Walford Mill Crafts have many talented artists and makers amongst its staff members. In the lead up to the exhibition Walford Mill Crafts will be putting the spotlight on each specially selected ‘Mill Maker’ featuring the work of eight very different disciplines including silk weaving, embroidery, photography, jewellery and printmaking.
On the 28th November 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm, Walford Mill Crafts would be delighted if you could join them for a very special late night opening as all of the ‘Mill Makers’ will be selling and some will be demonstrating, there will be entertainment, PLUS 10% off everything you buy.
Meet the Maker: Alison C. Board
4th
November – 10th November 2013
Alison C. Board is an artist, printmaker and art tutor with over twenty years
experience in Fine Art.
Originally
self-taught, Alison recently graduated from Arts University Bournemouth after
deciding to take some time away from her already established career, in order
to further her knowledge. Gaining a First Class Honours degree has given Alison
a thorough understanding of both traditional and contemporary techniques and
exposed her to a variety of working methods.
Being
born and brought up in the beautiful county of Dorset has provided Alison with
a love of nature, in particular those natural forms which grow wild and
overcome their surroundings, regardless of obstacle. Alison is drawn to their
colour, texture and their place in the surrounding landscape.
This
sense of place is also evident in the work she creates inspired by her personal
ancestry. In 2010 Alison discovered a series of letters in the National
Maritime Museum, written by her ancestor Susannah Middleton, which has
influenced a body of work that incorporates text, narrative and history.
Alison
has always used a variety of techniques within her work, preferring to not
stick rigidly to one medium but incorporate the best that
each has to offer. She often finds herself within the border between
traditional art forms and more contemporary presentation, a place which she
finds challenging but fuels her passion to bring her art work to an expanding
audience.
Having
previously owned a business in her home town of Wimborne Minster, Alison
secured a shop assistant position at Walford Mill Crafts, situated there on the
edge of the River Allen. Progressing through the company during her studies,
she successfully acquired the position of Gallery Shop Manager in 2012 and uses
her expertise in contemporary arts and retail to support their community of
makers.
September
2013 will see Alison open her new studio at her home in Stourpaine, near
Blandford, a project which has been her dream for the last four years. Downend
Farm Studio will be open to the public for commissions, tuition and picture
framing, all set in the heart of North Dorset, surrounded by the countryside
which inspires Alison daily.
For
more information on Alison’s work visit her website:
www.alisoncboard-fineart.co.uk, her Facebook page: Alison C. Board or her
Twitter feed. Alison is always available to talk about any
aspect of her work and you are welcome to call her on 07807 024194.
FREE entry as usual.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm
01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
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