Exhibition at Whittlesford Gallery March 9th and 10th

My next exhibition will be at the Whittlesford Gallery, The Old School, High Street Whittlesford

I already knew Vandy and Denise from my time living in Sawston and Duxford, and we have kept in touch since moving to France.  We're looking forward to exhibiting together and hope that as many of you as possible will come along!  We will also be having a private view on the evening of 8th March, from 6 - 9pm, so if you would like an invitation please contact me judsonsinfrance@wandoo.fr

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Mark Judson

Having taught art for 23 years Mark decided it was time to concentrate on his own creativity. He moved to Chenevaux in the village of St Pierre de Maille, France in 2005 and started a new life ( with his wife Caroline ) as a gite owner and artist. Mark now has his own studio with a ceramics workshop downstairs and a painting studio upstairs. Here he creates his individual ceramic pieces in stoneware, porcelain and earthenware using a variety of techniques including throwing, slab and slip-cast pieces. His inspiration comes from the local landscapes and colours within them. These are represented in his pieces through texture and the use of experimental glazes. Mark’s abstract paintings initially attract the eye with their bright colours. On closer inspection his use of texture, found objects and layers of paint add another dimension. The paintings are transformed once again under coloured and moving light.

For information about holidays, art workshops and everything else Chenevaux has to offer www.chenevaux.blogspot.com

Vandy Massey

“I paint for the sheer pleasure of watching images emerge on the paper and find it thrilling when a picture demands attention.”

Vandy Massey started painting in watercolour at the end of 2009. She occasionally works in oils, but watercolour is her preferred medium.

She grew up in South Africa and now lives in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. Africa still influences her painting in discernable ways: She loves strong colours and aims to capture a sense of space or scale in her work. Recent works have also moved towards including textures in her watercolours to emphasise mood and create a dynamic element.

Vandy supports Help for Heroes through proceeds of her paintings. Her works are part of private collections in the United Kingdom, United States, France and South Africa.

Vandy blogs at www.vandymassey.com

Denise Shearing

My boxes are all handmade, mainly using Obeche, which is a sustainable wood with a fine grain allowing me to create a smooth finish. Decorated using special paint techniques, leather and beads each box is unique. They are all lined with suede board making them an ideal gift for jewelery, trinkets or just as an ornament.

Inspiration came from not wanting to waste off cuts of wood and from the first simple shape they have evolved and taken on a life of their own.

I love colour and shape so creative ideas can come from anything and anywhere and usually strikes in the middle of the night!

Each box can take several days from idea to completion.Commissions can be colour coordinated to suit any room or occasion.

deniseshearing@btconnect.com

Ceramic Sculpture Masterclass

Ceramic Sculpture Masterclass

Tutor Mark Judson - Graduate in Fine Art Sculpture and highly experienced professional teacher.

Location - The Atelier at Chenevaux, St Pierre de Maille

Create your own personalised sculpture or form using hand building techniques.   Just come along with an idea and an apron for a day of intense creativity and fun.

All ages and abilities are welcome.

The course fee of 65 euros includes teas, coffees and lunch.

Places limited to 6 people. 

For more information or to book your place please either e-mail judsonsinfrance@wanadoo.fr

or call either Mark or Caroline Judson on 05 49 91 30 96 

Before moving to France I taught in schools and at evening classes and now have my own studio where I experiment and create ceramic pieces and paintings.  
The studio is open to visitors every day from 2pm – 6pm, please ring in advance if you are travelling any distance. 

Open Studio week-end 20th and 21st October 2012

Open studio week-end at Chenevaux, St Pierre de Maille.

I will be doing demonstrations on the wheel and will be happy to answer any questions about ceramics or painting that you may have!
Interested in pottery classes?  Come and have a look at the studio and find out more.

Work for sale

Teas

Downstairs is the ceramics studio.  I specialise in high fired stoneware, experimenting with textures and glazes to create interesting effects.  My work is thrown or slab built.  I also do some slip-cast and porcelaine pieces.  Some pieces are domestic-ware and some purely decorative.

Upstairs is the painting studio - there is lots of natural light from all sides making this a lovely space to work in.  My paintings at the moment are abstract acrylics using colour, shape and texture to create images that "move" in different light conditions.

Directions:

From St Pierre de Maille take the direction Angles sur l'Anglin.  Go up the hill, past the garage and grain silos on your right.  At the crossroads take the direction St Savin (D5).  After 1.5km you will see our Gite/Chambres/Poterie sign on the right.

WORKSHOPS WITH MARK JUDSON

 AT THE ATELIER, CHENEVAUX

There are still a few places left on the Abstract Art in Acrylics workshop on Sept 11^th.  Come along for a day of colourful artistic fun.   If you are interested but can’t make it on the 11^th please do still get in touch as we will be offering the course again before long.

judsonsinfrance@wanadoo.fr
05 49 91 30 96

The course fee of 75 euros includes:

Tea/coffee on arrival

Tuition from 10am - 12 noon

Tuition from 1.30pm - 3.30 pm

Afternoon tea and cake

Paints and paper

The tuition will be informal and fun.  You will have the opportunity to experiment with colour, texture and techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.

" Thank you for a wonderful art lesson.  It was a fascinating experience using unusual materials and textures.  I have never done art before but now I have found myself a new hobby!"
Suzanne, guest at Chenevaux July 2012.

Places are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis.

The studio is on the first floor of a converted barn.  It is spacious, light and airy.  

POTTERY

Last year the weekly pottery classes were very popular so this year we will be organising two classes a week.  Beginners, improvers, all welcome!  Just bring an apron, all materials are supplied.   

Please call or send an e-mail with your preferred afternoon.  Come along and be creative, have a chat and make some friends!  

10 euros per 2 hour session including tea/coffee and cake.

The Atelier at Chenevaux

Don't be shy!   Please do call Mark or Caroline on 05 49 91 30 96 or e-mail judsonsinfrance@wanadoo.fr for more information or to book your place.

If you would like to visit Chenevaux to meet Mark and see the studio please call Mark or Caroline on 05 49 91 30 96 or e-mail judsonsinfrance@wanadoo.fr to make an appointment.