June 8-10
artBEAT is the new exciting opening 3 day weekend event for Broadway Arts Festival showcasing the work of some of Britain’s top artists, designers and artisans.
There will be live demonstrations & workshops led by internationally renowned contemporary artists including Ann Blockley, Tony Allain, Jerry Fresia, Trevor Waugh, Catherine Hyde , Este MacLeod and Jake Winkle. They will take place in The Lifford Hall and tickets start at just £5.
See the full list of artBEAT specialist demonstrations
Throughout the weekend the marquee on the village green will feature printmakers, sculptors, jewellers, ceramicists, designer-makers and a host of traditional artisans demonstrating their skills & selling their work direct to the public. (Free entry)
artBEAT marquee exhibitors include:
Carole Bury - textiles
Alice Shepherd - ceramics
Ros Ingram - ceramics
Robin Walden - ceramics
Lizzie Weir - cloth
Binks Edmonds - ceramics
Laure Filho - jewellery
Hilary LaForce - ceramics
Amanda Glanville - glass beaded jewellery
Eliza Douglas - perfumery
Catherine Hyde - drawing / illustration
Rachel Higgins - wire sculpture/automata
Jayne Tricker - landscape painting
Susie Early - willow
Mary Maggs - various including felt & ceramics
Catherine Binnie - stone sculpture
Niki Crew - Fused glass
Rachael Thorogood - wire sculpture
Claire Billingsley - ceramics
Liha Beauty - skincare
Steve Buck - jewellery
Gloucestershire Printmaking Cooperative
David Baldwin - wood sculpture
Poppy Crew & Miles Tewson - Illustration
Claire Unwin - crochet
Judy Boyt - Sculpture
David Lovemore - wood & stone
Stanton Guildhouse - various including glass & woodturning
WTS Designer Maker collective - jewellery, willow, ceramic, crochet & sculptural mobiles.
Stroud Artist’s Book Group
Search Press - huge selection of top arts & crafts books to browse & buy
Artshop - comprehensive selection of art materials & a try-and-buy area for Derwent products
artBEAT demonstrations are kindly sponsored by Karndean Design Flooring