The Spring Fling 2013 brochure is now available
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25 KATIE RUSSELL<br />
Duneaton, 59 Abercromby Road, Castle Douglas DG7 1BB<br />
T: (01556 ) 502985 E: tulipsrussell@googlemail.com<br />
W: www.katierussellweave.com Twitter: @kfrweaving<br />
Natural fibres and traditional weaving techniques, combined with inspiration<br />
from landscapes, architecture, h<strong>is</strong>tory or emotions, provides a fascinating<br />
journey. I love exploring the tactile qualities of natural fibres to produce<br />
abstract and colourful images. V<strong>is</strong>itors will be able to see fin<strong>is</strong>hed pieces<br />
from a range of projects and also work in progress on my upright loom.<br />
Lots of weaving samplers to touch and look at and an opportunity to<br />
see the materials and equipment I use for my weavings.<br />
directions: From the clock tower on King Street go along St Andrews Street<br />
and then onto Abercromby Road (A713). Duneaton <strong>is</strong> at the far end of the<br />
road near the bridge of the A75, opposite the golfing green. <strong>The</strong>re <strong>is</strong> unrestricted<br />
parking along the road outside the house.<br />
recommendations: Designs Gallery and Cafe (6). King Street, Castle Douglas,<br />
DG7 1DZ, 01556 504552, www.designsgallery.co.uk Designs has a lovely<br />
conservatory and relaxing garden. Delicious food. Threave Gardens (5). DG7 1RX<br />
Tel: 08444 932245, www.nts.org.uk Beautiful gardens that contain sculptures,<br />
a walled garden and a h<strong>is</strong>toric house. Excellent home baking in the cafe.<br />
facilities:<br />
price range: £30 - £800<br />
26 LEO BLAMIRE<br />
McGill Duncan Gallery, 231 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DT<br />
T: (01556) 502468<br />
E: leoblamire@gmail.com<br />
Leo Blamire’s creative output spans painting, printmaking and music.<br />
H<strong>is</strong> love of animals, insects and interior scenes <strong>is</strong> depicted in the detailed,<br />
colourful oil paintings he produces, often with an unusual slant. He uses<br />
the printmaking process to allow him to explore pattern and design.<br />
Sometimes he uses cut up and hand manipulated photographs as part of<br />
the screenprint, creating a styl<strong>is</strong>ed and striking final image. H<strong>is</strong> studio <strong>is</strong> part<br />
of the charming McGill Duncan Gallery. After enjoying the artwork why not<br />
take a moment from your busy day with a refreshment in the lovely garden.<br />
directions: <strong>The</strong> McGill Duncan Gallery <strong>is</strong> situated in Castle Douglas near the<br />
bottom of King Street, the main shopping street in the town. It <strong>is</strong> down hill from<br />
the clock tower on the opposite side of the road, a few doors down from the<br />
Sulwath brewery.<br />
recommendations: Laurie Arms Hotel (7). A Lovely village pub situated in Haugh<br />
of Urr, 3 miles outside Castle Douglas. Classic and delicious pub grub with superb<br />
cask ales. Threave Castle (8). A boat trip, an amazing castle and quite possibly<br />
some osprey sightings. 1.5 miles west of Castle Douglas.<br />
facilities:<br />
price range: £10 - £1000<br />
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