A painting course in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Art Workshops

This was only the second art workshop to be held in the new space at Creative Melbourne Gallery. Upstairs above the main gallery floor there is a mezzanine that runs all the way around. This is a light-filled area ideal for painting in. We had a lovely day, everyone was very friendly and chatty with each other and it was a mixed-level group, with half beginners and half improvers. Everyone left with a beautiful and very colourful painting in their own style.

I have had some very nice feedback about the workshop and the venue, and hope to hold another one there in 2023.

“Such a fab day with lovely people and loved our Highland cow herd”

“Just a short note of thanks for a most enjoyable day.I felt that I learned so much. You really are an excellent teacher.Time went so quickly.

Nearly forgot the cake was delicious.

Thank you again.”

“Very enjoyable day, many thanks Sue”

Some photos from the Festival

Participating in Melbourne Festival 2022 was a great experience. My location was in Hourlier Wines, a father, and son business that specialises in French wines. The beautiful timbered brick building and elegant bottles provided the perfect setting for my colourful glossy oil paintings.

New colourful Highland Cows and Melbourne Festival at the weekend

Introducing New Multi-coloured Cow Paintings

Two big and bright New Multi-coloured Cow Paintings., I’ll be taking at least one piece to Melbourne Festival at the weekend.

I will be hosted by Pierre Hourlier Wines, at Melbourne Hall. I hope you will come and say hello if you are passing. There is a lovely cafe next door.

There will be 150 artists exhibiting at the art trail, it takes all weekend to visit the whole village. Artists are taking up temporary residence in homes and businesses throughout the Derbyshire villagevillage

Derbyshire Open Arts Trail! 28-29th May 2022 - Melbourne Event!

I’m delighted to be part of a group of fantastic artists holding an ‘open studio ‘ exhibition as part of the above event this year. We are lucky enough to be holding our collaborative exhibition and ‘meet the artist’ event at the brand new Creative Melbourne art gallery in Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8EJ. The gallery is a wonderful space, on three levels and we are taking over the first floor on both days. We are Sujata Allen, Teresa Barlow, Jane Bevan, Amanda Hughes, Susan Olumide, and Kate Westwood (and me ). Please pop along, we will all be there, there will be one or two demonstrations of work in progress and we would love to see you. I’ll give you the link to the Trail Event and you can use the map and do the whole trail if you like. Our spot in Melbourne will be the most Southern point on the trail map, so you can start with us and then come back at the end again, exhausted on Sunday if you like :D We will all have things available to purchase but, will be just as happy to see you if you are simply coming for a nice day out! It will be so nice to be out sharing our work and seeing people again this Summer. When you get to the Creative Melbourne Gallery, come upstairs to the main gallery-its like a hidden treasure up there, tardis-style- bigger than you think!

This photo was taken at the Creatiove Melbourne ‘Splash of Colour’ exhibition last month.