The Green Cube

Info:  My work mainly focuses on nature and natural materials, and I am particularly interested in relationships and tensions between the natural and the urban environments. As I feel that art is very much a shared thing, I enjoy involving other people in the creation of my work.

The Wire Studio

Info:  Laura J Antebi has travelled the world for artistic inspiration during the past 15 years, journeying through Africa, the Middle and Far East and the New World. These experiences led to the development of her practise as a figurative artist, exploring nature and form in 2D and 3D.

Using a variety of media, recycled materials and processes, Laura endeavours to unite art with the spiritual essence through the sense of the transitory; to create figures that convey spontaneity and freedom of movement.

Thistle & Broom

Info:  You will find extraordinary products all made exclusively within Scotland’s borders. Each item has been chosen to bring you, or your loved ones as special gifts, years of pleasure. They are beautiful, functional, timeless, (mostly) handcrafted treasures, often unique to the cultural heritage of Scotland, always of exceptional quality and many of which will be made especially for you -- patience has its own rewards. 90% of our offerings are priced on the fair trade model so that two thirds of the retail price goes directly to the artisan.

Creating an environment of regeneration, of giving back to sustain what we value most, promoting the culture of a people that has given so much to the world at large and preserving the traditional manner of doing things ‘just because’ is an honour for us. To that end, 8% of our pre-tax profits from every product sold through Thistle & Broom will endow carefully selected charitable organisations which serve to preserve, protect or restore an element of Scotland's heritage.

Tracey Falcon

Info:  Uses a variety of media in her works, including video, projection, text, performance and sound and, for the past few years, she has primarily made work using newspaper, end on, a little like looking at pages in a closed book. This use of newspaper started as an ‘in your face’ reaction to certain political situations. However, over time certain properties of newspaper as a material have become of more importance to her. Her current series concentrates more on form. Here the paper conjures wood, concrete, paper, rock strata, land. It is used under compression and, like land, this forms its own rhythm and flow, suggestive of movement although static in its present form. Each work has its own story. Recycling paper, recycling news and opinion. History echoing around the walls. The writing in the wall. Newspaper has everything, the rhythm of life. Her 'Already Read' newspaper works are exhibited widely.

Wild Willow

Info:  Is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.

I run one day workshops for individuals and small groups, which are generally held at my studio at Escot Gardens, although they can be run at a suitable venue nearer to you if you wish. You do not need to have any prior experience, as all levels are welcome.

Wildworks

Info:  From building wild and exciting places to play in living and brown willow, to burning willow giants to celebrate the winter, wildworks offers workshops in all aspects of environmental art, lantern making and Forest School type activities.

Wildworkers are qualified teachers, experienced in working with children of all ages and abilities, both in the classroom and outdoors.