Woodlands Studio

Experience the exciting work of 6 artists using a variety of media. A new studio in a tranquil garden, woodland setting.

JoJo Rowley

Ceramicist

JoJo works primarily with porcelain for its smoothness of texture and purity of colour. She will often leave the outer surface of the piece unglazed allowing the user to connect with the clay. Her thrown, functional ceramics are either decorated with a single striking glaze, chosen to contrast with the smooth creamy unglazed outer surface. Or alternatively she will carefully perforate the clay surface creating visually light forms that cast delightful shadows. Her aim is to create friendly, feminine work with a strong attention to functionality and form.

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JoJo Rowley welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.

Mary Kaun-English BA (hons), SSS

Ceramic Sculptor

Mary's recent work includes hand built clay vessels and sculptures which are influeneced by the ancient North American Indians, her biological forefathers. The second firing of these pieces occurs in an open fire ; more frequently happening on the Cornish shore line. Exposing the porus clay to the smoke given off by the organic materials used to fuel the fire. The results are organic vessels and sculptures painted by nature herself.

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Mary Kaun-English welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.

Barbara Marshfield

Sculptor

I sculpt in various media. Currently I have two strands to my work. I am carving a series of stone heads influenced by African and particularly Egyptian portraits. The second set is a collection of abstract sculptures which are weighted to sit free from any base and gently rock or spin when touched. Most of the sculptures are suitable for siting outdoors. For the Open Studios event I have produced a number of small pieces which can be handled by visitors and sit well on a desk top.

Barbara Marshfield welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.

Martyn Perryman

Oil Painter

Martyn Perryman b 1963 works from his studio next to the woods of Bookham common as well as working from a home he has in a converted sail loft in St Ives Cornwall. He has a First Class Hon degree in fine art from Wimbledon college of art. He regularly takes part in exhibitions including the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the Mall Galleries, London Martyn paints Sea and landscapes in oils, inviting the viewer to look more closely, creating a contemplative and relaxed state of mind. This is achievable when experiencing the distant horizon.

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Martyn Perryman welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.

Claudia Stendel

Mixed Media Artist

I work in a variety of mediums including painting and printmaking, allowing chance and coincidence to become a big part in the process. My artistic inspiration comes from nature and everyday objects. Often focussing on the quirky aspects of the ordinary, my aim is to create beautiful works with poetic ambiguity to celebrate life. Colour and texture are vital to me. So is the urge to keep the fluidity and immediacy of free expression - moments in time reworked by the artist. I have a studio in Chertsey and exhibit regularly across Surrey and South London.

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Claudia Stendel welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.

Sara Holmes BAhons

Sculptor

A commissioned artist Sara's main mediums to date, include willow withies, mild steel, recyclables and found objects. Commissions have included many private and public sales and extensive involvement in community projects, namely 'Woking's Willow Cyclists' for London 2012. Working with schools and community projects creating sculptures with people of all age groups and abilities she aims to inspire through creativity, using sustainable materials, leading to a greener awareness of the world. She believes people gain confidence,self belief,motivation and inspiration when they are free to create

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See the workshops Sara Holmes is running as part of the Open Studios event.

Sara Holmes welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.