“Stan Davis was a non-figurative painter who spent much of his life exploring the emotional landscape of colour, texture, and form. Though trained as an engineering draughtsman, painting remained his true vocation—an evolving dialogue between feeling and canvas.”
Julie Burns & Emily Clarke are a local mother and daughter duo who have a passion for interior design and creating beautiful, unique and quirky upcycled gifts, soft furnishings and homeware accessories made from stunning vintage fabrics, off-cuts and sample remnants.
Explore an exhibition of some of Purbeck’s finest artisans. David’s beautifully crafted unique metal garden sculptures & indoor bronzes. Julie’s appliqué scene cushions using vintage & recycled materials. Emily’s feature lampshades & bunting created from beautiful vintage fabrics. 14 year old Luca, a young artist always experimenting, constantly evolving. Phil’s vibrant contemporary abstract paintings both … Read more
Come and enjoy dried flower creations in a stunning location.
“I am Catherine Ramm and am a dried flower stylist working exclusively with dried and preserved flowers. I create floral decor for homes, weddings, venues and events. My work is rooted in the Dorset Countryside. I am deeply inspired by the rhythm of the seasons, the hedgerows, the fields and the quiet beauty of things … Read more
Award-winning landscape photographer and fine art printer based in Corfe Castle.
“I am an award-winning landscape photographer best known for atmospheric images of Dorset, particularly of my cherished home peninsula, the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. The highlight of my photographic journey came with being awarded overall winner of the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year in 2015 for my image “Bat’s Head in the Snow”. … Read more
Susan Cox has exhibited in Corfe and Swanage over the last two years, and will be showing her paintings at The Fine Art Foundation Gallery at Durlston Country Park in April 2026. She loves the colours and shapes of the Purbeck landscape. Her paintings are centrally compositions of colour, movement and narrative.
Sandy Hill Arts is a young, dynamic and ambitious charity, rooted in the visual arts. Established in February 2021, the charity has a mission to promote and develop the arts, both visual and performing, in Purbeck and beyond, creating a vibrant space where art, creativity, and communities can come together and thrive. We aim to … Read more
Twenty studios, three exhibitions: painters Sue Cox, Elizabeth Brown, studio artists exhibition. A creative, green oasis in the middle of Corfe Castle. Check website for details. Our artists: Elizabeth Brown, Alistair Butcher, Jane Colquhoun, Jayne Cunliffe, Jan Dagley, Kim Day, Andy Farrer, Charlotte Fereday, Jenny Green, Heather Gibbons, Debbie Handy, Rachel Huggett, Richard Jeffery, Tony … Read more
A varied collection of art, crafts and gifts, largely inspired by the English countryside and coast. Including work from numerous local artists and craftspeople as well as the best of British independent makers.
A varied collection of art, crafts and gifts, largely inspired by the English countryside and coast. Including work from numerous local artists and craftspeople as well as the best of British independent makers.