ANTHEA SUMMERS
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Goukthorn, Drumlanrig, Thornhill DG3 4AR T: (01848) 600 287 E: antheasummers@icloud.com W: www.antheasummersceramics.co.uk Anthea Summers Ceramics
With large rotund forms and vibrant colours and glazes, my distinctive take makes for ceramics which exude style and personality. I continue to explore and experiment with glazes, colour and painting forms, and use various firing techniques including stoneware, Raku and smoke-firing. what to expect: Works on display will include large vessels, functional ware and Raku pots. A Raku demonstration will take place in the beech wood garden on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. I will also provide an opportunity for visitors to glaze and fire a pot. directions: Take the A702 from Thornhill towards Moniaive. At Penpont turn right opposite the post office. After 2 miles turn right at a triangle. After another 2 miles turn right at a T-junction by Druidhall Farm. Continue for 1.5 miles, Goukthorn Cottage is on the left at the next junction.
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£15 - £500
recommendation: Drumlanrig Castle. Immerse yourself in history at majestic Drumlanrig Castle. www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk 56
VICTOR HENDERSON
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Studio 8, Stableyard, Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: (07734) 255 558 E: info@victorhendersonwatercolours.com W: www.victorhendersonwatercolours.com
I am primarily a painter in watercolour. Since moving to the studio on the Drumlanrig Estate I have been drawing and painting the gardens and buildings. My colour palette is high, bright and discordant, the drawing and brushwork loose and intuitive. what to expect: You will see finished framed work, mounted finished paintings and drawings. There will be mono prints and multi-media experimental work, work in progress and a great pile of failed, overworked damaged papers, etc and a chance to make something interesting from these to take away.
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There is a pay kiosk; as a Spring Fling visitor you will get free access to the regular car park. 20% off for Members on framed work only. £100 - £800
directions: Go North from Thornhill village on the A65. Continue through the village of Carronbridge until you see signs on the left for Drumlanrig Castle. Follow the arrows to the castle (your parking is free if visiting my studio). Enter the Stableyard and look for Studio 8. recommendation: The Castle Tearoom and Cafe. The Tea-room is in the former kitchen of Drumlanrig and has the old coppers and leaded ovens in situ.