Monthly Archives: September 2018

Pots and Prints – Somerset Arts Weeks

Out and About, The Finer ThingsBy admin 4th September 2018

Somerset Arts Weeks held their bi-annual Open Studios this month (finishing 30th September so you’ve still got time to get out there if you get your skates on). Despite being so close to Somerset this has past by without a single visit for years, much like Eeles Pottery visited in the last post. But this…

Eeles Pottery – Peeking behind the Scenes

Out and About, The Finer ThingsBy admin 4th September 2018

Eeles Pottery is in the village of Mosterton, on the road between Beaminster and Crewkerne. Despite having driven past it countless times this was the first visit (they were open as part of Bridport Arts Week) – long overdue. It is a truly family affair. David and his wife Patricia set up their home and…

Bonfield BlockPrinters – a hidden treasure

Out and About, The Finer ThingsBy admin 4th September 2018

Bonfield BlockPrinters is a the sort of place that you either have to seek out or you stumble upon by accident when you least expect it. Cameron Short and Janet Tristram set up in the old stores in Thorncombe, a hidden away village tucked into the furthermost corner of West Dorset. Off the beaten track…

Paul Cleden – Printmaker

Out and About, The Finer ThingsBy admin 4th September 2018

Paul Cleden is a printmaker and illustrator based in Dorchester. He has opened up his studio as part of Dorset Arts Weeks. Time for a visit. Dorset Arts Weeks is a two week event running every other year. It’s on until the 10th of June so if you haven’t already you still have time to…