Chris Richbell

Watercolours and acrylics

Chris is a member and regular exhibitor with the Northampton Town and County Art Society and serves on their council. She paints mainly in watercolour or acrylic, and sometimes with mixed media or pastels. She is part of a group of painters from all over the country that annually enjoy painting together in Walberswick on the Suffolk coast. Painting outside whatever the weather, brings a whole new meaning to watercolour! Chris' work has been exhibited in London and nationally, and she has had work accepted by the Royal Academy.

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Sara Myers

Sculpture and life drawing

Sara was born in Wales but grew up in Berkshire. Following an apprenticeship with figurative sculptors John Doubleday, Lorne McKean and Edwin Russel she studied with Allan Sly at City and Guilds of London. An RA Aeneas Award then took her on a drawing scholarship to Rome and Florence and she won a Tussauds prize and an RI prize on graduation. She completed her Masters in New York, supported by the NYAA and awards from the National Sculpture Society. She continued to work in New York from a studio in Harlem, working on figures for Warner brothers, later sculpting and managing a studio in the heart of Soho for sculptor Rhonda Roland Shearer. She now has a studio in Northamptonshire. She has recently completed several public sculptures and private commissions. To continue reading about Sara, please visit Society of Portrait Sculptors

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will burrows

Stained Glass

With fifteen years of experience as a dedicated primary and secondary teacher in Cambridge, Will brings his passion for education and creativity into the realm of stained glass artistry. Will's journey from the classroom to the studio has been driven by his deep-rooted love for nurturing both young minds and artistic talents. As a part-time artist throughout his teaching career, Will cultivated his skills and discovered a profound connection with the colours and beauty of stained glass. Now, he has taken the leap to fully embrace his artistic calling and teaches courses full time. Will is dedicated to sharing the art of stained glass through courses and workshops. His background in education, combined with his artistic skills ensures that every course attendee is well looked after. Will's caring and patient approach, honed from years of teaching, creates a learning space where creativity flourishes and individuals of all skill levels can explore the beauty of stained glass in a supportive environment.

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Jane Roberts

Willow Weaving

Jane Roberts is an artist and maker with 20 years experience of delivering community based arts projects, in and around Northamptonshire. Her work is inspired by natural materials. After studying Fine Art at Northampton University Jane worked as a contemporary freelance arts worker delivering contemporary art exhibitions in non-traditional spaces. Since the mid 2000’s she has worked on various community arts projects, including the Yardley Hastings Lantern Parade. Jane is a founder of Yardley Arts and has recently exhibited at the South Northants Arts Trail with her willow creations.

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After completing a Fine Art and Art History degree at Newcastle University, Emma has worked in heritage organisations and in education, whilst maintaining a love for painting, drawing and printmaking. Emma’s work has been published in various books and guides, and she has exhibited in Covent Garden in London and Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. Emma is now concentrating on running art classes for both adults and children.

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Cordell is primarily an oil painter who uses traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art. As a contemporary painter, he uses both the traditional or modern whether it’s technique, subject or even an approach.

Currently, the President of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, Cordell has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Cordell’s work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013.

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Beccy Gillatt

Gold and silversmithing

Based in Olney, Beccy teaches a range of different courses to suit all levels and interests in jewellery making. The finished pieces are made using traditional jewellery techniques and include precious metals and stones. A former winner of Goldsmiths Company Young Designer Silversmith Award (2000) and the Future of Design Award for Silversmithing (2001).

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Nicky Hunter

Watercolours

Nicky is an encouraging tutor who enthusiastically inspires others to enjoy and progress their skills in the exciting medium of watercolour and other related painting and drawing mediums. Her paintings are radiant ‘realism with a touch of romance', inspired by nature and ignited by colour, capturing the essence of the subject in an impressionistic style. Her painting and illustration skill set is diverse, due to the influence of two decades of designing print patterns for textiles for interiors and fashion, with designs selling globally.

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Samantha is a professional illustrator who works in many mediums but has loved working in watercolour since she saved up as child for her first boxed set of paint. She has always loved the translucent nature of watercolour and the texture of the pigments in the water. Graduating from Bristol with a BA Hons in Graphics and Illustration, Samantha was shortlisted for the Macmillan Children’s Book Illustration Competition. She went on to illustrate several books and exhibited her work in London, Bristol, Kings Lynn, St Ives and Cambridge before becoming an in-house illustrator for the Greetings Cards industry where she worked for 15 years. Samantha is now working as a freelance artist and illustrator and runs regular workshops in Northamptonshire. She believes everyone can paint and with the right skills become more confident in the process. A prize winner at Northants Open Studios 2023 and 2024 Exhibitions and first prize at KDAS 119th Exhibition 2024. 

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I am Marika, a ceramist and artist based in Northampton who creates colourful quirky birds and unique pieces with stoneware clay. Growing up in South Africa embedded within me a fascination for dried and fresh flowers, birds and toadstools. My pieces are also impressed with native Fine Bush foliage and delicate lace that was handed down from my florist mum. My work is mysteriously filled with symbolism and aims to bring a message of pure joy and encouragement. Having experienced deep sadness and loss has taught me to love life and I have a hunger to bless and inspire others with my joyful work. Each bird has its own quirky characteristics and is intricately constructed and hand painted with multi-layers of oxides and underglazes. Most hours in my studio are spent adding interesting details, delicate mark-making and textures, to my precious birds. I often contrast glossy glaze with matt applications. Each bird is further embellished with a beaded necklace symbolizing “togetherness with loved ones”. 

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