Artists, Sculptors and Potters


Rosalind Annis
Rosalind Annis is a local artist to the Holme Valley working primarily in pastels. Having previously had a gallery in Holmfirth she now works from her own studio next to her home, balancing work with bringing up a young family. Rosalind has collectors of her work all over the world including Australia and Japan. She regularly draws inspiration from the local changing landscape, northern coastlines and stately homes and gardens and is happy to carry out commissioned works and portraits.
www.rosalindannis.uwclub.net

Darren Baker
Darren, a graduate of Bradford Art College, is one of the country’s leading painters within the classical realism genre. After graduation he has striven to perfect his technique and vision inspired by several Old masters and contemporary realist painters. His talent was recognised early after leaving college and was selected for a unique show of UK artists in New York (2000). In the same year he was appointed official artist of The Professional Footballer’s Association. He has received numerous awards including best artist at the fine art trade guild ceremony in London and The Garrick Prize, Christies, London. In 2005 he was named Yorkshire Young Achiever in the arts. His London gallery regularly shows his work to acclaim and his new works are eagerly anticipated at international art fairs. Darren’s paintings hang in private and public collections, including Downing St and St James Palace, at home and abroad.
www.dbfinearts.co.uk

Jeff Beaumont
Jeff Beaumont has lived within two miles of Holmfirth all his life and paints watercolour landscapes - mostly views around the south Pennines. He has succesfully exhibited at Holmfirth Artweek over the last 25 years and has had regular exhibitions in and around the Holme Valley including Lupton Square Gallery, Honley, the White Rose Gallery in Holmfirth and the A.C Gallery in Huddersfield. Jeff is based in Honley and can be contacted on 01484 664732 or 07941 949831.

Booth House Gallery
First opened in 1975 as a studio and sales outlet for sculptor and ceramicist Jim Robison, the gallery is housed in an early 19th Century barn with a unique queen post beamed ceiling. The warm coloured stone walls and wood floors are a perfect foil for ceramics of all kinds as well as paintings and other artwork.
www.boothhousegallery.co.uk

Sue Clay
Felting and non woven fabric construction became a passion whilst studying an MA in design at Leeds University. She now teaches this in her studio and in residencies in schools, colleges and other venues throughout the country. She also creates a range of fashion textiles, accessories and wall hangings, which she exhibits internationally. Sue's experiences as an Expedition Artist working in remote parts of Kenya proved to be the catalyst that inspired her to work with the medium of wool in felting. She takes a holistic view of her work which is increasingly based around the four themes of Art + Workshops + Felt + Therapy. In the last year she has started running art therapy workshops based around these four themes. Contact Number: 01484 686642
www.feltconnection.co.uk

Stephen Court
Stephen Court makes paintings, drawings and prints at his Holmfirth studio - mostly themed from Yorkshire, Cornwall and north Devon landscapes. Studio visits by special arrangement - 01484 686272. Links to art galleries and representing agencies via website.
www.stephencourt.com

Michael Curgenven
Contemporary artist working in a variety of media including oil and acrylic.
Work includes landscapes and figures.
www.michaelcurgenven.co.uk

John Field
John & Dawn Field - Colourful asymmetrical contemporary jewellery
incorporating silver, semi-precious stones and unusual materials from
sustainable sources such as exotic hardwoods, salmon leather and shagreen or
stingray leather.
www.jfield.co.uk

Jamie Frost
Holmfirth sculptor, painter and draughtsman. Specialising in carved wood and stone work, Jamie will work to commission in most media. Jamie teaches a range of adult education evening classes.
www.dabhandstudios.com

Debbie George
Debbie George lives and works in Holmfirth West Yorkshire.
For details of forthcoming exhibitions please email artist@debbiegeorge.co.uk or call 01484 685315
www.debbiegeorge.co.uk

Brendan Hesmondhalgh
Sculpturelounge studios was set up in 2001 by artist Brendan Hesmondhalgh and is now home to artists David Cooke, Jo Cooke and Martin Norman. In 2006 a visual arts project management team was created and also in 2006 the sculpture lounge studios launched its school offering workshops in clay sculpture and moulding and casting.
www.sculpturelounge.com

Ashley Jackson
Ashley Jackson, has had an extremely distinctive and
illustrious life in the world of art. Since opening his first gallery back in 1963, he has become one of the country's leading and most successful landscape watercolourists.

His unique evocative and distinctive paintings of brooding moorlands have become synonymous with Yorkshire, and more particular the moors above and around his Gallery situated in the heart of the Pennines, Holmfirth.
www.ashley-jackson.co.uk

Sue Jenkins Pottery
Sue Jenkins Pottery is a small studio in Holmfirth, in the Pennines of West Yorkshire, making original hand made stoneware for the house or garden.
www.hand-built-pottery.co.uk

Andrew Jenkin
I was brought up in Honley, and my studio is at Armitage Bridge. I have been painting full-time now for 8 years, my main business being the painting and printing of greetings cards, which depict landscapes and views of West Yorkshire and the North-East. I also teach watercolour classes at the North Light Art School in Armitage Bridge, and am the Secretary of the Huddersfield Art Society.
www.arjentdesign.co.uk

Celia Kilner
Celia is a stone carver and calligrapher. Her work includes lettering that may be carved, written, embossed, sandblasted or cast on a variety of mediums. A recent exhibition of “Angels through the Ages” is now in its fourth venue at Staveley near Knaresborough. Celia’s workshop is at Choppards near Holmfirth – she can be contacted on 01484 685167

Mick Kirkby-Geddes
Mick Kirkby-Geddes is a sculptor who uses everyday objects and scrap metal to create his own personal style of work. He has a very keen eye for finding interesting forms within what most people would regard as junk. He then transforms these shapes into new and fascinating objects, which have included figures, animals, insects, clocks, gates, railings and flowers. "It gives them a different slant and hopefully a touch of humour".
www.mkg.me.uk

Lupton Square Gallery
A constantly changing display of paintings, ceramics, sculpture and original prints is shown on three floors; including a bright vaulted cellar at the foot of a lovely spiral staircase.
www.luptonsquaregallery.co.uk

David Mayne
David Mayne produces work for galleries, public spaces and the domestic environment. His artwork has been commissioned throughout the country and can be found in town centres, rural locations, public buildings and private homes and gardens.
www.david-mayne.co.uk

Emma Oughtibridge
Holmfirth Artist working to commission and exhibiting work responding to a variety of themes: Abstract, Figurative, Still life, Landscape and more. A fresh, vibrant and colourful approach through the medium of oil paint.
www.dabhandstudios.com

James Oughtibridge
Ceramic Artist from Holmfirth- RCA Graduate specialising in large scale slab built vessels and seating. James also teaches children's groups and adult evening classes in ceramics.
www.dabhandstudios.com

David Roberts
David Roberts, a distinguished English Potter, has established himself as a leading international practitioner in Raku ceramics. He is acknowledged in the community of ceramicists as being responsible for introducing and promoting modern, large scale, Raku in Britain. In his exploration of a technique which has its origin in the making of small vessels for the Tea Ceremony in late sixteenth-century Japan, David Roberts has transformed it into a vibrant and contemporary art form. His work can be found in public and private collections in Europe and America.
www.davidroberts-ceramics.com

Sadie Rolling
Painter and Sculptor from Holmfirth, making work based upon natural forms and portraits from travels to remote areas of the Dominican Republic. Stone carvings and fun animal lampshades also feature.
www.dabhandstudios.com

Trevor Stubley
Born in Leeds, Trevor Stubley has achieved a great deal in the art world. He has completed over 500 commissioned portraits, and illustrated around 400 children's books. He has painted throughout Europe, won many awards and held countless exhibitions. Sitters have included members of the Royal Family, distinguished academics and politicians, and people from the armed forces, commerce, medicine and the arts.
www.trevorstubleygallery.co.uk

Claire Wood
Claire has just graduated from a three year degree course in ceramic design at Staffordshire University. Throughout her degree her work has been fairly varied but she decided to focus on tea ware, "I was exploring traditions in decline and celebrating aspects of British society".
wood-claire@hotmail.co.uk
www.staffs.ac.uk

White Rose Galleries
On Daisy Lane in Holmfirth, the White Rose Gallery strives to make art buying as easy as possible, and welcomes collectors. They also offer a great framing service and a 'no obligation' home approval service.
www.whiterosegalleries.co.uk

Photography

Helen Bray
Based in the Pennine market town of Holmfirth, Helen is a photographer exclusively involved in portraiture. Her portraits are inspired by her family's long tradition in professional photography, now spanning four generations. Established in 1917 by her grandfather and great grandfather the studio has always been at the forefront of professional photography. "Our objective with each person we photograph is to capture them in a way that is natural, expressive, and reveals something about what makes them unique. We consider each new photographic session as a journey of sorts, full of unexpected surprises and fun, where our goal is to create images that will endure in your family for generations."
www.hjbs.co.uk

Amanda Crowther
I am an International freelance photographer offering a creative, fun and flexible approach to photography. I undertake commissions for people seeking a personal photographer for portraits, weddings and family events. I also work with many arts organisations and theatre companies photographing performance, arts in education, community events and festivals. www.amandacrowther.co.uk

Steven Gillis
Landscape and travel photography from stock or commission. Images have been reproduced in a variety of local, national and world wide publications. Locations include the Holme Valley and Peak District National Park.
www.hd9imaging.com

Robert Norbury
I am a professional photographer based in Meltham, West Yorkshire. I was
trained at Batley School of Art and Design.  I work in digital only using
Canon cameras. My work is spontaneous and random.  My favourite quote is from the American Gary Winogrand who once said," I PHOTOGRAPH TO SEE WHAT THINGS LOOK LIKE PHOTOGRAPHED".
www.robertnorburyphotoart.com

Liam Raby
I have been interested in photography from an early age and have always enjoyed experimenting with different types of photography and with different imaging and printing techniques. I have a BTEC ND in Graphics, a [City and Guilds in Photography and have just finished a BA (Hons) in Commercial Photography at the University of Derby. I am currently focusing on landscape, travel and car photography but am still discovering new subjects and techniques all the time.
www.liamrabyphotography.co.uk

Andrew Sanderson
A professional photographer for over 20 years, Andrew Sanderson has established an international reputation as both teacher and practitioner of the photographic medium.
Besides his three current books on photographic technique, all of which are illustrated with his own photographs, Andrew has published several articles in journals such as AG Manual, Camera and Creative Photography, and Photo Art International, as well as frequent appearances in the Royal Photographic Societyand Friends of Photography Yearbooks.
www.andrewsanderson.com/

If you are an artist based in the Holme Valley, and are not yet listed on the website please email us your website and a brief description. info@holmfirthartandmusic.org.uk