To boldly go…
Yes, it’s North Devon Art Trek this month when the creative types across the area throw open their studios to the public so that they can see how things are made, talk to artists about their inspirations and methods…and buy stuff!
There were no Art Trek venues in Lynton last year so we were delighted when a local jewellery maker who exhibits in the gallery approached us with the idea of having a temporary studio in the gallery for the three weekends of the festival.
Sandy Mitchell is demonstrating how her pieces are made, creating bespoke items for customers and letting people ‘have a go’ at producing a few simple bits themselves. Her work is made from enamel or silver plated copper wire and is based on the principles of basket weaving - a lot more to it than meets the eye - we were astounded to find out that 8 metres of wire are used to produce a small spherical pendant like this :
That’s enough to provide the wiring for a small semi-detached house. Almost.
Sandy will be in the gallery this weekend, Friday through to Sunday, 24th to 26th June so come down and take a look. Her jewellery is available in the gallery all year round.
