Arts and Crafts
The Whisky Coast is a haven for creative thinkers and doers – artists, photographers and craftmakers are inspired and influenced by the dramatic scenery, majestic hills and lochs, the vast open spaces and varied shorelines that make a wonderful backdrop for any canvas.
Meet, greet and see the creative people at work. And why not take home a little piece of the West Coast?
We are showcasing a wonderful array of top quality gifts, arts and crafts from around the Whisky Coast. Here is just a sample of some of the local producers and organisations (keep watching this space for updates on more fantastic exhibitors over the next few weeks)
Begg Scotland
Soft, shimmering, beautiful cashmere. Scarves, wraps, throws and accessories.
T: 01292 267615. E: [email protected]. 17 Viewfield Road, Ayr.
Tom Butcher Ceramics
Tom Butcher designs and hand-crafts a unique range of sculptural pieces and an ever-expanding range of rustic functional tableware at Mansfield Studios, Loch Long. Visitors can watch Tom at work, and then see the finished pottery in the Gallery, which also showcases jewellery, photography and textiles hand made in Scotland.
T: 01301 702956. E: [email protected]. Mansefield Studios, Arrochar, Loch Long, Argyll, G83 7AG
Kevan Scott Goldsmith
Jewellery and Kiltpins made in Scotland and set with stones found in Scotland.
T: 0141 638 6804. E: [email protected] 48 Seres Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7QF
Spirited Soaps
Whisky soaps and toiletries, handcrafted on Islay
Tel: 01496 810938. E: [email protected] . Main Street, Bowmore, Islay, PA43 7JH
Wood Yew Believe It/JB Woodcrafts
Hand-made jewellery boxes, mirrors and other gifts made of wood by Andrew Rennie in association with John Brown of JB Woodcrafts with wood carvings and wood spirits
Meredith Jewellery
A distinctive range of sterling silver jewellery, keepsakes and small tableware inspired by the forms of nature as well as designs from the past. Each piece is individually handcrafted to the highest standard and bears the appropriate Edinburgh hallmark. Limited selection is available online at: www.meredithjewellery.co.uk
T: 01259 751873. E: [email protected] Meredith Jewellery, Tillicoutry, Clackmannan, FK13 6EA
The Atrium Collection Ltd
Unique and original whisky and wine bottle holders
T: 0141 227 2771. E: [email protected]. 45 James Watt Street, Glasgow, G2 8NF
Artmap Argyll
A fantastic group of 21 Artists from around Argyll, from Oban to Gigha. You can visit their exhibition fro the 21st February till 27th March at: The Pentagon Centre, Washington Street, The Broomielaw, Glasgow G3 8AZ
Jems
Producers of a fantastic range of children's clothing in traditional and modern designs, that can be supplied from stock or made to order from a design and fabric of your choice.
T: 01786 824 160 W: www.jemsclothing.com
Ian Gray
Ian is well known for his Scottish landscapes and paintings of Scottish and American distilleries, Ian works with photography, oils and impasto to create photorealism with a twist.
Alexandra Interiors
Individual designers and makers of soft furnishings, specialising in curtains, blinds, cushions, bedspreads and linens, headboards and upholstery.
T: 07858 500 169 W: www.alexandrainteriors.com
