Isle of Bute Artists Collective Members' Brochure 2020

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Members Serendipity Art Studio Page 7 Art in the Attic Page 8 Fauldmore Arts and Crafts Page 9 Margy McNally Page 10 The Triple Aspect Puppet Page 11 Company Pat Chandler Jewellery Page 12 Alison Clarke Page 13 Colleen Macgennis Page 14 Isle of Bute Fused Art Glass Page 15 Promises Page 16 Ruth Slater Artist Page 17 Made@Mecknoch Page 18 Ray Beverley Page 19 Myler Décor Page 20 Page - 2

Lynne Cameron Artworks Page 21 By George Page 22 Driftwood Page 23 Felt Isle Page 24 All Things Strings Page 25 AniMac Design Page 26 Catriona MacKenzie Page 27 Ascog Wool Page 28 Anne McAuley-Edmond Page 29 Michael Gahagan Art Page 30 Monica Allan Page 31 Norrie Towers Page 32 Bob Bilson Page 33 Liz Wren Art Page 34 Seholly Studio Page 35 Page - 3

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Bute Studio Trail Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus restrictions it was necessary to cancel the 2020 Studio Trail that was due to take place on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2020. Save the Date - 17th & 18th July 2021 The 2021 Bute Studio Trail will take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2021. Our artists are looking forward to seeing you in their studios then. Calling all Bute Artists Do you want to take part in the Studio Trail in 2021? For more information about IBAC or to apply for the 2021 Studio Trail: See our Website www.butestudiotrail.com Visit our Facebook page facebook.com/butestudiotrail/ Contact Alison Clarke butecrafts@gmail.com Page - 5

Welcome to the Isle of Bute Artists’ Collective IBAC has thirty members from the Isle of Bute, in this, our ninth year. The range of talent on such a small island is astonishing but then, Bute is an inspiring place. Our artists work in various workspaces; from dedicated studios to corners of living rooms. This brochure highlights creatives who work in a huge variety of materials – wood, glass, paint, wool, clay, ink, fabric, precious metals and almost everything else you can think of - to produce wonderful, original art. From jewellery to prints, musical instruments to paintings, furniture, fabrics and pottery to boats with beaded sails, you will find all sorts of beautiful offerings. We hope you will visit our artists online or get in touch with them personally to ask them about their work. We may not be able to have our Studio Trail in 2020, but our artists are still happy to sell their work or take commissions. We look forward to welcoming you back to our studios next year. Alison Clarke, Chair Isle of Bute Artists’ Collective (IBAC) Page - 6

Serendipity Art Studio Working from her Pop Up Studio, Yennie loves experimenting with colours, materials and textures resulting in a wide variety of unique mixed media pieces. yennieonbute2@mac.com 07470 279 055 Page - 7

Art in the Attic 07713 279 552 Anne Donald is an accomplished professional Pastel Artist & Tutor. Anne's subject matter and style is widely recognised with numerous pieces in private collections here in Scotland, the wider UK, Europe, Japan and the USA. Anne has Tutored at Mount Stuart, exhibited from her own Studio Space, via Art Trails including 'Spring Fling', the Bute and the Castle Galleries, at Tighnabruich and has had several Solo Exhibitions including the renown 'Tolbooth' in Scotland's 'Artists Town' of Kirkcudbright. Anne's current work is in select Galleries in the West of Scotland in addition to her own Studio on the Isle of Bute. anne@annedonald.co.uk www.anne donald.co.uk Page - 8

Mags MacLaren - Fauldmore Arts & Crafts Mags MacLaren is a seasoned designer who produces an eclectic range of jewellery, photographs and mixed medial art. She draws inspiration from her view of Rothesay Bay, the scenery of Bute and as well as her love of music. fauldmorecrafts@gmail.com 01700 505 434 www.fauldmorecrafts.com 07599 988 827 Page - 9

Margy McNally Pictures made from collecting pebbles and sea glass from Bute's beautiful beaches. No two pictures are the same, each is unique. The memory book is made using vintage buttons, fit for any occasion. margy.mcnally@googlemail.com 07847 301 768 Page - 10

The Triple Aspect Puppet Company Alison G Clark is a (Text only) professional storyteller and 07808 526 943 puppet-maker, and writes most of her own stories. Page - 11 She is a trained actor and also graduated from Glasgow School of Art. She runs workshops in making many types of puppets, including hand and rod, shadow and \"Crankies\", a panoramic hand-painted scroll, popular in Victorian times. She makes to commission, but also has some available for retail. amcclark@hotmail.com

Pat Chandler Jewellery My work is very much inspired by Bute. I try and capture the wild organic feel of this beautiful island. Wonky, bumpy silver bangles and rustic glass beaded hearts. Project of the moment is BEE’s. facebook.com/ 07770 381 782 patchandlerjewellery Page - 12

Alison Clarke Working in a studio with sea views it might seem obvious that Alison stitches seascapes but she does much else besides. Book covers, cards, felt wizards and kits to try yourself are all here too. butecrafts@gmail.com 01700 500 284 Page - 13

Colleen Magennis Colleen Magennis is a silversmith, puppeteer and maker of original idiosyncratic and largely useless objects from all sorts of materials. Although Scotland has been her beloved home for more than half her life, her South African upbringing still strongly informs her design and approach. colleen_magennis@hotmail.com Page - 14

Mike Hislop - Isle of Bute Fused Glass Art Up-cycled abstract glass art, and jewellery. In my kiln- forming studio on Bute I create abstract fully fused glass art using up-cycled and repurposed glass. By fusing glass in both large and small kilns, unique and beautiful contemporary designs are produced for framed art, garden glass wall art and one- off jewellery. hello@hislop.scot 07920 197 727 instagram.com/isle of bute fused glass art Page - 15

Promises ‘Promises’ is uniquely designed and handmade silver jewellery by Debbie Willett. All pieces are made in the studio in Port Bannatyne. The designs are inspired by the beautiful scenery on Bute and the nature all around. Debbie has a love of miniature, the unusual and flowers. Also appearing in the studio are the Port Mice which are wee felt mice who are very mischievous. debbiedevoy@mac.com 07736 341 368 Page - 16

Ruth Slater Artist Ruth is a professionally trained artist from Edinburgh College of Art. Her work has an illustrative quality and she focuses on native wildlife and local natural and historic attractions. Ruth’s studio is a purpose built creative space, filled with natural light where she also runs the Bute School of Art lessons. ruth@ruthslater.com 01700 500 403 www.ruthslater.com Page - 17

Made@Mecknoch Made at Mecknoch is husband and wife team Angela and Ray Beverley. They hand craft beautiful pieces out of various materials to decorate your home. angelabeverley@gmail.com 01700 500 029 Page - 18

RRaayyBBeeveverlrelyey Ray has been making furniture for over 25 years using traditional and modern techniques to create antiques of the future. ray@raybeverley.co.uk 01700 500 029 Page - 19

Myler Décor Susan studied at the Scottish College of Textiles, Galashiels. She graduated with a BAHons in Ind. Textile Design, specialising in printed Textiles. After working as a textile designer in Glasgow for 14 years she is now working with soft furnishings and upholstery. mylers@aol.com 07776 345 067 Page - 20 01700 502 945

Lynne Cameron Artworks Lynne is a contemporary painter, producing dynamic and colourful abstract works on canvas and paper. Her work has been exhibited in Berlin, London, Leeds, and Argyll. lynne@lynnecameron.com www.lynnecameron.com Page - 21

By George George is a furniture designer and maker. Based at his workshop at Kerrycrusach Farm, George produces commissioned pieces of furniture and artworks. Having originally studied at Glasgow School of Art and following a varied career path, George retrained in 2014, studying Furniture Making & Design at City of Glasgow College. As we have become more aware of the environmental impact of viewing furniture as a disposable commodity, it is important that we place greater value on the items we choose to surround ourselves with, touch and pass on. These should be full of beauty, well-constructed and sourced from sustainable materials. Furniture should enhance our daily experiences and add to our lives and our stories. made@bygeorge.eu 07792 146 379 www.bygeorge.eu 01700 392 225 Page - 22

Driftwood In the workshop we create unique hand- printed stained glass panels and window hangings, as well as diorama sculptures, hand felted fabric scarves and jewellery made from locally sourced, and sustainable driftwood, shells and Victorian sea pottery. All affordable and portable, take a little bit of Bute home with you. driftwoodbute@gmail.com 07726 793 407 Page - 23

Felt Isle I am a textile artist predominantly working with felt, my work is diverse and includes wet felted pictures and pots to the occasional needle felted piece. feltisle@gmail.com 07821 525 571 etsy.com/shop/felt isle Page - 24

All Things Strings This is the fourth year that Tony has taken part in the Bute open studio trail. He started off building ukuleles and guitars as a side line to his many other musical activities, such as church organist and band and choir director. Initially Tony started out building ukuleles and guitars, but has now branched out to making violins and more unusual stringed instruments such as dulcimers and mediaeval rebecs, popular in the times of Henry VIII. anthonyspencer56@outlook.com 01700 502 297 Page - 25

AniMac Design Annie hand-crafts characteristic, wearable jewellery, motif-based cards and bespoke wedding stationery from her rooftop studio overlooking the sea. You will be able to see her customise jewellery on the day. info@animacdesign.co.uk www.animacdesign.co.uk www.animacwedding.co.uk Page - 26

Catriona MacKenzie Having a great love of the outdoors I have always been inspired by the ever changing palette of colour on our doorstep here on Bute. I use mixed materials to achieve outcomes when creating my paintings and cards. Nature, wildlife and animals are among some of my recent pieces. catrionamackenzie.art@gmail.com 07761 407 964 Page - 27

Ascog Wool Ascog Wool brings beautiful handcrafted woven blankets, knitted jumpers, hats and other items uniquely designed to enhance the natural colours and qualities of the yarns from the family farm. info@ascogwool.co.uk 07740 799 539 www.ascogwool.co.uk instagram.com/ascogwool Page - 28

Anne McAuley– Edmond Even though a novice attempt at watercolour gained her a place in a London exhibition, Anne's first love is pencil drawing. After a lifetime's working career, Anne is now drawing \"for the joy of it!\" 01700 831 662 Page - 29

Michael Gahagan Art A professional artist specialising in landscapes, wild life and pet portraits. Uses various mediums including watercolour, pastel, oils and acrylics. Delivers art courses for holiday companies in Greece, Spain, Italy and Morocco and runs Painting and Sketching courses in the Isle of Bute. www.ionart.com 07952 266 133 Page - 30

MMoonnicicaaAAllallnan My hand built ceramic work is inspired by the colours and textures of the Bute seashore. I love to beachcomb and some of my pieces incorporate the natural treasures I find on my walks. allan681@btinternet.com Page - 31

Norrie Towers Norrie is experienced in oils, watercolour and pastels. Landscapes, local or otherwise, flora and fauna. Hand painted cards a speciality. norrie.towers@gmail.com 01700 831 634 Page - 32

Bob Bilson I make fused glass pieces in my workshop kiln using techniques developed in the Industrial Workplace. I particularly like to make many of the wading birds and flowers found along the Bute coast and countryside using the vibrant colours that the changing skies of the island provides. bilsonrobert@icloud.com 07341 832 012 Page - 33

Liz Wren Art Childhood memories and the love of Bute form much or my mixed media art work. My style using acrylics, has been described as impressionistic and lively. Memories over the years have resulted in “The Way We Were” nostalgic watercolours of Kilchattan Bay and Kingarth - fun to do! liz.wren@hotmail.co.uk 07940 268 911 Page - 34

Seaholly Studio Amy’s work involves mixed media painting inspired by the landscape on Bute. She is influenced by the changing colours across different seasons of the year. amy@seahollystudio.co.uk 01700 831 634 Page - 35

Map by Ruther Slater Commissioned by Ritchie’s of Rothesay www.ritchiesofrothesay.com