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I have installed an exciting commission for the newly built: Vale Community Hospital in Dursley, Gloucestershire. This new building is on the site of an old railway track which ran a light goods and passenger train service for the local community. The Dursley Donkey will now be resurrected in the waiting area, so there will be lots of interesting details of china and memories stirred to distract you whilst you wait for your appointments. With much thanks to Prema Arts Uley for organising this commission.

This exhibition was inspired by a trip to Japan, taken by two artists, husband and wife, Matthew Harris and Cleo Mussi in 2009. This Journey mirrors that of the Gallery’s Founders, Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes In 1884. For this exhibition, Matthew and Cleo have also selected and responded to the artefacts brought back by Merton and Annie almost 130 years ago which they have incorporated alongside the contemporary objects that they have collected and the work that they have created.

I have just created a range of A5 sketch book/note books with mosaic images on the front and backs . A complete assorted range for artists, poets, gardeners , private thoughts or recipes - images for all ages and interests with a lovely quality cartridge inside. £12.00 inc postage with paypal . I can also make A4 sketchbooks which would be great for photographs and cost £22.00 inc postage. e mail me for details

It's May again, and time for two weekends of open studios in the 'Select Trail' Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th 11am - 6pm Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th 11am - 6pm -see the Select trail 'on line' catalogue filled with detailed images of exhibitions, lectures and events. At Frogmarsh Mill we will be exhibiting: mosaics, baskets, ceramics, paintings, jewellery including precious metals & stones & enamelware, also knitwear and finally hand bound books made from vintage and hand made papers by guest exhibiter Ursula Jeakins. If you would like to see inside my studio, and the garden, you will be able to do so when you visit Matthew Harris's studio.- see page 14 for details.