Our Artists
We are incredibly lucky to have team of local artists who deliver our workshop sessions.
Hello, I am Anne
I worked as a teacher for 25 years before I discovered my love of art by joining a local art club.
I realised how good art was for my well being and after exhibiting work I became interested in helping others become creative.
I live in Whitchurch and have two daughters. As they are now grown up I have more time to pursue my love of art and craft and to grow this Hub.
I studied art therapy and opened the Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub in July 2025 in order to make art accessible to everyone.
Hello, I am Jaine
I moved to Shropshire, with my husband 5 years ago. I retired in 2025 so that I could spend more time doing the things I love.
I've always loved arts and crafts and started crocheting in 2020 while in Covid lockdown - it helped soothe my mind. I also began needle felting - and am now a little addicted having made over 50 animals, people and wool paintings.
I run some of the needle felting workshops and love sharing my passion for art and crafts with you.
IHello, I am Linda
am 60 years old and live in Whitchurch with my partner and our 20 year old son.
I've always worked in accounts, but have had a passion for drawing and painting from a very young age.
I joined Anne and the team at the hub, to be able to do those things I love, and have learnt many new skills in different art and crafts.
The hub brings people together to share their skills and enjoy time together.
Hello, I am Tracey
I am 59 yrs young and retired. I have a talented husband who also loves crafting and making items. We have a 29 year young son named James.
I have meddled in all sorts of art from stone painting, embroidery and crochet (I have given guidance in the hub on this subject).
I also enjoy the hub for all the friendly people and chats, as well as all the new areas of art I have tried and learnt lots about, like watercolour, quilling and decoupage, to name a few.
Hello, I am Les
I am 70 years of age, retired (twice) and a proud Salopianand family man who enjoys life to the full.I'm a self taught artist who picked up paint brushed as reently as 2022. I get my inspiration from nature and wildlife and my home surroundings.
I love all aspects of art and creativity and accept that I have much to learn. I have always been creative and in short, will have a go at anything.
I enjoy woodwork as much as painting and have engaged in many projects from toys to tree houses and rockig horses. I have been very fortunate to sell my art in places as diverse as America, Dubai, Ireland and of course Whitchurch.
I love my times facilitating at the Hub, meeting and learning from others.
Hello, I am Kate Long
I am the Sunday Times bestselling author of eight novels.
My work has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and ITV, and I have written for The Independent, the Express and Mail, BBC Wildlife magazine and Good Housekeeping
Hello, I am Gillian
Originally from Birmingham I retired to Whitchurch with my husband, Brian, in 2013.
I love to paint and draw and have done so from a very, very early age.
My preference is water colour and I am self-taught usually working with a very limited palette of three colours and one brush!
Sometimes though … a pinch of salt may be sprinkled; and a toothbrush splattered; a drinking straw blown and some cling film scrunched – just for a change!
Did I say I love to paint!!!
Hello, I am Ally from Ally Glass Studio
I work from my small rural studio in shropshire and make everything glass from tealights to large bowls, and take inspiration from the beautiful countryside around me.
I do shows and farmers markets and I am a regular at Whitchurch artisan market.
Hello, I am Nigel Stanton of Meadow Art
I studied at Banbury School of art before embarking on a 30 year career as a graphic designer and illustrator.
My wife and I recently returned from 7 years living in France and I am now embracing a passion for all forms of art, specialising in wildlife and pet portraiture and recently became a member of the Association of Animal Artists.
The majority of works I create are in Watercolour, Graphite Pencil, Coloured pencil and acrylics.
Hello, I am Carrie
I have experience in working with young people and adults of all ages and abilities.
Currently I am working in a school, and I am involved in both teaching and supporting young people.
Previously, I worked as a professional librarian, ran reading groups, organised book-related arts and crafts events for young people, and also organised Adult Learners week events to publicise a range of different learning opportunities available for adults and families.
