she creates bespoke artwork for special occasions, thoughtful gifts and to capture precious memories. Her illustrations can be used to create personalised stationary for landmark events or enjoyed as unique artworks. She has a passion for architecture which is reflected in the style of my artwork, her latest range of drawings is inspired by the local area. Her BA(hons) Art History degree allows her to back up her work with research and provenence. Her work is mainly pen and watercolour in conception which can be digitally manipulated if required. She is a art qualified teacher and can offer private classes and workshops to suit specific media, ages and abilites.
Helen Woodford
www.helenwoodfordillustration.co.uk
helen@helenwoodfordillustration.co.uk
Tel: 07779666563
The Vulnerable Bead
Local artists The Vulnerable bead brings their contemporary jewellery to the Melton Road Market on Saturday 5th March made from semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, Karen Hill Tribe silver and gold vermeil. Proceeds go charity.
Catherine Mears is a local artist based in West Bridgford who specialises in bespoke kiln formed glassware. She makes bowls, dishes, vessels, hangings and wall pieces from new and recycled glass. The pieces are designed, cut to shape then fused in a kiln, Text and typography can be added either for artistic effect or to personalise a piece. The relationship between light and coloured translucent glass along with the shadows created plays a large part in the work. The result is a piece glowing with life and vitality.
Catherine will be bringing along a range of work for sale at the Melton Road market and will also be happy to discuss commissions for personalised pieces
for more information see website:www.catherinemears.com
Tel: 0750 511 0546
email: info@catherinemears.com
Jenny Bell
pictures painted by local artist Jenny Bell will be on display in the Celebrations shop. You will have a chance to speak with Jenny yourselves, see her draw and have a look at her new book. If you are interested in horses and ponies as well as drawing and art, have a look at her website: drawingponies.com
Hannah Merson
Painting is my addiction. I love everything about it; the colours, the texture of the paint, the mess, the brush strokes, the spring in the canvas and even the smell of the turps. Ultimately I hope that the viewers of my paintings love them as much as I enjoyed painting them.
Hannah was born in rural Exmoor in 1976. The surrounding countryside inspired her love of animals and from an early age it was her ambition to become a Vet. However, it wasn't to be, and In 1995 she moved to Nottingham to study Zoology at Nottingham University. After finishing her degree in 1998 and because a friend said she'd never get in, Hannah moved on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG. Since then she has worked for Boots plc in their Audit department and the Alliance & Leicester plc as a Senior Finance Manager doing the Bank's reporting to the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority.
After the birth of her son Thomas in 2005 and her daughter Gemma in 2007, Hannah took a career break from Finance and started doing animal portrait commissions. She joined the Nottingham Society of Artists in 2009 and also became a Friend of the Society of Equestrian Arists. Hannah has since become the Membership secretary for the SEA which keeps her busy in any spare time!
Artists who inspire Hannah include: Malcolm Coward, Ken Howard, David Curtis, Trevor Chamberlain, Edward Seago, Richard Schmid and Kevin Macpherson.
For more information see Hannah's website
email: hannah_merson@o2.co.uk
Tel: 0115 9232030
Julian is an accomplished public entertainer and circus skills teacher with 5 years experience in facilitating circus skills workshop activities within the county. His main disciplines include juggling and unicycling.
Circus skills workshops are ideal for all ages and abilities and Julian can accommodate and provide equipment for up to 20 participants at any one time.
Workshop equipment is set up on site and includes the following:
Juggling Balls and Rings
Juggling Clubs and Scarves
Diabolo's
Devil Sticks
Spinning Plates and Staffs
Hoola Hoops
Poi
Julian is available for private tuition and to perform at private parties, weddings, corporate events, local schools, nursing homes, hospitals, festivals, fairs, carnivals and parades.
Whatever the reason or occasion, give Julian a call on 07875 213 689 or email Jugglian21@hotmail.co.uk
and transform your event into a
FuNtAsTiC experience
