17 – 29 March 2026

Across  varied mediums, these artists meet in a shared fascination with the natural world, each translating its rhythms and forms through a different material language. Together, the five practices create a layered conversation – varied in touch and technique, yet unified by a shared respect for the living world.

Alan Hill – Aby Ceramics

Alan Hill, a former engineering manager, created Aby Ceramics when he relocated to Lincolnshire in 2020. For 5 years Alan had previously attended the EMFEC Ceramics course; until work got in the way of play for many years. Now in his Aby home studio Alan makes wheel-thrown pottery to produce pieces inspired by Lincolnshire, often a strong influence of the coastal environment. Much of his work uses the Raku process to produce vibrant coppers, greens & blues. He describes his recent work as “Textural” , combining the textures of natural found objects with text and poetry, through layers of “paperclay”, creating a journey to explore.

Alan is a member of the Craft Potters Association and regularly supports local educational and community groups to celebrate and share his passion for ceramics.

Alison Kemp

A Lincoln based Kiln Fired Glass Artist and Member of the Lincolnshire Artists’ Society I’ve always loved crafting, and spent many years doing mixed media, which I now include in my abstract work. During this time I had a dabble into Mosaic and stained glass, which finally led into the world of Kiln Fired Glass. Many of my pieces are inspired by nature – The beautiful movement of the water at the beach, and the sun rising and setting. I’m amazed at the different colours in the sky, and how it changes over the day, especially from the mist in the early morning to the bright blues in the day. All my products are handmade in my little studio, then fired in my kiln for many hours. My larger pieces may need several firings – to add layers, movement and texture. Once cooled I cold work the piece, and then Iain does any drilling/cutting required.

Dr Elizabeth Sherratt

Dr Sherratt is an artist who captures the anatomy and movement of horses to portray their individuality. She combines traditional methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture with a contemporary edge.

“When I observe and draw horses from life, I aim to capture what is unique about each one. I draw inspiration and admiration from George Stubbs; every horse or animal he portrayed was shown as a sentient being, given the same status and attention as a human portrait. The sentience of animals is a central element of my practice—I do not aim to create a generic image. The quality of the line is vital to my work; this is not merely an exercise in mark-making, but a way to delineate and emphasise the anatomical structure and undeniable beauty of each horse. I use graphite, charcoal, oil paint, and chalk, either as individual mediums or in combination, to express what makes each horse I portray unique.”

Robyn Smith

Robyn is a felt artist whose work celebrates the quiet magic of transforming raw wool into richly textured artworks. Working with both traditional wet felting and needle felting techniques, she creates pieces inspired by nature, the countryside, and a gently whimsical world where toadstools flourish and animals go about their daily duties—rabbits harvesting carrots, creatures wearing clothes, and stories seem to unfold in wool.

Alongside these narrative works, Robyn has recently begun exploring a more experimental direction, creating abstract pieces that incorporate silks, mixed fibres, and painted prints. This evolving practice allows her to push the boundaries of felt as a medium while retaining its tactile, organic quality.

Robyn has been felting for around 20 years, a journey that began as a hobby and quickly became a lifelong fascination. The process of turning soft, fluffy fibres into strong, expressive felt continues to inspire her, offering endless creative possibilities. Constantly learning from the material and the making process itself, she allows both techniques to shape and inform her work.

In addition to producing her own work, Robyn regularly runs felt-making workshops in her studio and at Indigo Crow Gallery.

Catherine Nicholson

Catherine grew up in Lincolnshire before moving away to study Fine Art Sculpture in Manchester and then Bronze Casting at the Royal College of Art in London. She has been painting and exhibiting for many years, alongside teaching Art, Design and Additional Support Needs in Secondary Schools in Scotland. She  recently moved back to Lincolnshire to develop her Art. She loves using Watercolour, Acrylic, and Collage materials in many translucent layers to create and represent the British landscape. They often include the secret lives of plants and birds, capturing the exquisite detail and beauty of the natural world.