Angus Creatives

I create hand carved woodenware and traditional brushes using local storm fallen wood and natural fibres. Each piece is made with traditional hand tools and time honoured techniques, designed to be both functional and beautiful. I sell my work through my online shop, selected retailers, and at craft and makers events across Scotland.

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14 Glengate, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HD

I work to commission and design pieces on customers ideas in leaded, fused and foiled glass. I also produce quantities of work to stick in the shop area in my studio. I produce work for other retail shops in the Angus area and have recently had some small workshops in studio. The shop/studio is open on 1st/2nd/3rd May from 10 - 5pm each day.

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East Mains of Dunnichen Cottage Dunnichen Forfar DD8 2NY

I design and run workshops where participants can explore ceramic techniques. These may include hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. I provide guidance and inspiration while fostering an inclusive environment for creativity. Each session might cover different projects, enabling participants to develop their skills and express their artistic vision.

3 Dighty Crecent, Victoria Grange, Monifieth DD54UJ

My work is inspired by colour combinations that I find in all sorts of places, sometimes gentle harmonies or more lively contrasts. When I paint compositions featuring organic elements, I often arrange them alongside more geometric shapes to create visual contrast. I like to paint mementos that may be of personal significance, to imply an evocative narrative or complete a colour array. Studio is open on Sunday 3rd May from 11 till 4pm. Visitors are accepted on request. You can also see my work at the Monifieth Art Market (Venue 2).

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20 W High Street, Forfar DD8 1BB

Beyond the Horizon – Victoria Wylie 25 April – 22 June 2026 Preview: Saturday 25 April, 2 – 4pm Meet the Artist: Saturday 2 May, 2 – 4pm This exhibition explores the wild beauty of Scotland's land and seascapes through atmospheric paintings celebrating nature's vastness and constant change. From Angus to Shetland, the work reflects a fascination with the shifting relationship between land and sea, where sky, water, and earth meet. Immersion in place shapes each painting, grounded in direct experience, connection, and respect for the natural world.

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House of Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

House of Dun is playing host to this special 3 day event featuring 15 Angus Creatives members. Find our artist in the various rooms of the Courtyard where you’ll be able to chat about their work, find out about their inspiration and perhaps make a few purchases of original, local art! The House of Dun is a 4 star visitor attraction and has free admission to the grounds and courtyard. Look out for the House of Dun pop-up shop that is managed by Angus Creatives members most weekends from June to December. Check out our website to see who is taking part and when.

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I’m an artist and printmaker working in linocut, my prints are inspired by nature and the Angus landscape. Crafted by hand, inspired by nature, my designs are drawn and hand carved into a linoleum block and then printed onto beautiful Japanese paper. Birds are often the inspiration for my work.

6A Guthrie Street, Letham, Forfar DD8 2PS

I paint my own lino cut prints of animals after creating a mixed media background from inks and watercolours. I also use this technique on old maps and take commissions. My detailed work of watercolour mice uses a dry brush technique with a miniature brush.

Lawton House, Arbroath DD11 4RU

I make hand-built pots through coiling or using moulds. These I have made myself from found natural objects or shapes I like. I have had three joint exhibitions with other artists.

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15 Kinaldie Holdings, DD11 5SH

Sarah makes jewellery using knitted wire, felt and found objects. She is currently working on larger scale pieces using mixed media.

7 Provosts Walk, Monifieth, Angus, DD5 4SJ

Al has worked commercially in art for over 50 years in Greeting Cards and Children's Books. He work in acrylics and watercolour, and since joining the Men's Shed he also produces recycled wooden pieces.

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Monifieth Parish Church, 41 High St, Monifieth, Dundee DD5 4AA

This dynamic art market based in Monifieth will feature printmakers, jewellers, ceramicists, writers, textile artists, and photographers showcasing original, handcrafted work. Visitors can discover fine art prints, contemporary Jewellery, functional and sculptural ceramics, compelling books, richly designed textiles, and striking photography while connecting directly with artists and supporting diverse creative practices across multiple disciplines. Artists include: Fran Marquis (Ceramics), Lesley Balfour (Printmaker/Artist), Jeni Reid (Artist), Clive Weake (Monifieth Ceramics), Sandra Ireland (Author and creative writing facilitator), Craig Nugent (Artist),Claire Walmsley FRSA ARCM (Multi media artist), Sarah Keay (Jeweller) Katie Sawers (Painter) and Rosie McGregor(Potter)

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Courtyard @House of Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

the House of Dun is one of Angus's most popular visitor attractions and is hosting the Brechin and Montrose Art market featuring work from local artists: Sasha Mannin (ceramics), Amy Mason (Kiln formed glass), Sarah Lloyd Rees (ceramics) and Michelle Hewitt (Wildlife Artist)

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Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve, Arbroath Rd, Forfar DD89 2RZ

Murton Farm & Nature Reserve plays host to six of our Forfar members for this year’s Festival of Makers. We are excited to come together under one roof where you’ll find us in The Cabin (next to the tearoom). Meet and chat with us, view a wide range of high quality art and perhaps make a few purchases! Murton is a family friendly venue and is free with lots to do. featured artists include: Tracy Jackson (Ceramics), Carol Sinclair (Ceramics), Jennifer Mackie (Fine Art Painting), Pam Robertson (Mixed Media Artist), Astrid Weigel (Textile/Printmaking), Sheila Roussel (Jewellery) and Karen Rae (Drawings).

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The Glass Menagerie, 14 Glengate DD8 4HD and Hamilton Kerr Photographic Studio, 2 High Street DD8 4EY

The Glass Menagerie and Hamilton Kerr Photographic studio are on opposite sides of the road but about 15 metres away!  Kirriemuir will also be hosting their Annual Bonfest Festival, so expect crowds and atmosphere in abundance! Featured artists include: Beth Grierson (Glass Artist), Maureen Crosbie (Stained Glass), Andy Finlay (Leather Worker) and Rachel Toth (Ceramics)

• anguscreatives.co.uk/exhibi…

Newtonmill Farmhouse, Stracathro, by Brechin DD9 7PZ

Amy is a fused glass artist based in Angus. Her inspiration comes from the glens the coastline and the natural beauty of the area. She is also influenced by my many years travelling in Asia, East Africa and South America. She often combines Jewellery making skills with glasswork to produce whimsical pieces such as robots. As well as making she also runs workshops so that others can discover the joy of glass. See Amy's work at the Brechin and Montrose Art Market (Venue 3) and also at the House of Dun Event (Venue 5).

27 Sanderson Place, Newbigging, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus DD5 3RQ

Text and Language. Scottish History. Locality and place. These three areas have been central to my practice since 2000. Communal meaning, national identity. Is Scotland a figment of Sir Walter Scott's imagination? My search for Scotland goes on.

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Friockheim, Angus, DD11 4DT

I write, perform, publish and teach poetry. I exhibit photography.

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11 Taylor Street, Forfar DD8 3JQ

Jennifer is an observational oil painter who strives to capture the atmosphere of a place. Fascinated with holding onto the ever-changing fleeting light and movement of her subject matter. You can see Jenny’s work at the Forfar Art Market (Venue 1).

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4 Springfield Terrace, Arbroath DD11 1EL

My ceramic work is mainly inspired by the sea and local cliffs and sea stacks. I make functional pieces; bowls, mugs, vases and jugs on my potters wheel. But also create hand built sculptural pieces which relate to sea creatures. I have made commissions for coffee shops and individuals.

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Long Row, Westhaven, Carnoustie DD7 6BE

Sandra Ireland is secretary of Angus Writers’ Circle and works with various organisations to provide writing for wellbeing in the community. She is the author of five novels and is currently working on a non-fiction commission about the legend of Lady Godiva. She has also enjoyed success with poetry, winning the Glasgow Women’s Library Bold Types Competition in 2022, and the SAW Dorothy Dunbar trophy in 2016 and 2017. Her poems have featured in various anthologies, including a World Wildlife Fund publication to commemorate Glasgow’s staging of COP 26.

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Park Cottage, Careston, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6RU

Maralyn’s work is hand built and modelled and figurative in content. She is inspired by people (working on drag Queens at present) places (working on a large pot with a carved landscape panel) history (recent work on "a short history of Scotland " depicting aspects of weird fashion) nature (leaping hares, puffins, Dodos) and lots of fish baskets using a technique that reinforces the structure. If you’d like to visit her workshop please phone 07966 135069 between 2-5pm.

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Whitby House, 24 Redfield Road, Montrose DD10 8TW

I am fully trained and qualified in all aspects of drawing and painting, and have 45 years' experience of painting and teaching art. My main source of work over the years has been through private commissions. I regularly teach Drawing and Painting classes and run workshops at Clay Half Studio, Montrose, as well as private tuition for individual students.

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Kinnordy House, Kinnordy, Kirriemuir, DD8 5ER

Jo Gifford works in porcelain, paperclay and pit fired stoneware making small sculptural objects. She throws each vessel then layers repetitive processes creating works where the act of making is integral, encouraging the viewer to look more closely and question what they are looking at.

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Folda, 102 roods, Kirriemuir dd8 4hq

I specialise in original, affordable free hanging leaded glass panels in contemporary and traditionally based designs. But also work on commissions, large and small, for individual clients. I also undertake repair and restoration work. I am influenced by the dominating Angus landscapes and by the tradition of historical stained glass work, translating them into my own contemporary style. The glass has a huge range of possibilities of colour, intensity and texture and this can often dictate the design. Stained glass is experiencing a revival in interest as people realise the value of traditional crafts. Glass panels, however small, are always a point of focus in the home or public environment and respond well to changes in light as the day and seasons progress. I am lucky enough to be able to work at home and have had a spectacular bespoke studio built for me in my garden. So viewing my work is very accessible.

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DD11

Visual artist working with digital photography, cyanotype, words, hand sewing, knitting and spinning. Interested in stories, archives, material culture and seagulls.

17 Dalhousie Street Brechin, Angus DD9 7BB

Sarah Rees Lloyd has created a collection of wheel thrown stoneware tableware, blending aesthetics and the importance of functionality. Her work distils organic forms found predominantly in the foothills of the Cairngorms, where her pottery studio is based. Sarah also draws from her South Asian heritage, which has specifically influenced her development of rich vibrant glaze hues.

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22b High Street, Montrose, DD10 8JL

My work mainly involves the production of handmade tableware from stoneware clay. The decoration of my pottery with slips and glazes reflects the influence of the seascapes and landscapes that surround me in the coastal town of Montrose. My work is mainly electric fired but I also wood fire regularly. I am open to commissions but am selective due to time available with commitments at my teaching studio, the Clay Half.

• irenehughespottery.co.uk

DD2 5PT

Working in sterling silver and also anodised aluminium, Sheila designs and makes her jewellery collections taking inspiration from the world around her, the decorative, delicate and colourful structures of natural forms. Sheila works from her home studio in Birkhill, Angus and sells her work at fairs and events in Angus, Perthshire and Fife. Commissions are welcome. Sheila also runs a range of Introduction to Jewellery Workshops for 1:1 and small groups from her home studio and also in the community.

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12 Albert Street, Monifieth, Angus, DD5 4JS

I work from my small workshop attached to our house in Monifieth. While concentrating on producing my own work I also give lessons , primarily throwing but also helping people develop their own ideas.

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Three Chimneys, Bridge of Dun, Montrose, DD10 9LH

Predominantly a detailed wildlife artist working in pastels from my home studio. I run workshops and give demos. Selling work through galleries, online and direct at events. Commissions always welcome.

• michellehewittartist.com

23 Arbroath Road, Forfar DD82JJ

Victoria makes contemporary landscape paintings from her home studio. Exploring the wilderness of Scotland’s land and seascapes, she creates atmospheric paintings that celebrate nature’s vastness – the ever-changing drama of shifting elements and the dynamic interplay of light where sky, sea, and land meet. She exhibits throughout the UK, with artworks in corporate and private collections worldwide. Her work can be seen at ANGUSalive’s Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (Venue 8).

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Mains of Balgavies, Forfar DD8 2TH

I work in earthenware clay throwing and hand building ceramics which are decorated with underslip colours and clear glazes.My ceramics are mainly decorative. I work to commission via my website and have run one workshop but would like to do more workshops in clay with groups like school children and young adults.

• georgiesampsonpottery.com

Puddledub Cottage, Guthrie, Forfar DD82SN

Astrid Weigel is a textile designer and printmaker producing a collection of decorative accessories and wall art from her Angus studio. Drawing inspiration primarily from nature, she blends these themes with geometric shapes and diverse textures to create stylised, colourful imagery. Astrid will be taking part in the Forfar Art Market 2nd and 3rd May plus her studio at Puddledub Cottage will be open to visitors on Monday 4th May 11am - 4pm.

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Puddledub Cottage, Guthrie, Forfar DD82SN

I’m a photographer living in Angus, on the North East Coast of Scotland, UK. My primary creative focus is publishing books and have done this for many years. Publishing allows me to reach a diverse, international audience with high quality, accessible and affordable books /prints that are easy to buy and collect. My books and photographs are exhibited widely and appear in many collections worldwide. I like being outside, searching for images and exploring new places; looking for poetry in the everyday and being excited by the visual world. I take inspiration and influence from many places across the arts and my work is a reflection of this. It really is all about the photographs and the books, however! Pop in and see my books at my Puddledub Studio on Monday 4th May from 11 till 4pm.

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Corner of Bank Street and Marywell Brae, Kirriemuir, DD8 4BQ

A micro contemporary art gallery in the heart of the vibrant 'Wee Red Toon' Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. The theme of this tiny gallery is 'Connection'. Deirdre Bennett is practising interdisciplinary artist and social art practitioner and also a lecturer of contemporary art for UHI Perth. As part of her current practice she also curates the 128 Telephone Box Gallery in her home town, Kirriemuir - "People and planet are nearly always at the core of my practice."

• 128telephoneboxgallery.co.uk

Wheatlands, 26 Hillside Road, Forfar, DD8 2AY

I create one-off porcelain works and limited edition collections inspired by people and places, and in response to specific themes or topics. I create work that is carefully crafted while also having layers of meaning to draw attention to things that I care about, especially the environment and the beautiful Angus landscape that inspires me.

• carolsinclairceramics.co.uk