Chasing Light – Venue 9, FarOpen Studios Art Trail 2025, Saturday 5 July to Sunday 13 July

Please note that the exhibition featured here will be open from 10.30am to 4.00pm daily except Sunday 6 and Monday 7 July, when opening times are 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Welcome to Venue 9 of the annual FarOpen Studios Art Trail. The George is delighted to be part of this unique celebration of the work of local artists, which extends across a whole range of venues and includes everything from ceramics and wood carving to upcycled textiles and willow-weaving.

Chasing Light showcases the work of Di Weissberg, Grace Engel, Jo Rockley, Shanna Ludwig, Steve Zimmerman and Neski Ceramics. Step into a world of colour, texture and expression as these six artists share their passions across ceramics, painting, paper art, dried flowers and upcycled textiles.

In the adjoining room, you will also find an exhibition of abstract works by Charlotte Keating (Venue 9 in the FarOpen Studios Art Trail).

Demonstrations and workshops

Watch Shanna Ludwig work on floral headpieces, Tuesday to Saturday11.00am to 12:30pm and 2.00pm to 3:30pm, and Sunday/Monday 11:30am to 12:30pm and 2.00-3.00pm.

Vanessa from Neski Ceramics, will be working on her ceramic bowls and pots throughout the week, demonstrating how she makes her textural creations. Join her on Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 July at 2.00pm for a short workshop to make a small clay pot from her collection of textures. There will be an option to fire and glaze them for an extra cost. Extra workshops for up to six persons can be booked throughout the week.

Join Steve Zimmerman for oil painting demonstrations every day at 11.00am.

Grace Engel will offer demonstrations every day from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Book to have Grace sketch your portrait live on site  – £15 for 20 mins, A4.

Watch Di Weissberg hand-finish items throughout the week and see her printing screens which show the technique she uses.

See how Jo Rockley creates her cut paper pieces as she works on items throughout the week.