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Liberation of Substance


Liberation of Substance - A joint exhibition and series of workshops

The Setting, Three Storeys, Old Bristol Rd, Nailsworth, GL6 0JE. Tuesday 6th June - Sunday 18th June 2023

Three artists collaborate to explore the interplay between creativity, womanhood and the importance of self nurture.

Botanical artist Karen Green, painter Cheryl Perrett and ceramicist Charlie Clarke share how harnessing female rhythms and cycles; and learnt and inherited wisdoms inform relationships with their chosen materials, subject matter and creative processes.

Throughout Karen’s close study of flora, fruits, folklore and symbology, Cheryl’s release of colour, adventure and movement and Charlie’s immersion into sensuality, lyricism and the chemistry between earth, water, air and fire; this exhibition communicates the rich symbiosis between the female experience and artistic expression. Both Exhibition and workshops invite you to enjoy the healing and energising power of finding a flow state when creating.

Paintings, prints, sketches, pots and ceramic art for sale.
Workshops - all abilities welcome and materials provided. Please contact the artists individually to book your place.

Insight Herbalism: Connecting to the Cauldron of Creativity

Explore how gentle plant medicine can help us tune into our intuition and awaken our creativity.  An experiential workshop including rose tea, connecting to local seasonal plants through meditation, movement and creativity.

Wednesday 7th June 1pm - 3:30pm   £30 - Contact Emily or Hettie: ayearwithplants@gmail.com 

Relief Sculpture on Tiles

Introduction to relief sculpture with Charlie Clarke. Your tile will be available for collection from Little Earthquake Pots Pottery once fired.

Tuesday 13th June 1pm - 3pm £25 - Contact Charlie: littleearthquakepots@gmail.com

Into Abstract

Join Cheryl Perrett exploring useful approaches in creating an abstract painting. Bring a sketch or image as a starting point.

Wednesday 14th June 1.30pm - 3:00pm - £20 - Contact Cheryl: cheryl@cherart.uk

Botanical Painting with Pen and Watercolour: Sweet Peas

Explore the process of pen and watercolour application with Karen Green, mixing accurate colours to create an illustration of a sweet pea flower.

Thursday 15th June 1.30pm - 3.00 pm - £20 - Contact Karen: karengreenart@mail.com