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PRESS RELEASE
Visitors are set to flock to the beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.) ready for the last weekend in June, keen to enter the art studios and venues opened to the public just once a year, for the inspiring Silverdale and Arnside Art and Craft Trail 2009 now in its 5th Year.
Famous for its wealth of wildlife and set in tranquil surroundings this A.N.O.B. has inspired many artists over the years.With its stunning backdrop of the Lake District and everchanging estuary scenery this small piece of heaven offers an excellent weekend escape.
Once a year, studio trail members open their studios; hijack local venues and businesses to show their work, methods, and tools. Some offer workshops and demonstrations, all share their enthusiasm.
The Trail, which for 2009 runs from June 26 -28th celebrates the work of local artists, as well as offering people the chance to purchase items at studio prices. Art is taken in the widest sense of the word with an eclectic mix of talents on offer.
The trail includes fine arts created using the traditional mediums of painting,printmaking and sculpture. In addition, follow the trail to explore local ceramics, glass, caricatures,photography,jewellry,woodcraft,sugarcraft and textile works.
There is no better way to start the trail than by dropping into R.S.P.B Bird sanctuary at Leighton Moss to absorb a TASTER EXHIBITION and to decide on your plan of action.
Other GROUP venues include Silverdale Hotel, Cove House, Silverdale School, Gaskell Hall, Wolf House Gallery, Spindrift Gallery, Arnside Chapel, Bobbin Café, and Arnside WI Hall
For those of you who need a helping hand with transport ,we are pleased to offer the services of 2 vintages buses in Silverdale . Ideal to take the weight of your feet,to allow you to sit back and enjoy the local scenery and to take you on to another exciting artistic venue
This foot and cycle friendly trail also offers a great chance to explore the stunning estuary landscapes, taking in the wildlife at the R.S.P.B. Nature reserve,discovering many local historic sites such as Arnside Tower and Gaskell Tower, experience the tidal-bore at Arnside ,finishing off with one our exceptional sunsets.
It’s all about getting to know what happens in the community, supporting it and gaining something from it.
For the artists, positive feedback or maybe a commission.
For the visitor lots of new impressions, hopefully some inspiration and often a beautiful piece of art.
Brochure maps are available from the R.S.P.B Bird sanctuary at Leighton Moss, local village newsagents, libraries, tourist information centres, and Post offices.
Maps, Teas, Parking and Toilets at R.S.P.B. Leighton Moss, Silverdale
Maps, Parking and Toilets at Silverdale School
Maps, Teas and Parking at Silverdale Hotel
Maps, Teas, Toilets and Parking at Wolf House Galleries, Silverdale
Maps, Teas, Toilets, and Parking at the Methodist School Room, Silverdale
Maps, Toilets and Parking at Gaskell Hall, Silverdale
Maps, Teas, Live Music, Toilets and Parking at Arnside WI Hall, Orchard Rd, Arnside
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