The SHAF Arts Trail

The SHAF ARTS TRAIL 16th – 31st October 2021 provides an opportunity for visitors to view and buy work directly from the makers. Visitors discover  paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, lampshades, mosaics, hand-turned wooden items and furniture, felt, paper and textile art, photography, basketry, printmaking and much more.

Visitors will find artists exhibiting in their homes and studios, in galleries, exhibition halls, hotels and pubs. Following the Arts Trail provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to explore the glorious South Hams and discover places they never knew existed.

The Arts Trail Brochure

The Arts Trail Brochure provides ‘at a glance’ information to help visitors plan their route: a map of the area shows where all participating artists may be found, and venues are listed for easy reference; Venue Opening Dates and Times are listed, as well as artists by name, their venue and the page on which they appear in the brochure. This enables visitors on the trail of specific artists to locate them easily.​

Following the Arts Trail enables visitors to discover the latest works of their favourite artists … and find new artists and types of artwork to add to their ‘favourites’ list. SHAF hopes all visitors to the Arts Trail will have a wonderful time and will take the opportunity to drop in for a delicious lunch or cream tea at one of the cafes, hotels, pubs and restaurants advertised in the brochure.

Present Maker

Harbour House, The Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD

Tuesday 30 November – Sunday 12 December 2021

Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm /  Sunday 11am – 3pm

Eight artists from SHAF present a delightful Christmas-themed exhibition. With jewellery, leather works, printmaking, painting, textile art and pyrography, there’s sure to be something to inspire and tempt visitors in search of unique gifts. Unsurprisingly, the local landscape of south Devon provides inspiration to many of the artists and makers in this Christmas showcase.

Artists taking part:

Illustrator Lucy Cartwright combines inspiration from the countryside and the sea on her doorstep with a love of art deco posters, vintage prints and textile patterns. When not producing work for commission, her work often features animals and plants in vibrant, rich patterns on cushions, fabrics, wallpaper, cards and accessories.

Wildlife artist John Ashton is well known for his published writing about local birdlife, his illustrations and his oil paintings. With a lifelong passion for wildlife, his career before settling in south Devon has included taxidermy and working as a roadie for major rock bands.

Printmaker Emma Cook works at a tiny etching press to produce exquisite collagraph miniatures which she embellishes with beads, metals and thread. Inspired by the coastline of the South Hams, her work is characterised by circle forms and a palette of rich blues and greens.

Charlotte Dalrymple-Hay lives by the ancient Indian proverb: “certain things may catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart” and in her silver jewellery she responds to elements of the natural environment that surrounds her.

Lou Griffiths of New Ember Pyrography works with sustainable bamboo and locally sourced wood to produce her candle holders, serving boards and grazing platters, collectable wooden homeware with wood-burnt artwork to “bring the outdoors in by adding nature to your home.”

Leather artisan and marble artist Rachel O’Connell created Rocworx in her passion to create beautiful and practical home accessories and aprons. She uses sustainable and compostable materials: veg-tanned leather, Dartmoor sheepskin, organic oilskin, wool, cork, linen, vintage denim and repurposed copper thread, and incorporates marbling techniques. Leather work is a heritage craft, and Rachel uses traditional tools and a slow, considered process to produce her contemporary designs.

Cheryl Tipple-Trepat has a joyous love of nature and her work in ink, printmaking and digital art has been described as “elemental, bright and gently bold, full of character and sometimes quirk… an emotional response to landscape and nature.” More deeply Cheryl believes in taking a stand when nature is threatened.

Textile artist Sue Burton works with textile processes to reflect the changing seasons in the natural world around her. Wherever possible she sues vintage, organic or recycled materials to produce and package her cards, pictures, garlands and gifts. 

Present Maker

Harbour House, The Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD

Tuesday 30 November – Sunday 12 December 2021

Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm /  Sunday 11am – 3pm

Eight artists from SHAF present a delightful Christmas-themed exhibition. With jewellery, leather works, printmaking, painting, textile art and pyrography, there’s sure to be something to inspire and tempt visitors in search of unique gifts. Unsurprisingly, the local landscape of south Devon provides inspiration to many of the artists and makers in this Christmas showcase.

Artists taking part:

Illustrator Lucy Cartwright combines inspiration from the countryside and the sea on her doorstep with a love of art deco posters, vintage prints and textile patterns. When not producing work for commission, her work often features animals and plants in vibrant, rich patterns on cushions, fabrics, wallpaper, cards and accessories.

Wildlife artist John Ashton is well known for his published writing about local birdlife, his illustrations and his oil paintings. With a lifelong passion for wildlife, his career before settling in south Devon has included taxidermy and working as a roadie for major rock bands.

Printmaker Emma Cook works at a tiny etching press to produce exquisite collagraph miniatures which she embellishes with beads, metals and thread. Inspired by the coastline of the South Hams, her work is characterised by circle forms and a palette of rich blues and greens.

Charlotte Dalrymple-Hay lives by the ancient Indian proverb: “certain things may catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart” and in her silver jewellery she responds to elements of the natural environment that surrounds her.

Lou Griffiths of New Ember Pyrography works with sustainable bamboo and locally sourced wood to produce her candle holders, serving boards and grazing platters, collectable wooden homeware with wood-burnt artwork to “bring the outdoors in by adding nature to your home.”

Leather artisan and marble artist Rachel O’Connell created Rocworx in her passion to create beautiful and practical home accessories and aprons. She uses sustainable and compostable materials: veg-tanned leather, Dartmoor sheepskin, organic oilskin, wool, cork, linen, vintage denim and repurposed copper thread, and incorporates marbling techniques. Leather work is a heritage craft, and Rachel uses traditional tools and a slow, considered process to produce her contemporary designs.

Cheryl Tipple-Trepat has a joyous love of nature and her work in ink, printmaking and digital art has been described as “elemental, bright and gently bold, full of character and sometimes quirk… an emotional response to landscape and nature.” More deeply Cheryl believes in taking a stand when nature is threatened.

Textile artist Sue Burton works with textile processes to reflect the changing seasons in the natural world around her. Wherever possible she sues vintage, organic or recycled materials to produce and package her cards, pictures, garlands and gifts. 

SHAF @ Bovey Tracey Craft Festival

Friday 17th June – Sunday 19th June 2022

10am- 5pm

Craft Festival, Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9FF

Booking Tickets is advised as there will be limited numbers available on the door, click here to book.

A selection of artists from SHAF are delighted to have their first stand at the notorious Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey this June. With  jewellery, leather works, printmaking, metal art, pyrography and textile art, there’s a great collection of work to be showcased.