A historic house, museum and vibrant centre for the arts, Ruskin's former home has a wealth of things to see and do for the whole family. Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin and the last 28 years of his life spent in the Lakes. Filled with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin's personal treasures, the house retains the character of its famous resident. Our visitors are free to explore the rooms and house stewards are on hand to answer questions.
What makes this gallery unique is the way that art is presented. All too often galleries are vast, hanger-like spaces with artwork highlighted with bright spotlights and hung on dazzling white, sterile walls. This, for many people, is an unfamiliar space that feels cold and unwelcoming. The Bleach House Gallery, on the other hand, is the only gallery in the area that integrates art and design into beautiful, contemporary room sets, to show off the work in a real context.
Combining Wilson Reclamation Services Ltd for architectural & interior antiques, The Gallery for high quality art and design-led crafts, gifts and interiors, along with artisan studios - all housed in our fantastic traditional 19th century Lake District barn. Spend time wandering through the maze of displays, enjoy delicious food & drink in Harry's Cafe Bar and browse the plethora of fascinating artifacts.
In our galleries you will be sure to find something to inspire you. From the warmth of the Tuscan Sunshine and the vibrant colours of the Meditteranean coast to the traditional landscapes of the English Lake District. Artists from France, Spain, America and South Africa as well as from our own shores, bring together abstract, figurative, landscape and still life study work. The best result in a unique and vibrant collection.
Gallery 2 is situated in the Lake District village of Windermere on the corner of Beech Street and Main Road. The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00pm and on Sunday between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm. We provide a personal service to all our customers. Most of our work is framed on the premises and we provide a high quality bespoke framing service. Whether you are looking for a memento or gift or seeking an unusual piece of art for your home or business, we will be pleased to assist you.
Lakeland Art Gallery is situated in the heart of the English Lake District in Grasmere Village, an area immortalised by the poetry of William Wordsworth. The natural beauty of the Lake District attracts people from all over Britain and the World who wish to escape from the stress of modern life, walk the fells, seek out its wealth of historical and literary associations or just relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Kate is an award-winning professional painter based in the English Lake District in the Lyth valley. She is a elected member of the Society of Women Artists, The Lakes Artists Society and the Birmingham Watercolour Society. She also recently has become an Associate Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Kate offers private tuition, lectures in adult education, demonstrates to art societies and works for painting holiday specialists.
This site contains a selection of my work over past years. It will be updated regularly as new photographs become available (new work there always is). My panels are pictures painted with glazes and oxides, fired on unglazed tiles. They are not designs - each one is site specific and individual - but they may act as indicators for you if you think of commissioning work. Sunlight and water add to these paintings. Some are suitable for external use, some for floors.
The themes of her art works were not new, but they were timeless and ambitious, and her aim was to express them simply, to make them comprehensible to everyone. The message of God's love permeates her art, for Josefina was convinced that if people loved God, they would love and respect each other, that this was the way to world peace. It was also the way to inculcate respect for the environment, and was ultimately the hope for the future.
We wish to express our gratitude to our loyal customers for their understanding during this difficult period of Gillian's Illness. We apologise for our reduced, unpredictable opening hours as we endeavour to open as often as possible. We will publish opening details as soon as we are able.