THE 2007 EXHIBITION will take place from Saturday 8th Sept through to Sunday 23rd Sept. 10am – 5pm daily.
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Over the years the exhibition has been opened
by various celebrities, such as Carl Tyler, Richard Digance, Laurie McMenamy,
Buster Merrifield, Sylv Willoughby, Sandi Jones, Julian Clegg, Hannah
Gordon and Ian Pepperall, (Roy of the Archers). This year it is hoped
that Charlie Dimmock will do the honours.
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[ Meet the Artists ]
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Brainchild of Diana Hawkins & Suzan Houching,THE WOODLANDER group of semi-professional, professional and amateur artists, woodcarvers and potters was formed in 1990. Based at Burley, near Ringwood, in Hampshire's spectacular New Forest, the artists are truly 'locals', living either in or around the forest area. THE 2007 EXHIBITION will take place from Saturday 8th Sept through to Sunday 23rd Sept. 10am – 5pm daily. |
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WOODLANDERS was originally formed sixteen years ago, when seven Forest
artists got together to put on an exhibition sharing expenses. Many other
local artists have taken part since and this year the group consists of
eight painters, two woodcarvers and one potter.
The artists include DAPHNE ELLMAN, who is as well known for her articles in national and worldwide art publications as she is for her paintings. COLIN COURTICE, SARAH LYN SIBLEY and SUZAN HOUCHING share a working Studio in Burley Village where their work can be seen throughout the year. Colin also has a studio in Brockenhurst. And new comer to the Woodlanders is BRENDA FARRELL who shares a working studio with COLIN, LYN and SUZAN in Burley Village, where their work can be seen throughout the year. Colin also has a studio at Brockenhurst. ALAN LANGFORD and CLAIRE KITCHER have taken a year out, but are still working in their own studios, as is ROSEMARY GRANT. TONY MERCIER, a well known landscape artist from Southampton, and CLIVE DANIELS who has a very original way with landscapes will also be with us. Completeing our list of painters is our 2nd newcomer BRIAN HARRID from Hythe who will be showing some very individual work. Woodcarving is the speciality of BRIAN WILLIAMS and JOE WILDING. PENNY STEVENS, and CAROLE DICKSON will exhibit their delightful and very usable pottery. What makes THE WOODLANDERS exhibitions special is the busy programme of demonstrations by the artists throughout the exhibition period when they are only too pleased to talk about their work. Refreshments are another reason people flock to THE WOODLANDERS. They know they can relax and chat and enjoy the ambience for which the group is renowned. In fact many visitors spend all day with them! As in previous years, the exhibition is in support of DIABETES UK, a favourite charity of the group, including the organiser Suzan Houching, who has been a diabetic for some thirty years. Over the past sixteen
years since their formation, THE WOODLANDERS have earned quite a reputation
for their exhibitions. Their 2007 Exhibition will be equally as exciting
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In addition to the large
number of framed original work,
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Please click on
the following links to view an artist's profile and examples of their work.
[ Colin Courtice [ Clive Daniels
| Daphne Ellman | Suzan Houching]
[ Tony Mercier | Jenny Scott
| Sarah Lynn Sibley | Penny
Stevens | Joe Wilding | Brian
Williams ]
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THE WOODLANDERS EXHIBITION will be at Burley Village Hall 10 am to 5.00 pm daily. There is a small entrance fee of 50p in support of DIABETIES UK, refreshments will be available, so you can sit and relax and take in the exhibition in the delightful setting of Burley in the centre of the New Forest.
A tonic for the mind and body!
