Winds of Change Art Gallery, Cotswolds UK

Wool In Winchcombe - 14th April to 5th May

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A unique heritage event celebrating Winchcombe's importance as a Wool town with a collection of events to be shared and enjoyed by textile enthusiasts, children and adults.

Winds of Change Gallery will be showcasing an interiors exhibition to include British Wool and natural yarn products by Wool Soft, Coln Valley, Rachel John, together with sculpture, pottery and art.

Contemporary textile artist and inventor of Extreme Textiles, Rachel John, will be demonstrating Extreme Knitting -

Rachel has worked on commissions for British Wool Marketing Board and the Campaign for Wool, Stella McCartney and Oasis . Throughout 2012 Rachel will also be taking her exhibitions on tour, making TV appearances, holding demonstrations and workshops throughout Europe.

Gretel Parker, children's illustrator, toy maker and needle felt artist will be demonstrating needle felting followed by a workshop.

Fibreworks from Chipping Norton will also be taking part.

The BIG knit will be taking place at St. Peter's Church where everyone can take part.

'Wool I Never' knitting for beginners at the Old Tea House, Winchcombe

Performances of village songs and historical talks on Wool by Shepherd's Crook.

Spinning and weaving demonstrations and much more....

A full schedule of dates of events and updates coming soon. Anyone wishing to take part please get in touch....the more the merrier.

AT HOME IN WINCHCOMBE INTERIORS EXHIBITION 19TH NOVEMBER TO 23RD DECEMBER

2011-11-09T21:08:00.002Z

'At Home In Winchcombe' exhibition returns once again to Winds of Change Gallery from the 19th November to 23rd December.

With the dark days and cool nights upon us and Christmas not so far away, this selling exhibition will have an emphasis on cosy armchairs adorned with cushions made from pure British wool to snuggle up with. Other wonderful items for sale to be found within the room settings will be beautiful antiques, decorative items, quirky finds and contemporary art selected from our own independent retail shops, local businesses and artists within the Cotwolds.

In the meantime we will keep you posted with further updates and look forward your visit where you will receive a warm welcome.

Michael B Edwards Exhibition continues to 1st October

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Michael B Edwards

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It is a great honour to be hosting the forthcoming exhibition of the late Michael B Edwards work.

Michael B Edwards was a leading painter of marine and landscape subjects. He enjoyed considerable success having exhibited in leading galleries in England and Wales and won several prestigious prizes for his work.

The makings of 'At Home in Winchcombe'

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A selection of art and antiques from Winchcombe businesses

Chair from Anton & K, toy dog from Newsum Antiques

MDINA glass from Newsum Antiques

'At Home in Winchcombe' exhibition is proving to be a huge success.

An idea I had been forming for awhile of holding an exhibition of arts, antiques and work by local businesses and crafts makers to create a warm and welcoming home setting within the gallery, came together with the enthusiastic response from local businesses within the town.

Myself and Karen of Anton & K who runs a beautiful decorative interiors shop in the town with her husband, set about selecting furniture and items from our local shops.

For the living room Karen was able to supply 2 armchairs one of which having been re-upholstered in a striking fabric of black roses from the Cabbages and Roses design, a lovely pair of french shutters distressed with age, an old french window cleverly transformed into a mirror and other accessories. Beautiful MDINA glass from Newsum Antiques and quirky pieces together with wonderful period paintings from Kenulf Fine Art mixed in with contemporary art from artists I regular exhibit in my gallery completed the look.

For the dining room, a magnificent French farmhouse table from Pritchard Antiques put together with Kartell ghost chairs and teamed with original metal cafe chairs, set the scene for our mix of old and new image we aimed to create. Finally the look was topped off with a magnificent abstract painting by local artist Lee Crew which took pride of place above an unusual Victorian bank of drawers from Pritchard Antiques; displayed with more striking glass from Newsum Antiques, brought together a contemporary look.

To soften the overall effect, we teamed together a wonderful array of cushions from Anton & K and Catherine who runs her independent business Woolsoft from her home in Winchcombe. Catherine has lived in the town for 3 years and is passionate about using British sourced wool fabrics also filled with British wool proudly carrying the 'Campaign for Wool' label. Catherine's cushions have also proved a huge hit with the locals and is now supplying Cotswold outlets including Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park.

With still 3 days to go and items selling, we will certainly be repeating this challenging exhibition in the future so watch this space!

At Home In Winchcombe - 15th to 29th August

2011-07-25T17:08:00.002+01:00

At Home in Winchcombe, an interiors exhibition, will be shown from the 15th to the 29th August and will take place at the Winds of Change Gallery.

Art and Antique retailers will be joining forces to create inspirational room settings.

We look to inspire by our blend of faded chintz and designer glass, country oak and modern art combining period charm and contemporary living.

Landscapes & Seascapes by Ian Shearman

2011-07-04T15:35:00.000+01:00

Vibrant paintings by Ian Shearman of the Cornish seascape and landscapes around Gloucestershire. Exhibition runs to the 16th July.

The Society of Wood Engravers

2011-03-17T15:27:00.000Z

The Society will be holding their 73rd Annual Exhibition at the gallery from the 16th April to 14th May.
This international exhibition is drawn from an open submission. All items of relief print were eligable and were selected by a committee Chaired by Peter Lawrence, Anne Hayward and Trevor Haddrell.

All pictures in the exhibition are for sale and prints can be ordered. Image Mug with Feathers by Angie Lewin.

Winds Of Change Art Gallery In Winchcombe High Street

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This is the Winds of Change Gallery in Winchcombe High Street. During September you can see work by Audrey Hammond, Catherine Hope-Jones and Ian Sherman. We're open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 5.30pm but happy to arrange viewings by appointment outside these times if you're visiting the Cotswolds.

September Exhibitions At Winds Of Change Gallery In Winchcombe

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During September Winds Of Change Art Gallery has exhibitions by Catherine Hope-Jones, Audrey Hammond, William Thomas Rawlinson and Ian Sherman. We are open from Monday-Saturday 11am to 5.30pm. Hope to see you soon at Winds Of Change.

http://www.windsofchangegallery.co.uk