Peak District Artisans at the Haybarn Beechenhill Farm

PEAK DISTRICT ARTISANS is a highly successful group of some of the very best professional artists, designer makers and contemporary artisans based in and around the Derbyshire Peak District. A group of the following ten members are combining to present an inspiring event in the beautiful surroundings of Beechenhill Farm, Ilam DE6 2BD   www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk

Contemporary British folk artist Sue Prince has a unique take on life and society, in a digital world of kittens, she responds differently by painting about people and their places in traditional egg tempera – it’s like folk music only in paint. www.sueprinceartist.co.uk Steve Elliott's atmospheric pastel paintings are inspired by the landscape of the Derbyshire Peak District.  Hill-tops, moorlands and open spaces are depicted in vibrant colour, creating expressive, light-filled images which exploit the versatility of the medium to the full.  www.steveelliott.net.  Vivien Wilson is a botanical artist inspired by the diversity of plant life in the Derbyshire countryside. She paints flowers, fruit, blossom and berries in glowing watercolour. Vivien's illustrations are regularly published by The Woodland Trust and other conservation organisations. Commissions welcome.http://www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk/artist/vivien-wilson
/Brian Robinson uses watercolour and specialises in painting subjects that have fallen into disuse such as steam trains and old vehicles. For him it is all about the atmosphere surrounding them and he focusses on capturing the poignancy of their dereliction. www.thestudio-online.net   Maggie Robinson loves to create landscape paintings that capture the musical qualities of melody, harmony and rhythm. She combines touches of realism with bold areas of colour and expressive marks which aim to give a fresh rhythmic vibrancy in her work. www.maggiesart.co.uk   Award winning artist known for his detailed pencil drawings, watercolours and looser oil paintings. Mark Langley is inspired by the local countryside.Originals and prints of animals, landscapes and architecture are available. Experienced commission artist always interested in exploring new ideas. www.mark-langley.com         Tim Rose paints in both oils and watercolours and his subjects range from architecture to portraits. He exhibits widely, both in group and one man shows. Karin Sheldon uses ancient techniques from Japan and Korea with traditional jewellery and silversmithing methods.  A sense of place translates into images of the Peak District and are pure fun!  Precious metals and colourful stones help create fascinating jewellery to keep.www.sheldonoriginals.co.uk.  Roger Waterhouse is a woodturner and artist in wood who specialises in turning bowls from locally sourced English hardwoods. He produces unique and unusual pieces which expose the full beauty of the natural grain. Visit his website at www.rogerwaterhouse.co.uk
Ray Sylvester makes a range of tactile, fascinating band saw cut boxes. Intriguing on the inside and beautiful on the outside, they are functional and fun. A self taught box maker who quite unexpectedly finds that his work has be collectible.www.temimacrafts.co.uk

     An energetic collective that is self-run and self-funded, PDA represents the finest in rural and urban creativity at its diverse best and a visit to any of it's group events are sure to delight and inspire visitors. We invite all to come and join us over the DOA weekend.