New Brewery Arts’ small staff team have a wealth of experience of working within the arts, education, retail and charity sectors. This team is supported by our Trustees. We are joined on-site by our studio makers.
Charlotte White - commercial manager
Jonathan Rixon - Chair of trustees
Architect Jonathan leads the charity’s group of trustees.
Dame Fiona REYNOLDS - PATRON
Cultural and environmental leader, former Director‑General of the National Trust and current Chair of the Royal Agricultural University Governing Council.
TRACEY ELPHICK - MIXED MEDIA
STUDIO 1
Tracey takes her inspiration from what she sees around her from day to day.
LOCO Glass - GLASSBLOWERs
STUDIO 2
Colin and Louise Hawkins are LoCo Glass. They create beautiful contemporary hand-blown glass using traditional techniques. From colourful decorative pieces to bespoke commissions, their work celebrates the magic of glass and exceptional craftsmanship.
STEPHEN PERKINS - TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERER
STUDIO 4
Stephen is a third generation master upholsterer, he uses traditional methods unchanged for hundreds of years.
ANITA LONGLEY - Trustee
Sustainability specialist with over 30 years’ experience, currently Chair of the Scottish Power Foundation.
JESS YARROW - TRUSTEE
Founder of the Cirencester History Festival and former publishing professional with a strong interest in creativity and social change.
EMMA DENNEHY - PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Emma looks after the studios for your courses and workshops, setting up easels, organising materials and managing bookings. Emma enjoys collaging, sewing and is a great gluten free baker.
Cecily Footner – TRUSTEE
Chartered Accountant and finance leader with broad experience in business leadership and stakeholder management.
JOANNA NOLES - TRUSTEE
Long‑standing charity professional with extensive experience in grant‑making, governance and community engagement.
DANIELLA WILSON-DUNNE - STAINED GLASS
STUDIO 5
Working mainly to commission, Daniella produces a variety of panels in traditional and contemporary designs, for private houses and public buildings.
LIZ VALENTI - pAPER cOLLAGES AND PAPER CLOTHES
studio 6
Liz is a maker who works in 3D paper collage and in tin foil. Her work re-imagines fashion, costume, textiles and detail through the use of the readily available medium of paper.
RUTH MARTIN, Home & Interior TEXTILES
STUDIO 7
Ruth is the owner of Baskerville & Jones, providing handmade home furnishings to make everyday life more beautiful. She welcomes collaborations and commissions to share the fun of creativity.
Jeremy Hobbins - Trustee
Originally graduating with a Business background, Jeremy transferred his skills into the horology world and worked as a professional horologist for 30 years. Jeremy now mentors and supports craftspeople across several disciplines
Jeremy is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.
Hayley Kruger - Jeweller
Studio 9
Hayley is a jewellery designer, maker and tutor working mostly with precious metals and gemstones on bespoke projects including engagement rings and reworking heirlooms. She also shares her skills through workshops and classes run on site.
EMILY HURst, Heritage milliner - studio 10
Emily is a milliner, designer, maker and craftsperson with a passion for the heritage craft of straw work. She is dedicated to preserving and reimagining critically endangered traditional straw techniques, and elevating them to align with the contemporary fashion world.
GRACE DAVIES - TRUSTEE
Grace is Experiences and Partnerships Curator for National Trust. Prior to this she led National Trust’s programme of contemporary arts. She has also worked across the sector as Director of Visual Arts South West, Curator of Locws International in Swansea. She is currently undertaking a part-time collaborative doctorate exploring The Role of Contemporary Art in Addressing Missing and Marginalised Histories in Museum and Heritage Settings as part of the REACH consortium.
PAUL STYLES - TRUSTEE
Charity leader with four decades of experience, including former Chair of National Star College, and active supporter of cultural organisations in Cirencester.
Show your work
We welcome proposals from artists and makers for our gallery spaces and Craft Shop.
Space hire
Housed in the remaining three buildings of the Cirencester Brewery we have a range of spaces you can hire for your own events.