By Sally Nencini
Knitted lambswool Animals, Dolls Blankets and Hats
At Christmas thoughts turn to home so our Winter Exhibition presents a range of unique, local art and craft that you won't find anywhere else. Treat yourself to something new for your home or buy gifts for your loved ones. Pop in, browse and shop away from the crowds. You'll be supporting a local gallery and small creative artist businesses if you do, as well as finding something special this Christmas.
The artists and makers will include the following highlights:
Paintings by Julie Collins, Emma Dunbar, Sally Anne Fitter, Susie Lidstone, Helen Long, Fiona Millais, Vicky Nigoumi, Alison Orchard, Jacky Paynter, Fiona Pearce, Sarah Shaw, Ray Sheldon, Catherine Warren and Suzanne Winn.
Limited edition prints by Kate Alger, Ed Boxall, Luke Welvart, Tessa Pearson, Chris Pig and Helen Taylor.
Sculpture by Celia Allen, Sarah Cox, Claudine Fiche, Claire Ireland, Lorraine Izon, Richard Jack, Liane Matthews, David Mayne, Linda Southwell, Ilona Sulikova, Midori Takaki, Martin Pearce, Mitch Pilkington, Gwen Vaughan and Ed Willis.
Ceramics by Julie Ayton, Laura de Benedetti, Lucy Burley, Arjan van Daal, Alice Funge, Justine Jenner, Bryony Rich, Katalin Szallas, Michael Taylor, Ali Tomlin, Carolyn Tripp, Vinegar Hill Pottery and Gilly Whittington.
Jewellery by Ruta Brown, Shimara Carlow, Emily Collins, Yen Duong, Iona Hall, Fiona McAlear, Francesca Marcenaro, Guy Royle, Suzanne Claire Jewellery, Gabi Wolf and Yen Jewellery.
Festive lighting and decoration by Amy Cooper, Fleur Grenier, Sarah Grove, Jessica Jordan, Luna Lighting, Liz Scrine and Susan Trevor.
Woodwork by Miriam Jones, Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling, Kevin Stamper and Surrey Woodsmiths.
Glass by Adam Aaronson, Shakspeare Glass and Elliott Walker.
Textiles by Lesley Frankland, Hem Handwoven / Nell Swift, Judeworks, Suzie Lee Knitwear (Textiles), Rag Makers, Sally Nencini, Victoria Richards and Valerie Wartelle.