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➔Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 May 11am – 6pm
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 May 11am – 6pmPlease note that certain studios will be open by appointment in the week
Two weekends of open studios & artist led exhibitions
above left to right: cate fox; susan early; jill watton; chakana textiles cover: lizzie mabley
SITselect t: 01453 751056 / 07767 763607
Please note the office is not open to visitors
SITselect is a not for profit arts organisation dedicated to the promotion of
the arts with an emphasis on contemporary textiles and the applied arts/crafts.
Select is an innovative annual festival that takes place every Spring.
There will also be a mini bus around the Trail on the 7th and 14th May
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The Select Festival is now in its tenth year and we are
delighted to welcome you once more to the Trail. Stroud
and the surrounding area is rich in creative talent and
the Trail provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the
glorious valleys and countryside as well and meet
the makers and see the work they create.
SIT select works to represent the work of local and
national designer/makers and the Trail is one way of
truly experiencing craft at its origin.
On the Trail you will be able to see a wide range of
crafts and appreciate different approaches to design.
Always something new to experience – plus the first
hand opportunity of meeting the artist, soaking up the
studio and workshop atmosphere as well as enjoying
exhibitions curated by the artists. It is also a wonderful
way to buy and own a piece of original handmade work
lovingly designed and made. So much better to own
something that has the mark of the maker rather than
mass produced things.
Again this year we have a mini bus that will take you
round the places so you can sit back and relax.
Book via the SIT select website. So wander walk – talk
– relax – shop and commission new work. But most of
all ENJOY.
Lizzi Walton
Trail & Festival Director
craft at its originWelcome
select trail 2016
Disability access
Unfortunately some of the studios that
are part of the Select Trail may not have
disability access. Please check venues
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Atelier
Gemma Sangwine
Francesca Chalk
Chakana Textiles
Adrian Bates
Annie Hutchinson
Valerie Jordan
Cate Fox
Sarah Davis
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Jill Watton
Elaine Day
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Liz LippiattThe Textile Studio, First Floor, SVA, 4 John Street,
Stroud GL5 2HA
m: 07929 412246
www.liz-lippiatt.com
Liz Lippiatt follows the great tradition of working with
cloth in the historic textile valleys of Gloucestershire.
She designs and screen-prints silk, velvet and fine linen
creating her own unique collection for fashion and
furnishings and is renowned for her fine devore silk velvets.
From the four clocks in the centre of Stroud,
opposite the Ecotricity premises, turn left up John
Street. The Textile Studio is on the left in Stroud
Valleys Artspace.
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Jenny Bicatexhibiting in The Textile Studio
The Textile Studio, First Floor, SVA, 4 John Street,
Stroud GL5 2HA
t: 01608 658676
www.studio-seven.net
www.guildcrafts.org.uk
Jenny Bicat trained in Fine Art. She puts colour into
cloth drawing on her knowledge of painting. In her
studio using traditional [non-digital] screen printing
techniques she develops intricately engineered designs
on silk, linen and calico fabrics. She sews flat pattern
pieces together to make unique garments, scarves and
occasional decor pieces. She delights in combining the
best traditions of twentieth century art and craft with the
often sculptural experiments of modern fashion.
Currently she is working with Artist/Weaver Bella Peralta
exploring the possibilities of printed warp weaving for
the Two Make Project. She is a member of The
Gloucestershire Guild based in Cheltenham.
From the four clocks in the centre of Stroud,
opposite the Ecotricity premises, turn left up John
Street. The Textile Studio is on the left in Stroud
Valleys Artspace.
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Liz ValentiSticky Paper Studio, 2b Slad Road, Stroud GL5 1QN
m: 07855 128769
www.stickypaperstudio.co.uk
Liz Valenti started working with paper by experimenting
with newspaper collages. This was the beginning of
working with paper and playing with the illusion of real
fabrics and clothes. She uses a variety of papers, from
recycled through to specialist papers. Each inspires the
next approach for technique or subject. Liz likes to work
in a series, expanding an idea and extending the
research potential.
At the Stroud end of Slad Road walk along past
Locking Hill Surgery. The studio is between the Lloyds
Pharmacy and the Co-op. Green double door.
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Matthew HarrisUplands Cottage, 99 Slad Road, Stroud GL5 1QZ
t: 01453 762539
www.matthewharriscloth.co.uk
www.caa.org.uk
Matthew Harris works with cloth, paper and thread to
create drawings/collages and textiles. By a process of
dyeing, staining, cutting, piecing, stitching and binding
he constructs work that is primarily concerned with the
translation of drawn marks onto cloth. He has exhibited
widely in UK as well as Europe, Japan and USA.
Represented by Erskine Hall & Coe.
The studio is a short walk from Stroud town centre.
Uplands Cottage is in Slad Road, five houses along
from the Fountain pub, off the B4070 Slad Road.
Take the path to the right of the house and go up the
narrow path as far as the small green gate on the left.
Note parking is very limited in Slad Road.
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Marion Hurst MitchellStudio, 105 Slad Road, Stroud GL5 1QZ
t: 01453 752063
m: 07958 949325
Marion uses oxides, glazes and coloured slips to create
ceramic sculptures and vessels based on the ebb and
flow of the tide and the forms that are left behind in the
sand. Her textured and imaginative work is fired to
1250º stoneware and adds an original touch to any
natural or home environment.
The Studio is a short walk from the town centre and
is situated on the B4070 Slad Road. Coming from
Stroud, there is a green gate approximately five houses
along from the the Fountain pub, on the left hand side.
Go through the gate up the path and 105 can be found
halfway up on the right.
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Gill Hackett29 Acre Street, Stroud GL5 1DR
m: 07976 596045
Gill makes papier mache sculptures for interior use,
both useful and decorative. With a long held interest in
creating something pleasing from materials destined to
be discarded, her latest work is inspired by garden
plants and textures in nature observed when walking.
The sculptures are tactile, robust and surprisingly light.
A short walk from the centre of Stroud, follow Nelson
Street until it becomes Middle Street. 29 Acre Street is
on the left, just around the corner where Middle Street
and Acre Street meet
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Atelier Textile and Craft Studio1st Floor, 19a Lower Street, Stroud GL5 2HT
t: 01453 765248
www.atelierstroud.co.uk
Atelier is located in Old Stroud where many local artists
have their studios. This year Atelier is creating a pit stop
along the Select Trail route. There will be a pop up cafe,
serving drinks and light nibbles to refresh you on your
way. Atelier is built on the idea of creating a community
by learning and making textile crafts together. They
partner with makers, experts and artists to bring
classes, workshops and special events with themed
events and classes. Guest artists exhibiting in Atelier are
Francesca Chalk, Gemma Sangwine and Catana
Textiles by Heloise Trott.
Atelier is located in a converted barn on Lower Street
in front of Piccadilly Mill. The entrance is a double
door at the back of the building.
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Gemma SangwineAtelier, 1st Floor, 19a Lower Street, Stroud GL5 2HT
t: 07941 926867
www.gemmasangwine.com
Gemma has been designing and producing an exclusive
range of fashion accessories since 2001, specialising in
millinery and head-wear for the last 5 years. In that time
she has developed her own individual style, working
with vintage, recycled and natural materials to make
wearable and beautiful accessories. Products available
include tiaras made with vintage jewellery, bespoke
bridal fascinators made with feathers, antique lace and
jewellery, and hats made with vintage fabrics. All pieces
are carefully crafted in her studio in the Cotswolds, each
item is unique and no two pieces are the same.
Atelier is located in a converted barn on Lower Street
in front of Piccadilly Mill. The entrance is a double
door at the back of the building.
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Francesca ChalkAtelier, 1st Floor, 19a Lower Street, Stroud GL5 2HT
t: 07929 832102
www.commonthreaddesign.co.uk
“My textiles and illustration work have always been
inspired by nature and natural forms. Recently I have
been working on some larger scale textile pieces using
the bold forms and colours of seaweed. With stencilling
I have been able to achieve textures and colours which
have a more organic quality than a screen print. It also
means that each piece is unique.”
Atelier is located in a converted barn on Lower Street
in front of Piccadilly Mill. The entrance is a double
door at the back of the building.
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Chakana TextilesAtelier, 1st Floor, 19a Lower Street, Stroud GL5 2HT
m: 07585 440847
www.chakanatextiles.co.uk
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChakanaTextiles
“Inspired by texture and colour, I create as I go along,
fusing old, traditional woven fabrics from the andes of
Peru with modern organic fabrics here at home in the
UK. My background is in illustration and photography,
but I have since evolved my visual art into a more
physical form, teaching myself the art of sewing and
textile design at home. I enjoy it as a way to fully
celebrate the joy and beauty of the weaving and
handmade culture around the world.”
Atelier is located in a converted barn on Lower Street
in front of Piccadilly Mill. The entrance is a double
door at the back of the building.
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Adrian Bates39 Bowbridge Lane, Stroud GL5 2JN
t: 01453 759830
m: 07850 441809
www.adrianbatesceramics.com
“I make stoneware sculptural pieces for home and garden.
Scale varies from just a few centimetres tall to over
1.2 m. They are handbuilt from black and (separately)
white stoneware clays. In all the work I make I am
looking to explore the relationship between inner space
and outer form; where they meet and merge one into the
other. This sprang from an interest in calligraphy and
typography, but includes all organic forms – plant and
animal, where inner nature describes outer appearance
– each is expressed in, and through, the other.”
Opposite Waitrose on the London Road take right turn
up Field Road. Bowbridge Lane is a right turn just
before the Hospital main building on Field Lane/
Trinity Road. Proceed about 300 yards along Bowbridge
Lane, past left turn to Lower Churchfields. Shortly after
this you will see a raised walkway on the left. Number
39 is identified by a blue lattice fence/willow hedge.
If you reach mini roundabout you have gone too far.
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12 Annie HutchinsonCollector’s Room, Museum in the Park,
Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF
m: 07792 695623
www.thelittlewrenhousefactory.co.uk
Annie Hutchinson’s textiles have largely been influenced
by old tales and times past, her latest venture has been
spent as Artist in Residence at the Museum in the Park,
Stroud. Making a connection with the collection and
developing new ideas, combining her interest in old
times and incorporating movement with an eclectic mix
of recycled materials.
Follow the signs for the Museum and the SIT Trail
signs on approach to find the Collector’s Room
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Valerie JordanCockshoot Cottage, Sheepscombe, Stroud GL6 7QY
t: 01452 814441
www.valeriejordan.com
Valerie comments that, “As a practitioner my roots are in
the tradition of landscape and still-life painting, printing
and sewing in direct response to the landscape of the
Cotswolds. I layer, superimpose and repeat details from
studies of shimmering water the shells, fish, flowers”.
Valerie’s work echoes both Eastern carpet design and the
formal grid of the city. These landmarks natural and
manmade are equally transient.
From Stroud take the B4070 through Slad to Bulls
Cross, there take the Sheepscombe Road, this road is
called Longridge, (but there are no road name signs).
Take the right off this road, just before Beech Lane, the
Trail sign indicates the turn off the Longridge road.
There is a quarry pull-in above the Cottage.
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Cate FoxVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
t: 07759 950200
www.catefox.co.uk
Cate produces pieces of exquisite textiles and
embroideries. She uses hand stitching and fabric
combined with materials such as mirrored glass, metals,
mother of pearl and wire to explore and express her love
for pattern, texture, colour and light. Cate also likes to
incorporate recycled materials.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Sarah DavisVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
t: 01453 890083
www.sarahdavisglass.co.uk
www.facebook.com/sarahdavisglass
Sarah Davis is a glass artist who trained at Bristol
School of Art and now works from a studio in
Slimbridge, in the Severn Valley. Her glass art uses
traditional & modern techniques, with designs often
following natural themes from the Gloucestershire
countryside. Sarah’s work uses the colours and textures
of glass, decorated and enhanced with glass painting,
sandblasting, kiln carving, fusing and inclusions. Pieces
range from small glass hangings to large stained glass
panels for installation in windows, or as garden
decorations. Sarah exhibits and sells her glass art in
West Country venues, as well as producing
commissioned work for clients.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
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Sarah BeadsmooreVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
t: 01285 640403
www.beadsmoorewoventextiles.co.uk
Sarah is a handloom weaver and has been based at
New Brewery Arts in Cirencester for over 30 years. She
works on a large floor loom and mainly makes
handwoven silk scarves from high quality lustrous yarn,
ensuring a lovely softness and finish. The silk is dyed in
the studio using colour fast acid dyes, ensuring each
piece is unique. Sarah’s designs are suitable for both
men and women and special orders can be taken.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Jill Watton
Jill makes wheel thrown ceramics in stoneware and
porcelain. They are functional, everyday objects which
convey a love of throwing by hand. Surface quality and
the natural beauty of clay and glaze are allowed to take
central stage on simple undecorated forms. Multiple
firings explore the properties of clay and glaze and
place the materiality at the heart of her work.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Studio 8, Victoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07891 249900
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18 Elaine DayVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 01453 834130
www.elainedayjewellery.co.uk
www.guildcrafts.org.uk
Elaine day is a jeweller and Silversmith. working with
sterling silver, gold, precious and semi precious stones,
she employee traditional techniques to produce unique
‘one-off’ finely detailed pieces. Her work reflects the
flora and fauna she encounters above and below water,
in a personal and sometimes humorous way. Elaine has
exhibited in galleries around the UK and is a member of
the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Katerina GibbThe Upholsteress, Studio 3,
Victoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07767 777038
www.theupholsteress.com
Katerina upholsters decorative and fine furniture by
hand using traditional techniques. Hand stretched
webbing, hand tied springs and hand-sculpted and
stitched stuffing, combine to create the true shape of a
seat and one that will last for many years to come.
She uses tools passed down through generations of
upholsterers and traditional materials such as jute
webbing, horsehair stuffing, hessian, twine and
unbleached calico. Katerina works to commission,
restoring fine furniture, family heirlooms and well-loved
upholstered pieces to their original condition. She also
runs upholstery classes where traditional techniques are
taught in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Hestia’s Flame Natural CandlesVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07970 578821
www.hestiasflame.com
Luxurious aromatherapy candles hand poured in the
Cotswolds from 100% soy wax and pure essential oils
only. Unlike many ‘scented’ candles which are often made
from mineral (paraffin) wax and synthetic perfumes,
Hestia’s Flame candles are non-toxic, ecologically
sustainable and therapeutically valuable. We are pleased
to undertake bespoke orders if there is a scent you
particularly desire or an area of your wellbeing you would
like to enhance. You are most welcome to come and
see us at work at our studio shop which is open for the
duration of the Select Trail. At other times please make
an appointment or email us for mail order. Wholesale
buyers enquires welcome. Find us on Facebook.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Lizzie MableyStudio 2, Victoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07801 784173
www.myblueshed.co.uk
Lizzie trained in Textile Design and Surface decoration.
Although often drawn to mixed media, Lizzie is now
exploring her love of pattern and colour using print. She
carves her designs in lino and block prints directly from
these, or transfers her images to silk screens using
photo emulsion and exposure to sun light. Currently
including a collection of cushions, tea towels and other
printed fabrics, Lizzie’s work is often whimsical and fun.
She says ‘I love it when my work makes people smile ’.
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It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
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Anna BrimleyVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07594 897838
www.annabrimley.co.uk
Anna has a condition called Synaesthesia, which blends
her sensory experiences; her work is commonly
influenced by this. For Anna, sounds conjure flavour –
smells and temperatures evoke colours. After
graduating from the Contemporary Crafts BA at
Falmouth University, she has continued to develop her
skillsets in a variety of materials alongside her primary
focus of metal-smithing. Anna builds kinetic sculptures
alongside jewellery ranges with a multi-sensory focus.
“I like the idea of people forming a deeper connection to
objects than simply an aesthetic one. A memory jerked
through scent or a comfort found through touch.”
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Helen TaylorStudio 19, Victoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07528 857598
www.facebook.com/Taylored.Felt
Helen sculpts and ‘paints’ with wool in her studio in
Chalford, using needle-felting and wet felting
techniques. She is particularly inspired by the nature
found in the valleys around Chalford, along the banks of
the Severn in Gloucestershire and on the islands off
Wales and Scotland. Rare-breed fleece, plant-dyed
Cotswold fleece and alpaca wool add a natural quality
to her portraits of animals, birds and wildfowl.
Collections for 2016 will include a study of Wild Cats
inspired by the colour of onion skin-dyed Cotswold
fleece and a series of Nuno-Felted scarves.
Helen’s studio will be open from 11am – 2.30pm during
the week in addition to the weekends.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
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Stroud College Textile StudentsSecond Floor, Victoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
Art & Design 2nd Year – Fashion and Textiles
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles is an
exciting, diverse, challenging course. Reflecting their
personal response to their study trip to Rome, this
exhibition shows the development of their ideas
from initial concepts through to final swatches of fabric
or garments.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Julia YeminVictoria Works Studios, London Road,
Chalford GL6 8HN
m: 07970 224470
www.juliayemin.com
The inspiration for Julia’s figurative and abstract
paintings is drawn from her East African childhood as
well as western culture and mythology. Her work refers
to real events and reflections and evokes visual
memories, perceptions and dreams. The paintings
recount stories – often humorous, symbolic or
philosophical – about people, places, animals or spirits.
Each painting is a journey. She paints on paper, canvas,
carton and wood and enjoys experimenting with
different acrylic paints, China inks, conté and water-
soluble crayons, gouache and pastels. Her paintings
and textile works have been exhibited world wide.
Please phone to visit the exhibition at other times.
Victoria Works Studios is on the A419 at the junction
for Chalford Vale between Stroud and Cirencester.
It is located next to Lavender Bakehouse and opposite
Halliday’s Mill. Parking is available on the roadside
and in the layby on the Stroud side of the building.
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Annie Hewett: decorated domestic slipwarejoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
t: 01452 741236
www.guildcrafts.org.uk
www.studiopottery.co.uk
Annie’s work combines her enthusiasm for plant forms
with her love of letterforms and calligraphy. Using
Sgraffito, there is a limitless scope for decoration and
pattern-making. Sgraffito is the technique of drawing
and cutting through coloured slips to reveal the clay
beneath. All the work is completed whilst the clay is in
its raw state and then fired with a transparent glaze.
She does feel that it is important that her work can be
used on a daily basis, is tough and resilient and can
be washed in the dishwasher if required.
On the A46 halfway between Stroud and Nailsworth.
Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93.
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Ursula Jeakinsjoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
t: 01452 883403
www.guildcrafts.org.uk
Ursula hand-sews and binds books and stationery items
which invite you to put pen to paper: to write, draw,
create – a notebook, a commonplace book, a journal,
scrap book or album. She uses dyed pastes to make
cover papers with rich sweeping colours, as well as
sourcing contemporary hand-decorated papers from
other countries. She also works regularly with Japanese
papers, and repeat-pattern papers of the 1930s, by
artists such as Eric Ravilious and Edward Bawden.
On the A46 halfway between Stroud and Nailsworth.
Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93.
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Tessa Tyldesleyjoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
t: 01453 882647
www.tessatyldesley.co.uk
Tessa designs jewellery using semi-precious stones and
silver beads. Her approach to designing is very much
influenced by her ‘painter’s eye’ and an empathy with
colour. The combination of colour and texture creates
implied movement. Her work can be seen in galleries
and shops in Gloucestershire and throughout the UK.
Commissions are welcome.
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Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93
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Abbott and Ellwoodjoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
t: 01736 798598
t: 07599 670552
www.abbottandellwood.com
“We began our partnership in 1991 after leaving the
Royal College of Art and Middlesex University with
Degrees in Jewellery and Metalworking. We love to play
around with colour and pattern. Our contemporary
range of silk-screen printed, figurative metal Clocks,
Jewellery and Sculpture is characterised by bold blocks
of colour with inky detail and contemporary pattern.
We work in our Garden Studio in Cornwall where the
light bounces around to give new perspectives and
trigger responses, perhaps inspired by a worn piece of
paper picked up, an old scrap from a junk shop, plastic
washed by the sea, or the colour of the garden with the
sun on it.”
On the A46 halfway between Stroud and Nailsworth.
Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93.
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Cleo Mussijoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
m: 07791 653208
www.mussimosaics.co.uk
Cleo Mussi is a modern day folk artist, reworking
china and ceramic waste into strange and humorous
characters. Beautiful and functional ceramics are
juxtaposed with ugly and pointless ceramic pieces.
Nothing is wasted – waste not; she combines
everything to create a mosaic narrative. Cleo has pieces
in many private collections as well as public spaces
including John Lewis in Solihull, The BBC Asian
Network in Leicester and art centres, schools and
hospitals nationwide.
On the A46 halfway between Stroud and Nailsworth.
Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93.
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Susan Earlyjoint artist-led exhibition at Frogmarsh Mill
Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5ET
t: 01452 812067
m: 07791 618575
www.guldcrafts.org.uk
Susan Early weaves traditional and functional baskets
using different varieties of English willow, bark and
hedgerow materials. She uses English, Irish and French
techniques and a range of different weaves. Susan also
combines established and non-traditional techniques to
create sculptural pieces.
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Woodchester turning, ample parking and regular bus
service from Stroud, Merry Walks, numbers 46 & 93.
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Tom Knowles JacksonLittle Kestrels, St Chloe, Amberley GL5 5AS
m: 07507069566
www.tkjceramics.com
twitter: @thekayjays
instagram: tkjpots
“I am a passionate part time potter making functional
household pots. Most of my work is thrown at the wheel
but I enjoy the challenge of different making processes
and techniques and use a variety of clay bodies. I have
a small palette of glazes that I use individually and in
combination and the limited decoration is freely applied
to accent the form of my pots. In 2015 I was a finalist in
the BBC’s The Great Pottery Throwdown and this
experience has ignited a desire to make pots to enrich
people’s lives.”
From Amberley, drive down Culver Hill past the
Amberley Inn. Half way down the hill turn right up a
short steep hill immediately after the Scout hut. Park
in front of Little Kestrels, the last house on the left.
From the A46 turn off the main road up Culver Hill,
signposted for Minchinhampton. A short way up turn
immediately left after the cattle grid and continue up
the steep hill. At the small crossroads turn right.
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33 Nicki SchmiegelowWhitemoor, Amberley, Stroud GL5 5JG
m: 07967 484920
www.nickischmiegelow.com
facebook.com/NickiSchmiegelowKnittedTextiles
Nicki makes knitted textiles in 100% lambswool,
sourced from a mill in Yorkshire. She knits her fabric on
a manual knitting machine, then felts it gently with
rainwater and organic soap. After stretching and
pressing it becomes a wonderfully soft, robust material
which she uses to make scarves, cushions and other
items for the home. Her work is all about pattern and
colour. She sees patterns everywhere – from paving tiles
and manhole covers, to vintage textiles and
wallcoverings, and of course in nature – which she
interprets and translates into designs for her knitting.
From Stroud, take the A46 towards Nailsworth. Just
past Brown’s timber yard turn left up Culver Hill
signposted to Amberley. Take the second right turn
opposite the Amberley Inn, in front of the school.
Whitemoor is located directly opposite the church and
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34 The Makers: Sophie Buckley & Steffi SternMother Goose Craft Shop,
10a Market Street, Nailsworth GL6 0BX
t: 01453 298725
www.themakerss.co.uk
Sophie and Steffi have worked together with crafts from
natural materials for over 4 years, Sophie runs
workshops at, and Steffi owns Mother Goose craft
shop, and it was from this aladdins cave of materials
and inspiration that their book, Making Needle Felted
Animals was written. During the trail weekends you can
meet the authors and their characterful creatures from
the book, see needle felting demonstrations, have a go
at needle felting and make a chicken in an hour (small
charge – not suitable for children). There will be books
and kits available.
From Stroud A46 turn right at roundabout up Spring
Hill then turn left down Old Market, passing shops
until you reach the car park just after Co-op. Park here
and walk up the steps at the back of car park, Mother
Goose is on the left at top of steps. Studio will be open
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Horsley GL6 0PS
t: 01453 836635
www.lucybirtles.co.uk
Lucy creates handbuilt sculptural pieces in porcelain
and stoneware. Lucy works in a variety of sizes for
interior and exterior use. Large vessels are designed to
enhance a courtyard or garden setting, and will survive
all weather conditions. She also produces a range of
wheel thrown work for everyday domestic use.
From Horsley turn right into Norrowcut lane. Seven
Stars is at the bottom. Parking is limited so best park
in the village where there is a car park just along from
the The Hog, and walk down.
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SITselect – what we do
We aim to broaden the perspective for textiles to other
art forms and to link to the applied arts and crafts.
SITselect now embraces all the applied arts with textiles
still very much at the heart of our world. We are
passionate about profiling the handmade and the joy
of making. SITselect makes a significant contribution to
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Select Trail Bus Tours
Mini coach tours to the Trail Studios
Saturday 7 May & Saturday 14 May
Sit back, watch the countryside and let the driver take
the strain as you enjoy visiting the Select Trail artists.
Tickets are are £12.50 per person for each trip
Contact SITselect to book tickets: www.sitselect.org
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Acknowledgments Thank you to
Arts Council England
Renishaw plc
PatronsMary La Trobe Bateman OBE
Jilly Edwards
Professor Simon Olding
Margaret Benton
Lulu Guinness OBE
Felicity Aylief
Editor Lizzi Walton Festival Manager
Design Chris J Bailey
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