FenwickGallery

My First Beach Day

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The sand gets everywhere!!

Christmas Day - Holly's first walk

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I love going for walks with my bother Rowan...

Christmas Opening Times

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We would like to wish all our customers a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Our Christmas opening times are...

Christmas eve - 10am - 4pm

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day Closed

Tuesday 27th - Sat 31 December 2011 - 11am - 4pm

New Years Day - Closed

We love ANTA

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With over a quarter of a century of expertise, every item in the ANTA range is made in Scotland, using natural materials and lovingly manufactured by a small team of highly skilled Scottish craftsmen and women.

The woolen yarn used for the carpets and tweeds is sourced in the Western Isles and is woven in the Borders. The very stylish Utility Bags are made from flat weave carpet and are strong and durable - perfect for shopping.

With beautifully subtle colours and stylish designs an ANTA bag is the perfect addition to any wardrobe!

See more from ANTA

Happy 2nd Birthday Rowan

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Something different this Christmas..

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Whoever you need to buy for, choosing something made with heart and soul by our hand-picked UK makers is sure to bring a smile

We've lots to choose from - here's a few ideas

For Her - Little handprinted purse £22 studs from £38

For Him - Handmade Glass Coasters from £11 & Hangings from £8

For both - Little spotty dog bowl - from £38

For your grandaughter - Guess how much I love you - Anita Jeram official collectors edition print from £85 and For your Grandson - Quentin Blake - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from £85

Stacking Rings - lovely Christmas gift idea

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These stacking rings make a lovely christmas gift, they look great as a single ring or stacked in 2's or 3's.

Scottish deisgner Charmain, takes her inspiration from diverse areas; the intricacies of ancient japanese armour, through plants and seedpods to the delicate flutter of butterfly wings. She strives to create bold, original and beautiful jewellery

Warkworth Christmas Lights

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Holly is very excited -the Christmas lights are on and Warkworth - wow!

The excitement was too much...

Gorgeous New Glass - just arrived!

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Polka dot and twisted tail perfume bottles and beautifully coloured mini bottles, fabulous new work by Stuart Akroyd.

Stuart is one of the most accomplished contemporary glassmakers of his generation. His work is defined through dramatic use of colour and creative interpretation of natural forms. His unique pieces are exhibited throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide, sought after for collections both public and private.

Stuart graduated from Sunderland Polytechnic in 1988 returning in 1991 to start his own business whilst also teaching part time at the University. After eight years he moved the business to Nottingham and expanded to include a new hot workshop, which has allowed him to increase his range of designs and techniques.

He makes several ranges of production glass based on natural forms and a dislike of symmetry. This theme continues into his one-off work where hot forms are twisted and stretched, then cold carved and polished creating vessels reminiscent of the flora and fauna of the ocean

Introducing Holly Fenwick

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A big ahhhh! Meet Holly Fenwick - our latest addition and sister to Rowan!

Quentin Blake - New Signed Editions

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Just arrived - lovely new signed editions from Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake - Sliding Down the Banister

Quentin Blake Simpkin Nice

Quentin Blake was born in 1932 and has drawn ever since he can remember. His first drawing was published in Punch when he was just 16. He went to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School before reading English at Downing College, Cambridge. After National Service he did a postgraduate teaching diploma at the University of London, followed by life-classes at Chelsea Art School.

He has always made his living as an illustrator, as well as teaching for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, where he was head of the Illustration department from 1978 to 1986. His first drawings were published in Punch while he was still at school. He continued to draw for Punch, The Spectator and other magazines over many years, while at the same time entering the world of children's books with A Drink of Water by John Yeoman in 1960.

He is known for his collaboration with writers such as Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, John Yeoman and, most famously, Roald Dahl. He has also illustrated classic children's books, and created much-loved characters of his own, including Mister Magnolia and Mrs Armitage.

His books have won numerous prizes and awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award and the international Bologna Ragazzi Prize. Most recently he won the 2002 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. He is now recognised, according to The Guardian, as 'a national institution'. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, a post designed to raise the profile of children's literature. In 2002 Laureate's Progress recorded many of his activities and the illustrations he produced during his two-year tenure. In 1988 he was awarded an OBE for services to children’s literature and in 2005 he was made a CBE. In all Quentin Blake has collected over 12 honorary degrees which recognise his outstanding contribution to the worlds of illustration, children’s literature and now also exhibition curating. 2006/7 has brought him another clutch including Honorary Doctorates and in 2007, at the magnificent age of 75, France paid a special tribute to Quentin by creating him Officer de l’Ordre des Artes et des Lettres.

Quentin’s vision for a Museum of Illustration is currently being turned into a reality. It will be the first official home in the UK dedicated solely to the art of illustration, based in the Kings Cross regeneration area of London. It will be the place to see past and present illustration both British and International. The permanent collection will begin with the complete works of Quentin Blake which consists of the entire collection of finished illustrations to over 250 books as well as freelance commissions over the past 60 years.

Quentin Blake- Roald Dahl

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These Limited edition prints by one of Britain's most successful illustrators and children's authors make great presents. The Official Roald Dahl Collector's Editions.

Each edition is approved by Quentin Blake, strictly limited in number, embossed with the official Collector's Edition blind stamp and numbered in pencil.

Roald Dahl was born in Wales 1916, to Norwegian parents. After a distinguished career as a fighter pilot and diplomat during the Second World War, he settled downto become a fulltime author; first writing popular stories for adults; then, later, retelling many of the stories he made up at bedtime for his own children .

The first book Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake worked upon together was THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE.

The two soon became firm friends, cementing one of the most eye-catching and distinctive collaborations in children’s literature. Roald Dahl died in 1990. His work has been published in over 40 languages and today is considered a modern classic.

"I could never guess what he was going to think of next." Quentin Blake

Maileg Angel Mouse

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This new angel mouse from Danish designer Maileg, is so sweet for Christmas.

The angel mouse is dressed in a pretty white pinafore with

star detail with layers of lovely organza as wings.

http://www.fenwickgallery.co.uk/p90322/Maileg-Angel-Mouse

Welcome to the world of Helen Noakes - it's here!

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Widely recognised for her beautifully executed work in resin and silver, Helen's quirky and unusual work is just lovely.

Helen incorporates everything from penguins and polar bears to swimmers, to create truly unique pieces. The most important aspect is the element of surprise and humour integral to each piece – a second look is a must.

Pop in to Fenwick Gallery and see "the real thing"

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - just completed a very wintery, coastal window with lovely Paul Smith polar bears as part of our winter coast exhibition!

Our exciting winter coast exhibition will run throughout November and December. Alongside unique new polar bears from Paul Smith will be beautiful winter coastal ceramics, jewellery from Alan Ardiff and Helen Noakes and exciting winter work from Dorien and Nicole.....

Coming Soon...

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Prepare to enter the world of Helen Noakes - Be amused and enthralled by the jewellery she makes.

Sensational swimmer rings, playful penguin earrings and precious polar bear necklaces....

We're very excited! Due to arrive early November!

Wonderful & whimsical! Jewellery sure to produce smiles!

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We love Alan Ardiff's range of wonderfully whimsical kinetic jewellery - coming soon to Fenwick Gallery

Alan's miniature kinetic jewellery has been embraced enthusiastically and over the years and has achieved followers all around the world.

Alan also likes to express himself in a variety of different ways. He is equally comfortable through the medium of paint, drawing and sculpture.

Watch out for Alan's work arriving shortly....

Birdy from pixelated on Vimeo.

Butterfly from pixelated on Vimeo.

Birdy from pixelated on Vimeo.

We're delighted to have exciting new work from Sally MacDonell

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A Professional member of The Craft Potters Association Sally is continually fascinated by people - "I'm a great observer of people and thrive on interaction with others. I explore the human condition by modelling the female form from clay; changing the mood and feeling of a piece by the positioning of a shoulder or hand.

“In a world where so much energy is put into noticing the differences between people, I look for the feelings, desires, mannerisms we all share, elevating the ordinary into something special. We are all so curious.”

As a child I took delight in poking sticks into the ritual bonfire of a weekend. Little did I appreciate as an adult I'd have bonfires for a living! My smoke firings are fast and have a lot of flames, really more flames than smoke. I use wood shavings and newspaper and the firing lasts around 10 minutes. Hot blackened figures are precariously lifted out of the flames and left to sizzle on the grass. When cool the figures are cleaned and waxed. It's a wonderfully exciting and smelly process. A frozen moment of fire captured in the surface patina of the figures."

Having smoke fired for 12 years; Sally has recently rediscovered glazes. Prompted into action by a desire to create large scale outdoor pieces - "I'm developing a range of work using underglaze colours mixed with engobe and fired to 1260'. I'm drawn to the colours found in the Greek terracottas from the second century BC. Surfaces that show experience, having been eroded and fragmented. When I apply the glaze it's very much like painting. It's a very spontaneous process which fits with the way I hand build."

Our next exhibition is ....Very Valentine

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22nd January to 19th February 2011

An exciting exhibition of contemporary British craft including textiles, glass and jewellery all with made with love by local and national artists - gorgeous gifts for a perfect valentines day!

Open

Tuesday – Saturday 11.00am – 4.00pm,

Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm

Our next exhibition is .....Inspire

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Inspire is an exciting exhibition of gorgeous hand crafted, contemporary jewellery from the finest British makers, including Kate Smith, Lesley Strickland, Lindsay Mann and many more….

Featuring only the best local and national British artists, be inspired from
01 November – 31 December.

Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm

Elaine’s creations are not static copies from life – they capture life itself

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Elaine is one of those artists whose work really moves you. Technically brilliant, Elaine’s creations are not static copies from life – they capture life itself. Each piece is full of vitality and captures the spirit of the animal.

Elaine says; ‘My fascination for anatomy goes as far back as I can remember. My aim is to capture the piece from inside to out from stretching slabs of clay to form a rib cage, rump, neck etc, right down to the feet. The challenge is combining an anatomical approach with capturing the essence of the creature,’

Upon graduation from Exeter College of Art and Design, Elaine set up her studio in Hampshire in 1987.

She been featured in many magazines, including ‘The Craftsman’; ‘Inspirations’; ‘Country Living’; ‘Garden Inspirations’; ‘World Of Interiors’; ‘Homes And Antiques’ and ‘Ceramic Review’, as well as the ‘Observer’ and ‘Guardian’ newspapers.

Texture plays a large part in most of Elaine’s pieces. As she says: ‘I love to work with different pieces of fabric, shells, netting and brushes, which are impressed into the clay, forming a reference to animal hide and brand marks, or sometimes just pure indulgence’.

Most pieces are made from stoneware clay and decorated with slips, stains and glazes. Subjects range from farm animals to exotic wild animals, stags, dogs and horses, hares and more recently mythological pieces.

To purchase a piece of Elaines work or for more information please call or email

Best in Show - 12 August - 30 September 2010

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Best in show is an exciting exhibition of over forty works by leading UK artists specialising in dogs including Olivia Brown, Virginia Dowe, Jane Layton, Phil Hayes and more…

Striking, eccentric and humorous are just some of the qualities featured in the ceramics, sculptures, jewellery, paintings and prints inspired by our favourite furry friends!

Featuring only the best local and national UK artists, Best in Show runs from 12th August – 30th September.

Olivia Brown - Pug

Nicole Fenwick - Marcel

Jane Layton - Posh Pooch & All Ears

The Hares Are Back!

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We're thrilled to have a new range of Jeremy's much loved ceramic hares.

Jeremy is a keenly collected ceramic sculptor whose work captures the life and character of animals, birds and figures. Beginning with outdoor sketches his ideas develop through working models into finished sculptures in stoneware, porcelain and earthenware, sometimes with painted wooden elements.

Jeremy studied Fine Art at Exeter College of Art & Design from 1983 - 1986, graduating with a 1st Class BA(Hons) degree; the following year he attained a Masters Degree at Cardiff.

Since 1987 he has worked from a variety of studios in East Anglia and the Midlands, making work and exhibiting nationally and internationally.

Adam Frew - Exhibition 08 July - 12 August 2010

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Don't miss this exhibition by a unique young potter whose bold and dynamic pots will talk to us for years to come.

Click here to buy Adam's work>

Watch Adam 'Throwing'

"Making pots is my passion"

Clay is a wonderful material which is so malleable in its soft state.

Together with the potter's wheel as my creative tool, I throw loosely- the aim is to captivate a sense of movement and freshness in the soft clay. I misshape my pots even as I throw them and this intervention creates both energy and a tension in the finished piece. My style of throwing is akin to drawing, so that no one pot can be the same as another.

I love Porcelian for its whiteness and my pots are a perfect ground for my inky cobalt drawings.The mark making is spontaneous, yet considered. The decoration, like freedom in the making, is sometimes taken to its limits, the pot being covered in marks, drips and splashes of pigment or sometimes held back to the simplicity of a single line.

Is a sculpture? No it's a brooch!

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We love these quirky brooches by Mike Abbott and Kim Ellwod. This contemporary collection of hand printed figurative brooches, with themes including the garden and the sea, are made to wear, display as mini sculptures and hopefully to bring a smile!

These one-off hand printed figurative sculptures explore narrative themes loosely drawn…. individual characters emerge through the process of making, using images printed onto metal and found objects to tell a new story, creating objects with humour and pathos!

Click here to find more brooches>

New work from Sarah Jane Brown

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We’re thrilled to have an exciting collection of Sarah Jane Brown’s hand knitted wire creations.

Sarah’s development of the wire knit collection was a progression – a step away from previous 3 dimensional sculptures.

Wire is a material, which she could manipulate to form the sculpture, the essence being in the individuality and handmade qualities of each sculpture – creating a different character in each creature/animal.

Sarah’s wire knit creatures are moulded by hand. The legs and tails are kitted separately and hand stitched each creating an individual and unique piece. Lastly the collars and tags are added. The sculpture can be personalised by gently adjusting the tail and the head.

Click here for more work by Sara Jane Brown

What's new at Fenwick Gallery this Spring!

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A Great Big Bear Hug

The great big bear hug in our window is causing quite a stir, not only because if it's size, but also it's sheer beauty.

'Bear Hug' is part of a fantastic range of new work from sculptor Paul Smith who's figurative sculptures re-interpret fairytales and fables for a contemporary audience.

Paul's version of Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, for instance, has a modern twist. Red riding hood is presented not as an innocent victim, but as a confident femme-fatale. The style is bold and semi-abstract with graceful sweeping curves and simplified details. Paul strives for a dream-like and contemplative quality to his work.

Click here to see more work by Paul Smith

Lovely new cards by Dorien Fenwick

Spring hares

There are so many lovely things at this time of year, the cloak of green returns, scent of apple blossom and bluebell, lambs, butterflies on primrose, leafy lanes edged in cow parsley and dandelions and hares dancing in the fields.

Spring is a great time to see hares, dancing, boxing and rushing through the undergrowth. During this spring frenzy, we love to watch hares, in the fields around Northumberland.

This spring we've got lots of new hare jewellery and lovely hare paintings and cards.

These hare cufflinks by Anna de Ville feature a hare sitting under a crescent moon. Inspired by the natural world, Anna de Ville creates beautiful and eye-catching jewellery. Anna, a designer with over 15 years experience of jewellery making has evolved a unique style based on contrasting polished and oxidised silver

Vibrant Jewellery from Michael Peckitt

Trained in fine art painting, Michael works colour into designs, jewellery is worn as dynamic fine art.

Never to fade, never to be replicated, each hand made individually designed piece holds their own unique beauty.

Shaped from acrylic and anodised aluminium with fittings handcrafted from sterling silver. High quality materials are used in vibrant designer jewellery and very wearable jewellery accessories.

Acrylic is painted in layers and then sealed. Aluminium is anodised to accept dyes.

"Focused on fine art rather than the applied arts, as a painter I use my sense and sensibilities avoiding pattern . My design is shaping this creativity into designer jewellery. I do hope that you enjoy wearing my very wearable art."