Top 10 ten places to visit in South West England - Isles of Scilly
Art Galleries and Studios
Life is lived at a different pace on the Isles of Scilly. Surrounded by the elements, artists and craftsmen have plenty of inspiration to draw upon, whether sky, sea, land or sky. With painting, jewellery, pottery, fleece making and even a perfumery workshop, there’s plenty to tempt the senses. Below is a comprehensive listing of the artists on Scilly with useful links.
Isle of St Mary’s
Rocky Hill Studio - colourful, contemporary landscapes in pastel by Jo Probert.
T +44 (0)1720 423196
Isles of Scilly Pottery and Studio - earthenware pots, influenced by Greek shapes and design.
T +44 (0)1720 422741
Phoenix Stained Glass & Craft Studio – window commissions and gifts in soldered or hot fused glass.
Phoenix Stained Glass & Craft Studio – window commissions and gifts in soldered or hot fused glass.
T +44 (0)1720 422900
Rosehill Studio – bird’s eye views depicted on a range of gifts.
Rosehill Studio – bird’s eye views depicted on a range of gifts.
T +44 (0)1720 422266
Dolphin Designs – a cabinet maker also makes traditional wooden toys
Dolphin Designs – a cabinet maker also makes traditional wooden toys
T +44 (0)1720 423282
Porthloo Studios – incorporating:
1. Isles of Scilly Perfumery
Porthloo Studios – incorporating:
1. Isles of Scilly Perfumery
T +44 (0)1720 423304
2. Scilly Fleece Company
2. Scilly Fleece Company
T +44 (0)1720 422455
3. Peter Smith
3. Peter Smith
M 07789 933183
4. Sue Woof Beadwork
4. Sue Woof Beadwork
T +44 (0)1720 422154
Glandore Gallery – watercolour depictions of Scilly.
Glandore Gallery – watercolour depictions of Scilly.
T +44 (0)1720 422535
Watermeadow Barn Gallery – basketweaving as well as other local crafts and cards.
Watermeadow Barn Gallery – basketweaving as well as other local crafts and cards.
T +44 (0)1720 423789
John Bordeaux Pottery – hand-thrown lustre-ware pots
John Bordeaux Pottery – hand-thrown lustre-ware pots
T +44 (0)1720 422025
Elm Studio – oil painting portraying Scilly landscape and light.
Elm Studio – oil painting portraying Scilly landscape and light.
T +44 (0)1720 423329
The Craft House – pencil and charcoal drawings, children’s gifts and fabrics.
The Craft House – pencil and charcoal drawings, children’s gifts and fabrics.
T +44 (0)1720 422032
Old Town Studio – colourful paintings of light and seasons.
Old Town Studio – colourful paintings of light and seasons.
T +44 (0)1720 423358
Porthmellon Studio and Gallery - paintings of the Isles of Scilly by local artist Steve Sherris.
Porthmellon Studio and Gallery - paintings of the Isles of Scilly by local artist Steve Sherris.
T +44 (0)1720 422722
Isle of Bryher
Golden Eagle Studio – bold, colourful paintings by well known artist Richard Pearce.
Isle of Bryher
Golden Eagle Studio – bold, colourful paintings by well known artist Richard Pearce.
T +44 (0)1720 422671
Isle of Tresco
Gallery Tresco - a selection of paintings and other craftwork by a variety of artists.
Isle of Tresco
Gallery Tresco - a selection of paintings and other craftwork by a variety of artists.
T +44 (0)1720 424925
Isle of St Martin’s
North Farm Gallery – well known artist Sue Lewington and her distinctive watercolours. Also work by Jane Townshend, including detailed pencil drawings and watercolour mackerel.
Isle of St Martin’s
North Farm Gallery – well known artist Sue Lewington and her distinctive watercolours. Also work by Jane Townshend, including detailed pencil drawings and watercolour mackerel.
T +44 (0)1720 423028
Ashvale Gallery – fresh, loose style drawings in pastel and watercolour.
Ashvale Gallery – fresh, loose style drawings in pastel and watercolour.
T +44 (0)1720 4422544
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Map of St Mary's, main island of the Scilly archipelago
