The Big Little Picture Show and Other Things

The Big Little Picture Show continues until Friday 28th February

 A few new pieces have arrived and are in place in the gallery and the exhibition remains fresh and attractive . 

Contributing artist's: Sally Mattison, Peter Welton, Marie Brown,

 David Gaff, Don Hutson and Glen Heath.

View the collection of beautiful images from original works to fine art giclee prints.

Featured artist's:- Glen Heath, Jane French, Chloe Geary.

Original miniature landscape

Acrylic on board

 by Jane French

Textile with Ceramic Bird

by Bridget Hawkridge

Original water-colour 

by Glen Heath

Rocky out-crop

  Original water-colour

by Anthony Beber

Silent Messenger

Original mixed-media

by Jennie McCall  

Original mixed -media

  collection by

Donna Thorrington

Miniature original mixed -media

by Henrietta Corbett

Reflection

Limited edition print

by Rikke Digerud

Flower Abstraction

Giclee print

by Peter Welton

Parisian Street

Giclee print   

by Chloe Geary

Tower Bridge

Limited edition print

by Franklyn J. Scott

Port d Concale

Limited edition print

by Franklyn J. Scott

King Richard III

Limited edition print

by Paul Hainsworth

Birds

by Jennifer West

Blue Building

Limited edition print

 by  Dianna TIernan

Leicester Cathedral

Photographic print

by John Arnold

...and other things

Fun photos- Buzz and Captain Jack Sparrow

for Lego lovers.

by Shami Doshi

Display box frames

made to order in the workshop.

Art- lovers quirky canvas -

make good gifts for the office.

 by Franksy

 Limited edition

CoffeeTable/ Sketch book

featuring the drawings of 

Michael Barker

Christmas at West End Gallery

It is nearly Christmas, but it is not to late to get some lovely original gifts from West End Gallery. We are still exhibiting a range of artists in the 'Big Little Picture Show'. 

Our cabinets hold hand-made jewellery, felt work and Christmas ceramics.

Here at West End Gallery, we have several limited edition prints for sale by Paul Hainsworth. His work features Leicester Tigers Rugby Club and Leicester City Football Team. The colourful, fun and beautiful crafted images would make a great gift for any football or rugby fan.

Thank you to  everyone who  has supported West End Gallery this year.

We hope you all have a very Happy Christmas 

and a wonderful New Year.  

The Big Little Picture Show

 On Friday 8th November and we were delighted to welcome a number of artists and visitors to the preview evening for our new exhibition the 'Big Little Picture Show', featuring a diversity of work, from local talented artists. 

Handmade Cushions for sale or made to order by local makers - unique patterns from Decorative Art Prints, detailed Rams Skull print by Jennie McCall and exquisite felt cushions by Alison Linnell.

View of Celtic Cross by Jack Newport - Metal, glass and stone.

Collection of stoneware platters and bowls by Jennie McCall

On display, in the cabinets are some unusual gifts ideas for Christmas, hand-crafted by local  Leicestershire makers- Jewellery by Tessa McCall, felt by Alison Linnell, textiles by Bridget  Hawkridge, ceramics by Jennie McCall, Jenny Sala and Gerry Unsworth.

Artists featured- Jon Arnold, Scot Bridgewood, Franklyn Scott, Bridget Hawkridge,Jenny West, Jennie McCall, Barbara Hillman, Don Hutson, Henrietta Corbett, Jane French, Donna Thorrington, Andrew Jackson, Peter Berry, Dick Salter, Shami Doshi, Tim Fowler, Anthony Beber, David Harrison, Rikke Digerud, Diana Tiernan, Kevin Holdaway, Sally Mattison, Chloe Geary, Jack Newport, David Gaff, Marie Brown, Peter Welton, David Corbett, Emma Fitzpatrick, Kay Putergill, Paolo, Ian Mitchell, Maria Bragoli, Paul Hainsworth.

                                                      Lorna and Hollie

Visit us to browse and enjoy the work showcased in the gallery, view the range of diverse styles and prices. 

                                                                      Photos by Caroline

Winter Workshop

SATURDAY WINTER WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN

30th November 2013

Join us for a morning of creative fun in the gallery

Time: 10.00 am  - 1.00 pm 

Cost: £12.00 per child

Booking essential 

Contact: Gillian Geary

Tel: 0116 2227886

e. customerservice@westend-gallery.co.uk

Half Term Workshops for Children at the Gallery

   BE CREATIVE

Tuesday 22nd October

BE EXCITED.

 Paint your own canvas inspired by autumn, 

explore colour and texture and create a stunning picture.

Wednesday 23rd October

BE HANDS ON

Have fun making fabulous felt with Alison Linnell,

choose from bright colours of wool and design and create a picture.

Thursday 24th October

BE CREATIVE

Experience watercolour with artist and illustrator Ian Mitchell.

Be experimental with colour washes and practice drawing into the colour with a brush

Ian is happy for adults to join their children on this workshop.

£10.00 per person.

Friday 25th October

BE EXPERIMENTAL

Explore clay and extend your modelling skills.

Use you imagination to create unusual underwater creatures

Cost of half Term Workshops £10.00 per child per session.

Time:- 10.30am - 12.30 pm

Information and booking; Contact Gillian

Tel: 0116 2227886

e. customerservice@westend-gallery.co.uk 

All materials provided, light refreshments,

 car park opposite the gallery.

Winter Warmers - Felt Workshop in the gallery

Winter Warmers  - the  latest Felt workshop at West End Gallery with Leicestershire Maker, Alison Linnell.

The project, Felted slippers - perfect for the start of this cold spell and wintry season. There was a great atmosphere as usual, as the group worked industriously but creatively throughout. and great results (very bespoke) from all. Lovely home cakes supplied by Alison. 

Felting Workshops  make fabulous gifts. Vouchers available from West End Gallery or Alison Linnell  https://www.facebook.com/Feltings