March 2010
The Summer 2010 programme is now available. With updates to the gallery to follow shortly
Decemeber 2009
The latest programme is now available. We also have some new pages detailing the exhibitions and events at the gallery
July 2009
The programme for the Autumn 2009 term is now available. Deb has also posted her latest work for sale.
April 2009
The programme for Summer 2009 has been released and can be downloaded via the link below.
The next exhibition in the gallery starts Sat 23rd May and is called '5 Mile Radius' which includes Deb and Susan's studies of the locality within a 5 mile radius. The exhibition runs for two weeks Mon to Sat. Following that the gallery returns to the normal gallery openings Thurs to Sat 10-4
December 2008
The latest programme for Spring 2009 is now available for download.
September 2008
AT LAST! the gallery @Ridware Arts We are pleased to say that our new studio gallery is finally finished and we are working on an exhibition programme for next year. Whilst the gallery will be the venue for Staffordshire Open Studios in September, we are busy planning our launch exhibition at Christmas… details to follow!
April 2008
The new gallery is taking shape and we hope to be open very soon, major building works are complete.
In February Deb won both the 1st and 2nd prizes at this years 21st Century Watercolour Competition at the Royal Watercolour Society, Bankside Gallery (nextdoor to Tate Modern) London
December 2007
As well as the new programme for Spring 2008 there is some very exciting news from Deb & Ridware Arts. We are having a massive re-organisation of space and the developing a
new studio gallery. Please note that some of the workshops and classes will be affected by these exciting changes.
September 2007
The new Autumn 2007 events list is now posted and available for viewing and download.
Preparations are underway to welcome guests for the 2007 Staffordshire Open Studios Event on 15/16 & 22/23 September. Join Deb Walker, Ian Hunter, David Walton, Susan Steele & Melanie Bermingham at Ridware.
April 2007
The new summer 2007 events list is now posted and available for viewing and download.
December 2006
The new spring 2007 events list is now posted and available for viewing and download. Some of my new painting are can also be seen here
April 2006
The latest workshop list is now available to download. Bookings are being taken for classes and workshops from April 5th.
Winter 2005
A busy open studios event, with an even bigger showcase of artist working out of Ridware Arts this year.
Summer 2005
Deb is again involved in the organisation of OPEN STUDIOS, and event which allows members of the public to visit artist's studios in the creative county of Staffordshire. the Open Studios guide for 2005 will be available from libraries, tourist centres etc from June. Ridware is hosting a group of artists this year so that you can come and see a variety of crafts and skills on show. There is also an exhibition of work from Ridware students.
March 2005
The new programme for Summer 2005 is released and bookings are now being taken
December 2004
The new programme for Spring 2005 is released and bookings are now being taken
October 2004
The end of another very sucessful (if not busy) Staffordshire Open Studios.
July 2004
The 2004 Creative County Guide, including participating Open Studios artists is now available. You can pick up a copy from Ridware and many other galleries and tourist information points throughout the county. walker-art also holds an electronic copy for you to download.
April 2004
Its been a very busy time!! The new Summer 2004 program is now available for viewing and download, and bookings have already been taken so if you are interested, please ring now to get your place.
OpenStudios is also well underway with artists opening their studios for 3 weekends in September. The new OpenStudios and Staffordshire County Guides will be available from Ridware from June.
December 2003
The programme of events for the Spring 2004 season is now available for viewing and downloading as a PDS document. As well as workshops Ridware is now offering print studio, paint studio and darkroom hire (see events page for more details)
November 2003
Paintings page has been updated with new work for Winter 2003 season. Deb's work from previous season's can still be accessed by following the links on the main paintings page.
August 2003
After a sucessful summer term the course &event dates are now available to view for the Autumn Term.
June 2003
Staffordshire "Open Studios" visited Ridware 14 & 15th of June. There was a huge response and Deb & Ian received a steady stream of visitors throughout the entire weekend. As well as lots of pictures for sale Deb demonstrated some of her latest techniques. If you missed out Ridware accepts visitors by appointment. Please visit the location page to find us.
Deb & Ridware appear in the latest Staffordshire Arts Guides. For a free copy of "Staffordshire, The Creative County Guide", send your name and address to: Staffordshire Tourism, FREEPOST ST1417, Stafford, ST16 3BR or call Jenny 01785 277 346 (weekdays) or Stacey 01538 723 000 (weekends)