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Exhibitions

Ian Daisley's photography studio, High Stone Gallery, is home to a variety of his work, but this year, he has created a dedicated space to display his fine art prints of Derbyshire, the Peak District and beyond. Visitors can browse his prints in their own time, without having to make an appointment. High Stone Gallery will open one weekend every month so why not join Ian over the Easter weekend Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April.

During May Ian will be participating in Derbyshire Open Arts and the gallery will be open over the Spring Bank holiday May 25th - 27th. Keep an eye out in future newsletters or see Ian’s website for further dates throughout the year.
High Stone Gallery, Unit 2D, Via Gellia Mill, Bonsall. DE4 2AJ, is open from 10 am to 4 pm on open days, with free parking, access for wheel chair users, toilets and refreshments on site.

Contemporary ceramicist Sue Gorman has been working on her exciting new range of polymer clay jewellery. These vibrant and unique pieces, comprising a series of pendants and earrings, will showcase at her two week Spring Show at Dronfield Hall Barn 29th April - 10th May.

Ingrid Katarina Karlsson, Sue Prince and Sandra Orme will be participating in the The Great Art Fair, Derby, 3rd to 5th May 2019. This brand new event launched by Copestake Art and fashioned after the Battersea Art Fair, will be held in the historic listed building The Wardwick, former Derby Central Library next to the Museum and Art Gallery on the Strand in Derby City Centre. Previews Thursday and Friday.

Alison Wake, Natasha Braithwaite and Ruth Gray will be taking part in Belper Arts Trail this year. Over the May Day Bank holiday weekend 5-6th May Belper will be buzzing with artistic and musical events. The Trail grows each year and is making its mark on Derbyshire’s cultural calendar. Come along, see their work and enjoy a great day out.

Textile artist Alison Wake will again be participating in the Tideswell Markers' Market on Saturday 4th May 10am-4pm. Running in conjunction with the annual Tideswell Food Festival, the Makers' Market features talented local crafts people and is located in the stunning St John the Baptist church "Cathedral of the Peak".

Ongoing Exhibitions

The Peak District Artisans exhibition at the Druid Inn, Birchover, featuring work by Alison Wake, Gary Sampson and Sandra Orme, continues until Sunday 28th April.

The Spring Gathering Open Exhibition at The Green Man Gallery, Buxton, which includes work by PDA members Alison Wake and Pam Smart, continues until Wednesday 24th April.

Ruth Gray is also taking part in the Royal Derby Hospital Exhibition, Innovate, on until October, celebrating the Industrial heritage of the local area.

Workshop Dates

If you are considering attending a workshop in April, why not consider 1 of 4 that Liz Wellby will be delivering? Head over to St John Street Gallery in Ashbourne and learn how to create digital drawings and paintings on your iPad or iPhone; spend a relaxing day at The Art Room, Barlow, creating beautiful paper sculptures, or visit Liz at The Slipper Studio in Carsington, to explore printmaking, or if you are interested in textiles, learn how to transfer your designs onto fabric. See lizwelby.co.uk for more details

Other News

PDA are delighted to announce another exciting collaboration, this time with the World Heritage Site at Cromford Mills.

Eleven PDA members have a new display in the mill gift shop featuring prints, cards, miniature prints, ceramics, textiles and glass.

Joanna Allen will be at stand 193 at the British Craft Trade Fair from 7th - 9th April 2019 at the Great Yorkshire Showground in beautiful Harrogate. This trade only event allows galleries, shops and museums to view and select new unique and handmade products. Joanna will be revealing the latest designs in her silk scarf collection, all derived from mixed media artwork or collagraph prints. Joanna has a new design in her Bard range, an unusual floral inspired by Ophelia's watery demise.

Through an extended dialogue with the River Dove, Michela Griffith has gained an appreciation that it is not just water that moves, but all that its surface reflects. From the outset fascinated by the way that the camera records sunlight as streaks and splashes of white, she is currently examining in detail this natural mark-making for a new series ‘A Memory of Water’. A simple ‘dummy’ book allows her to check sequencing of images before beginning a handmade artist’s book.

Our Next Event

Derbyshire Open Arts sees artists all over the county opening their studios to visitors

Our Spring Arts Weekend at Beechenhill Farm will play host to 11 PDA members for this annual event with a further 18 members opening their own studios or participating at other venues. Full details in next month's newsletter including a Peak District Artisans Art Trail map.

PDA Gift Vouchers

Don't forget the new Peak District Artisans Gift Vouchers now available to purchase online via the PDA website . They can be used in full or part payment when purchasing products or services from any current member of PDA. Available in multiples of £10 they make the perfect Easter gift.

PDA Membership

We are always looking to welcome new members. Applications are reviewed by a membership group representing a cross section of genres and potential members will be invited for interview. We run three selection panels each year and deadlines for our summer and autumn intake are 2nd May and 2nd October respectively. See the Join PDA page on our website for more details and application form.