The Spring Fling 2013 brochure is now available

03 JENNIFER SMITH
The Studio, 5 Harbour Road, Wigtown DG8 9EN T: (07709) 493531
E: jen@jennifersmithprints.co.uk W: www.jennifersmithprints.co.uk
Facebook: JenniferSmithPrints Twitter: @jenbeat
I create original prints specialising in the collagraph printmaking technique.
This method creates unpredictable results enabling me to create dynamic,
textural and vibrant prints with an emphasis on colour. I am inspired by
the stunning natural beauty in Wigtownshire. My recent work explores the
diverse coastal landscape of the Machars, particularly the rich textures and
constantly changing colours that can be seen in the area. Visitors can gain
an insight into the Printmaking process and see demonstrations of how a
collagraph print is created on my converted mangle printing press.
directions: From the A75 at Newton Stewart take the A714, following signs for
Wigtown. From this direction you meet the village green at a T-junction. Turn
left, then right in front of the County Buildings. Turn left down the farside of the
buildings and follow the road round into Harbour Road.
recommendations: The ReadingLasses (1). ReadingLasses is a bookshop with a
cafe serving meals, homemade cakes, and can meet specific dietary requirements.
The Booktown (4). Wigtown is Scotland’s National Booktown and is home to over
20 book-related businesses and the Wigtown Book Festival. It is a book lovers
haven with new and second-hand books galore. www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk
facilities:
price range: £15 - £250
friends offer: 10% discount for Spring Fling Friends.
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04 HELEN RYMAN
North Kildarroch, Whauphill, Newton Stewart DG8 9PD
T: (01988) 840255 E: helen.ryman@btinternet.com W: www.helenrymanarts.co.uk
Facebook: Helen Ryman Arts Twitter: @helenryman
Born and bred in rural Wigtownshire, my paintings are like snapshots,
capturing and archiving a way of life. Varying from animal to person to
landscape, my subject matter varies, but all are important and mean
something to me. I predominantly paint in oils, and also do ink stipplings.
The light and colours gifted to us by the ever changing weather in
Wigtownshire, is especially inspiring to me.
directions: From Wigtown, head over the Bladnoch bridge, heading to Whithorn
( A746). Take a right turn onto the A714 heading towards Portwilliam. Continue
for two miles until Whauphill. Take a right onto the B7052, and continue for
approximately two miles. Turn left, continue for half a mile.
recommendations: The ReadingLasses (1). Not only does it provide great food,
but it’s also an excellent book shop too, situated in Scotland’s National book town.
Bladnoch Distillery (2). Situated in the beautiful town of Bladnoch, Bladnoch
Distillery is Scotland’s most southerly distillery. Established in 1817, produce single
malt scotch whisky. Providing guided tours through the distillery and warehouse
all day, and a little taste of Bladnoch to finish the tour off.
facilities: 20
price range: £50 - £1000
friends offer: 10% off to Spring Fling friends. Prize draw to win
a limited edition giclee print.