Events
The Old Mill runs an exciting variety of events with different themes and activities for people of all ages.
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Upcoming events
The Arts of Flowers. Oil Paintings by Hayley Hamilton-Cox
Inspired by her own garden, Hayley explores this intimate study of the sexual nature of flowers, seeing each bloom display its own arts and allurements.
‘ A flowers fragrance declares to all the world that it is fertile, available, and desirable, its sex organs oozing with nectar. Its smell reminds us in vestigial ways of fertility, vigour, life force, all the optimism, expectancy, and passionate bloom of youth. We inhale its ardent aroma and, no matter what our ages, we feel young and nubile in a world a flame with desire’.
Opening Times:
Mondays - Fridays 11am - 4pm
Saturdays & Sundays 10am 5pm
Enquires: 07882 479259
URSULA LAWLEY - PAINTINGS AND JEWELLERY BY YVONNE JOYCE-MIDGLEY
OIL PAINTINGS. By Ursula Lawley.
Inspired by nature, and with a vivid imagination, Ursula fuses her love of animals and the natural world with elements of Surrealism and Expressionism. She uses vibrant colours and even anatomical studies to explore different possibilities for expressing herself and her ideas.
PREVIEW: Friday 6th July. 6pm - 8-30pm.
Opening Times:
Fridays 12 noon - 5pm
Saturdays & Sundays 10am 5pm
Weekdays by appointment 07882 479259
Paintings by Claire Giles and Jewellery by Yvonne Joyce Midgley
An exhibition of paintings exploring the relationship between constantly changing skies and the landscape. Featuring the rural and coastal landscapes of Wiltshire, the Jurassic Coast, the West Country and North Norfolk.
As a keen walker, the inspiration for the Claire Giles’ paintings comes from the great views she has when out walking in the British countryside. This, coupled with Claire’s childhood spent in the flat fenlands of Lincolnshire, close to the North Norfolk coast, has led to her fascination with nature, the weather and skies in particular. Expressive skies above hill-tops and quiet beaches and marshes are her preferred subjects.
Claire’s work is Realism but she is not afraid to use artistic licence; adding or taking away small elements and enhancing colour and tones to create more interest and atmosphere. Her paintings include lots of natural references with only small signs of human activity such as man-made structures-monuments, fences, houses, beach huts, sea-defences, piers etc. and usually no people. This is so the viewer can feel that the view is just for them; they could step into the picture and imagine themselves within the scene.
Wiltshire subjects include Cherhill White Horse, Oliver's Castle, the North Wessex Downs and the Kennet and Avon canal. Local coastal views include Burnham on Sea, Sandy Bay and Chesil Beach.
Greeting cards and limited edition prints of some of Claire’s work will also be available at the exhibition.
Yvonne's jewellery includes recent necklaces and earrings.
PRIVATE VIEW:
Saturday afternoon (4th August) 2.30pm - 5pm
Opening Times:
Fridays 12 noon - 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays 10am 5pm
Weekdays by appointment 07882 479259
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Paintings and Prints by Graham Watson
Psalms 107:23-30 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters.
'After many years as an art director I bought my own boat and have come to love the sea and all that’s in it.
I hope this exhibition conveys that feeling.
Most of the pictures have been taken from sketches I’ve done on my travels around the world. Images I will remember forever.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.' Graham Watson.
Graham Watson was voted one of the 30 best art directors in the world by D&AD.
PRIVATE VIEW:
Date and time to be arranged.
Opening Times:
Fridays 12 noon - 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays 10am 5pm
Weekdays by appointment 07882 479259 / 01380 724550
A Portrait of Your Pet by Barbara Karn
Barbara will be in the gallery drawing pets on 17th & 18th November. Book Now 01380 724550
We are now taking bookings from anyone who would like to book in their pet dog, cat, rabbit or parrot for an hour's portrait session with Barbara Karn.
If you are happy with the charcoal drawing and would like to purchase it, Barbara charges £95 per drawing - one pet in each drawing.
These sessions are always very popular so please book in advance. The times available are:
SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2012
10.00 – 11.00 -
11.30 – 12.30 -
1.30 – 2.30 -
3.00 – 4.00 -
SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2012
10.00 – 11.00
11.30 – 12.30
1.30 – 2.30 -
3.00 – 4.00 RESERVED
"My drawings of animals always start with a face to face study of my subject. This way I can feel the character of the animal as well as studying its particular visual features. As animals rarely stay still for long I draw rapidly making several in quick succession to capture a sense of life and movement."
"I favour a minimal statement over a more laboured study."
"My aim is to make a drawing which contains life and personal character."
Barbara Karn.
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