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9/24/2019

Firstly, thank you to everyone again for making the Combe Down Art Trail such a successful weekend. Visitors, artists, venues, sponsors: We couldn't have done any of it without you!
But just because the 2019 Art Trail is done and dusted, doesn't mean we're not looking to the future - and there's plenty going on...
Set a date in your diary: Next year's Art Trail will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September with the submission form going live in March.

But in the meantime, if you happen to find yourself in the Royal United Hospital (hopefully just visiting!) the Bath Open Studios Exhibition is taking place from 1st October - 16th January. All five Bath art trails are taking part with over 30 paintings from our own Combe Down artists. A third of sales raise funds for the RUH's Art at the Heart programme, which enhances the hospital environment and improves the experience for patients, visitors and staff.

We're delighted to announce Shuya Cheng and Sally Muir both have had work accepted in the prestigious RWA Open Exhibition in Bristol. Congratulations! The exhibition showcases art from emerging and established artists and runs from the 29th September - 1st December.

If you enjoyed the workshops offered on our art trail, maybe you want to start or improve on a new artistic skill - or practice an existing one. Combe Down has lots of art clubs going on...

Combe Down Exploring Art Group explores all kinds of topics – art, crafts, architecture, design, any subject that members think it would be interesting to explore. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Museum of Bath Stone. New members very welcome – just come along and find out more. Next meeting: Tuesday 1st October, 2-4pm.
Made in Combe Down is a craft market held in the Museum of Bath Stone on the first Saturday of every month. The market has all kinds of hand-made crafts and produce. Next market day: Saturday 5th October, 10am to 2pm
Combe Down Artists meet eight times a year for day-long painting sessions at Claverton Hall or St Andrews, Hawthorn Grove. Next meetings Saturday 28th September at Claverton Hall, Saturday 12th October at St Andrews, 10am to 4pm,

Whatever new projects our artists are up to, we'll try to let you know over the coming months. You can message us any time via the contacts page and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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What A Weekend!

9/9/2019

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What a fantastic sunny Art Trail weekend we had! With over 400 visitors to 15 venues, art was bought, artist demonstrations watched, workshops attended, music played, and lots of inspiring artistic chat was had! Here are a selection of photos taken on the Saturday and the Sunday so even if you couldn't make it or you weren't able to see every venue, these should give you a little taster of what went on...

Huge thanks to everyone who came and to the great team of hard-working volunteers behind this year's Trail: Sally Jefferies, Vikki Yeates, Shuya Cheng, Catherine Beale.

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The 2019 Art Trail Is Here!

9/6/2019

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After months of preparation, creativity and, yes, some tears, the 2019 Combe Down Art Trail has finally arrived! Over the next two days, 10am - 5pm, the village of Combe Down is going to be hive of activity with so much to see, do, take part in, and buy!

The weather is set to be sunny and dry, perfect for following the map and the red lanterns outside each venue and discover what each one has in store...

THE HUB
Packed with nine artists, this venue is essential viewing! Two workshops: Animation 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm; Music 2pm - 4pm

1 NORTH ROAD
Make crowns or buy a ready-made one. Workshop SUNDAY ONLY

5 COMBE ROAD
Six artists with six very different styles. Demonstrations running on the clay wheel 12pm and 3pm

KING WIILIAM IV - SKITTLE ALLEY
Two artists with BIG artwork

KING WILLIAM IV - MAIN BAR
Three artists inside as well as Greek food outside 12pm - 4pm

THE MUSEUM OF BATH STONE
Six artists showcasing a variety of styles PLUS the children's writing competition (ages 5-10)

PEGGY DODD CENTRE
Memory paintings as well as cream teas 2pm - 5pm

FRESHFIELDS, BEECHWOOD ROAD
Three artists with a wealth of talent

65 CHURCH ROAD
Two jewellers, one artist and one textile artist for the ideal gift

2 ISABELLA COTTAGES, ROCK LANE
Two artists in this beautiful cottage

CO-OP, THE AVENUE
Chalk drawing 2pm - 5pm

5 THE FIRS
One artist, an eclectic mix of work

6 THE FIRS
Five magnificent artists, including sculpture in the garden

18 THE FIRS
Beautiful Gothic illustration

9 VICTORIA PLACE (TYNING ROAD)
Ceramics and glasswork in the perfect setting

Don't forget your chequebook as not all artists have mobile banking. And if you want to share your experience of the Trail, use the hashtag #cdarttrail on Instagram, twitter and facebook. Here's to a fabulous weekend full of inspiration. We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to our sponsors and all the venues who've lent us their premises for the Trail weekend!

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