96 DORCHESTER - Dorset Visual Arts

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DORCHESTER 

If your time is limited, the county town is the busy, central hub of Dorset Arts 

Weeks with a huge variety of artists and makers studios in and around the 

town. The area is no stranger to cultural excellence and is awash with history. 

The standard opening times are 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm but please look 

at the opening times of each venue as they may differ. 

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Visit: 

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Dorset County Museum 

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Maiden Castle Hillfort 

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Hardy’s cottage (NT), Higher Bockhampton 

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Stinsford church 

Farm Events at Kingston Maurward College 

A37 

Piddletrenthide 

211 

Piddlehinton 

B3143 

Lower Waterston 

Cheselbourne 

Dewlish 

A354 

236 

237 

Stratton 

A37 

A352 

240 

210 

Puddletown 

A35 212-215 

A35 

Tolpuddle 

Compton 

Valence 

238-239 

Charminster 

Lower Burton 

Burton Stinsford 

Tincleton 

www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk 

Poundbury 

234-235 

B3159 

Martinstown 

232-233 

Dorchester 

Winterborne 

Monkton 

220-231 

217 

West Stafford 

Broadmayne 

218-219 

Lower Bockhampton 

West Knighton 

217 

A352 

Owermoigne 

Milton Abbas

210 Andrew Button Painting 

211 dogsinstitches Textiles 

DorsetArtWeeks2010 

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Cottage based studio in the Piddle Valley backing on to the woodland of Waterston 

Manor. Award winning artist 

10 Weymouth Harbour 2009 

exhibiting paintings in oils inspired 

by the surrounding countryside and 

coastline of Dorset. Prices start from 

£250. Commissions welcomed. 

Melbury Cottage, Lower Waterston, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SR 

t. 01305 848185 

m. 07944 136738 

e. ajbutton.painting@googlemail.com 

Situated on the B3142 between 

Puddletown and Piddlehinton. 

B One step into studio. 

A Off road parking on gravel drive. 

Fun, quirky embroidered textiles by Sue Britton, inspired by my love of dogs! Come 

and smile at my happy laughing dogs - free motion embroidery, embellished with 

fibres, recycled fabrics and yarns. Originals, prints and greetings cards £2.50 - £295. 

Aspen Barn, Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7nX 

t. 01258 837580 e. dogsinstitches@hotmail.co.uk w. www.dogsinstitches.co.uk 

Driving north through 

Cornfield Chase 

Cheselbourne (signed off 

the A35 at Puddletown), 

Aspen-Barn is the last 

but one house on the left. 

White, stream in front. 

Open 11am - 4pm. 

B Long drive,studio 

round back to right 

side of house. 

A Parking good. 

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214 Carrie Bartlett Painting & Drawing 

Expressive colourful paintings in oil and acrylic. Drawings 

in charcoal and pastel. Lively and expressive style. 

Movement and nature are key sources of inspiration. 

Animal portraits and equestrian art commissions 

welcome. Cards and prints also available. Accessible 

prices. Why not combine your visit to the studio with a 

walk in nearby Puddletown woods. Pet friendly. 

39 Whitehill, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SB 

t. 01305 848878 m. 07747 693775 e. carriebartlett1@ 

aol.com w. www.carriebartlett.co.uk 

From New Street turn left opposite middle school into 

Whitehill. Take second left. No39 at end of cul-de-sac on left. 


Winter 2 

Open 11am to 5pm. 

B Access studio via garage. Small step. 

A Limited on-street parking. S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 

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212 Art Res Q 

Art classes, creative drawing/painting, life drawing, 

traditional skills/watercolour/drawing, commissions. If 

you are a fan of the arts, or even if you’re not we have 

something that will stir the artist in anyone. Come 

along and enjoy a pot of tea/coffee and scones. 

Puddletown House, 6 High Street, Puddletown, 

Dorset, DT2 8Ru 

t. 01305 848339 m. 07970 675429 

e. g.s.lacey@btinternet.com w. www.artresqdorset.com 

From Dorchester take the A35 to Poole, Leave at the second 

exit for Puddletown and drive up to the traffic lights. Go left at 

the traffic lights and we are 30 yards on the left. 


B Flat shingle driveway. 

We can help with wheelchairs. 

A 10 parking spaces. 

215 Ann Pearce Jewellery 

Rain Men 


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Designer and maker of individual jewellery in a wide variety of materials, especially 

unusual, stunning pearls, beautiful Australian boulder opals, precious and semiprecious 

stones, combined with 

gold or silver. My jewellery is 

pretty, special and hand-made. 

5 High Street, Puddletown, 

Dorset, DT2 8RT 

t. 01305 848584 

e. APJewellery@aol.com 

w. www.annpearcejewellery.co.uk 

Situated at traffic lights in 

Puddletown. 

Open 2pm - 6pm, or telephone 

for an appointment. 

B Four steps, no ramp. S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 

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The 

Bodger’s 

Barn 

Green woodwork workshop 216 Furse & Rose Swann Ceramic Sculpture 

Open for demonstrations and have-a-go 

sessions throughout Dorset Art Weeks. 

Great courses for all ages and abilities, 

including families, special needs and 

Bodge Club evening classes. 

Visit our website or call us for details: 

www.brightwater.org.uk 

01308 425455 or 07891 779273 

West Bexington, Dorset DT2 9DF 

217 Ron & Dorothy Karley Watercolour Paintings 

Water meadows, woodlands, gardens and our ancient terrace cottage with it’s own wildlife 

garden in ‘Thomas Hardy Country’ provide inspiration for our flower and fungi paintings. 

Greetings cards, notebooks, prints 

Ron Karley 

and Ron’s children’s adventure stories. 

Demonstrations. Prices £1.50 to £140. 

Roller Cottage, 

Lower Bockhampton, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PZ 

t. 01305 261426 m. 07534 573362 

e. ronkarley@argonet.co.uk 

w. www.magical_mushrooms.co.uk 

From Stinsford roundabout, E of 

Dorchester, follow Tincleton road, 0.75 mile 

R. at crossroads for Lower Bockhampton. 

B Wheelchair access, slight step from road. 

A Parking outside. 


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Ceramic sculptures, some in the Staffordshire tradition, of a wide variety of animals 

and birds, including sheep, goats, pigs and hares, birds of prey, chickens and guinea 

fowl. Also Noah’s Arks, plaques and green men and sundry humorous pieces. 17th 

Century cottage and lovely garden. Friendly pub next door. Prices £10 - £350. 

yoah Cottage, West Knighton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8BE 

t. 01305 852087 e. roseswann@tiscali.co.uk w. www.yoahcottage.co.uk 

South east of Dorchester on Broadmayne/West Stafford Road. 


B Limited wheelchair access. 


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Rose Swann 


Rose Swann

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218 Bill Toop RI Watercolour Painter 

Studio and gallery showing watercolour paintings of Dorset and many other places 

by this internationally recognised native of Dorset. Member of the Royal Institute of 

Painters in Water Colours. Some ceramics and greetings cards also on show. 

Bill Toop Gallery & Studios, Easter 

Cottage, 5 Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8EZ 

t. 01305 854274 m. 07826 194968 

e. bill@billtoop.com w. www.billtoop.com 

Turn off A352 Main Street in Broadmayne at 

Charlmont Cross. Easter Cottage is 80 yards 

along Knighton lane on left. Gallery and Studio 

off cottage courtyard. 

Open 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm. 

B Gravel drive, steps into courtyard. 

A Limited parking in road - parking 

elsewhere OK. 

219 Jim Bayliss Painting & Drawing 

Watercolours and oils in traditional and semi-abstract styles shown in 300 year old 

thatched cottage 2 minutes walk from pub. Marine and Dorset subjects and, new 

this year, a series of rough sea 

Charmouth 

scenes. Commissions welcomed. 

Notelets, prints and cards available 

from above originals. 

The Old Post Office, 

42 Main Street, Broadmayne, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8EB 

t. 01305 854351 

e. jim@bayliss423.orangehome.co.uk 

3.5 miles SE of Dorchester on A352. Next 

to village shop. 

B 9 steps and gravel. 

A Park free in Osmington Drive and 

enter through side gate. 



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comprehensive directory of Dorset’s creative talent all year round. 

www.dorsetvisualarts.org 

Telephone 01305 853100 or email admin@dorsetvisualarts.org 

Become a fan on Facebook: www.dorsetvisualarts.org/facebook 

220 Jenny Trotman Painting & Drawing 

Conservatory display of paintings, drawings, 

calligraphy, various crafts and cards, inspired 

by people, places, the natural world and 

interesting things. Prices £2 - £200. Seven 

minute walk to Dorchester centre. Pub nearby. 

44 South Court Avenue, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 2BZ 

t. 01305 264568 e. jay_tee@tesco.net 

w. catswhiskersart.co.uk 

From Dorchester centre take Weymouth Avenue, at 

traffic lights turn left into Maumbury Road, continue 

bearing left into South Court Avenue. Venue on right. 

Open 10am - 1pm and 2pm-4pm. 

Closed Sats pm and Suns am. 

B Paved path, 1 step to house. 

A Ample free street parking. 

Handsome Fellow 


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221 Gill Cook Painter 

People, landscapes, flowers inspired by Dorset countryside and gardens. Pictures in 

acrylic or oil, prices from £30; cards and folios available. Set in one of Dorchester’s 

tree lined avenues. 

Conservatory studio in child 

friendly garden. Toilet. 

75 Mellstock Avenue, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH 

t. 01305 262625 

Manor Park, 20 mins gentle walk 

from town centre. Behind St. 

Osmonds school. 


B Paved path and drive but 

wheelchair access. 

A Limited Free street parking. S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 

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223 Marilyn Allis Painter 

Popular TV artist Marilyn, known for, loose impressionistic, atmospheric watercolours, 

plus experiential oils, acrylics 

Girl under Jubilee Clock 

and collage. She demonstrates 

throughout the UK for art societies 

and has written teaching books, 

the latest ‘Painting Dorset in 

watercolour’ plus many DVDs. 

Woods, 34/35 East Street, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1Hn 

t. 01305 262666 m. 07789 026546 

e. info@marilynallis.co.uk 

w. www.marilynallis.co.uk 

Situated on main street running 

through Dorchester. 

Open 9am to 5.30pm. 

B Wheelchair access. 


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222 Rebecca Lardner Painter 

Original paintings from a distinctive palette of 

naïve, yet charming harbours encapsulating the 

charm of coastal life. Also cards and prints and a 

bit more. 

1 Fordington Green, Fordington, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1Lu 

t. 02305 259391 

m. 07980 324126 

e. info@rebeccalardner.com 

w. www.rebeccalardner.com 

Fordington Green is at the top of Fordington High Street 

and can be acccessed via Kings Road, High East Street, 

South Walks and Dukes Avenue. 

B 2 x sets steps. 


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“IT’S A GREAT WAy TO 

EXTEnD My OWn 

AnD THE CHILDREn’S 

APPRECIATIOn OF ALL 

TyPES OF ART In A 

RELAXED AnD FRIEnDLy 

ATMOSPHERE.” 

PREVIOuS DORSET ART WEEKS VISITOR 


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224 Jennifer Martindale Painting & Mixed Media 

Garden studio a short walk from the Bakers Arms PH. Paper rubbed on to painted 

handcarved blocks make original prints. Families welcome. Check out the “moving” 

pictures. Cards and a catalogue available. 

7 Manor Road, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 2Au 

t. 01305 261867 

e. jrmartindale@hotmail.co.uk 

w. www.jenniferscabin.co.uk 

From Weymouth Avenue, East 

at Maumbury Ring, right into 

Herringstone Road, left into 

Manor Road, across two junctions, 

then up the hill to No7. 

Open 2pm - 6pm. 

B Gravel, grass and steps to studio. 

A Plenty of street parking. 

226 David Atkins Painting & Drawing 



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David is represented in the Albemarle Gallery, London This is an opportunity to see 

new paintings, drawings and prints inspired by the Dorset landscape and recent 

travels to New York, Europe 

On a New York morning 

and Scotland. 

31 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 2DE 

t. 01305 264081 m. 07940 577069 

e. davidatkins@madasafish.com 

w. www.david-atkins.com 

Turn off the main Dorchester to 

Weymouth road at Maumbury Rings 

junction. Monmouth Road is the first 

turning left. Access to the studio is via 

Asley Road. 

B Small step into studio. 

A Roadside parking at or near venue. 


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225 Grahame Preece Wildlife & Landscape Painter 

Paintings of local scenes and wildlife by Dorchester artist. Portraits and pet commissions 

Dorchester Post Box 

welcomed. Prices from £50 - £300. Good Bistro 

restaurant next door but one. 

45 Colliton Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XH 

t. 01305 261256 m. 07821 383782 

e. jackpreece128@hotmail.com 

From Dorchester Town centre enter North Square 

by the Corn Exchange. Turn left past QwikiFit, 

venue on right 3 doors up. 


B 2 steps into house, wheelchairs difficult. 

A Metered parking close by. 

227 Zoe Main Painting & Drawing 

Sky, sea and landscape studies in pastel, conte, charcoal and crayon of Dorset Coast, 

Scotland and France. Prices £25 - £500. Also, cards of landscape and photographic 

work. On Town Trail Map - South 

Sky - Large Cirrus on Blue No1 

Walks to Elizabeth Frink Sculptures 

and historical St. George’s Church on 

Fordington Green. Good pubs nearby. 

4 Fordington Green, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 1Lu 

t. 01305 260498 m. 07595 218767 

e. zoemain@me.com 

w. www.pastel-landscapes.com 

From Town Centre: Take South Walks then 

South Walks Road to Fordington Green. No 4 

is on left hand side going towards the church. 

B 3 entrance steps. First floor studio. 

A Use Charles Street town centre parking. 


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228 Caz Scott Painting, Drawing & Printmaking 

Vibrant, contemporary oil paintings. New 

works inspired by coast and country. Sarah 

Lyon, printmaker and painter, will also be 

exhibiting her colourful work. 

north Wing, Level 2 corridor to 

Damers restaurant, Dorset County Hospital, 

Williams Avenue, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 2Jy 


e. carolinemscott@hotmail.com 

w. www.caz-scott.co.uk 

There will be signs to the exhibition from the 

North Wing 1 entrance (in the corner of courtyard 

where the buses/taxis drop off). 

Open 9am - 6pm every day. 

B Full disabled access. 

230 Colin Willey Painter 


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Based on direct observation Colin Willey’s oil paintings of the landscape and still 

life aim to be fresh and spontaneous. Colin is an award winning artist and regularly 

exhibits in London. Prices £150 - 

Charmouth Beach 

£2000. 

Studio 1A, 1A Alice Road, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LJ 

t. 01305 269379 m. 07799 258082 

e. colin.willey@tesco.net 

w. www.studio1a.co.uk 

Alice Road is off Damers Road. 

Opposite turning for A&E. The studio 

has a blue garage door. 

Open 10am - 2pm other times by 

appointment. 

B Easy access. A Roadside parking. S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 

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229 Seen Stitched and Silver 

Fine Art, Photography, Textiles and Jewellery 

Susan Sloan, Helen Francis, Colin Tracy and Sue Theobald return to the Old 

Nurseryman’s House with a vibrant collection of contemporary work - Fine Art, 

Photography, Textiles and Jewellery. Come and join us for a glass of elderflower! 

Old nurseryman’s House, Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RG 

m. 07790 032207 e. helen.f25@btinternet.com 

Within easy reach of town centre. The house is located at the Bowling Green end of Borough Gardens. 

Open 10am - 5pm. Closed Thursdays. 

B Good wheelchair access. A Main town car parks. 


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231 Dorchester Arts Open 2010 Exhibition 

Galleries & Groups 

Dorchester Arts hosts its third Open exhibition which this year showcases twodimensional 

work by selected artists from Dorset and the South West. DA is less than 

0.5 mile from the centre of Dorchester. The town’s history dates from pre-Roman 

times and its High Street is renowned for having the longest continuous run of listed 

buildings in the country - including lots of places to eat! 

Dorchester Arts Centre, 

School Lane, 

The Grove, 

Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 1XR 

t. 01305 266926 

e. enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk 

w. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk 

From Top o’ Town roundabout, take the Yeovil exit. School Lane is 1st left. 


B Full wheelchair access. 

A Adjacent on-street Pay and Display parking. 


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232 Vicky Finding Painting & Mixed Media 

‘BOUNDARIES’. Eroding cliff edges, ancient hedgerows, shrinking woodlands 

inspired this series of paintings and studies in oil and mixed media. Sizes up to 4’ x 

4’. Exhibition space has excellent 

Wreckers Shore 

natural light with views to Maiden 

Castle and Clandon Barrow. 

Clandon Farmhouse, Martinstown, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JF 

t. 01305 889363 m. 07966 772129 

e. vfinding@clandonart.com 

w. www.clandonart.com 

Dorchester to Martinstown, 0.75 mile 

on left after leaving A35 by-pass. 

Open 2pm - 6pm. 

B Good wheelchair access. 

A Plenty of parking facility at the house. S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 

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233 Jindra Jehu Painting, Drawing & Mixed Media 

An open studio exhibition of work based upon the experience of working in the 

environment. Paintings in oil, drawings in charcoal and mixed media and paper 

constructions. Wooden studio in the garden, children welcome. Good pub in the 

village and great walks nearby. 

6 Mallards Green, Martinstown, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JG 

t. 01305 889600 m. 07595 438815 

e. jinny@jindra-jehu.co.uk 

w. www.jindra-jehu.co.uk 

One mile down the Dorchester-Martinstown 

road from the A35. First group of houses on left 

after the village sign. 

Open 10am to 4pm except Tuesday 10am to 

3pm. Evening viewing by appointment. 

B Three steps. 

A Roadside parking in layby. 


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234 Hilary Warren Painting & Photography 

Hilary Warren - paintings, cards and prints. 

Watercolours: flowers and figures, oils: seascapes 

and flowers. Tim Warren - photography: local scenes. 

Excellent pub and cafe’s nearby. Prices from £25. 

Windslade House Art Gallery, Poundbury Dental 

Practice, Windslade Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 3WH 

t. 01305 268068 

e. hilary@poundburydental.co.uk 

w. www.hilarywarren.co.uk 

From Dorchester head west along Bridport Road into 

Poundbury. Turn right after Castleview Nursing Home. 

Turn left into car park. 


B Ground floor, no steps. 

A Car park at rear. 


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236 Southern Scenic Photography Photography 

Village setting in the heart of the beautiful West 

Dorset countryside; Atmospheric photographs of 

Dorset landscapes and seascapes by award winning 

photographer Kris Dutson. Available as mounted or 

framed prints and greetings cards. Framing while you 

wait. Very affordable prices. 

1 Sunny Bank, Compton Valence, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT2 9ES 

t. 01308 482456 m. 07821 730750 

e. ssphoto@btinternet.com 

w. www.southernscenicphotography.co.uk 

A35 west from Dorchester. Turn right one mile west of 

Winterborne Abbas or A37 to Grimstone, A356 Crewkerne, turn 

left west end Maiden Newton. 

B Easy access for all abilities. 

A Free on road parking outside studio. 

Pulpit Fire 


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235 Liz Bowers, John Grant & Monica Perry 

Paintings & Textiles 

Work in oils, watercolour, acrylics and textiles, recording personal but traditional 

interpretations of the world around us. 

Maiden Castle 

Themes vary from portraits to landscapes of 

local and overseas locations. 

Poundbury Gardens, Poundbury Farm Way, 

Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3RT 

t. 01305 257250 

w. www.gardenersonline.co.uk 

From centre of Dorchester, follow A35 Honiton signs; 

at Poundbury, at second roundabout, turn right into 

Peverel Ave East and gardens are at end on left. 

Open 10am to 4pm daily. 

B Access by stairs and lift. 

A Good parking. 

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Flotsam and jetsam from the Jurassic coast inspire this diverse exhibition. Driftwood 

sculptures, watercolours, mixed media artwork, handmade books, photography 

and cards follow this theme. Painted 

furniture adds another coastal 

dimension. Prices £2.50 - £500. Great 

food at The Saxon Arms next door. 

Alder House, 18 The Square, Stratton, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9WG 


e. jennifer@seashed.co.uk 

w. www.seashed.co.uk 

Take the A37 from Dorchester to Stratton. 

Turn down to the Saxon Arms. The 

exhibition venue is next door to the pub. 

B Slightly sloping path, 1 step into studio. 

A Free parking in the Square. 


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238 Lesley H Phillips Cert CIB 

Jewellery 

Award winning silversmith. Quality handcrafted silver 

designer jewellery. Every item is as individual as the person 

wearing it. Wide variety of different styles and designs. 

Commissions undertaken. Pubs within walking distance - 

food served. Display venue is of special architectural interest. 

netley House, 10 north Street, Charminster, 

Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QS 

t. 01305 250796 m. 07818 055169 

e. jewellery@lesleyhphillips.co.uk 

w. www.lesleyhphillips.co.uk 

From Dorchester take A37 towards Yeovil. Turn right onto A352 

towards Sherborne. Netley House is 0.3 mile on right. Georgian 

house opposite ‘phone box. 

B Wheelchair access. 

A Plenty of free parking. 

240 J.M. Designs Furniture & Wood Crafts 

Jonathan Matthews is an experienced cabinet maker running J.M. Designs. This is an established 

business with a workshop just outside Dorchester. At J.M. Designs we work to the client’s 

specifications to design and make bespoke pieces. We use a wide range of European hardwoods 

and undertake marquetry and inlay work. Recent commissions include TV/media unit, keepsake 

box, kitchen, fitted bookcase with storage. These are just a few examples of what we can make. 

For more ideas come and visit us at the workshop, also view our work on the web site. 

unit 5, Lower Burton Buildings, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7RZ 

t. 01305 251536 m. 07527 545230 

e. jonathan@j-m-designs.co.uk 

w. www.j-m-designs.co.uk 

The workshop is 0.5 mile outside Dorchester on The Old Sherborne Road, opposite the Sun Inn pub. 

B Good. A Parking right outside workshop. 


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Green amethyst pendant 


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239 Charminster Studio Galleries & Groups 

Karen Francis: Jewellery and Keir Francis: Photography. 

Studio on ground floor of Dorset cottage. Inspiration 

drawn from Dorset coastal walks and visits to Venice; fused 

glass objects, jewellery and appliqué panels; Photographic 

imagery echoing an emotional engagement with nature 

and place. Village pub with riverside garden nearby. 

25A north Street, Charminster, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT2 9QZ 

t. 01305 266495 m. 07704 644094 

e. karenefrancis@gmail.com w. www.karenglass.co.uk 

Take A352 from Dorchester. In Charminster carry straight 

on past the pub, studio is on left opposite Slades Farm B&B. 

Standard but until 6pm Wed and Fri. 

B Small step at entrance to studio. 

A Limited disabled parking at 

Slades Farm. 


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Loder Desk


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“IT’S A GREAT WAy TO EXTEnD My OWn AnD THE 

CHILDREn’S APPRECIATIOn OF ALL TyPES OF ART 

In A RELAXED AnD FRIEnDLy ATMOSPHERE.” 

PREVIOuS DORSET ART WEEKS VISITOR 

“DORSET IS A PLACE OF DIVERSE GEOGRAPHy: 

CHALK-SCRAPED HILLS, SADDLE-HOLLOWS, 

ARABLE FIELDS, WATER-RIDGED MEADOWS, 

STEEP ESCARPMEnTS, TREE-CROWnED SuMMITS, 

PHEASAnT COPSES, WOODS AnD A SPECTACuLAR, 

SCuLPTuRAL COASTLInE.” 

VIVIEnnE LIGHT - WRITER AnD ARTIST

96 DORCHESTER - Dorset Visual Arts

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