Drawn to the Valley | Artists in Devon and Cornwall

United by our passion for the beautiful, but sometimes forgotten part of Devon and Cornwall

Drawn to the Valley was formed by artists themselves over 13 years ago, mainly as a support network, but also in order to promote the Tamar Valley area, bring the area of natural beauty to life through art.

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Members are the heart of the Valley

If you are living and/or working in the Tamar Valley region, we would like to invite you to our artistic community.

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Dom Hardy

The common thread throughout my life, when I reflect back, is that feeling of being ‘at home’ when out and about on Dartmoor. Whether it was the biking when I was younger, the treks I did during my time with…

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Exhibitions

Tavistock Annual Summer Exhibition

3 - 7 August 2022

Our main summer exhibition is back in August 2022 with many artists participating, presenting a diverse range of artwork, influenced by our beautiful and inspiring Tamar Valley. Celebrate this profusion of different art forms and materials, which range from oil,…

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Featured Event

DRAWN TO MAKE

29 - 30 October 2021

Countdown to Drawn to Make At the end of this month Butchers Hall in Tavistock will showcase the work of the many talented Makers that are members of Drawn to the Valley. This is a new event on our calendar…

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Drawn to the Valley Spring Exhibition 2022 – The Valley Awakens

28 May 2022 - 4 June 2022

Drawn to the Valley bring their Spring Exhibition 2022 to the Tamar Valley Centre at Gunnislake in between 27th May – 4th June 2022. On the 4th June, the last day of the exhibition will coincide with a Platinum Jubilee…

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Introducing our new website

Drawn to the Valley are very grateful to Arts Council England for Grant Funding to develop this website. Our artists now have an improved online gallery and online sales facility. This website will be easy to navigate whether you are…

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Coronavirus – Covid 19

Many events had to be cancelled or the dates changed. The full Open Studios Event could not go ahead, however two Art Trails around the Tamar Valley are planned for the 14th to the 22nd of November. Future Exhibitions may…

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AGM November 2020

26 November 2020

For the first time, on the 26th of November, our annual AGM will take place virtually on zoom. Click here to view the Agenda

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Workshops

Glass Casting Courses with Ian Palfrey

IWP Glass is pleased to announce I now offer glass casting courses. These will be a two and a half hour course where I will explain the principle of lost wax casting and you will make a small wax piece…

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Callington School of Art Workshops – Tessa Sulston

Callington School of Art Workshops are run to suit all art interests. The courses maybe run over 1) One, 2) Three, and 3) six days. The courses include 1) Life Drawing days, 2) Printmaking, 3) Exploring Colour, 4) Mixed Media,…

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Abstract Workshops with Nicholas Palmer

My main aim is to help people to explore creativity, develop techniques and generally be prepared to just have a go. It is all about making marks and seeing where it takes you. Abstract art can be very evocative and…

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Sophie Fordham

Sophie Fordham has 25 years of experience as a printmaker. She runs open printmaking workshops twice a week, during the term time. These take place at her study in Boyton, Launceston, these are very much learner led sessions. This allows…

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Workshops by Simon Young

Interaction with like-minded artists of all abilities is very rewarding for everyone involved. Art is fun and these sessions allow attendees to ask questions and enjoy themselves whilst learning about art. Sharing ideas and techniques is exciting, I really enjoy…

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Day Courses with Peter Davies and Janet Brady

Join tutors Peter Davies and Janet Brady on a “day course” in their studio at their home in Lifton Devon.. Both have very individual styles and share their passion for the creative arts.Peter teaches Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Casting in plaster,…