@georginagriggs_artist join us at THE BARN ON THE GREEN on the 11th & 12th May as part of @artistsopenhouses Working primarily on paper using a variety of materials watercolour, acrylic, inks, graphite, wax, metallics, and resins to create texture, depth, and impact in her abstract landscapes. Georgina works intuitively, exploring the intangible feelings, emotions, and teachings the natural world evokes within us. She does this by exploring a theme through a full body of work, allowing her to tease out and explore the strands of creativity as they flow from within her and onto the paper. Her work is astonishingly mesmerizing, encouraging and inviting the viewer to enter a beautiful world of colour, delicacy, and explorations. VENUE 12 part of the @artinditchling trail 11am - 5pm #artistsopenhouses2024 #Sussex #artistopenhouse #ditchling #artistsopenhousesbrighton #thesussex #FreeEntry #supportingartists #themakersdirectory #sussexcontemporary #visitditchling #announcement #artist #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhouses

Our very own @joannamylesartist will be showing a selection of her bestselling wallpapers, LTD edition lino prints, and joyful ceramics on the 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th May @artistsopenhouses Jo is becoming a maker of interest, highly collectible and accessible. She co-founded Sussex Contemporary Ltd in 2021 with a manifesto and mission to provide supportive platforms for Sussex Linked artists, Jo is the Creative Director of the company which hosts major open op-calls across the county. As part of her ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge and experience, Jo has developed and is delivering a series of talks about the business side of art, offering practical and useful information to artists and creatives. An active member of @heritagecrafts and the @craftscouncil as a maker of the endangered craft of hand block printing wallpaper, one of only 7 makers globally using this method of printing. In September 2023 Jo was appointed as a Trustee of @museumartcraft she actively supports the museum seeing it as a significant global gem of an establishment for the crafts and arts world. Joanna’s body of work & collections sees her take an experimental and unique paternalistic approach through large & small-scale works that tell a tale individually and together as a group. Speaking of her work Jo says: "My work explores human relationships with the patterns and the objects we gather and keep in our homes and the nature of the landscapes we live in. I explore these through a variety of mediums, leaning towards printmaking on paper and fabric, and extending my patterns and concepts onto experimental ceramic works." Venue 12 part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11am - 5pm #artistsopenhousesbrighton #artistopenhouse #thesussex #announcement #artistoninstagram #Sussex #FreeEntry #artist #supportingartists #contemporaryartist #sussexcontemporary #themakersdirectory #artistsopenhouses #visitditchling #artistsopenhouses2024 #ditchling #artistdevelopment

Introducing @susanramsaysmith Susan joins us on the 11th & 12th May for @artistsopenhouses Venue 12 part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11am - 5pm Susan is an experienced, ecological, ceramic artist, creating sculptures and vessels as well as sourcing and processing Sussex clay. She delights in combining thrown and handbuilt elements which signify the relationship between the material and landscape. Her work is incredibly tactile and connected to the Sussex landscapes, picking up her work and hearing about where she foraged the clay is encouraged! #artistoninstagram #contemporaryartist #supportingartists #artistopenhouse #visitditchling #artistsopenhouses2024 #themakersdirectory #thesussex #announcement #artistsopenhousesbrighton #Sussex #FreeEntry #artistsopenhouses #ditchling #sussexcontemporary #artist

Introducing @debmwjohn Deb join us on the 11th & 12th of May 2024 at venue 12 - THE BARN ON THE GREEN part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11am - 5pm We asked Deb to tell us a bit more about her creative life in her own words: "I was introduced to ceramics whilst at school and fell in love with the process. I went on to study Fashion and Textiles at St Martins School of Art pursuing a career in Fashion for several years before I decided to return to ceramics in the 90’s. A move back home to Sussex in the late 90’s enabled me to set up a pottery studio and I’ve been a potter ever since. My work was originally hand-built using rough clay and working spontaneously and vigorously to produce lively large forms including bird baths. I have recently used other building techniques including throwing mugs, plates, and bowls. These forms are decorated using slips and glazes that I make myself. They are fired in an electric kiln but currently, I’m building a wood-fired kiln to further develop my practice." #contemporaryartist #announcement #ditchling #artistsopenhousesbrighton #themakersdirectory #Sussex #artist #artistopenhouse #FreeEntry #supportingartists #artistsopenhouses2024 #visitditchling #artistoninstagram #sussexcontemporary #artistsopenhouses #thesussex

The very lovely @wykes.rachel joins us on the 11th & 12th May at THE BARN ON THE GREEN @artistsopenhouses Rachel paints in oils focusing on still-life compositions. She enjoys celebrating weeds and wildflowers in the way we would normally give a special bunch of flowers from a florist. Painting them in vintage glassware, either inherited or found in charity shops, combining the useful and beautiful. A colourist who explores the effect of colour combinations and angular compositions on our emotions. She regularly shows her work with Hurstpierpoint open studios and first exhibited with us in Brighton as part of our major annual open-call exhibition in 2023. Her work doesn't hang around long, so well worth getting there on the 11th before the red dots appear! VENUE 12 part of @artinditchling trail #sussexcontemporary #visitditchling #artistsopenhousesbrighton #supportingartists #announcement #artistopenhouse #FreeEntry #artistsopenhouses2024 #Sussex #thesussex #contemporaryartist #ditchling #artistsopenhouses #artist #themakersdirectory #artistoninstagram

Introducing @chrisschneider.art Through Chris' abstracted landscapes, she captures the quintessence of fleeting moments, never-ending skies, a sense of space, and the way the light changes throughout the day and the contrasts within these. Think about that dramatic light you have before a storm, the dark, brooding clouds, and beautiful flashes of sunlight on the landscape. Her work strives to hold space for these breathtaking moments. Her first time showing with us, and we can't wait for you to see her work in person this May @artistsopenhouses at THE BARN ON THE GREEN Venue 12, part of @art_in_ditchling trail 11th & 12th May 2024 11am - 5pm #ditchling #themakersdirectory #thesussex #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhouses2024 #FreeEntry #supportingartists #Sussex #artistopenhouse #visitditchling #artist #sussexcontemporary #artistsopenhousesbrighton #announcement #artistoninstagram

Out at the @artistsopenhouses launch event this evening. Really looking forward to showing off some amazing artistic talent at our The Barn in the Green venue in Ditchling on the 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th #aoh #sussexart #sussexarists #ditchling

Introducing @sandyinfield who joins us for both weekends of @artistsopenhouses Sandy's work is inspired by the landscapes of our cultures. She believes that we use patterns as a language, passing stories and knowledge to each other and to our children. She represents this beautifully in her artworks. She began her formal education as an artist at the Eastbourne School of Art before moving to London to attend the Slade School of Fine Art, University, winning the Boise Travel Scholarship to Italy before graduating. Since then Sandy has exhibited in several countries with major exhibitions in Jogjakarta, Indonesia, and Hanoi-Vietnam, her work was part of a British Council traveling exhibition in Vietnam. Come along and meet Sandy at THE BARN ON THE GREEN Venue 12 @art_in_ditchling trail 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th May 2024 11am -5pm #supportingartists #announcement #artistopenhouse #sussexcontemporary #FreeEntry #artistsopenhousesbrighton #artist #visitditchling #artistsopenhouses2024 #themakersdirectory #ditchling #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhouses #Sussex

@orianajewellery is an independent jewellery maker based in Lewes, she works from her studio where she has the most beautiful view over the river Ouse. Oriana has been making jewellery since 2001, her relationship with the craft is based strongly on emotion and instinct. Some years ago Oriana suffered a loss that affected her deeply. Picking up her tools and hammering those emotions into the fabric of a piece of jewellery has become an integral part of her practice. "I began to make utterly unique pieces; that carried a whole lifetime of memories. The process turned my sadness into strength, and I wear that strength every day." Oriana joins us for both weekends at THE BARN ON THE GREEN @artistsopenhouses Venue 12 part of @art_in_ditchling trail 11th, 12th, 18th &19th May 2024 11am - 5pm #themakersdirectory #artistsopenhouses #contemporaryartist #announcement #artistsopenhouses2024 #sussexcontemporary #FreeEntry #artistsopenhousesbrighton #thesussex #artist #supportingartists #artistopenhouse #Sussex #visitditchling #ditchling #supportingsmallbusinesses

@loulourich specialises in upholstery and furniture restoration. With a BA hons fine art degree and traditional training in upholstery. Louise's design knowledge combined with an eye for detail and hand skills create some beautiful work. These skills have enabled her to work with a broad range of furniture, from antique restoration to modern prototypes for designers, from 20th-century design classics to soft furnishings and artist sculptures. Having worked in the furniture industry since 2007 Louise has acquired specialist skills and an attention to detail that can only be acquired through time and experience. You can find Louise in her workshop in Brighton or teaching upholstery at The School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University in London. Louise believes it is essential to pass on the knowledge and skills of these traditional trades. Come along to THE BARN ON THE GREEN @artistsopenhouses VENUE 12 part of @art_in_ditchling trail Louise will be with us on the 11th & 12th May 2024 11am- 5pm #thesussex #sussexcontemporary #artistsopenhouses2024 #FreeEntry #themakersdirectory #Sussex #supportingartists #announcement #artistopenhouse #artist #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhouses #ditchling #visitditchling #artistsopenhousesbrighton

DIVERSIFYING YOUR INCOME AS AN ARTIST ONLINE: £15 Friday, April 26th, 2024 12 am delivered by @zoom IN-PERSON: £25 Friday, April 26th, 2024. 6.30 pm delivered in-person, in Lewes Join our Creative Director, @joannamylesartist for this informative 1.5-hour talk. Diversifying your income streams can be a great way of growing and sustaining your creative business, while staying true, and close to your passion. As a creative, diversifying your income streams can allow you to establish a more reliable income, often utilising the skills, facilities, and materials you already have. #sussexcontemporary #businessofart #artistoninstagram #instagramworkshop #supportingsmallbusinesses #artistsupport #creativesupport #Zoom #artistdevelopment #createyourownsuccess #learning #zoom #thesussex #art

Introducing @charlie_todman_ceramics Charlie first showed with us at ArtWave in 2023 and is going from strength to strength as a ceramic artist. Very experimental and unafraid to take risks Charlie is producing some exciting objects! Part of her studio setup includes an electric kiln, a small gas kiln, and another slightly larger gas kiln which she made using a dog crate and ceramic fiber blanket. The luxury of having three kilns enables her to fire different size pieces, from small items of jewellery to larger wheel-thrown/coil pots. The gas kilns allow Charlie to experiment with different chemicals that you can't use in more traditional kilns. Come and see Charlie at our @artistsopenhouses THE BARN ON THE GREEN Venue 12 is part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th May 2024 11am - 5pm #artist #themakersdirectory #sussexcontemporary #announcement #artistsopenhouses2024 #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhousesbrighton #FreeEntry #ditchling #Sussex #supportingartists #artistsopenhouses #artistopenhouse #visitditchling

Introducing @pierpaolobelfiore Pierpaolo creates striking contemporary jewellery working with precious metals and his refined approach to gem setting, a master goldsmith who was awarded the Michael Bloomstain prize in 2017. "I like working mostly with traditional precious metals, gold, and silver mainly. I’m quite traditional from that point of view. Gemstones are another one of my great passions: I like to include them in my pieces really often. I consider my design quite contemporary, bold, and architectural sometimes, delicate some others. Simple lines and elegance are what I try to achieve; on the other hand, the technical challenge is what really intrigues me." Pierpaolo is renowned for his stone-setting techniques, he teaches advanced jewellers at The North Laine Jewellery School in Brighton. Come and see Pierpaolo at THE BARN ON THE GREEN @artistsopenhouses Venue 12 part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11th & 12th May 2024 11am - 5pm #visitditchling #ditchling #supportingartists #Sussex #artistsopenhouses2024 #artist #artistopenhouse #artistsopenhousesbrighton #themakersdirectory #announcement #FreeEntry #artistsopenhouses #sussexcontemporary #contemporaryartist

Introducing @tanvikant an amazing interdisciplinary artist based in Hastings, Sussex, UK. Tanvi has practiced elemental hand techniques for over 15 years, repurposing reclaimed textiles, and creating jewellery, participatory installations, collage, and sculptural textiles. Her intricate works are made by transforming unwanted saris and dressmaking off-cuts through wrapping, coiling, knotting, and stitching. Her hand-cut, pasted and stitched collage work layers magazine images with her own drawings, paintings, and stitched fabrics. Her works explore emotional landscapes through colour-inspired, tactile, and organic forms. She studied sustainable design and practice at the University of Derby establishing her award-winning jewellery in 2005 and later extended the participatory side of her practice at the Royal College of Art in 2013. Tanvi has extensive experience working with the public and community groups aiming to help people uncover their own visual and tactile stories through materials and to support intergenerational learning experiences. She leads workshops in textile jewellery making, collage, and participatory textile installations. Her third solo exhibition is of fine art prints from her debut collage work that is touring in public spaces across the London Borough of Hounslow from 2022 to 2024. Tanvi's jewellery has been internationally exhibited and is part of the public collection at Touchstones Rochdale Museum. Tanvi was also included in ‘Alchemy’, a British Council exhibition presented in 6 countries across the Middle East, and has created a bespoke collection for British luxury brand Bamford. We are delighted that Tanvi is joining us as part of @artistsopenhouses for our venue THE BARN ON THE GREEN Venue 12 as part of the @art_in_ditchling trail #visitditching She joins us for our first weekend 11th & 12th May 2024 11am - 5pm #ditchling #sussexcontemporary #artist #themakersdirectory #contemporaryartist #artistsopenhouses #artistsopenhouses2024 #artistsopenhousesbrighton #supportingartists #Sussex #announcement #FreeEntry #artistopenhouse

Introducing the lovely @delightfully_velvet aka Vicki Disney Jo is a huge fan of Vicki's beautiful fabrics and striking designs. Vicki's work comes from her love of rust and erosion, the beauty left behind when natural elements have taken their toll. leaving unique markings, delicate textures, and subtle colours that have evolved over time. She often talks about how the elements dramatically alter the permanence of the material, leaving behind fragile skeletons from strong industrial materials. Delightfully Velvet began as an experiment with her art being printed onto super soft velvets. Bright bold contemporary designs printed onto velvet made into sumptuous cushions. A unique way to experience art. She's expanded her range with the most beautiful makeup bags and lavender cushions. Vicki join us at THE BARN OF THE GREEN @artistsopenhouses Venue 12 on the @art_in_ditchling trail 11th & 12th May 2024 11am -5pm #visitditchling #ditchling #supportingartists #Sussex #artistsopenhouses2024 #artist #artistopenhouse #artistsopenhousesbrighton #themakersdirectory #announcement #FreeEntry #artistsopenhouses #sussexcontemporary #contemporaryartist

Introducing @ashleafprintmaking Ashley produces limited edition lino and wood-cut prints with a twist. Incorporating embossing into all of his designs gives them a unique look and feel. Inspired by nature and the patterns within it. He uses a variety of printmaking techniques, including linocut, woodcut, and letterpress, to capture the intricate details and textures of nature, creating striking pieces. He combines these bold, graphic designs with a twist, incorporating embossing into all his prints. This gives them a unique look and feel, adding depth to each image. Ashley joins us at THE BARN ON THE GREEN as part of @artistsopenhouses on the 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th May 2024 Venue 12 part of the @art_in_ditchling trail 11am - 5pm #artist #contemporaryartist #sussexcontemporary #visitditchling #artistsopenhouses #artistsopenhousesbrighton #artistsopenhouses2024 #ditchling #themakersdirectory

Tonight we are at @wealdcontemporary for their PV for Plans for Living featuring work by @lou_bristow and @coco_crampton Worth a visit #sussexart #sussexartist

We had a great night @ceramicartlondon PV last night topped off with buying a couple of pieces from the marvellous @richmillerpots who you might recognise from Pottery Throwdon on the telly. Worth popping along this weekend if you like ceramics #ceramicart #greatpotterythrowdown