Briston & Hunworth Art Trail

Six artists from Briston and Hunworth have created an art trail as part of Norfolk Open Studios 09. They are a multi-talented group, offering printmaking, painting and glassmaking.

They all have very different approaches to their art, making the trail varied and interesting. They are happy to talk about their inspirations and techniques and in a quiet moment may give a demonstration.

The Briston and Hunworth Art Trail is sponsored by the Hunny Bell pub at Hunworth, where you could start or finish the trail with a great meal. Collect a free raffle ticket at every studio you visit and you could win £60 of vouchers to spend there!

The artists:

Josie Nudd lives in Hunybeach next to Hunworth church. She has a versatile and intuitive approach and paints in acrylic and mixed media, using a combination of abstract themes from landscapes and texture. Kate Green also lives in Hunworth, in Malthouse cottage, Kings Street. She produces poetic and delicate paintings which tell a story, mainly birds and animals against a decorative landscape or interior.

Nicky Webb is at 37 Wellington Road (behind Ekes Garage) in Briston. She uses her kiln, and her embroidery training, to form organic and tactile glass objects such as vases, bowls and many other beautiful objects.

Down The Lane at the end of Long Yard, you will find Colin Bygrave, who makes etchings. He carries out the whole meticulous process himself and his prints are deep and detailed in his own unmistakable style.

At the far end of Briston, HJ Jackson can be found at 167 Hall Street. His Open Studio will include an exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the closure of the M&GN Railway, although he is best known for his prints of the declining fishing industry.

Sandi Westwood’s studio is just round the corner at Hawksbill, Craymere Road. She is an oil painter, inspired by the natural world and the ethereal dimensions around it, and is currently focusing on birds and bees.

The studios are open on various dates between May 16th and 31st. Information, including opening times for each studio and maps of the trail, will be available from local venues including the HunnyBell, Briston village shops and the tourist information office in Holt.

For more information please contact Sandi Westwood on 01263 862477 or e-mail: sandi.westwood@btinternet.com

All studios will be signposted so why not follow the trail and be inspired!