An exhibition of art work created through Somerset Art Works’ Projects with InspirED schools.
From Thursday 24th April the Stables Restaurant will be closed while refurbishment work takes place. The Gardens, House, book shop and plant sales are open daily as usual. Self serve tea and coffee is available in the courtyard.
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An exhibition of art work created through Somerset Art Works’ Projects with InspirED schools. Pupils from primary schools were guided by artist Deborah Westmancoat to experience ‘en plein air’ working – to get a feel for making art outdoors and the particular rewards and challenges this brings. An Impressionistic style of painting and mark-making was explored, drawing and painting outdoors leading to an intimate knowledge and appreciation of natural surroundings.
The exhibition also showcased the Young ProspectUs project, artists working with teenagers in Pupil Referral Units in Taunton. A collection of characterful ceramics made with artist Megan Players is on display, inspired by the work of ceramicist Claire Curneen. Winged figures and dismembered limbs, jostling among canopic jars, branches, broken pottery and birds, elements gilded in gold, suggesting golden memories, or highlights amid the good and bad experiences that make up everyone’s lives.
