SAW Open Studios 2025
Come and visit us at Venue 18!
We have textiles and mixed media by artist Wendy Hermelin, handmade silver jewellery by Stephanie Mogg and fused glass and wild nature paintings by Caroline Lewis.
We are very excited for Open Studios this year! We have an OCEAN THEME and are happy to be offering have-a-go sessions and live demos with the artists.
We invite you to come and take part in one of our events to help raise money for Surfers Against Sewage, a charity that is very close to our hearts.
You can make a beaded silver charm, stitch a fish for our 'shoal cushion' with the chance to win it or make a mermaid or fish fused glass suncatcher. Our Wish Jellyfish will be waiting for your beautiful wishes and creations to decorate it. And you'll have the chance to see our work and have a chat. And of course there will be lots of lovely things for sale. Look forward to seeing you!
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Check out the events diary below to choose your event..
Events Diary
The events we are running are drop in, there is no need to book however arriving early is advisable to avoid disappointment. Suitable for age 12+, under 16's require parent or guardian supervision.
Events diary for Open Studios:
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# Stitch a fish with Wendy Hermelin.
Have a go at hand stitching a beautiful fabric fish to add to our shoal cushion. You can enter the draw to win the cushion at the end of art weeks.
Dates:
Sun 14th - 10.30am-12.30pm
Mon 15th - 11am-2.30pm
Thur 18th - 12pm-3pm
Sun 21st - 10.30am-12.30pm
Mon 22nd - 11am-2.30pm
Thur 25th - 12pm-3pm
Sun 28th - 10.30am-12.30pm
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# Make a beaded silver charm with Stephanie Mogg
Try your hand at hammering and wrapping silver wire to make a beaded charm choosing your own beaded design.
Sun 14th - 12.30pm-2.30pm
Mon 15th - 10.30am-12pm
Wed 17th - 12.30pm-2pm
Sun 21st - 12.30pm-2.30pm
Mon 22nd - 10.30am-12pm
Wed 24th - 12.30pm-2pm
Sun 28th - 12.30pm-2.30pm
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# Make a fused glass suncatcher with Caroline Lewis
Have a go at fused glass collage to create a beautiful mermaid or fish suncatcher. Your suncatcher will be fired in the kiln and will need to be collected at the end of art weeks.
Sun 14th - 2.30pm-4.30pm
Wed 17th - 10.30am-12pm
Thur 18th - 10.30am-12pm
Sun 21st - 2.30pm-4.30pm
Wed 24th - 10.30am-12pm
Thur 25th - 10.30am-12pm
Sun 28th - 2.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: To take part in an event, and to help raise money to protect our oceans and waterways, we are asking for a £5 donation to Surfers Against Sewage. Payable on the day.
