Past and Presents, Horsebridge, Whitstable 16-22 Dec 2015

In this week before Christmas we worked hard to bring you a collection of fine arts and crafts from some of the best makers in the area. This covers a wide range of prices, sizes and styles – from fine painted agate jewellery through to paintings and even handmade furniture.

Artists

Bebes Wildlife Photography – Bebe (Brenda Ball) is an amateur photographer specialising in wildlife and nature subjects, especially animals and birds. All images are as seen and not digitally enhanced.

David Howard – Creating sculpture of a wide range of subjects – first in wood, then stone and more recently in using cold casting.

David Mortimer – Firebird Forge specialises in the hot forging of iron and steel to create unique items for private homes and public places. Unique designs are invested with individual character by hand forging techniques that stretch back through the centuries.

Jan Howard – Creating pieces with simple but functional forms, decorated in layered glazes, inspired by my love of Japanese ceramics.

Janet Aldis – Colour, texture and movement with intense colour, are major aspects within my work with flowing abstract qualities often depicting water and seas.

Nick Stewart, Mudlark furniture – Driftwood furniture and sculpture inspired by the salt-marshes of North Kent.

Painted Lizard (Dawn Mannerings) – I paint miniatures onto beautiful, semi precious agate stone slices and pendants. These feature wildlife, animals, pets, and also fantasy creatures.

Pauline Urwin – My love of colour and the environs in which I live are reflected within my work, which is a very personal response to the subjects portrayed.

Phil Webb – Phil Webb, Nature Maker. My work is based on flora & fauna, using natural recycled & man made natural recycled materials E.g. Copper wire, Aluminium cans, Stone & Wood. More >>

Sadie Mallet – “Copper Fossil” – Jewellery and sculpture made from recycled copper, silver and brass. I love the beach, fossils and natural forms and this shows in my work. More >>