The First Chenev'Art week-end took place on 6th and 7th April 2019

A couple of months ago Mark thought he would invite some artists we know to come and exhibit their work here.  We chose the week-end of 6th and 7th April as he was already taking part in an international open studios event. 

The Gang of Six!

Mark kept his studio for his own work and the others agreed that their creations would be fine under our open barn or outside - so the barn had to be cleared of wood and all of the other clutter.

The barn hasn't been as tidy as this since we moved here in 2005!

The artists set up on Friday and Saturday morning, in the rain, but it cleared up later in the day and Sunday was beautiful so we had a really good number of visitors.

On the grass - Sam's tumbleweed seed capsules

Robert chose to put his sculptural pieces outside where they created a great display.

The Director said - all point at Robert!

One of Robert's pieces

As I said, Mark was in his studio where he did demonstrations on the wheel on both days. He threw a couple of dozen pieces which will help to re-stock as he had a successful selling week-end.

A very small bowl

 We also set up a display upstairs in the studio, after giving it all a good spring clean.

These pieces are by Emmanuel who incorporates pieces of furniture and metal in his sculptures, some of which have moving parts.  They are intended for indoor display.

And these were created by moi!  The porcelain pieces ring when they are blown by the breeze.

Fox brought along his paintings and the ceramics in the photo below.

And last ( but not least ) Francois created his display of conceptual furniture in our barbeque palace.

All in all the week-end was "yaaay"!