBC Radio Kent later on today talking about the many eccentric 4-legged friends I grew up with on the farm. The programme is @bbcupload at 9pm with @wakeupleo_1 Hope you can tune in or listen again. The paintings in the photo here are currently at @thewhitestudiosltd #bbcradiokent #bbcradio #fourleggedfriends #cats #dogs #catsanddogs #westmalling #farmcats #farmdogs #itsadogslife #doglovers #catlovers

Opening today is the Rye Society of Artists Spring

Opening today is the Rye Society of Artists Spring Exhibition at Rye Art Gallery. A perfect way to welcome the spring equinox 🌼

Posted @withregram • @v.atkinsonsculptor

Thrilled to be the poster girl for the Rye Society's Spring Show. Opening this Saturday to 1 May. Beautiful Rye. Great show!

@ryeartists @ryeartgallery @bathsocietyofartists @fpsartistgroup #rye #cinqueports #springshow #artexhibition #groupshow

A new year, a new set of work 🏺 Posted @withre

A new year, a new set of work 🏺

Posted @withregram • @dodhurstceramics

Ollas, or oyas. Essentially a permeable terracotta pot that sits underground in a plant pot or plant bed containing a reservoir of water. As water seeps out slowly plants nearby remain consistently watered. These are all thrown in terracotta- a beautiful clay but what a clean up afterwards! It is a joy to be creating lots of new work in readiness for @seopenstudios in June.

Can you believe we’re already in March! June is

Can you believe we’re already in March! June is just around the corner and our makers are super busy getting everything ready!

Posted @withregram • @kate.hasted

Starting to think about what I will need for @seopenstudios and making sure I plan ahead of time.

This afternoon I'm making necklaces from my Cornish Garden collection; 'Glendurgan' and 'Trelissick'

#seopenstudios23 #SEOS2023 #seosartist #textileartist #textilejewellery #marbled #marbleddesign #marblingartist #textiledesigner #kentartist #kentdesigner #tunbridgewells #handmade #handmadekent

Great to see our members meeting up with each othe

Great to see our members meeting up with each other !!

Posted @withregram • @elainealmondart

Today's meeting of #seosartists in the West Malling / Borough Green area at the local cafe @melias.place Great coffee and friendly staff! Planning our summer exhibition, so watch this space!
@seopenstudios #kentartists #localartist

The colours in Anna’s painting are getting us ve

The colours in Anna’s painting are getting us very excited for spring, especially as we’ll get to see Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in full bloom!

Posted @withregram • @annaclement9922

Another of my garden paintings…. I just love painting them!

#garden #gardens #gardeninspiration #gardenpaintings #flowers #flowersofinstagram #gardenpainting #delphianopencall #delphiangallery @delphiangallery #highsummer #summergarden #bluesky #blueskies #roses #delphiniums #sissinghurst #kent #kentartist #southeastopenstudios #artinjunekent #gardencommission #roses #sissinghurstcastle #sissinghurstcastlegarden #famousgardens #englishgarden #englishgardens #cottagegarden #riotofcolours #riotofflowers #vitasackvillewest

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TO ALL THE FABULOUS

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY TO ALL THE FABULOUS WOMEN OUT THERE!!

Posted @withregram • @hannahbuchananart

To all my insta ladiesss (and everyone else), happy International Womens Day! 🌸💪🌿

A lot has changed since this piccy from the first lockdown in 2020, not to mention my painting style. My use of colours and approach to compositions is now so different, but I still like to look back at these old paintings. This was my first big commission through @artistsupportpledge and it was so much fun to make. I was so excited that someone liked my work enough to allow me to go wild with this one, it was a big milestone.

I’m using today to look back at how far my little business and I have come, and to look forward and make goals for where I want to be next. I encourage you to do the same! Use today to give yourself a pat of the back for all that you’ve done, achievements big and small. You are doing great and I’m backing you! ❤️

#InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDayForArtists #GirlPower #LetsDoThis #BeProud #SmallBusiness #LocalArtist #LandscapePainter #OilPaintings #LargeCloudscape #CommissionedWork #CommissionedCloudPainting #HannahBuchanan #HannahBuchananArt

The art of rag rugging everybody!! Posted @withr

The art of rag rugging everybody!!

Posted @withregram • @deborahjanedesigns

Some of the 'Viva la Frida' collection of cushions I've been busy making for @seopenstudios in June ❤️
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#mexicanfolkart #vivalafrida #fridakahlo #inspiration #inspirationalwomen #love #amor #cushions #folkart #ragrug #upcycle #savedfromlandfill #green

Little reminder for our 2023 members - please retu

Little reminder for our 2023 members - please return your Guide Entry proof forms by 23:59 on the 5th March!

You should have received a newsletter from us earlier this week and correspondence from your Area Coordinator with further details - drop us a DM if you have any queries!

A big thank you to the all those who have already responded! 🙏👏

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#SEOS2023 #seopenstudios #southeastopenstudios

Lucy’s work will be on show in two weeks time at

Lucy’s work will be on show in two weeks time at Mall Galleries in London !

Posted @withregram • @lucyclaytonart

Excited to be exhibiting Seaweed with Pebbles at the @drawingsocietyuk 102nd Annual Open Exhibition @mallgalleries 13-18 March 2023.
For more details and to view the exhibition online visit link in bio.

@seopenstudios #seos2023 #marineart #fineart #contemporaryart #blottedline #watercolourpainting #winsorandnewton #drawingseaweed #seaweed #drawingpatterns #drawingartist #drawingprocess #drawingoninstagram #lucyclaytonart #londonartgallery #artcollectors #drawingbyhand #pebblepattern #mallgalleries #societyofgraphicfineart #londonartscene #senseofplace #inspiredbythesea #coast #britishcoast

Hard to believe that these delicate little bee win

Hard to believe that these delicate little bee wings are carved from alabaster 😯

Posted @withregram • @sandracamargo_sculptor

The Last Flight of The Bee.
Hand-carved Alabaster.
21 H x 15 Wx 15 D cm.

This is a response to climate change.

El Ultimo Vuelo de La Abeja

Esta es una respuesta al cambio climático.

#climatechange
#bees🐝
#beesextinction
#environment
#cambioclimatico
#extinciondeabejas
#alabastersculpture

A big congratulations to Helen Baxter for your inc

A big congratulations to Helen Baxter for your incredible journey on Pottery Throw Down! We’ve really enjoyed getting to know you and your craft even better - a particular favourite being your Finders Keepers Keepsake Box 🪸- and we can’t wait to see what you get up to next!

Posted @withregram • @helenbaxterceramics

As the sun sets on my Throw Down adventure, I can definitely say that I am proud of what I have achieved on this journey and grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way 🌅

A huge thank you to my amazing family and friends for their love and encouragement - Martyn, Al, Elaine, Lizzie, Steven, Nick, Kiki, Chris, Eliza and especially Kate and Michèle. Couldn’t have done it without you 🫶🏼

Also a huge thanks to the judges, crew and all involved in putting on such a fantastic show.
And of course huge love to my talented and inspirational fellow contestants. Sending all best wishes for all the adventures to come 🏺🍂

#potterythrowdown #finalist #ceramics #stoneware #pottery #greatpotterythrowdown #england #uk

Polly Bennett @polben.art has lots of workshops co

Polly Bennett @polben.art has lots of workshops coming up in the next few months!! They are all up on her website for you to have a look 🙂

If you want to attend a workshop but are unable to make the date, she offers private workshops too.

Clay Dyeing
PEER Hoxton, London
Saturday 11th March

Artist Talk
ArtHouse Jersey, Jersey
Friday 17th March

Pigment Making Workshop
ArtHouse Jersey, Jersey
Sunday 19th March

Drawing with Natural Pigments
ArtHouse Jersey, Jersey
Wednesday 22nd March

Pigment Making Workshop
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Kent
Saturday 29th April

Pigment Making Workshop
Forest Deptford, London
Sunday 21st May
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#polbenspigment #pollybennett #claydyeing #peer #peergallery #artisttalk #pigmentmaking #arthousejersey #jersey #drawing #experimentaldrawing #drawingworkshop #naturalmaterials #bedgebury #pigment #environmental #paint #colour #bedgeburypinetum #earth #forestdeptford #forest #london #pigmentworkshop #kent #pigmentmaking #paintmaking #levigation #watercolour #highweald #nationalpinetum

Look at all the willow, ready for basketry and wea

Look at all the willow, ready for basketry and weaving!

Posted @withregram • @juliegurrwillowweaver

Our willow harvest is nearly complete! Still a fair bit of sorting to do as you will see in the little film. I seem to have strained my wrist so that's delaying things a bit and although the cats are willing helpers I'm not sure they will manage it on their own 😻.
However we do have some cuttings for sale if you would like to grow your own. Collection only from us at Iden Lock as we don't have a plant passport which we need to be able to send through the post.
Willow grows really well from cuttings if planted where they get plenty of sunlight and are kept weed free.Varieties available include Black Maul, Flanders Red and Dicky Meadows. All are good basket weaving varieties.

#basketrywillow #willowgrowing #naturalmaterials #willowcuttings #catslovewillow #growyourown #willowweaving #basketmaking #felinehelpers #marshwillow #romneymarsh #idenlock #eastsussex #rye

Your favourite book, Tiggy and the Flying Fish, is

Your favourite book, Tiggy and the Flying Fish, is in the press!

Posted @withregram • @artistic_elements2021

We are in the press! There’s a lovely article in the local press about the book I illustrated and @barneyjclarke wrote Tiggy and the Flying Fish set around Fisherman’s Beach in Hythe. It’s getting 5 star reviews on Amazon and for sale exclusively in WOW in Hythe High Street. Barney is working on the next in the @tiggythesaltyseadog series and it’s set in Dymchurch.. I’m standing by with my paint brushes! Thankyou to so many of you that have already bought it 😘
#art#artist#artistsoninstagram#artoftheday#artwork#bookillustration#illustration#illustrator#childrensbooks#watercolour#watercolor#paint#hythe#hythekent#visithythe#wowgiftshythe#hythehighstreet#hythebusiness#kentart#kentartist#lovebooks#cockapoo#seaside

Check out Julian’s wonderful silver gemstone bea

Check out Julian’s wonderful silver gemstone beaded jewellery. The fish are a particular favourite 🐠

Posted @withregram • @julianwarrenderjewellery

New pieces to add to my Fish Colllection.
Long necklaces with gemstone beads mimicking beautiful shades and shapes of sea, sand & pebbles.
Three perfect, double sided sterling silver fish (mackerel and hake) swim between. The necklaces are finished with a handmade silver clasp.

#fish #shoal #oceans #sealife #britishfish #gemstonebeads #underthesea #fishing #seafishinguk #longnecklaces #gemstonebeads #sussexdesigner #uniquejewellery #musthave

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