Verdant Visions: Art of the Natural World - Local Artist Collaboration

Mezzanine GalleryThis exhibition showcases a talented collective of local artists, each bringing their own distinctive style and medium to a shared celebration of the natural world.

From ceramics and silk to pastels, painting and handcrafted jewellery, their work reflects the creativity and character of the region.Tiffany Prescott: Inspired by nature, Tiffany Prescott is a self-taught ceramicist who finds glaze combinations that emulate the beauty of nature.Matthew Scott: Matt's main subject matter is landscapes, and he usually works from photographs that he takes whilst hiking in the north of England.Jo Garlick Art: Jo is inspired by all elements of the natural world, especially wildlife.

She works predominantly in soft pastels and loves the versatility of the medium.Helen Jones: Helen is a painter and works primarily in pastels and watercolours, using them to create beautiful florals and wildlife.Margaret Chalmers: Margaret produces self-supporting bowls made with wool from the Masham sheep, a Yorkshire breed.Vicky Petrie: Vicky specialises in 3D work, which includes items such as hats, felt lighting and bird pods.

Much of her work includes hand-dyed wools and silk fibres.Jean Haste: Jean is a silk painter who uses steam-fix dyes to produce sumptuously coloured silks, which she sews into purses and pouches.Louise Curnin: Louise says that many things inspire her work, but the biggest influence is the landscape around her and the people she has met.Silver Maverick: Handcrafted sterling silver jewellery designed and made by Laura Bickenson.Eliza Potter: Eliza works with both ceramic and glass, experimenting with a range of techniques to create beautiful sculptures inspired by the natural world.