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On my daily walks in South Derbyshire I collect all the small natural materials that catch my eye, including feathers, twigs, seedheads and acorn cups depending on the seasons. Back in my studio I then use these materials to create objects, vessels and collage...

Artist’s statement: I use metal rod and sheet to create a variety of creatures and garden furniture. My inspiration for many of my figures comes from the natural world and I try to capture and inject elements of humour and character into my work. Duncan Thurlby.

Chatsworth Garden through the year is the subject of my latest work which is drawn directly onto an iPad in front of the subject. Flora and fruit in the famous, historic gardens have been closely observed on several visits each month.  Exotic, ornamental plants and...

I’m a passionate Surface Pattern Designer and I work from my home studio in Nottingham. I’ve been captivated by vibrant colours and strong shapes from a young age and I am endlessly inspired by the power of patterns to evoke joy and creativity. Using a variety of...

My work is mainly ceramic, yet textile in origin .Using both traditional and digital techniques I decorate the surface of my handmade tiles with a combination of drawings, textile samples  found papers and glazes, sometimes adding wire, fabric or thread to the...

I produce limited edition medium to large scale digital giclee prints. I employ hand sketching and computer graphics to create my designs. I sometimes like to incorporate textures created via inked papers printed under a press and scanned into Photoshop. I also...

Joanna Bunbury, The Learners of Derbyshire Eco Centre and myself (Isaac Marshall) would like to present to the festival the practice of a Chinese tea ceremony, using artisan ceramics in unison with fine artisan tea. This event will allow participants to experience...

  Forest School and the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity as well as lower heart rate and...

I love that this beautiful town has no ugly graffiti anywhere! The tunnel came about through a very talented musician I met early on - Paddy!! When he goes there to play guitar the effect of the tunnel sounds beautiful! As soon as I saw it I knew this was to be my...

I started making botanical casts in 2020 as a hobby and then, in 2021 started selling them as The Castaway. I’ve always liked to be outside, preferably somewhere that I can hear the birds sing and be amongst trees, flowers and foliage, all the things that I can see...