June 2026 Newsletter

Gill Barrett • 31 May 2026

Book available to order!

June 2026 Newsletter

Here is an update on my art journey….

Notice:

My luxury cushions are currently not available due to issue with the supplier. I hope these will be able to be reinstated shortly.

Home style magazine (UK) Feature!

Watch out for a special feature in the July issue of Home Style magazine - showing an extract from my book on how to hand-dye tissue paper to cover a serving tray!

Website news: On-line Gift shop

Did you know new giftware range featuring my art is available to purchase? This includes mugs, printed linen bags, coasters and placemats. In addition, I offer prints of some of my most popular paintings to make my wax and alcohol ink designs more affordable. These prints are available in a range of sizes and would be perfect to frame for your home or as a gift for that special person.

In the Studio - New products

As I write this some of my encaustic wax art is on display at the TWASI exhibition at Nature in Art. It was wonderful to see my pieces displayed there, after several months of preparation. I have also been experimenting further with ink and tissue paper as under layers for some floral paintings. Check my Instagram feed for some sneaky peeks!

NEW DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!

Sunday 5th July 2026 Craft Fair: 10:00 - 3:00 The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB

Free Entrance, Free Parking, Dog Friendly.

I will be selling a range of my original wax paintings, prints, bags, coasters, cards and giftware at this craft fair. Come and find my stall! A vibrant market, including Street food! See: https://www.thefold.org.uk/markets/

Dare to Dabble mini art course - Nature in Art - July 17th

I am delighted to let you know that I will be teaching my third Dare to Dabble course at Nature in Art to coincide with the launch of my new craft book! Participants will have the opportunity to create several pieces of hand-dyed tissue paper, in addition to making a small floral painting. To book contact the Dare to Dabble page of the NAI website: https://natureinart.org.uk/daretodabble/

Places are limited and you need to book quickly to secure a place. I hope to meet you there!

Mini Market at Nature in Art: 25th and 26th July

10:00 - 4.30 both days in the Education Centre. Free Entry.

I will be selling a range of my original wax paintings, encaustic bowls, concertina art books, bags, prints, cards, giftware and more at this craft fair. I love to meet people at the craft fairs I go to and really enjoy explaining my art to them. I hope to see you there!

See: https://natureinart.org.uk/whatson/action~agenda/page_offset~2/request_format~json/

Nature in Art is a fantastic place for a day out with its Museum and Art Gallery, Sculpture Garden and a really great Coffee Shop. They also run many art courses for adults and children. Well worth a visit! See https://natureinart.org.uk/

Artist in Residence - Nature in Art 15th-20th September 2026

I am very excited to have the opportunity to be an Artist in Residence at NIA - there I will be creating some of my artwork which will allow me to demonstrate some of my techniques, products and equipment used to create my encaustic wax art and my alcohol ink floral paintings. Paintings and other items featuring my art will be available to purchase. Add the date to your diary! I hope you are able to come and say hello!

Whispers of Nature Solo Exhibition - Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham 15th-19th December 2026

Another first for me - I will be hosting my first ever solo exhibition featuring my encaustic wax art, alcohol ink paintings and other artwork. Original paintings and other items featuring my art will be available to purchase. Add the date to your diary! I hope you are able to come and say hello! Just before Christmas so great for giving the gift of art.

Plus....more craft market dates are planned - keep following to find out more!

Book update!

Copies of my new craft book 'Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: techniques & creative projects' are now available! Order links are on the book page of my website and if you click on Look Inside you can see the contents page and examples of some projects. Check out my Instagram for a recent flick though of this book. There is also a video on my website book page of me explaining what my craft book is about! See: https://www.gillbarrettart.co.uk/my-book

My book is also available to order via Amazon.

Thank you for being part of my artistic community - your support is much appreciated. Follow me on Instagram for updates on new work and upcoming events.

best wishes,