Happening since 2008, West Bristol Arts Trails is back this year too. This weekend, 12th and 13th October, over 100 artists in Clifton, Clifton Wood, Redland and Howells will open their studio (and even home) doors for you to check their works between 11am and 5pm. Oils and watercolours, as well as sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, photography... every year thousands of visitors come along and check the latest artworks of local artists.
Personally, I will be visiting 4-5 jewellery exhibitions to see if I can buy myself a nice pair of (not-too-expensive) made-in-Bristol earrings, I will probably check Beth Richmond and Melanie Pike in 13 Auburn Road in Redland (BS6 6LS) and Catherine Amesbury and Patricia Brownen in 2 Sion Lane in Clifton (BS8 4BE).
- Beth Richmond: Jewellery made from natural pebbles and materials, semi-precious stones and silver. www.bethrichmond.co.uk
- Melanie Pike: Original jewellery, handmade in Bristol from silver, found objects and semi-precious stones. www.pikejewellery.co.uk
- Catherine Amesbury: Unique silver, semi-precious stone & freashwater pearl jewellery. www.catherineamesbury.com
- Patricia Brownen: textile artis, painting, stitching, embellishing silk and making into necklaces, neckpieces, brooches and scarves. www.patriciabrownen.co.uk
Event organisers recommend public transport or bike to visit through Arts Trail, as parking is very limited in these areas. Each venue will be easily recognizable as they will be displaying red balloons.
I got the official programme on through Hamilton House in Stokes Croft, but I'm sure it will be available Inman other places too.
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I love Bristol! I went for two days and wish I had time to check all these jewellery spots out too!
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