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Creech Barrow Arts Group

The private chapel at Creech Grange (not normally open to the public) is an unusual venue, it allows the visitor space and ambience to view in peace the wide ranging work of these experienced artists. Stone carver working on site.
Hot and cold drinks available. Good pubs and lovely walks nearby.

Fay Anderson has been Stone Carving for nine years using Soapstone, Bath, Portland, Purbeck Stone, Caen, Sussex Green Stone and stone from Lecce, Southern Italy. Preferring traditional tools rather than electric, creating animal and human forms but also some abstract pieces. Recently she has begun carving wood which she finds more difficult because of the grain, although the end result, when polished, is very satisfactory.

Dramatic watercolours of Corfe Castle have become a feature of
John Bowen’s paintings. He works in the studio from the large pencil drawings made at the castle. This traditional technique enables him to invest his subject with a considered theatrical impact using effects inspired by the work of John Piper. Original drawings, visual diaries and sketchbooks from painting trips abroad also feature in the exhibition.

Billa Edwards. Atmospheric lively plein air work from Purbeck and many travels including India and Turkey. Billa strives to capture the spontaneity of the moment, and is particularly interested in light and colour. A regular exhibiter at the Mall Galleries with the Armed Forces Society. Sensitive Watercolours/Oils/solar etchings. Prices from £55. Sketch books on display, cards and mounted unframed work to browse through.

Pippa Edwards is self taught and began ten years ago by producing portraits in pastel or charcoal of people and dogs. During a two year posting to Istanbul she developed her interest in mixed media landscapes, and has since been tending towards the more abstract. Commissions for portraits of individuals, pets or informal family groups taken.

Directions
Wareham Bypass (A351) take turning signed Creech, Steeple, Kimmeridge. After 2 miles driveway signed on right.

Accessibility
5 Shallow steps. Grass path.

Opening Hours
Open daily 10.30 to 4.30 Bank Holiday Monday 10.30 to 8.30

St Johns Chapel, Creech Grange, Nr. Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DF