SOPHIE Honeybourne is one of the most exciting new talents on the jewellery scene. Trained at London Royal College of Art she was tempted to remain in the capital after graduating.

Unique works from artists across the South

Quay Arts is offering local and regional contemporary artists the chance to come and exhibit their work in The West Gallery for Quay Arts’ ‘Artfordable’. Just like an Affordable Art Fair; this event provides a very special opportunity to discuss and to buy unique artworks direct from the maker. Works may include prints, paintings, ceramics, craft, photography and much, much more! A fantastic opportunity to sell and buy work commission free for one day only! That one day is Saturday 25^th June. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday 3^rd June.

From time to time something happens that transcends the daily humdrum and just for a moment lifts us up, makes us smile and reminds us just how good life can be. I had one of those moments during the first ever Isle of Arts Festival. I was walking towards the marquee, erected on the cliff top in Ventnor overlooking the Bay below, a lone kite was circling in the blue sky and the most beautiful sound I had ever heard came drifting towards me on the breeze.

The latest Wight artists 'Open Studios' directory is available in outlets Island wide this month. A must-have for anyone planning to attend the annual Open Studios event when artists of all kinds throw open their doors to the public, the 56-page colour booklet lists over 

150 island artists, along with descriptions and examples of their work and contact details, as well area maps and directions to participating artists’ studios. And for those who can't make Open Studios in July, the booklet is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know anything about art and artists on the island.

Charlotte Hodge Thomas painting in her studio

Style of Wight caugt up with Bembridge based artist Charlotte Hodge Thomas...

The critically acclaimed Folk Band LAU have been flung into the spotlight over the past year with their original folk sound and are gracing the Island’s shores for their sold out gig at the Quay Arts Centre on 18^th March. Style of Wight caught up with accordion player Martin Green.

Over this and future issues I will be talking to construction industry colleagues, past present and future to showcase the wealth of local talent and experience grounded in the imagination of our very own island community, meeting the people and places that help to carve the shape of our garden Isle…