Summer Market 2018 Stall Application

This year's summer market is set to be our biggest and best market to date! This year the event will run from 10.30am - 3.30pm on Saturday 11th August.

To apply, you can fill out the below form or email hello@weststudios.co.uk to get an application form. Stalls cost £15. Closing date for applications is Saturday 30th June and you will be notified whether your application has been successful on Saturday 14th July.

Stalls for our Summer Market will be outside. If needed/wanted stallholders must provide their own gazebo's.

You're invited to our May Open Studios Weekend and Young Contemporaries Exhibition

The Young Contemporaries poster

Our Open Studios weekend, happening Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May, is a celebration of art produced throughout West Studios. The Open Studios comes in two exciting parts, the first being our tenants opening up their studios to you. Throughout the day there will be talks, demonstrations and even workshops.
The second part of our Open Studios is the Young Contemporaries exhibition. This is where we have worked with a group of Chesterfield College students for them to put on their own contemporary exhibition.

Current Tenants Confirmed to be part of our Open Studios:

Kooky Curios - Vintage Collectables Antiques & Arts.
S40 Local - Local Magazine. Paul, the owner of S40 local, will be working from his studio throughout the day.
Ray Castleton - Actor, part of 'The Melting Shop' theatre company. Ray will be talking about an upcoming play and doing a reading from the play.
Edie OP - Local Illustrator. Edie will be working on her current projects from her studio and showing the process she goes through to work.
Tilly Fudge Design - Wedding Stationary and Prints. Talking about the services she provides, showing examples of her work and working from her studio.
Blue Oxen - A Sustainable and Ethical Women's wear Brand. Blue Oxen will be Selling items from their basics and bespoke range. They will also be working from their studio throughout the day so you can see how this small business operates.
Sarah Pasley - Silversmith. Sarah will be making some jewellery from her studio throughout the day and you'll be able to buy her jewellery directly from her.
Inuro Art -  Encaustic Artist (Paintings in bee's wax). Sue, owner of Inuro Art, will be having a closing down sale of her work as she moves onto new projects.
John King - Fine Artist. John will be painting in his studio throughout the weekend. He will also be holding a free self portrait and an illustration workshop, find out more information below.
Sparky Ink Studio - Gaming and Animation Studio. Sparky Ink Studio will be doing some basic animation in their studio.

Workshops

Saturday
Self portrait introduction with John King, 11.00am-1.30pm (half hour break at 12.00-12.30pm). Using line and tone to generate a likeness. This is primarily a fun session so exact likeness isn’t necessarily your goal. You must contact John King or West Studios to book onto this workshop.

Talk on Sustainable fashion with Blue Oxen owner April Spence, 12pm. April will be discussing why she chose to make her company sustainable and ethical and the importance of this.

Sunday
Illustration introduction with John King, 11.00am-12.30pm.  (half hour break at 12.00-12.30pm). In this session you will be playing around with visual imagery. An ‘idiom’ will be your starting point. Again this is primarily intended to be fun. Realism not required. Imagination is what matters. You must contact John King or West Studios to book onto this workshop.

Chesterfield College Students who're part of the 'Young Contemporaries' exhibition:

Ellie Rhodes - Photography student. Ellie will be displaying collections of her work in our 'Studio' room, with some of her work for sale.
Kai Undrell - Film/Media student. The Young contemporaries exhibition will be debut of Kai's short film 'Sykes' in our Meeting Room, with showings throughout the day.
Grace Banks - Art and Design student, specialising in textiles. Grace is hoping to start her own Menswear brand after she's finished her college course. She will be displaying some work from her Final Major Project during the Young Contemporaries Exhibition.
Harriet Waterfall - Art and Design student, specialising in textiles. Harriet is wanting a career in costume design after her college course. During the weekend she will be displaying her work from her Final Major Project.
Moy Weston - Art and Design student, specialising in fine art. Moy will be displaying some of his latest work during the exhibition and live painting throughout the weekend.
Syed Abubakr - Art and Design student, specialising in visual communications. Syed's work will be available to view in our 'Studio' room and will have his work for sale.

Demonstrations
Sykes - Short Film Viewings. The Meeting Room will be set up like a scene from the film, with props from the film displayed around the room. As you take your seat there will be a short talk/introduction by film maker Kai Undrell. Showing times for the film will be 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm.

March and April Edit

It's a double whammy edit for you this month! Aren't you lucky?!

After all that snow and the extended winter, we're hopefully going to get better weather now... or am I just being too optimistic? Even if I am, I have chosen pieces for the edit that evoke a 'spring-like' feeling; birds, flowers, greenery, new life.

March and April Edit with Art Foundation Exhibition in the background.

I have chosen Jo Bunbury's beautifully tactile tea bowls. They nestle perfectly into your hands to warm you up on crisp mornings. Their bold colours are also bound to brighten up any day.

Jo Bunbury's Tea Bowls £20 each.

We also have a sculptural piece by Jo which is based on organic forms. The colours are very striking.

Jo Bunbury Sculpture - Price upon request

Textile Wrap Necklace by Fiona Gypsy Bunting £25

This textile necklace by Fiona Gyspy Bunting looks like a fairy made it especially for you! Hours of wrapping textile scraps together create an organic feel that would brighten any outfit.

Roller Dog Cushions. Large - £24, Small - £17 (Extra Large also stocked but not shown - £30)

John Arrowsmith Glasswork - £45

Mad March hares and squidgy blue tits adorn Roller Dog's plump cushions. Very seasonal but also cute for use all year round. Come in and have a look at our other Roller Dog designs.

'Camouflage' by Frances Daunt £125. Crocheted Bowl by Hooked On Joy £9. Candle holder by Rosie Perrett £25.

This original watercolour by Frances Daunt is so striking in person (see clearer image below). It's tones and hues complement Rosie Perrett's thorny, ceramic candle holder. Also, the crocheted bowl is stitched with handspun wool by Hooked On Joy.  

'Camouflage' Original Watercolour by Frances Daunt

Grumpy Cat Enamel Pin by Duck and Peach £7

Not everyone is happy about the changing of the seasons... Grumpy Cat isn't. Look at that face! We also have other designs in our Gallery Shop.

Dancing Ladies £3. We also have butterflies and fairies.

Full Edit:

'Weird Animals - Vol 2' by Sophie Heywood £5

Floating Butterflies/ Dancing Ladies by Sheffield Custom Boutique £3

'100 Philosophers' Tote Bag by Sophie Heywood £7.50

Textile Wrap Heart Necklace by Fiona Gypsy Bunting £25

'Grumpy Cat' Enamel Pin by Duck and Peach £7

Chopper Mug by Pixie Drew £8

Bambi Brooch by Pixie Drew £7.50

Crochet Bowl by Hooked On Joy £9

Candle Holder by Rosie Perrett £25

Glass, Freestanding Plaque by John Arrowsmith £45

'Camouflage' Original Watercolour by France Daunt £125

'Sky, Hills, Field & Moor' Mitchell Field Farm by Arwyn Quick £24

Printed Cushions by Roller Dog Designs, Small - £17 & Large - £24

Lime Green, Turquoise and White Tea Bowls by Jo Bunbury £20 each

Organic Ceramic Sculpture by Jo Bunbury Price on Request

All available in our Gallery Shop.

As always, we have in house coffee from Northern Tea Merchants, Tunnocks Wafers and Teacakes, Seabrook crisps and Border's biscuits available whilst you browse.

The exhibition featuring in the background of the photos is the Art Foundation Studies Exhibition that is showcasing work by students. On until 11th April.

We hope to see you soon!

Over and Over and Over Again

The Chesterfield Embroiderers Guild has been working with us at West Studios in preparation for their upcoming exhibition, 'Over and Over and Over Again'. In mid-February we asked Barbara, from the Chesterfield Branch of the Embroiderers Guild, a series of questions to get a deeper understanding of the group and their exhibition.

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What is your exhibition called and what medium is it in?

"The exhibition 'Over and Over and Over Again', is a celebration in print and stitch of the history of the Derwent Valley Cotton Mills."

When asked about the groups background, Barbara said:

"The Embroiderers' Guild is over 100 years old, however the Chesterfield Branch has been in existence for 28 years and has exhibited throughout that period."

Where did you find inspiration for this exhibition?

"The inspiration for the exhibition came from the Derwent Valley Cotton Mills. However Masson Mill was the main inspiration for the exhibition."

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What eventually made you chose West Studios as the gallery to exhibit your work?

"West Studios is located within Chesterfield and we are a Chesterfield based organisation. It's an excellent exhibition space with helpful and professional staff."

'Over and Over and Over Again' will be available to view from Saturday 14th April until Friday 11th May. The Opening Event for the exhibition will take place on Saturday 14th April, 10.45am to 12.00pm. Light refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend.