In Croydon are two local artists...
Anne Collingwood - Jewellery designer and Christmas crafts 6 Hunters Way, off Brownlow Road, Croydon CR0 5JJ Tel: 020 8686 2815 Open December Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th 11 - 4.00pm Anne is a local artist and designer inspired by the natural world such as Lloyd Park, Shirley Hills nearby. We are so lucky to have these beautiful and accessible open spaces on the doorstep. Natural colours, textures and stones are celebrated in both fine silver and semiprecious stone jewellery and art.
Opening my studio to the public is so valuable to me. I get to meet some wonderful people and get direct feedback about my work. The whole experience of buying a handmade work from the designer really brings that piece to life. You can find out more about the inspiration of the piece that catches your eye and that makes it all the more special.
New jewellery and gifts are on show, created for the Winter and Christmas season.
www.crystalindulgence.co.uk Chris Sharp Landscape Photography 162 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon CR5 1DF Tel: 07971 955794 Open December 1, 8, 9, 15, 16 12 -5.00pm A new and original series of landscapes by photographer Chris Sharp. Atmospheric scenes from the Southern Counties. Produced in black and white to emphasize the mood and texture of the local landscape. http://www.sharp-pictures.com/index.htm Anne and Chris are part of the Surrey Artists Open Studios, Christmas event in December 2012. www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk Surrey Artists Open Studios is an annual visual arts opportunity for the public to visit studios, meet artists and makers, view demonstrations, buy crafts and artwork. We have a summer free prize draw.
Studio locations are throughout Surrey and around its borders. So there’ll be one near you with a great variety of styles and talents.
This has been an exciting year for the SAOS adding an Olympic weekend in July to coincide with the Olympic Torch’s journey through Surrey and now for the first time we are adding Christmas to the established summer event.
Look out for the orange Open Studio flags, or pick up a brochure at your local library of arts venue.
Contact Anne Collingwood on 020 8686 2815 or email Anne@crystalindulgence.co.uk Based on information supplied by Anne Collingwood.
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