Welcome to the Cotymog Shed Blog
Colourful words along artful lines. Welcome to our blog, where Mary will be sharing news, stories, and insights into the world of Cotymog Shed. Here you'll find updates straight from the studio and garden, tales from the past, and a peek into the inspiration behind Marys work.
WARNING: As the editor is a bit of a muggins, ie not very techie, you may find some repetition and deviation, but little hesitation, on these pages…
Fresh News from the Studio
In pretty well exactly a month’s time we shall mostly be found in that deliciously louche watering hole of Cheltenham!
Please see adjacent flyer for more information….
One or other of us will be in attendance each day.
I hope to be able to work on some new stuff whilst invigilating. Having damaged my right deltoid muscle [look it up!] , I need to catch up….
Art, Books, and Stuff
Have we mentioned Art this month?
The artist duo, Viv Allbright and Phil Booth, ventured out of Cornwall as Phil’s one-man show opened in Halifax last month.
If you’re not au fait with his brilliance, both thematic and technical, then I suggest you go along and familiarise your elves with it.
It’s strong stuff : bold, large scale wall pieces, smaller table pieces, intricate bronze medal pieces - all bearing the influence of landscape both Cornish and Japanese. A Yorkshireman born and bred (but don’t let that put you off!), Phil has a deep affinity for the ruggedness and also for the rhythms and delicacy of Nature in the wild.
AND if you’re in Cornwall this April, you can catch up on Phil’s and Viv’s work at the NSA (Newlyn Society of Artists - yes the very same) show at Tremenheere.
You’ll also be able to see outdoor work there in the Sculpture park, and have a truly enjoyable experience in the cafe…
Do enjoy rambling through these pages. They’re being edited and curated more now that we’re in the swing of what is involved, although there’s always more to learn.
And now - again - the Big Reveal ! …
Do come and say Hello! We’ll be in attendance every day. And love to chat - about Art, Books, Culture, Dance, Etc…
Share Your Thoughts and Experiences
A World of Artful Themes
Come and be drawn into our world, where we can explore together some of the themes which concern me, as artist, crime and historical fiction lover, ceramics collector, knitter, cook, sewer( as in someone who sews…)
Speaking of food - we’ve found a new eatery on the Moor,. Called Cure Bistro, we’ve found it a soothing and happy place, kind to our pockets as well as to our stomachs!
Speaking of which, we had lunch there yesterday and it was equally delicious as last time. We especially love the Thinking Platters!
Pondering what they may be? Pop along and find out!
Cure is on the corner of Shaw Road and Heaton Moor Rd
- where Hallmarks the Bakery used to be. There beautiful sign still adorns the frontage.
Perhaps small businesses will get a fillip in the next budget…
No harm in living hopefully, eh?!
It would be really encouraging to hear about your similar loves/experiences, so please leave comments on the blog content as well as on my gallery pages.
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