Thelma Hulbert Gallery curator Angela Blackwell aims to make you think differently about gifts this Christmas after spending the summer drawing together works from some of the best South West artisans for this years pre-Christmas 'Present Makers' exhibition.
Housed in Thelma Hulbert's former home, a grade II listed Georgian villa in the center of Honiton, the 'Present Makers' exhibition aims to open the public's eyes to giving the gift of art this Christmas.
With fresh coffee and biscuits on offer throughtotu the day, you are invited to see works from old favorites and fresh faced artists at this years exhition. Tin Oldman from Gittisham's frangranced wood wardrobe hangers will be making a reappearence this year after their success in 2001, and amoungst the new discoveries are Honiton's own Nikki Hargood's funky fabric 'Oddbods', Japanese inspired ceramics from Trevor Livingstone and recycled jewellery made by Sophie Meseg.
Exeter Phoenix Centre's Double Elephant Print Workshop, Cathy King and Emma Molony, will be in attendence with examples of print work.
The exhibition opens Saturday 10th November with a special launch event from 3pm to 5pm, with the chance to enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink while browsing this year's exhibits