The whole county begins its annual celebration of visual arts when Somerset Arts Week 2014 opens this weekend. It will run from 20 September to 5 October at 205 venues around the county. Visual artists from every background and discipline will be exhibiting their work in a range of settings from private studios and church …
“Autumn Light”, beginning this weekend, is an exhibition of West Country land and seascapes by Tess Armitage and Craig Askew. After the success of their last exhibition Tess and Craig are holding a weekend show in the Orangery at Nynehead Court. It is the perfect exhibition venue with fantastic natural light and space. There will …
Those who have already discovered Cothay Manor know of its special magic; those who haven’t should put ‘Must go there!’ in their diaries. And there’s a chance coming up very soon: the house (but not the gardens which are closed in winter) will be open to the public on Sunday 8th December at 11.45am. The …
The Wellington Wool Crafts project were delighted when the Mayor of Wellington Councillor Gloria Copley visited their after-school workshop held at Court Fields School on Wednesday. As well as keeping traditional local skills alive, the project also aims to deepen young people’s sense of belonging with their environment and where they live. The project takes …
Anita Corbin, a Wellington-based photographer is one of just 11 UK photographers featured in the Art of Photography exhibition in the San Diego Art Institute that finishes this weekend. Now in its 9th year, this presentation of world class photography features just 200 photographs which makes the choice of Anita’s portrait ‘Golfing sisters in the …
Local artists Tess Armitage and Craig Askew have a joint exhibition this week in The Orangery, Nynehead Court. The show is entitled From Moor to Sea and is a large selection of landscapes and seascapes from the two painters, similar subjects but reflecting their very different styles of work. Tess, who lives in Stawley, has …
Wiveliscombe businesses are getting right behind the 10 Parishes Festival that starts next Saturday, with community and arts events happening everywhere from brewery to café to pub, and local shops specially opening as people flock to the town for the Street Market and Carnival on Sunday Sept 8. Hundreds of visitors are also expected to …
Wiveliscombe painter Tess Armitage is having a studio sale this weekend. “All are welcome to this Open Studio and sale of original paintings,” said Tess. “There will be a collection of new work and paintings from previous years. Many paintings are unframed and un mounted at affordable prices. Tea, coffee and homemade cake may be …
Outside, winter may still be lingering but inside, there was a mass of colour on display at the Spring Flower Show at Wellington Junior School. Despite fears that entries would be down this year, Show Secretary Sheena Page said, “Actually, we have had more this year. Some regular entrants who did not show last year …
Wellington photographer Anita Corbin’s contribution to International Women’s Day features on ITV West this evening. Anita has photographed two prominent Somerset women who were the first to achieve a particular milestone in their chosen professions. The two women featured in Anita’s groundbreaking project First Women are Charlotte Budd (above), the first woman to ride in …
Wellington’s community venue on the High Street. Community events and venue space for all! Spring Craft Fair Today, supporting independent crafts people. Buy Mum a real handmade gift, Mother’s Day is only two weeks away now
