Fiona has been fascinated by textiles from a very early age, initially studying dress design, embroidery and art, and culminating in a degree in constructed textiles. Currently concentrating on felt, Fiona draws her
inspiration from her surroundings to create items ranging from light fabrics to unique sculptural pieces.
01653 690233 fionanorthing@hotmail.com www.fionanorthing.com
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His work attempts to convey the emotions and reactions he experiences from encounters with natural or
man-made phenomena. There are no specific sources of inspiration. A series of work can spring the most insignificant beginnings, each piece is then taken through an extensive range of processes until it begins to express or in the best case exceeds his original idea.
01751 473570
jfo1945@tiscali.co.uk www.jimorme.co.uk
Heron Reach, Blansby Park Lane, Newbridge, Pickering, YO18 8JL
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Serena creates hand-stiched accessories and garments that reference historical costume. She distorts scale and proportion to produce fantastical pieces of attire with a great attention to detail. She renders these curios more mysterious by presenting them as museum acquisitions, complete with fictional labels.
01653 691770 07740 379215 serenapartridge@gmail.com
www.serenapartridge.co.uk
28 Church Street, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 9HS
By appointment
Amanda primarily works on her ever progressing 'music' themed paintings -where lines, symbols and colour establishes feeling and atmosphere. She blends this continuing theme with work inspired by the surrounding natural elements and often works outdoors, directly with the subject landscape to create an immediacy and
vibrancy.
01751 473107
amanda.pickles@btinternet.com www.amandapickles.co.uk
4 Western Way, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NP
Jonathan has exhibited widely across the country. He paints wildlife and landscapes from extensive
field work in all weathers. His sketchbooks will be on display through the period of the festival. Original
paintings and cards will also be available for purchase. For more information visit the website.
01439 788014
jonathan@pomroy.plus.com www.jonathanpomroy.co.uk
Swift House, Back Lane, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire YO62 4DE
Her landscape paintings are about light drama and the interplay between the ever changing weather conditions, which generate atmosphere and mood. Her pieces are not a mere rendering of a topographical place, but rather a quest to provoke an emotional response – in short, the outward expression of an unconscious force.
01904 468682
artist@belindarymer.co.uk www.belindarymer.co.uk
Howlbeck House,
Bossall, York, North Yorks YO60 7NT
