Creature feature

With 280 pieces by 180 artists in our OPEN at Atelier, it's not surprsing that themes start to emerge.

Today we're introducing you to some of the creatures that have appeared in the gallery in recent weeks. From agateware crows made by Alma Boyes, to the curiously cute animals cobbled from found objects by Fee Fraser, the feathered and furry are well represented in this year's show!

Browse the whole menagerie online, or, even better, come and see the show for yourself and vote for your favourite piece while you are here.

Crow by Alma Boyes (above), Between the Plants Katy Aziz, Standing Bird by Fee Fraser, Boy with German Shepherd Puppy by Josef Cabey, Unleash by Art Man Wan

Katie's courses

We have recently refurbished our teaching space here in arch three at ABtS, creating an environment that retains all the charm of the original fishing arch, but now with a little extra comfort.

We are delighted that Katie Sollohub will be among the first of our visiting tutors to teach in the space. Katie will be here in September, October and November for a series of creative explorations:

Movement, Marks & Meditation on the 11th September.

Sketchbooks by the Sea on12th & 13th September.

Large Scale Gestural Drawing with Colour inks on12th & 13th October.

Large Scale Gestural Drawing - Rhythm and Repetition 20th & 21st November.

Katie has a wealth of experience leading contemplative creative workshops. Why not join her for a one or two day workshop? Dipping between the beach and the nearby classroom, working directly in and with the elements, enlivening your senses and recharging your inner muse as you go.

Book your place now! Come with a friend, or book a second course and save 10%.

Handy dandy

If you're tired of rummaging around in your beach bag looking for your keys, ice cream money, earbuds, lip balm etc, why not make yourself one of these handy drawstring bags to corral all your doodads in one place?

Pick up a Sew Your Own Drawstring Bag kit from Lauren Holloway, and make your own.

It's got everything you need, and, once you've made one, you'll have all the knowhow to make many, many more! They make a fabulous gift too (both the kit, and the finished product).

Our shop is stocked with an exciting selection of work by our resident artists, and all sorts of gift ideas.

Pop in and see us. We're here 11-5, seven days a week.

Email us if you'd like to know about a particular piece.

Dare to dream

Is that the wind of change we feel whispering these past few weeks?

In light of our own recent change of Government, and the giddying gear change in the US election race, you might be feeling the rising fizz that comes with a good stir of the pot.

While the road ahead remains unknown, we are daring to dream of better days ahead, for all of us.

So, why not take a leaf out of Brighton artist Parky's book, hang his vibrant screen print above your bed, and Have Hope!

Come and visit the OPEN, see Parky's pieces, and revel in the creativity. We guarantee it will make you feel good.