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Nov 102 min read

5 Open Studios - November 2024


Our 5 Open studios are back on popular demand 23rd and 24th of November 2024.



I am really excited to announce that the 5 Open Studios are back on popular demand. We are 5 artists and friends in and around Twyford that open our art studios to the public at this event to show our work and share the Christmas spirit with some seasonal snacks. In my case the famous Danish Brown Cookies (promise they are really good).

Last year we had the event for the first time and it was a great and joyful success.

So do come along and bring friends and family for a nice Christmassy art day out.

Below you will find more information about the artists, links to their websites and a map with locations of our studios .

Hope you can make it.

Marianne


Poster for 5 Open Studios a small art trail in Twyford, November 2024
5 Open Studios


About the Artists


Sally Castle is a designer and illustrator with a reputation for original hand lettering, linocut printmaking, environmental lettering and mixed media artwork. Her sketchbooks will be on display as well as limited edition linocut prints, greetings cards and Two Rivers Press books.

2 Wisteria Cottage, Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe, RG10 9JP


Rebecca Howard creates landscape paintings inspired by nature’s wide open spaces and the glory of pattern within those landscapes. Her work will be available to buy as original artworks in oil as well as limited edition prints and cards.

57 Orchard Estate, Twyford, RG10 9LA


Heather McAteer specialises in graphite drawings which investigate themes of identity, memory and history reflecting on her formative years in Northern Ireland. She will have original works on paper, prints and cards available to view and buy.

22 Strathmore Drive, Charvil, RG10 9QT


Marianne McCaughey creates handcrafted jewellery featuring gemstones, ancient artifacts and precious metals. As a geologist Marianne is inspired by the shapes, colours, and textures of the natural world as well as the allure and romance of ancient art.

13 New Road, Twyford, Reading, RG10 9PS


Linda Saul creates works which focus on landscape in its varieties – urban, rural, coastal and sometimes wild. Her process involves the use of mixed water media and collage on paper. She will have original artworks, including miniatures, available as well as prints and cards.

The Gables, 14 Park Lane, Charvil, RG10 9TR



Aug 171 min read

Grand Opening Celebration of my New Jewellery Showroom on September 14th and 15th, 2024.


I am thrilled to announce the grand opening of my Harmattan Jewellery private showroom on:


Saturday, 14th September, from 11 am to 5 pm, and

Sunday, 15th September, from 11 am to 2 pm.


The showroom is located at 13 New Road, Twyford, RG10 9PS.


Here, you will have the opportunity to view both new and established pieces, engage in discussions about ongoing projects, and explore the realms of craft, art, ancient jewellery, geology, and captivating new gemstones.


Following this celebratory opening, visits to the showroom will be available by appointment.


In addition to the private showroom, my work will also be showcased at the upcoming exhibition events listed below.


Upcoming Exhibitions:

  • Wokingham Arts Trail, 21st - 22nd September 2024

  • Caversham Autumn Art Trail, 28th - 29th September 2024

  • 5 Open Studios, 23rd - 24th November 2024


Mar 22 min read

Boho style Roman jewellery

Updated: Jul 14

This is wearing history.

three roman glass necklaces
Harmattan multi coloured Roman glass necklaces


It is such a pleasure to talk about this Roman Collection. For a number of years I have been collecting ancient original Roman glass and stone beads as well as coins with this jewellery collection in mind. Bringing back to life these ancient beads is just a joy and it's wonderful to consider, who might have made them, who might have worn them, and what journey they have been through since they were made. If only these beads could tell their story it would be so interesting. Unfortunately they can't but instead we can get to enjoy wearing them, telling their story and appreciate their uniqueness and beauty with these Harmattan boho style roman jewellery.

I also combine ancient Roman coins with beautiful gemstones in earrings as part of this collection. When selecting the particular coins I pay careful attention to the patina, the colour and the clarity of the portrait. The intent is to select coins with a sense of wonder and mystique about them, so it feels like the subjects are peeping out through history at us and through this inviting us into their world. The coins patina sets a good deal of the tone for this process and determines which gemstones will accompany the coins in the earrings. It's astonishing once you really start looking closely at patina it is very specific and contains many different colours. It's a fascinating process and it nearly feels like the coin tells you which gemstones to choose.


I hope you enjoy the collection as much as I have enjoyed making them.

You can see the Roman Collection by clicking on the below links.




Upcoming Exhibitions:

  • Henley Arts Trail, 4th - 6th May 2024

  • Caversham Art Trail, 11th - 12th & 18th - 19th May 2024

  • Bucks Art Weeks, 8th - 16th June 2024

  • Wargrave Festival, 25th June 2024


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