Opportunities to visit artists' studios in the Bitterne Park area abound from August 16 - 30, during the Hampshire Artists Open Studios event.
Spice Art Studios at the Triangle will be exhibiting the works of artists from Southampton Day Services, which provides painting opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, giving them the creative skills to make, prepare and paint large canvasses.
Click the 'read more' link for information on this and other studios that are open during the period.
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There is a private view at Spice on Wednesday August 20 from 11.30am—1.30pm, where visitors are able to meet the artists. All work is for sale and proceeds after costs are split equally between the individual artist and the day services, which reinvest the monies into purchasing new art supplies.
Tracey Spice, director of Spice Art Studios said: "We really enjoy exhibiting the work in the gallery and there is some real talent here. We can't wait to see what the artists have created."
The exhibition is open at Spice Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, August 16 to 30.
You can also visit the following studios around the area during the period:
Barbro Fitzjohn is showing her hand woven baskets made from mixed materials, decorated in magical patterns from all over the world. From thimble size to large containers
23rd August to 31st August 12 — 7pm
104 Alma Road, Portswood SO14 6UW
Joanna McManus, Ann Ridley, Leo Deville & Sue Fisher will be showing a range of work from pen & ink drawings and modern sculpture, to thrown pots and colourful ceramics.
16/17 August, 22/23/24/235 August, 29/30/31 August 11am — 6pm
Bank Holiday Monday 12 to 4pm
70 Oaktree Road, Bitterne Park SO18 1PH
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Lindsi Bluemel is showing her watercolour and mixed media paintings inspired by the old buildings and memorials of Southampton; and Ann MacGillivray Is exhibiting three of her stone carvings with Lindsi's watercolours. These are on the theme of hands.
16 — 31 August 11am — 6pm
17 Whitworth Road, Bitterne Park SO18 1GE
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Sandrine Maugy is a member of the Society of Floral Painters and creates contemporary paintings of traditional subjects in oil and watercolour
23-25 August, 29 — 31 August 12 — 7pm
77 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park SO18 1NR
You can pick up a free guide to all the artists showing across Hampshire from tourist information centres, art galleries and other ‘arty’ outlets, or visit the Hampshire Artists website