Studios 1 - 10
"Lyndsey Green’s artwork is inspired by her passion for animals and conservation, love of folklore and mythical creatures. She loves to tell stories with her illustrations and invent fantasy animals. Lyndsey also enjoys drawing the weirdest and most wonderful animals from real life such as binturongs and fruit bats! By illustrating these lesser-known animals, she hopes to raise awareness about endangered species.
Alongside art prints, Lyndsey sells a variety of eco-conscious gift items, and all her packaging is plastic free."
Studio 1B Eamon Harkness
Eamon is a potter and can be seen throwing the odd pot or 2 on his wheel through the window to his studio.
Studio 1C Mike Grubert (Marvel Guitar Tuition)
"Mike has been teaching guitar for 15 years. During that time, he has trained other guitar teachers and many of Mike's students have gone on to become professional musicians.
Mike has toured and recorded as a band member, session musician, producer and solo artist playing every genre of music imaginable.
Studio 2 Nadine Stephenson
Studio 4 Westley Wood (Animation Toolkit)
The visionary founder of Animation Toolkit, has been at the forefront of the stop-motion animation industry, crafting high-quality armatures and animation supplies for both enthusiasts and professionals. Under his leadership, Animation Toolkit has become a cornerstone in the world of stop-motion, known for its meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence. The company's innovative designs and custom-made products have supported countless animators in bringing their creations to life, establishing Animation Toolkit as a trusted name in the animation community.Collaborating with renowned brands such as Disney, Aardman, and the BBC, Animation Toolkit's expertise has been integral to numerous cinematic and TV productions across the globe. This exhibition celebrates Animation Toolkit, Wes Wood and his esteemed team of engineers’ work, contributions and the company's legacy, showcasing the artistry and engineering behind some of the most beloved stop-motion characters."
"SPIN KLASS are a 3-piece alternative synth pop band from Manchester, England. The band formed in 2021 from a collection of John McClane fanatics, budgie enthusiasts and substation controllers who couldn't get enough Devo, XTC and Talking Heads. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses heavy '80s synths and catchy vocal harmonies with pulsing energy and eccentric charm that will make you want to have a cold shower. The band dropped their debut collection "Sod It" on all major platforms on Friday 29th October 2021. Their new EP "Ferral Bop" was released on 28th October 2022 supported by a Tour de North throughout November."
Studio 6 Bowie Tong (Bowie Art)
Bowie is a visual artist from Hong Kong, now living and working in Altrincham. She hosts several art classes and workshops every week at A4 Studios.
At an early age Rhea’s impressive guitar skill rapidly gained her a huge following on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. This led to her being asked to collaborate with other great musicians from around the globe. As well as her online following, Rhea has become a highly respected guitarist in the live music scene. When she is not teaching, she is touring many countries with her band Tailgunner who can be heard on many Rock Radio Stations on regular occasions. If you're looking for an inspiring and patient teacher, then get booked in with Rhea."
Studio 8 Suncatcher Glass Art by Darren Sproston
"Since childhood, Darren has been fascinated with the vibrancy of traditional stained glass. Having visited cathedrals such as York Minster, both before and after the fire of 1984, he admired the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain. At a similar time, he was able to see the transformation of Buxton baths with the new glass roof by Brian Clarke and was amazed at how he was able to work modern glass ideas into such an iconic structure. As a self-taught glass artist, Darren uses traditional lead came as well as Tiffany style copper foil techniques to create free standing and chain hung pieces to allow the beauty of the materials to transform any space. He is largely influenced by natural geometry and nature."
Studio 8 Jane Sproston
"Jane is a fine artist living in Altrincham. She spent a year at art college studying foundation art (Salford college and then Trafford college).
Janes work mainly focuses on drawings and paintings that try to capture intricate detail.
A lot of Janes work is based on botanical themes including plants, flowers and trees, although her earlier work also looked at abandoned and disused places.
Jane has exhibited her work nationally and internationally including a solo exhibition in Stockport in 2015, the Warrington Art Festival and a joint exhibition ‘From here and there’ held in Colorado and Swansea."
