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Rollington Pop-Up Studio
Artist of the Day 2025
Now a firm favourite for visitors the Artists’ Pop-Up sessions in the courtyard tent at Rollington Barn take place every day from 11 am to 3.30 pm. Different artists will showcase their style of work daily. You may be able to try your hand at glass making, watch a stone mason at work, or learn about artists impressions and watch the watercolours flow. There are demonstrations to suit everybody and may well be opportunities for you to have a go yourself and learn a new skill. Many of the artists will have displays of work available to purchase.
All of this can be enjoyed in the atmospheric courtyard of Rollington Barn while sampling the delights of the infamous Love Cake café. So why not grab a coffee and slice of cake and soak up what is on offer between 11 am – 3.30 pm every day. Please take a look at the artists scheduled to appear at this year’s Pop-Up Studio and plan your visit.
We look forward to seeing you there.
PAW 2025 Pop-Up Studio Timetable:
Saturday 24 May
Cathy Malcolm | Ceramicist
Hand built goddess themed shrines and statues inspired by the finds within “The Five Mary’s” Neolithic burial mounds in Chaldon Herring village.
Sunday 25 May
Lucy Tidbury | Oil Painter
Watch Local painter Lucy create a new Moo and have a go at painting your own. Lucy is known for her cow paintings and this year you’ll be able to create your own ‘Mini Moo’ using oil paint on board.
Monday 26 May
Roger Lockey | Mixed Media Artist
This year, I will be conducting a series of demonstrations of mixed-media techniques, which visitors can then try for themselves if they wish. This will include using Brusho, crackle gel, marbling inks and wax resist, amongst others. I will also have examples of finished pieces to illustrate the processes demonstrated.
Tuesday 27 May
Gillian Appleton | Glass Artist
This Pop-up gives anybody the opportunity to make their own unique glass suncatcher. The suncatchers are then fired and can be collected either from Rollington Barn or my Open Studio or can be posted. Gillian will also demontrate the stages in making a stripey plate using glass stringers.
Wednesday 28 May
Catherine Ramm | Dried Flower Stylist
Come and watch Catherine create dried flower wreaths and dried flower panels. As well as demonstrating she will be answering all your questions regarding growing and drying flowers.
Thursday 29 May
Gillian Appleton | Glass Artist
This Pop-up gives anybody the opportunity to make their own unique glass suncatcher. The suncatchers are then fired and can be collected either from Rollington Barn or my Open Studio or can be posted. Gillian will also demontrate the stages in making a stripey plate using glass stringers.
Friday 30 May
Kitty Hartnell | Mosaic Artist
Creating a mosaic is a really therapeutic process. Find out for yourself and have a go at making a small mosaic coaster or plant stand. All materials provided.
Saturday 31 May
Rose Hatcher | Textile Artist
Rose Hatcher works with finest silk fibres and handspun silk yarns to create vibrant jewel-bright floral images. You can watch her at work and gain a better understanding of the materials she uses and of the unique hybrid technique she has developed.
Sunday 1 June
Charlotte Fereday | Textile Artist
Charlotte will be demonstrating her process of turning quick sketches into stitched pieces using embroidery and collage techniques. Visitors can try their hand at stitching a picture from scratch or using a template.
Monday 2 June
Gail Boothman | Glass Artist/ Lampworking
See the alchemy of solid glass rods being made into a variety of glass beads, and a selection of small sculptural creatures by melting the glass in the open flame and manipulating it to reach the required result.
Tuesday 3 June
Linda Courtney | Mixed Media and Felt
Linda will be demonstrating creating art from wool using both wet and needle-felt techniques with examples of both her 2-D and 3-D work available for sale. There will be beautiful coloured merino wool for you to have a go at making felt beads to form a keyring or necklace.
Wednesday 4 June & Thursday 5 June
Jonathan Sells | Sculptor
Jonathan Sells is a Sculptor and Stone Carver based in Corfe Castle, Dorset. He has produced both public, town centre pieces and private commissions. At Rollington this year Jonathan will be working on a humorous, fun relief carving which relates to Corfe Castle and its past.
Friday 6 June
Pia Elliot | Pen and Ink Artist
Join artist Pia Elliot who will be demonstrating her unique pen and ink drawing style. Have a go at creating your own mindful mandala using a variety of pen and ink techniques. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Saturday 7 June
Cathy Malcolm | Painter (abstracts)
I plan to demonstrate my abstract painting technique, with the opportunity for participation – focussing on texture and abstract colour compositions. I mostly use traditional media and techniques, such as canvas, paper, acrylic and oil paints, although I do also apply layers of washes, stencilling, oil crayons, ink and graphite.
Sunday 8 June
Sy Wood & Scott Taylor | Stone Sculptor/Designer
We will be available to chat about our work and recent commissions, demonstrate the design process behind our studio’s work, technical hand drawings and ideas generation. Including our process, template methods and design changes for material differences.