MARIANA-ART GALLERY** SUMMER EXHIBITION - 16-26 JULY 2010** ** 2010 Workshops - See Courses & HolidaysTHE MARIANA-ART GALLERY, EAST STREET, ST. BRIAVELS, NR. LYDNEY,GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL15 6TQ
The Mariana-Art Gallery is situated on the English side of the river Wye, in the historic village of St. Briavels - about 9 miles from Monmouth and Chepstow. At the Gallery + Studio you can browse a vast selection of painting styles in Watercolour, Oils and Acrylics. Mariana's vibrant and varied subject range covers everything from local scenes, flowers, animals to abstract and conceptual pieces. Mariana's St. Briavels mugs have proved very popular and now reside in kitchens and offices throughout the world! A new mug shape will be introduced in July 2010. In addition, the gallery offers locally made ceramics by Russian artist Tanya Saltmarshe. and Ellwood Pottery by Cath Hopkins as well as hand-crafted silver jewellery by Debbie Aldecoa and for the 2010 season, wooden sculptured clocks by Mike Taylor. Liven up your house interior with an original painting hot off the easel, or purchase limited edition prints, cards, art materials, gifts and ceramics. Why not drop in for a chat with the artist at work in her Studio? The Gallery and Studio is located on East Street, just 100 yards from the imposing St. Briavels Castle and The George Pub & Restaurant.The Gallery is just off the B4228, Chepstow to Coleford road - and about one mile from Bigsweir Bridge (A466). St. Briavels is well worth a visit. In addition to the Castle, Church and other buildings of note, there is a wealth of history from the iron ore smelting era to be found in this border village, famous for making arrow heads and quarrels. Sitting on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, St. Briavels is the gateway to a wealth of tourist attractions and walks within the Forest. Information leaflets can be obtained at the Gallery.~~~613~616~~
Liven up your house interior with an original painting hot off the easel, or purchase limited edition prints, cards, art materials, gifts and ceramics. Why not drop in for a chat with the artist at work in her Studio? The Gallery and Studio is located on East Street, just 100 yards from the imposing St. Briavels Castle and The George Pub & Restaurant.The Gallery is just off the B4228, Chepstow to Coleford road - and about one mile from Bigsweir Bridge (A466). St. Briavels is well worth a visit. In addition to the Castle, Church and other buildings of note, there is a wealth of history from the iron ore smelting era to be found in this border village, famous for making arrow heads and quarrels. Sitting on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, St. Briavels is the gateway to a wealth of tourist attractions and walks within the Forest. Information leaflets can be obtained at the Gallery.~~~613~616~~
Gallery Open: from 28 FEBRUARY - 20 DECEMBER 201010.30 am - 5pm
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Except for Tuition Groups, Exhibitions & Private AppointmentsOpen Bank Holidays except Christmas & New Year.
THE JOY OF SUMMER EXHIBITIONFriday 16 July - Monday 26 July 2010Collection of paintings and Photographs by D. Mariana Robinson on the theme of "The Joy of Summer"See local press and signage for details/directions - All Welcome. Gallery open daily 10.30 to 5.00pm (Closed Tues/ Wed). Major credit/debit cards accepted and easy on-street parking.~~~613~1050~~
Friday 16 July - Monday 26 July 2010Collection of paintings and Photographs by D. Mariana Robinson on the theme of "The Joy of Summer"See local press and signage for details/directions - All Welcome. Gallery open daily 10.30 to 5.00pm (Closed Tues/ Wed). Major credit/debit cards accepted and easy on-street parking.~~~613~1050~~
LOCAL POTTERY AT THE GALLERYA selection of ceramics in vibrant shapes and designs by Tanya Saltmarshe and Cath Hopkins available at the gallery.ELLWOOD POTTERY BY CATH HOPKINS~~~613~992~~
A selection of ceramics in vibrant shapes and designs by Tanya Saltmarshe and Cath Hopkins available at the gallery.ELLWOOD POTTERY BY CATH HOPKINS~~~613~992~~
ELLWOOD POTTERY BY CATH HOPKINS~~~613~992~~
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Cath Hopkins has been working with clay since retiring from teaching due to becoming profoundly deaf. Her Ellwood Pottery range is inspired by the natural landscape of the Royal Forest of Dean, the tidal patterns of the Severn River and the natural beauty of the Wye Valley. These surroundings provide her with endless subtle colours, shape and textures as seen in her designs, "Evergreen", "Oak" and "Blue Wave". Hand-crafted Ellwood Pottery by Cath Hopkins is now available through The Mariana-Art Gallery at St. Briavels. ~~~613~987~~
TANYA SALTMARSHE~~~613~1112~~
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Tanya Saltmarshe now lives and works in London. She was born in Kirov and her work is informed from her roots in Russia, Uzbekistan and Britain, drawing upon the myths, legends, rhymes and stories of these cultures. Tanya "paints" with glazes producing highly coloured unique pieces that cannot be reproduced exactly. The Mariana-Art Gallery at St. Briavels is privileged to offer hand-crafted ceramics by this very talented and collectable artist.~~~613~1106~~
SILVER JEWELLERY BY DEBBIE ALDECOAA selection of unique Sterling Silver jewellery designed by Debbie Aldecoa is now available in St. Briavels.~~~613~1105~~
A selection of unique Sterling Silver jewellery designed by Debbie Aldecoa is now available in St. Briavels.~~~613~1105~~
Debbie Aldecoa was born in Yorkshire and comes from a textiles background. In recent years she has turned her artistic talent for shape, texture and design into making unique pieces of Sterling Silver jewellery. Many of her pieces incorporate crystals, pearls and acid-etched designs. Her jewellery is now available through The Mariana-Art Gallery with new pieces added throughout the season. ~~~613~1099~~
COURSES 2010 BROCHURE
The 2010 one-day workshops include a beginner's course in Atelier Interactive Acrylics, plenty of one-day watercolour workshops and a Three-Day Masterclass in Watercolour. Workshops are designed for any level of ability although absolute beginners (never held a brush since they were five!), should endeavour to have a one-day or half-day private tuition session to get a feel for watercolour first. 2010 workshops are listed on the Courses & Holidays section of this website. You can book online but because of demand, it would be wise to phone or email to check your place before paying over the internet. Workshops are held at the studio in St. Briavels which is light, airy and a relaxing place to learn. If you would like a copy of my 2010 brochure please telephone, write or email me. You can book courses on-line straight away. Don't forget one-day and two-day workshops make great Christmas and Birthday presents.Mariana also teaches one-to-one tailor made tuition days. Private tuition is especially valuable for disabled painters or for those who find it difficult to come along to painting workshops. .
ART MATERIALS & GIFTS AT THE GALLERY As well as original paintings, the Gallery also stocks SAA artist quality paints, palettes and brushes, Clearwell Natural Earth ochres, and Khadi (Indian Rag) painting journals and sheet paper. The Gallery also stocks ATELIER INTERACTIVE ACRYLICS by Chroma UK, insruction DVDs and acrylic brushes. The Mariana-Art Gallery also offers greetings cards, gifts, St Briavels Mugs, Royal Mail stamps, canned drinks and sweets.~~~613~1005~~
As well as original paintings, the Gallery also stocks SAA artist quality paints, palettes and brushes, Clearwell Natural Earth ochres, and Khadi (Indian Rag) painting journals and sheet paper. The Gallery also stocks ATELIER INTERACTIVE ACRYLICS by Chroma UK, insruction DVDs and acrylic brushes. The Mariana-Art Gallery also offers greetings cards, gifts, St Briavels Mugs, Royal Mail stamps, canned drinks and sweets.~~~613~1005~~