Ann Baxter
With constant inspiration from sea and coast I create colourful and textural jewellery,buttons and beads using printed and dyed aluminium,PMC and polymer clay.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://cowalopenstudios.co.uk
t: 07748151467
e: annbaxter12@hotmail.co.uk
Anne-Marie Pietersz-Powell
I have been afforded the time and opportunity to turn my passion for photography, art and the written word into a new way of life.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: https://amrovito.com
t: +44 7377 417158
e: annemariepieterszpowell@gmail.com
Anthea Gage RSW
My paintings, often inspired by songs and poems, are also available as prints, plates and cards. This year I am sharing this great venue with Bonita Ellmore.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: http://www.antheagage.co.uk
t: 07948187795
e: antheagage@btinternet.com
Antony Clarkson
Space, light, paint and questioning inspire Antony's practice. He has exhibited and lectured at SFAI China, The Finnish Academy of Fine Art and across the UK.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: https://www.antonyclarkson.com/
t: T; 01369 705904 / M: 07578 020453
e: atholehousestudio@gmail.com
Bill Williamson
Stoneware, figurative and functional ceramic work with colourful glazes and Raku pieces. A world of pattern and humour to explore beside the shore.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
t: 01369810238
e: taffyrowan@icloud.com
Bonita Ellmore Cedarbank Studio
Inspired by the sea and its changeable environment, I paint using oils and watercolours.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: https://www.cedarbank.co.uk
t: 07968035481
e: studio@cedarbank.co.uk
Brian Phillips
Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips lively, colourful work covers local scenes, landscapes, still life etc, in his unique style.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://www.brianphillips-artist.com
t: 01369 701590
e: brianphillipsartist38@gmail.com
Carole Patrick
Scottish wild life and nature is the inspiration for my work. I use textiles and mixed media to create soft sculptured animals and 3D embroidery.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://www.animalart.studio
t: 07983992714
e: tartanwild@yahoo.co.uk
Catriona Henderson Darroch
Normally a warm welcome would await you at Mingary cottage. This covid year please visit me at the East Hub, Blairmore Hall
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
w: https://www.flickr.com/people/cowalcat/
t: 01369 840529
e: darroch_catriona@yahoo.co.uk
David Olson
My work uses traditional metal smything methods and upcycling
found and salvaged materials, to create unique mixed media wall hanging
artworks and jewelry.
Hub:
w: https://www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk
t: 07926419986
e: olsondrkf@gmail.com
Dawn Rossiter
Inspired by the ever changing shapes, I plug directly into the dynamic Scottish landscape & seascapes with passion and commitment to create my Vibrant Art
Hub:
w: https://www.artfinder.com/dawn-rossiter/
t: 07437763316
e: moonface33@hotmail.co.uk
Deb Wing
Come to see my Linocut prints inspired by the dramatic Argyll landscape. Discover and try out the printing processes of this traditional craft - and eat cake!
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://www.kenyonvillastudio.co.uk
t: 07484851979
e: debwing-printartist@outlook.com
Derek Prescott
I work mainly in silver but use copper for sculptural pieces and wall panels. All my work is entirely handmade so that no two pieces will ever be identical.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
t: 01301 703 222 Mob - 07810087382
e: derek@derekprescott.co.uk
Eric Large
The items i create are hand made using Kiln dried hard woods and recycled whisky barrels from Scotland
I will Demonstrate my skills on a small lathe on request
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: http://elwoodturner.co.uk
t: 01369700061
e: ericlarge@btinternet.com
Frank Stephenson
We produce all aspects of our glass work in our studio, overlooking Loch Long. We are often influenced by our surroundings as to the variety of colours we use.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
t: 01369 840414
e: stephiguk@yahoo.co.uk
Derek Farrar
Using our sawmill we mill locally sourced timber for sale, and for use within our creative works such as furniture, home accessories and garden structures
Hub:
w: http://www.fynewood.co.uk
t: 01369 703319
e: derek@fynewood.co.uk
Geeta Menon
My art draws from the exotic surroundings of a childhood rich in colour and imagery. Nature and the binary aspect of light and dark inspires me.
Hub:
e: geeta_men@yahoo.co.uk
Gill Maclellan
I am a trained printed textile artist but have been recently spending a lot of time painting the landscape around me as well as continuing my textile designing.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
e: gmaclellan@btinternet.com
Gill Thompson
Visit and see my collagraph prints which show the colours and textures of our coastal landscape in a unique way. Framed/unframed prints, cards and more.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://gillthompsonartistprintmaker.com
t: 07966543716
e: g.c.thompson1@btinternet.com
Hayshed Gallery at Carry Farm
Welcome to Hayshed Gallery at Carry Farm. Knitted, printed and tanned textiles by Fiona McPhail and Eve Campbell, alongside ceramics by Karen McPhail.
Hub: Hayshed Gallery
w: https://www.hayshedgallery.co.uk
t: 07876227021
e: mailroom@carryfarm.co.uk
Heather Nevay
The intrinsic beauty of Sea Charts inspired me to create a world of secret places and sea-monsters in this collection of original drawings from around Scotland.
Hub: Hayshed Gallery
w: http://heathernevay.net
t: 01700 811031
e: heather@heathernevay.net
Helen West
I make gold and silver gem set jewellery. Using a variety of individually shaped, sometimes unusual stones. My work involves themes- curls, leaves and waves.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
w: https://www.hwestjeweller.co.uk
t: 07803712850
e: helenmoyawest@gmail.com
inge Bos
I draw on paper and paint on wood panels-always in series, with the two media in parallel. My work is about metamorphosis of the world of thoughts and ideas.
Hub: Hayshed Gallery
w: htpp://www.ingebos.com
t: 01700811495
e: inge@ingebos.com
Irene Florence
Inspired by nature, playing with a variety of material and colours, paper in its many forms, textiles, recycling things that interest me and using mixed media.
Hub: Hayshed Gallery
t: 07717671001
e: iflo656@gmail.com
Jackie Stevenson RSW
I paint in mixed media, building up the image in layers using watercolour, inks and collage to create the atmosphere, moods and colours of the local area.
Hub:
w: http://www.jackiestevenson.co.uk
t: 07929057484
e: j.a.stevenson@outlook.com
James O'Neill
I make Fine metalwork & distinctive jewellery, in silver, copper and pewter, specialising in repousse decorated clocks, mirrors, and photo frames.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
t: 07714786685
e: Jo32192@gmail.com
Jenny Phillips
As a painter I aim to interpret my environment in a thoughtful way. Using myths and legends and human observation to comment and enliven the world outside.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
e: jenp18551@gmail.com
Jill Bryson
I use paint, collage, photography and gilding to produce work inspired by the strange and wonderful world of nature.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
t: 07940322828
e: jillbryson@gmx.com
Karen Komurcu
Come learn about the process of printmaking, try your hand at creating a miniprint and choose from a variety of framed and unframed limited edition prints.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: https://linocutlassie.weebly.com/
t: 07901710075
e: kkomurcu@hotmail.com
Karen Middleton
I create hand-built ceramic pieces, inspired by the nature around me. My pottery is unique and colourful.
Hub:
t: 07415076488
e: karen-middleton92@hotmail.co.uk
Lorna Ahlquist
I have always wanted to make pottery, jewelry and have developed a passion for photography. I love to recycle and upcycle. I am inspired by what can become.
Hub:
t: 07828006249
e: lornaahl@btinternet.com
Lorna Morrish
A warm welcome awaits you at Aldersyde. Tapestry demonstration during COS. Be inspired learn tapestry weaving at my workshops.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
w: http://www.cowalopenstudios.co..uk
t: 07502562635
e: ldmorrish@hotmail.co.uk
Louise Day
I use watercolour, mixed media and textiles to create work inspired by the natural forms of the beautiful environment of Cowal.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
w: https://www.louiseday.co.uk/
e: louisedayartist@gmail.com
Lynda Beer
I work with watercolour, fabrics and threads to create images and objects inspired by the countryside and coast. See my work at Blairmore Hub.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
t: 01369840580
e: lyndambeer@icloud.com
Marie Briggs
I started painting 10 years ago attending night classes at Glasgow School of art. I am inspired by the landscape and colour.
Hub: Hayshed Gallery
w: http://www.mariebrigsart.com
t: 07876766858
e: marie.briggs@aol.com
Michaela and Chris Goan
Chris and Michaela work together, in their garden studios, on ceramic pieces which reflect the beauty of the area, using words, textures and simple sketches.
Hub:
w: https://seatreeargyll.com/
t: 07895383751 or 01369 830625
e: michaela.goan@gmail.com
Moira Ferguson
I create individually hand-crafted ceramics inspired by the rugged landscape and ancient history of Scotland. They include planters and sculptural forms.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
w: http://holylochpottery.co.uk
t: 07711039528 / 01369 840158
e: moiraclinch@hotmail.com
Natalie Sedgwick
Using silver, gold,platinum and gemstones I love to recreate the fluidity of nature. Commissions are always welcome.
Hub: Blairmore Gallery and Hall
w: http://www.lapwingdesigns.co.uk
t: 07453490952
e: lapwingdesignsjewellery@gmail.com
Pauline Beautyman
I create everyday pots reflecting my surroundings in Argyll. I layer up locally found clay slip, coloured clay and glaze to form abstract shorelines & hills.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: http://seadriftpottery.com
t: 07599723686
e: seadriftargyll@gmail.com
Siobhan Owen
I am an untrained artist with a naive/outsider style. I paint land and seascapes and flights of fancy. I also make weighted blankets.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
e: mrsnickcave@hotmail.com
Sarah Ross-Thompson
I have spent around 25 years playing with glue, porridge oats, string and lichen to create my colourful collagraphs, inspired by the British countryside.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
w: http://www.rossthompsonprints.com
t: 07914608053
e: sarah@rossthompsonprints.com
Sarah Sumsion and Marcia Clark
Drawing, colour and observing forms and structure in nature are the starting points for the textile work.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
t: 07884408155
e: sarah.sumsion@ardkinglas.com
Sheila Rodger
I look forward to welcoming you to Glencairn Studios on the side of Loch Fyne. I create collagraphs reflecting the subtle beauty of the West Coast of Scotland.
Hub: The Creggans Inn
w: http://www.sheilarodger.co.uk
t: 07769734624
e: sheilarodger@btinternet.com
Susan Turmeau
I love making jewellery, come and visit me in my workshop and let me loose to create you something special. I work with Gold, silver and some amazing gemstones.
Hub: Sandbank Village Hall
w: http://turmeaujewellery.co.uk
t: 07732547309 txt only please
e: soozietark@gmail.com
Tiffany Kendra
I try to capture the atmosphere of the scenes I paint. Keeping things simple, letting your own imagination complete the story.
Hub:
w: https://www.tiffanykendra.co.uk
t: 01369 830820
e: mail@tiffanykendra.co.uk
Tighnabruaich Gallery
We aim to bring a range of dynamic and engaging works to rural Scotland including contemporary art and crafts from a range of established and emerging talents.
Hub:
w: http://www.tiggallery.com
t: 01700811681
e: ros@tiggallery.com
Ylva Saleem
I use genuine gemstones, silver and copper wire and plate to create unique pieces of jewellery. I also do macrame, and can teach basic macrame if you want.
Hub: Dunoon Burgh Hall
t: 07500668330
e: saleemylva@yahoo.co.uk