Tutors

Our tutors are all experienced artists and makers in their own right; they bring their specialist knowledge and expertise to the courses and workshops they teach here at New Brewery Arts. 

Ann-Margreth bohl

Ann-Margreth Bohl is a sculptor and installation artist and has been a tutor at New Brewery Arts for the past 19 years. She first experienced stone carving over 25 years ago when she trained as an art therapist. To this day she is inspired by the physicality of stone and the ability to work creatively with this ancient and lasting material. 

steph renshaw

Steph is a printmaker and print teacher based in Bristol. She is known for her colourful prints inspired by the natural world. Steph teaches linocut printing.

FRANCIS MARTIN

Francis’ work explores the light emulating effects of charcoal graphite and oil paint. Working from life and before the motif he aims to convey a personal response to his environment and the world around him.

MIRANDA WELLS

Miranda makes high-fired stoneware forms using a combination of wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques. Her work has a focus on form and explores the idea of balance and texture, often highlighted by contrasting glazes. Miranda has an interest in clay as a natural material and different clay bodies.

Katie Sanderson

Katie was first introduced to enamelling by her mother 15 years ago, herself an enamel artist. Katie went on to explore this magical art form further, creating work that takes enamelling beyond its traditional methods.

lucy barraclough

Lucy is a textile creator, qualified Textile technologist and teacher of sewing.

HANNAH ELLIS

Hannah has been teaching at New Brewery Arts since 2012. She encourages students of all ages and abilities to have fun experimenting, realise their creative potential and unleash their imaginations! Her own practice is inspired by memories of places she has visited and the countryside near where she lives.

Alexandra woods

Alexandra has been teaching at New Brewery Arts since 2010. Alexandra will encourage and guide students through the activities, inspiring confidence to have a go and achieve in a fun and friendly setting. 

ed hill

Ed is a ceramic artist whose practice has evolved through painting into clay sculpture, ceramics and aspects of studio pottery, with wheel thrown forms, plates and painterly glaze application being a major focus.

CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH

Designing and making beautiful cutlery from sterling silver and locally sourced English Holly, Charlotte creates functional pieces of art for the kitchen.

Jade ogden

Jade is a handweaver based in Somerset. She has a BA in Creative Arts from Bath Spa University and an MA in Participatory and Community Arts from Goldsmiths.

claire sandars

Claire applies both modern and traditional theory and practices to her teaching.

Emma Roch

Emma is trained in textiles and visual design. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, exploring colour, pattern and texture. Working in mixed media, Emma explores her passions through weave, print and collage.

Ruth pullan

A satisfying realisation came soon after a leatherwork course at the Cumbria School of Saddlery in 2011 that leather was the medium Ruth wanted to work in. Through a pared down palette of materials and processes, Ruth hopes to reflect individual style, simplicity and quality.

Patrick Brown

Patrick has been a sculptor and wood carver for the past seven years, following an education in Conservation Biology, woodland management, and greenwood crafts. He enjoys creating useful everyday items in wood; carving also forms a large part of his artistic practice.

Lauren HOLLOWAY

As a designer and maker Lauren has been running her own slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand since 2013. She specialises in making sustainable bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio.

daniella Wilson-dunne

Daniella produces a variety of stained glass panels in traditional and contemporary designs, and undertakes restoration work on tired or damaged panels, restoring them to their former glory. Daniella's studio is at New Brewery Arts

LORRAINE GREEN

Lorraine combines a love of drawing with work which is inspired by the animals and natural world that surround her home.

julie hicks

Julie is a textile artist and florist who has a passion for colour and texture . With a degree in Textile design she likes to experiment with different fibres and textiles , using them in a modern way and with a modern twist.

HOLLIE ANN OXLEY

Hollie is a modern contemporary eco conscious floristry artist based in the Cotswolds, aka High Moon Florist. Hollie started her floristry dream in the summer of 2020.

Kathleen murphy

Ross-on-Wye based maker, Kathleen Murphy specialises in constructing with needle and thread. Working predominantly with a single needle as her tool, Kathleen uses it to draw, embellish and construct with.

Clare Walsh

Clare has always had a love of Textiles. Her practice includes dressmaking, felt making, silk paper making and printed textiles.

Jo beal

Jo is a Wiltshire based artist inspired by the landscape, people, places and life here in the UK or on travels abroad. In 2015 she purposefully reconnected with her own creative interests.

Pascale Wilson

Pascale is a Bristol based ceramicist who loves to create character-rich artworks. She combines simple forms with faces, patterns and bold colours to spark narratives.

Rhi Jarman

Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.

MAKERS' STUDIOS

Our makers’ studios are home to some of the finest makers and artists in the region. Open to the public, our studios offer a rare opportunity for visitors to meet makers, buy beautifully crafted work direct, or commission a unique piece for a special occasion.