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Open Studios 2015

brochurecover-2015Lisi’s studio will be open to visitors on the weekend of the 4 -5th July, Saturday 11th July and on the weekend of 18th-19th of July from 11am until 5pm. On Saturday the 5th, between 3pm-5pm, there will be a special event where you are invited to come and ‘have a go’ at letter carving. Please see website for further information: www.marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk

New Long Barrow in All Cannings

First sealing stone in a long, long time

I have had the honour of designing and cutting the first memorial sealing stone for the only modern long barrow in the world, here at All Cannings, where Neolithic building methods and materials have been applied to achieve a resting place with a sacred atmosphere. A long barrow is a place where cremated remains in urns are kept in niches, which are then sealed with an engraved stone.

The relief carved motive on this stone represents the local hills (which in Neolithic times were viewed as ‘the breasts of the goddess’) with the ancient symbol of a crescent above it. The lettering for the family name was kept very traditional and v-cut, to allow shadows to bring it to life. The Family name is below the motive to indicate that we sleep below the hills and moon.

Click here to watch the ITV news coverage: http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2014-08-30/service-takes-place-at-stone-age-style-burial-chamber/

The first memorial sealing stone - lime stone, relief cut symbols and v-cut lettering   The entrance to the long barrow   The niche with the urn before the sealing stone is fitted   The first sealing stone in place

Chairman of Marlborough Open Studios

In October 2014, Lisi was asked to become Chairman of MOS and gladly took on the challenge. For 2015 she has introduced Lead Sponsors (Smiths Gore estate agents) and Lead Supporters (Dudley Jewellery and Benchmark Furniture). The Preview Show at the Mount House Gallery (2nd -8th May) will be another fantastically exciting event, where 70 artists exhibit together to kick start the 2015 Open Studios season (every weekend in July). Look out for the new road signage and sleek brochures!2015letterheadsmall-1
http://www.marlboroughnewsonline.co.uk/business/4055-open-studios-is-key-to-property-agent-s-reputation-as-patron-of-the-arts

Windows on Art

moswoaFriday 27th June – Monday 25th July 2014

Marlborough High Street becomes a gallery for the full 4 weeks the Open Studio program is running. 40 shops along and around the High Street allow participating artists to show their work in the shop’s windows. Lisi’s work can be seen at Charlotte Quest, 97 High Street, Marlborough.

 

Windows on Art

News coverage of the event can be read at Marlborough News Online.
For further information on Windows on Art and maps of the event please visit:
http://marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk/trails/woa

Art at Clevancy exibition

christmas-fair-2014Exhibition and Sales of Work by Artists & Designer Makers
Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2QQ
21rd, 22nd and 23rd of November 2014

Letter Carving Course

A two day course with Lisi Ashbridgecourse-1
19-20 September 2013 - 10am to 4pm

The Sheds, Stanton St Bernard, Wiltshire, SN8 4LP

Explore the art, skills & techniques of hand-cut letter carving in stone. The course is suitable for complete beginners.

All tools and the materials provided, with lunches and refreshments.course-3

Cost - £120.00 inclusive

For further information please contact Aubrey Newman by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone on 01672 852246.