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The residents at Branston Court are a close group, and something that has brought them even closer is a realisation that many of them have a talent for art and craft. Recently, resident Beatrice Wilson organised an exhibition in her home of various works of art and craft which had been produced by her and her neighbours. All the residents of Branston Court were invited to share in an afternoon tea while browsing the talent of their friends, and they eventually spilled out into two neighbouring units to view sculptures, paintings and wood carvings.
Julie Brown
Trevor Brown
Dies Weber
Specialises in: sculpture (resin, PVC, clay)
Specialises in: wood carving (resembling Victorian style), folk art painting (also known as tole painting), glass painting
Trevor has been interested in art from a young age and studied sculpting at night school in 1970. He then studied pottery and was a professional potter in the 1970s and 80s. He restarted sculpting two years ago as a hobby and extra income for his retirement. “I enjoy the challenge of creating a good piece, especially the technical skills and problem solving required to produce an unusual sculpture,” Trevor says.
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Specialises in: pastel, charcoal and ink paintings, mixed media Interested in learning about art, Julie began dabbling in painting and completed a six month course at the Central School of Art. She enjoys painting because it engages the artistic side of her nature, facilitates connections with people and for the joy it often brings to other people.
Millicent Rose Specialises in: Needle work, tapestry, knitwear Millicent first became involved in craft work when she was at school. She has lived at Branston Court for six years now and has since ceased her involvement in her craftwork due to the onset of dementia.
Dies began wood carving approximately 50 years ago after attending classes with a friend. She learnt folk art painting from a local art teacher. Following this, Dies completed an apprentice course at Gilles Plain College and made a number of big wooden items. “The main thing is that it relaxes you and gives you a satisfying sense, a feel of achievement,” Dies says about creating works of art. “I still have that now when I look at the works.”