Caroline Gregson

News from Caroline Gregson

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Touch Wood 1st June 2007 - Mon, 5th Mar 2007

I will be exhibiting my willow sculptures at the Ferrers Gallery in Leicestershire as part of their Touch Wood exhibition. Contact the gallery via their website www.ferrersgallery.co.uk.

The Sculpture Show 2007 - Mon, 5th Mar 2007

I have been selected to exhibit at Trull House, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, between the 28th April and 13th May and also at Sicily Oak Farm, Cholmondley in Cheshire, between 9th June and 24th June. A great opportunity to see my latest collection of sculptures alongside the work of around twenty other artists in the most beautiful garden settings. For more details about the show call 01299 896 188 or email sarah@thesculptureshow.com.

New Courses - Mon, 5th Mar 2007

Two more dates for my popular Willow Sculpture Workshops: Friday 18th May and Sunday 20th May. Contact me (by email) for more details or to reserve a place. These courses are filling up fast!

New Stockist - Mon, 5th Mar 2007

Firbob and Peacock in Knutsford, Cheshire, are now stocking my contemporary basketry. You can contact them on 01565 621 156.

Inside Out Gallery - Tue, 31st Oct 2006

I've secured a new stockist for my work; the Inside Out Gallery in Keyham, Leicestershire. Give them a ring on 0116 259 5563.

Saltbox Gallery - Tue, 31st Oct 2006

I've secured a new stockist for my work; the Saltbox Gallery in Helmsley near York. Give them a ring on 01439 770881, or visit their web site at http://www.saltboxgallery.com.

Castle Park Arts Centre - Tue, 31st Oct 2006

See my sculptures at Castle Park Arts Centre in Frodsham, Cheshire, as part of another Red Shed Group exhibition. Its open now until the 14th December 2006. Visit their web site at http://www.castle-park-arts.co.uk.

Handmade Exhibition - Wed, 25th Oct 2006

You will be able to see more of my sculptures in the Handmade exhibition at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. The exhibition runs from the 4th November 2006 through to 7th January 2007.

N.A.M.E. 2006 - Wed, 20th Sep 2006

I will be exhibiting at the New Artists and Makers Emporium held in the Stoneleigh Exhibition Centre, Warwickshire, over the weekend of 28th and 29th October 2006. Further details of this fantastic show can be found on www.artistsandmakers.net.

New Stockist - Warm Earth Gallery, Poynton - Wed, 20th Sep 2006

I have another new stockist, the recently opened Warm Earth Gallery. This is a lovely gallery situated at 81a, Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire. They currently have some of my bird sculptures on display. Please call Sue on 01625 859985 for more details.

Willow Sculpture Workshops - Wed, 20th Sep 2006

I will be teaching more one day workshops at Castle Park Arts Centre at Frodsham, in Cheshire. Current dates are:

Sunday 15th October, 2006
and Friday 17th November, 2006
with a further date in December, 2006.

Contact me (by email) for more details or to a book a place.
Don't forget, if you can assemble a group of between 6 and 8 people who would like me to run a workshop for them, I will be happy to travel to a venue near you.

Open Studio - Sun, 11th June 2006

I will be taking part in the Cheshire Open Studios Scheme on the weekends of 23rd/24th September 2006 and 2nd/3rd December 2006. Come and visit me in my own workshop. I look forward to meeting you.

The Sculpture Show update - Sun 11th June 2006

Following on from my "sell out" success in Gloucester earlier this year, The Sculpture Show has now moved to Cheshire. See my work alongside 20 other sculptors in the beautiful grounds of Sicily Oak Farm near Cholmondley Cheshire. The show is sign posted from the A49 3/4 mile south of the A534 junction. Opening is 11th to 25th June 2006, 10AM-5PM.

New Stockist - Coachmans House, Newport - Fri, 07 Apr 2006

A chance to see and buy my sculptures at my latest stockist The Coachmans House Studio Gallery, New Street, Newport in Shropshire (01952 813 316).

New Stockist - hotart in Knutsford - Fri, 07 Apr 2006

The hotart gallery in Knutsford Cheshire now have a selection of my sculptures for sale. For details about the gallery and how to find it check out their web site at www.hotart.co.uk.

Willow Sculpture Weekend - 10th/11th June, Corwen - Wed, 29 March 2006

I will be teaching willow sculpture at Corwen Arts Centre over this weekend to coincide with the latest Red Shed group exhibition that will be open from 1st to 14th June.
Contact me (click here) to reserve a place on the course or to receive more details about the course and the exhibition.

The Sculpture Show - 23rd April to 7th May, Stone House - Wed, 29 March 2006

I am currently working hard to complete work for The Sculpture Show, which opens at Stone House, Wyck Rissington, Gloucestershire GL54 2PN from 23rd April to 7th May. This show is a great opportunity to see and buy new and exciting work created for the garden by 20 established and emerging sculptors. There really is something for everyone.
For more details about the show call 01299 896 188.

Willow Sculpture Course - 1st April 2006, Brereton - Tue, 01 Jan 2006

I am teaching a one-day workshop on willow sculpture at Brereton Heath Country Park, near Congleton, on Saturday 1st April 2006. The cost including materials is £35.
Please contact me (click here) if you would like to reserve a place.
Directions and information about Brereton Heath can be found on their web site (click here).

New Stockist - Wed, 23 Nov 2005

Shire Hall Gallery in Stafford are now stocking some of my sculptures in their craft shop. For details of the gallery and how to find them, please try their web site (click here).

N.A.M.E. - Wed, 23 Nov 2005

The N.A.M.E. exhibition was a real treat. Fantastically organised, excellent work on show from a diverse range of talented artists and well attended by the public. Don't miss N.A.M.E.'06 next year!

N.A.M.E. - Tue, 18 Oct 2005

I am now working hard at final preparations for N.A.M.E. on the 29th & 30th October. I shall be showing new work on stand #69 along with a jeweller colleague Joanne Cox (www.NewDesignersOnline.com). We hope to see you there.
Details about N.A.M.E. can be found at artistsandmakers.net

Red Shed Exhibition - Tue, 18 Oct 2005

The Red Shed Group Exhibition at Oriel Corwen was a great success. The gallery looked really good, we had loads of visitors and we sold work too!
Watch this space for future exhibitions.

Television Appearance - Wed, 5 Oct 2005

On 5th October I appeared on ITV's "This Morning" programme, along with my willow elephant Tunga, as a semi-finalist in their national craft competition. The whole experience has been fantastic and the team couldn't have made my time with them any more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone involved.

N.A.M.E. - Sun, 25 Sep 2005

I shall be exhibiting at N.A.M.E. between Saturday 29th October and Sunday 30th October, 10AM till 5PM at the Stoneleigh Exhibition Centre. You'll find me on stand #69. Further details about N.A.M.E can be found on their web site at artistsandmakers.net

Gallery Update - Sun, 25 Sep 2005

I've put some new pictures of recently completed work into the Gallery. See them in the "flesh" at the N.A.M.E. exhibition.

Corwen Exhibition 8th to 14th October 2005 - Wed, 21 Sep 2005

Catch the RED SHED at Oriel Corwen, London Road, Corwen, Denbighshire between the 8th and 14th October 2005 for an exhibition of new work. The Gallery is open 10AM to 4PM.

RSS feed in pilot - Wed, 21 Sep 2005

I am trying out using RSS to help keep those of you interested in my work in touch with news, events, exhibitions I'm attending and courses I've scheduled. Please try it out and let me know what you think. Best wishes Caroline

www.carolinegregson.com launched - Tue, 20 Sep 2005

Well, my new site is finally up and running. It's only small at the moment but I'd like to think it will grow as I find more and more ways in which the Internet can prove useful to Crafts people such as myself. Anyway, I'm here and I hope you enjoy what you find.