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Wrington Studio Open in Run-up to Christmas
Bridget’s studio will be open at Barley Wood Walled Garden Studios in Wrington for the weeks leading to Christmas.
Week commencing 7th December 2020 it will be open from 1pm - 4pm every day from Monday through to Saturday.
Lots of unique gift ideas, plus her handmade jewellery collection, and you can take a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden. There is plenty to see and ample parking. Be rest assured that all covid guidelines are in place in the studio.
Please check Facebook for opening times each week or contact Bridget. If you would like an appointment outside of these times please contact her to arrange.
NEW DATES - Open Studios Cornwall August 2020
Due to Covid19 the open studios event was postponed. The new dates are 29th August to 6th September 2020
Bridget will be exhibiting as part of the Open Studios Cornwall at her home in the seaside town of Bude in North Cornwall.
From her cottage by the sea Bridget invites you into her home where she will be exhibiting her latest original paintings, canvases, fine art prints, greeting cards and much more.
Open Studios Cornwall 2020 will see artists, craftsmen and designers opening their studios and workshops to the public.
Dates: Saturday 29th August to Thursday 6th September 2020
Times: 12 - 5pm each day
Location: Breakwater Road, Bude, EX23 8LQ
Directions: From A39 to Bude town centre, parking at the Crescent Car Park/Tourist Information Centre.
Walking distance is 5 minutes: turn left out of car park, over bridge towards Falcon and Brendon Arms, turn right onto Breakwater Road. Follow signs to house.
See the Open Studios Cornwall website here.
Exhibition at Castle Bude, Cornwall - July 2020
Bridget has yet again been asked to exhibit at The Castle Bude in Cornwall The exhibition, 'Walk on the Wild Side', runs from 13th to 30th July 2020 . It is free entry and is taking place in both the Willoughby Gallery and the Blanchminster Room. Click below for more information about Castle Bude and click here for the event on Facebook
New 2020 Art Classes at Barley Wood Country House
Painting classes with Bridget starting 14th January 2020 at Barley Wood Country House, Long Lane, Wrington BS40 5SA
Join Bridget on Tuesdays - come with an open mind to explore and experiment. No experience is needed.
Morning session 10.30 – 12.30pm
Evening session 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost - Pay as you go £17.50 per two hour session or £90 for block of six sessions.
There are a limited number of spaces so booking is essential ~ for more information or to book please contact Bridget using the contact form on this website. See link below.
Click here to download the workshop information.
Open Studio at Barley Wood Walled Garden, Wrington- Nov/Dec 2019
As well as being open to the public at her Simshill Gallery (see news item below), Bridget is opening her studio at Barley Wood Walled Garden on the same weekends:
22nd, 23rd & 24th November AND 29th & 30th November and 1st December 2019
There will be original paintings, giclée and canvas prints, cards, books, 2020 wall calendars, hand painted vases and tiles, cushions and more available to view and buy.
Opening times*:
Friday 22nd November ~ 11am - 4pm
Saturday 23rd November ~ 11am - 4pm
Sunday 24th November ~ 11am - 4pm
Friday 29th November ~ 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 30th November ~ 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1st December ~ 10am - 4pm
Location:
Barley Wood Walled garden Studios
Long Lane
Wrington
BS40 5SA
*Please note that Bridget's Simshill Gallery will also be open with slightly different times - details in news item below.
Open Studio at Simshill Gallery, Wrington - Nov/Dec 2019
Bridget Winterbourne Open Studio at Simshill, Wrington ~ weekends of 22nd, 23rd & 24th November AND 29th & 30th November and 1st December 2019
Bridget's Simshill gallery will be open to visitors for two weekends. There will be original paintings, giclée and canvas prints, cards, books, 2020 wall calendars, hand painted vases and tiles, cushions and more available to view and buy.
Opening times*:
Friday 22nd November ~ 10am - 4pm
Saturday 23rd November ~ 10am - 4pm
Sunday 24th November ~ 10am - 4pm
Friday 29th November ~ 10am - 4pm
Saturday 30th November ~ 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1st December ~ 10am - 4pm
Location:
Simshill
Ropers Lane
Wrington
BS40 5NH
*Please note that Bridget's Barley Wood Walled Garden studio will also be open with slightly different times - details to follow.
Bridget now has her studio as an all-year-round gallery. If you can't make the open day dates you can contact Bridget and arrange a viewing by appointment. Please contact her on her here if you would like to arrange a viewing outside of open day dates.
New Autumn Art Classes at Barley Wood Country House
Painting classes with Bridget starting in September 2019 at Barley Wood Country House, Long Lane, Wrington BS40 5SA
Join Bridget on Tuesdays - come with an open mind to explore and experiment. No experience is needed.
Morning session 10.30 – 12.30pm
Evening session 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost - Pay as you go £17.50 per two hour session or £90 for block of six sessions.
There are a limited number of spaces so booking is essential ~ for more information or to book please contact Bridget using the contact form on this website. See link below.
Click here to download the workshop information.
Bridget's New Studio/Gallery in Bude, Cornwall
As well as her studio and gallery in Wrington, North Somerset, Bridget has a new studio/gallery in Cornwall which is now open to visitors. It's located in the pretty coastal town of Bude only moments from the beach.
Some of her most recent original artwork, prints, cards, cushions, mugs, coasters, place mats and books will be for sale there. You may also catch her painting as this is now her new creative workspace when she is in Cornwall.
Except for the Open Studios Cornwall event, there are no set days and times it will be open, but you can always drop by on the off chance if in the area. If you are planning a more definite visit please contact Bridget to ensure the studio is open or to make an appointment.
Locations of studios and galleries:
Bridget Winterbourne Studio, Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Bridget Winterbourne Gallery, Ropers Lane, Wrington
Bridget Winterbourne Studio/Gallery, Bude, Cornwall
Open Studios Cornwall 2019
For the first time Bridget will be exhibiting as part of the Open Studios Cornwall at her home in the seaside town of Bude in North Cornwall.
Now in its 15th year, Open Studios Cornwall 2019 will see artists, craftsmen and designers opening their studios and workshops to the public from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June.
More information coming soon and you can see the Open Studios Cornwall website here.
North Somerset Arts Week 2019
The North Somerset Arts week takes place biannually. This year it takes place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th May 2019
Bridget will be exhibiting at her Simshill Gallery, Ropers Lane in Wrington. Opening times vary across the event so please note Bridget's opening times below. Her Gallery will packed full of colourful and unique paintings, prints, cards, mugs, cushions
The NSAW brochure, featuring all the artists who are exhibiting, can be picked up locally or downloaded from the NSAW website.
Bridget's Gallery Opening Times for NSAW:
Friday 3rd May - 11am - 5pm
Saturday 4th May - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 5th May - 11am - 5pm
Monday 6th May - 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th May - 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th May - 11am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May - CLOSED
Friday 10th May - 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11th May - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12th May - 11am - 5pm
March 2019 - New Springtime Art Classes at Barley Wood Country House
Painting classes with Bridget starting on Tuesday 26th March 2019 at Barley Wood Country House, Long Lane, Wrington BS40 5SA
Join Bridget on Tuesdays - come with an open mind to explore and experiment. No experience is needed.
Morning session 10.30 – 12.30pm
Evening session 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost - Pay as you go £17.50 per two hour session or £90 for block of six sessions.
There are a limited number of spaces so booking is essential ~ please contact Bridget using the contact form on this website. See link below.
Click here to download the workshop information.
Bridget's New Studio is Open to Visitors
As well as her Gallery, at Simshill in Wrington, Bridget now has a new studio where she is ready to receive visitors. It is located at the fabulous Barley Wood Walled Garden which is home to many other artists and The Ethicurean Restaurant at Long Lane, Wrington.
Her most recent original artwork, prints, cards, cushions, mugs, coasters, place mats and books will be for sale there. You may also catch her painting as this is now her new creative workspace.
She will be in her studio most weekdays and Saturday afternoons. You can always drop in but if you are planning a more definite visit please contact Bridget to ensure the studio is open.
Bridget still has her permanent Gallery in Ropers Lane, Wrington where you can view some of her original paintings, framed prints, canvas prints and and leaf through her mounted prints. There are also cards, wall and desk calendars and her books.
Click on the 'contact Bridget'' button below to arrange a viewing at either her Studio at the Walled Garden or her Gallery at Simshill..
Locations:
Bridget Winterbourne Studio, Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Bridget Winterbourne Gallery, Ropers Lane, Wrington (please ask for full address when appointment made)
New Year Art Classes in Wrington starting January 2019
Painting classes with Bridget starting on Tuesday 29th January 2019 at Barley Wood Country House, Long Lane, Wrington BS40 5SA
Join Bridget on Tuesdays - come with an open mind to explore and experiment. No experience is needed.
Morning session 10.30 – 12.30pm
Evening session 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost - Pay as you go £15 per two hour session or £80 for block of six sessions.
There are a limited number of spaces so booking is essential ~ please contact Bridget using the contact form on this website. See link below.
Click here to download the workshop information.
Launch of New Book - The Complete Picture
Bridget is very excited about the launch of her second book ‘The Complete Picture’.
A chance meeting with poet, John Watts, was the catalyst for this stunning and original creative collaboration. John describes Bridget’s paintings using his sublime prose, complimenting beautifully the relationship between painting and poetry.
You can see more of the book and buy a signed copy of 'The Complete Picture' or her first book 'Art to Inspire' by clicking on the link below.
Come to Bridget's Permanent Gallery (by appointment only)
Sometimes people can't wait until the next exhibition so Bridget now has a Gallery in Wrington, North Somerset where you can view *some of her original paintings, view her framed prints, canvas prints and and leaf through her mounted prints. There are also cards, wall and desk calendars and her book 'Art to Inspire'.
Click on the 'contact Bridget'' button below to arrange a viewing.
*Not all of Bridget's original paintings will be available to view here as many of them are on show at Tinca gallery in Portishead. When you contact Bridget to arrange a viewing please ask whether any originals you are interested in are at her Gallery or in Tinca Gallery.