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High Peak Artists

Gallery in the Gardens, ​The Pavilion Gardens,
St Johns Road, Buxton SK17 6BS
From 1 August 2020
Open  Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Sat/Sun 10am-4pm

I am very excited to be part of another prestigious Peak District artist collective. From 1st February 2020 my work will be on permanent display at Gallery in the Gardens, Buxton. 
Run by members of High Peak Artists this wonderful gallery is located in the Pavilion Gardens complex. See website for opening hours. 

Previous Events

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PDA Great Online Art & Design Fair 2020

9th - 11th October 2020
Online at www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk
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This year, like many other organisations, PDA took their annual extravaganza online. 
An integral part of the annual PDA Great Dome Arts and Design Fair is a programme of talks and demonstrations given by participating members – and this year was no different. The programme of videos can still be viewed on the PDA website and YouTube channel along with a series of short introduction video. - a perfect way to find out more about members and their work. 
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PDA On Tour Exhibition

Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire
19th February - 29th March

A new venue for Peak District Artisans outside the confines of the Peak District - Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire. 25 members, including myself, exhibited their work including fine art, ceramics, willow and jewellery. 
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PDA Chatsworth Exhibition
2020 Twenty/Twenty Vision
​2019 Outdoors/Indoors

​Chatsworth House Stables. January & February 
Along with other Peak District Artisans members I exhibited work in the glorious venue of Chatsworth House Stables. 

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Creative Christmas at Haddon Hall

Saturday 7th and Wednesday 12th December 2019
Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA

As part of a series of artisan showcases I was demonstrating my techniques and giving talks on Saturday 7th December and Thursday 12th December.
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Winter Artisan Market at Haddon Hall

Wed 13th to Sunday 17th November 2019
Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA


For the first time in 2019 I exhibited at the magical Christmas market in the atmospheric venue of Haddon Hall near Bakewell. This annual event boasts stalls from local artists, florists, gourmet artisans and crafts people.
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Stitched Art is Art
The Society for Embroidered Work International Exhibition

12th - 17th November 2019. 
​The Clerkenwell Gallery, 20 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DP


I was delighted to have had two works selected for inclusion in this prestigious international exhibition. Tideswell Dale and Tipping Point, Monsal Weir will be on display in London for the first time. ​The Society for Embroidered Work  support artists who have an element of stitching in their artwork, promoting textile art as the art form it is rather than just a craft. 
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PDA Winter Artisan Fair 2018 & 2019

November 2018 & 2019
The Whitworth Centre Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EO

I joined 22 other members of Peak District Artisans at this annual event. Perfectly timed for Christmas shopping with the opportunity to buy direct from the maker and get first hand information about the making process. ​
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 New Mills Festival Arts Trail 2019

13th to the 29th September 2019 
Stepwise Podiatry, Market Street, New Mills

For the first time this year I took part in New Mills Art Trail, exhibiting my work as part of "Art in Windows". The Art Trail, part of New Mills Festival, took place across the town of New Mills in Derbyshire from 13th to 29th September 2019. 
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Creative Recycling
Trust the Woodland and Textiles Exhibitions

3rd August - 19th September 2019. Preview Friday 2nd August 7-8.30pm.
Creative Recycling Gallery,  40 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester 
 M21 9EL

Over the summer or 2019 I had three works on display at Creative Recycling, in their Trust the Woodland Trees in Mind and Textiles exhibitions. 
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The Derbyshire Open Art Competition 2018 & 2019

5th July - 31st August 2018
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

​I was honoured to receive a Commendation for 
From The Gate, January in Flagg in the 2018 Derbyshire Open Art  Competition. Pikehall Harvest was also selected for the inclusion in exhibition  at Buxton Museum & Art Gallery.
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In 2019 I was delighted to have Look Back, Magpie Mine selected for inclusion in the exhibition.
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Buxton Spa Prize 2018 & 2019

July 2018 and 2019
The Green Man Gallery.  Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY 

I was delighted to have my first ever entry into the Buxton Spa Prize competition, Emanation, selected for the 2018 exhibition.
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My second entry, Cupola, was inspired by the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton and was on display in the 2019 Spa Prize exhibition at the Green Man Gallery.
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Great Dome Art & Design Fair 2018 & 2019

Devonshire Dome, Buxton SK17 6RY 13th - 15th July 2018. 19th – 21st July 2019

2018 saw me exhibiting for the first time at the Peak District Artisans’ annual art and design fair, returning for a second year in 2019.  Part of the Buxton Festival Fringe, this flagship event in the PDA's calendar regularly sees over 40 members of the group exhibiting their work featuring handmade products, original artwork and unique gifts.  
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 Derbyshire Open Arts 2018 & 2019

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend Sat-Mon, 10am-5pm
Cognissart Studio, Flagg SK17 9QT
I opened my studio for the first time as part of Derbyshire Open Arts 2018 and again in 2019
This annual art event takes place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and gives visitors an opportunity to see the breadth of art that is created in Derbyshire, to meet the creators and to purchase or commission works direct from the maker.
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Belper Arts Trail 2019

Sunday 6th - Monday 6th May 2019
Belper, Derbyshire

I took part in Belper Arts Trail for the first time this year with a window display. Over the May Day Bank holiday weekend 5-6th May Belper was be buzzing with artistic and musical events. The Trail grows each year and is making its mark on Derbyshire’s cultural calendar. 
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 Tidewell Markers' Market 2018 & 2019

First Saturday in May, St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell. 10am to 4pm

Running in conjunction with the annual Tideswell Food Festival, Tideswell Makers' Market features talented local crafts people and is located in the stunning St John the Baptist church "Cathedral of the Peak".
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​PDA at the Druid Inn

12th March - 28th April 2019
The Druid Inn, Birchover. 
Peak District Artisans members exhibit work in the beautifully renovated and historic Druid Inn on an ongoing basis. The first exhibition featured my work alongside that of Gary Sampson and Sandra Orme, 
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 Spring Gathering 2018 & 2019

March & April 
The Green Man Gallery.  Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South,
Buxton SK17 6PY


​I have exhibited several works in the annual Spring Gathering Exhibition
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​The Harley Open 2019

19th January - 24th March 2019
The Harley Gallery, Mansfield Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Notts S80 3LW

​I was thrilled when my signature piece, Tideswell Dale, was selected from over 500 entries for exhibition in the 25th anniversary Harley Open. 
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#fineartinstitch Exhibition at Gallery in a Shed

19th September to 13th October 2018
Gallery in a Shed, Brierlow Bar, Ashbourne Road, Buxton SK17 9PY

I was very excited to secure my first gallery exhibition at Gallery in a Shed alongside work by gallery owner Carole Knight.
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Fresh and Unframed 2018

Friday 29th June 2018 & Saturday 30th June 2018
​Tansley Village Hall, Nr, Matlock ,DE4 5FH


Organised by Purple and Grey the annual Fresh and Unframed Art Exhibition features both emerging and established artists. By exhibiting unframed works, prices can be kept low, enabling anyone to enjoy original artwork on their walls.
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 Yarns and Threads

Saturday 21 April 2018.
The Green Man Gallery.  Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South,
Buxton SK17 6PY
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Yarns and Threads, a celebration of traditional textile arts with a contemporary spin. The free to attend event showcased traditional yarn-based crafts with demonstrations of crochet, knitting, lace making, needle felting and wet felting. I was there demonstrating my embroidery art.
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Tate Instagram Collaboration

Wednesday 21st February 2018

During the week 19-23 February 2018 the Tate Instagram feed was taken over by four artists, sharing their work inspired by #ImpressionistsinLondon at Tate Britain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
On Wednesday  @cognissart was featured, sharing my textile artworks inspired by variations in season, weather, light and mood. 
As part of the collaboration I created a new work "Minninglow Beeches, Autumn" and shared my working process.

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