Linda Rendle

I have always loved sewing since being taught as a young girl by my French grandmother. While working full time as a nurse, sewing was a hobby and I made items for myself, family and friends. However, since reducing my hours in my regular job, I decided to take the plunge and see if anyone else liked what I made. I started with a few craft fairs, then opened an Etsy shop a year ago. In November I was privileged to have a shelf in Westgate Galleria where I have been selling statement cushions and a variety of small gifts.

I love nice quality fabric, vibrant colours, detail and a finishing touch. Most of the fabrics I choose have a wildlife element as this is my passion. You will notice lots of bee fabrics which I am particularly fond of and these are in memory of my father who was a garden beekeeper. I hope you enjoy my work and look forward to your custom.

Jane Martin

Hello, I’m Jane

I design and make jewellery and am based in Birchington-on-Sea.

I took up silversmithing on stepping back from working as a geologist. My love and fascination in rocks and fossils lead me into the world of gems and other natural stones and I wanted to create and share that in jewellery. I have developed my knowledge, ideas and designs over the last few years and have been creating earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets in silver, many of which include using the sea-glass that washes up along our very own beaches.

I hope you enjoy browsing all the work displayed by me and my fellow artists and feel inspired.

All my designs are handmade and mainly use 925 sterling silver, local sea-glass and sometimes semi-precious gemstones.

Benjamin Finch

My name is Ben, I’m a Landscape photographer currently based in Ealing, London.

My journey as a Landscape photographer began with travel, and I have been lucky enough to see some amazing sites like Machu Picchu in Peru and the Colosseum in Rome.

It was seeing these incredible scenes that made me want to capture the moment from my own perspective so I could share with friends and family when I returned home.

I’m always researching new locations that could have potential for landscape photography, with the idea of adding something different to my portfolio.

My photographs are printed using pigment inks onto archival paper, and mounted onto backing board approved by the Fine Art Trade Guild.

 

Sarah Gibbon

I am a Margate-based creative, currently focused on making wearable art and running Shoreline Partners. I moved to Margate three years ago, after a long career at Goldsmiths, University of London, and am loving living near the sea and the beach, amongst the creativity that abounds throughout Thanet.

I have designed, made and sold contemporary jewellery, accessories and decorations for quite a few years now, specialising in seed-beaded pieces that use bold and quirky colour combinations.

Being in our galleries and at Margate Made events, working with such talented creative people every day, is enormously inspiring and motivating. I am lucky enough to have a workshop at home, and also enjoy working with clay, stained glass, mosaic, textiles and print-making. I am really enjoying experimenting with incorporating these into my seed beaded wearable art, as well as creating brand new standalone decorative and functional pieces.

Seed beads are made from glass and are very small, working with them is a labour of love! I use the best quality brands, and strong modern rot-proof threads to weave them together. My wearable pieces are usually finished with sterling silver, other metals and hypo-allergenic are available on request, as are screw-fitted earwires.

Eve Stickler

Eve Stickler is an artist and maker living in Ramsgate.

Predominantly a painter working in acrylic, and mixed media, she draws her inspiration from the places she visits, travelling when time allows. Her move to Ramsgate in 2017 has proved to act as a further influence on her work and she is exploring the streets and scenes of her new home town in her most recent paintings. Colour, and vibrancy are priorities within her work and she considers them to be vital to the success of the pieces and the means of connection with the viewer.

A lifelong crafter too her bowls are a further exploration of surface decoration with colour and shimmer applied to functional form.

Emma Willow Cairn

Hi, my name is Emma Willow Cairn and I am an artist and illustrator.

I gained my BA degree at Goldsmiths College then worked at Hello Magazine as Assistant Picture Editor.

I have had several solo exhibitions most recently being at Progressive Greetings Live at the Business Design Centre in Islington.

If you wish to have an artwork memory of a celebration or a loved one then I can create you a personalised plaster casting. Simply contact Shoreline and provide me the inspiration of what flowers to include in your artwork and special personal objects such as lace, thimble or a key and I create a special memory capsule for you as an artwork.

My Abstract expressionist paintings are mostly coastal landscapes and light.

I also sell humorous seaside greetings cards.

Karen Keen Young

I’m always on the lookout for art manifesting itself in nature and culture. I worked at sea and have lived by the coast for most of my life, so my portfolio of work reflects a travel and coastal theme, including images and words from shores around the world.

My artwork is created using a range of processes including photography, image transfer, engraving, stencil, paint or print techniques, incorporating mixed media and digital art.

Concern for the environment and the health of our oceans led me to explore artistic ideas using recycled, natural materials. Each image or word is presented on reclaimed wood or recycled paper, so off-cuts of timber, pallets and scaffold board are all fair game for the sander and saw. Dents, rusty nail holes, grooves, knots and tears all add to the natural and authentic feel and rustic results. Discarded, broken picture frames are given new life through restoration and a lick of paint, and each individual piece of handmade art is presented slightly differently.

Selected artwork is also available in mounts, on art cards and on handmade notebooks.

Vic Sharratt

I am a Wildlife photographer, based in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

I started taking wildlife photos in my garden in Birchington in the mid 90s after a trip to Kenya.

Having never used a DLSR camera before and knowing nothing about photography it was unsurprising that the images I brought back from the East African trip were pretty poor. Those days of course I used slide film and when the results came back from the lab I was shocked how bad the photos were. My wife said I managed disappointment like a man... and sulked for a week!! Determined to go back to Africa and do better, I set about learning the art of photography. The hard work paid off and after a second trip to Kenya one of my images won an Arts Council award and I was on my way. The following year one of my photos was used by Drusillas Park, Sussex for their advertising programme. In the 20 years since I have travelled widely taking artists and photographers on working trips to many countries, exhibited in both Africa and USA and written articles for a variety of magazines. I have just completed 5 years as President of The Wildlife Art Society International and am now semi-retired.

Sybil Anderson

Hello, my name is Sybil and I am a patchwork/quilter and textile crafter based in Thanet.

I have been sewing since I was at school and took up patchwork and quilting 12 years ago when I found my Mum’s patchwork throws in my very large fabric collection. As an avid collector of Liberty and William Morris fabrics, I decided to use my skills and turn these fabrics into treasured and useful items. Some of my best sellers are my quilted tote bags and special occasion bags. Almost all my creations are quilted, embellished with ribbon, lace, beads and embroidery to create a unique finish. I make lap quilts, table and bed runners, fabric wreaths, small purses, notebook covers and many more. Depending on what I am making, I either hand sew or machine sew my creations and use 100% cotton fabric.

Sheradon Dublin

Hi, I’m Sheradon. Its lovely to meet you. I am a photographer and graphic designer based here in Westgate-on-Sea.

I have been working as a creative since the early 2000s for a broad range of consumer and commercial clients, before relocating from London to Westgate with my family in 2015.

Since moving to Kent, I have been lucky enough to work with many local businesses such as The Turner Contemporary, Dreamland Margate and the Margate Mercury to name a few. I do love this part of Kent, as there is so much inspiration as all around, and I have created a range of original artworks and greetings cards to document this.

I photograph places that stand out to me, whether they are opens spaces of empty beaches or iconic landmarks of the local area. These are then recreated as Pop-Art inspired illustrations.

Serena Salvatore

Hi, my name is Serena, I am an Italian “ABSTRACT, FIGURATIVE” artist based in Margate.

Since my childhood I felt my artistic talent but only in 2005 I put it into practice, and never stopped. I love to paint with oil and acrylic, but my creativity brings me to explore new techniques, increasingly popular in the world of art. My art is abstract-figurative, I love reproducing landscapes, still life, seascapes and describe everyday life. Since I moved to Margate I have been blessed with its stunning scenery and spectacular sunsets which inspire me profoundly. I also love photography therefore I photograph and reproduce landscapes and still life from pictures taken from me. I work from home when I get spare time.

My motto is: “I DREAM MY PAINTING AND I PAINT MY DREAM”

Sarah Wyld

I’ve been a photographer since the 1970s and also ran workshops in the community, taught within Adult Education, for an NHS mental health trust, and independently. Having used a darkroom for years I still mainly do my own printing – now digital.

A few years ago I moved from London to Westgate-on-Sea. Different opportunities have opened up, for instance through POW!Thanet, including a collaboration with East Kent Mencap, ‘See Me & Hear My Voice’, and an exhibition ‘Life Lit Up’ in Cliftonville’s 101 Club – not to mention the Galleria opening in my home town.

I enjoy photographing anything that takes my fancy - from Bob Dylan, to a mouldy lemon on my kitchen table - with anything I have at hand, including my phone. The more I photograph, the more I find there is to photograph. There is always so much to see, interpret, record, and enjoy.

When Covid allows, look out for two shows of mine on Shoreline's guest walls - 'It's Only Rock & Roll but I Like it' and 'Power to the Peaceful - Altered Surfaces'.

 

Sarah Bowles

I was so fed up buying clothes that didn’t fit properly that I decided to learn how to make as much of my own clothing as possible. Mostly through trial and error (and a whole lot of mistakes!) I learnt how to make all my own clothing. I now make everything I wear as well as anything else that can be sewn!

Without a doubt, I am at my happiest when I am at my sewing machine making something new and exciting. Sewing is my form of therapy and meditation. With the added bonus that I get something to wear at the end!

I love experimenting with new and different patterns and fabrics, especially natural fabrics. While searching for sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics, I found the wonder that is cork. It is incredibly versatile and I love making new designs.

Cork is a wonderful textile to work with and makes beautiful bags and accessories that will last for many years. My unique range of cork items are all lovingly handmade at my home in Westgate-on-Sea.

Rebecca Thomas

Hi. I’m Becky, nice to meet you.

I am a graphic designer and illustrator based in Westgate-on-Sea.

I work for a range of clients, designing logos, brochures and websites. I managed a large London design team for 15 years until I escaped to Thanet in 2018 with my partner and baby daughter. I’d been longing to be near the sea for quite some time.

The first thing I did on arrival was to illustrate some of the fantastic local buildings and beach scenes. That became the Westgate-on-Sea Calendar, which sold out within weeks. I now sell prints, cards, magnets and a new calendar for each year as well as adding children’s prints to the shop.

I photograph places that interest me. I then recreate them on the computer. All of the paper I use is archival quality and FSC rated. My studio is beneath Westgate Galleria.

The illustration is my escape from the big complex day jobs. It’s the work I create when I get spare time, and it’s work that celebrates my love for where I live.

Pat Matthews

My name is Pat. I’m an artist and crafter living and working in Herne Bay.

I moved to the Kent coast about 18 months ago (August 2018) from South London. I studied at Epsom school of Art & Design, way back in the eighties and subsequently worked as a window dresser, layout artist and, most recently in school breakfast & after school clubs, guiding art & craft activities for children (amongst other things!).

On the side, I was making hand-painted fabric goods: Tote bags, cushion covers, lavender bags. Since moving, I have been building this up as a business.

My pieces are usually made from cotton calico, which I tie dye, using cold water dyes, before painting the design with acrylic fabric paint. For bags, cushion covers etc, I would dye the finished item before painting. For smaller items (lavender bags etc) I would dye a piece of fabric before cutting out the shapes & sewing. The larger pieces are machine sewn, whilst the small items are sewn by hand. After painting, the design is sealed by ironing and trims and beading are sewn on by hand.

Melanie Tong

I use my own photographs of the East Kent Coastline as the starting point for my paintings. I work mostly with acrylics, but I have recently been adding ink and collage elements too. The layers produce a range of colours, found in the natural seascapes, that reveal themselves through the final surface.

The paintings show an abstracted view from the photographs, occasionally including recognisable landmarks or forms of particular areas, but focussing on the forms that the tides and the coastal features create.

Libby Cox

Hi, my name is Libby Cox, I’m a local artist and retired teacher. I work from home in Birchington.

I was a teacher for many years at the local Primary school in Westgate. Since retiring I have juggled my time between, my wonderful family, grandchildren and my love of creating artwork. I have always painted and drawn, in some form or other, throughout my teaching career, having studied Fine Art whilst at Teachers Training College in London.

I paint and draw a range of subjects from animals for children, life drawings, abstract work to local iconic buildings. I enjoy exploring different techniques using different mediums and whilst working on these pieces of artwork I developed a technique unique to myself, as far as I’m aware. These are the prints that I’m known for.

I create my work from drawings I make, be they studio sketches or from photos I have taken. Much of my work is mixed media. I use inks, watercolour and collage to create the images. My work is not digital enhanced at all but all my original work is professionally printed on 270g Matte Art paper. All are open prints which are signed on the front and numbered on the back.

Jo Weeks

My Millinery journey began when I was 4! My Grandmother was a Milliner and taught me the art of making hats and headpieces in my younger years. Although nowadays the fabric choice for most occasion hats is sinamay, the techniques for hat making has not changed so much.

I make hats and headpieces for occasions such as weddings, parties, christenings and also horse racing events such as Royal Ascot. These pieces can be one-off designs or can be made bespoke to match any particular outfit.

With the popularity of headbands, I have also created a selection that can be worn in daytime and for less formal events.

Jill Young

My name is Jill Young. My grandchildren call me mad nanny!

My work is eclectic, quirky, one off using many and varied recycled materials where possible.

As a self- taught artist/maker my work is varied, individual and one-off. From a young age I re-invented clothes to make them different, to fit my small, short frame and achieve the quirky style I craved. In latter years I have been very lucky to have the opportunity to create and deliver art projects and workshops for adults with a learning disabilities. Indulging in a vast array of techniques, materials, environment and group work to encourage folk to achieve their full potential in creative ability, culminating in exhibitions and sales of work in various art galleries. I have personally also held exhibitions alone and in a group, showing a variety of work made from recycled materials to promote awareness of how we are affecting our environment.

In my retirement I tend to create work in the form of wildlife in 2D wall hung form and 3D using a variety of wool using the dry felting technique. I also continue to love making quirky one-off clothing using many and varied materials and clothes to promoting the recycled ethos I have always endeavoured to follow.

Jessica Newby

Hi, I started making jewellery a few years ago after taking a short silversmithing course and discovered a real passion for creating bespoke jewellery. Each piece is lovingly handcrafted in my garden studio in Ramsgate.

The silver seashells are all moulded from real shells that I have found on local Thanet beaches then cast in fine silver clay. The sea glass used in my designs is all genuine UK sea glass. This beautifully patinated glass has been aged in the sea for a minimum of 60 years and then hand collected by me or my keen beach combing friends and family.

The majority of my silver comes from recycled sources and I recycle any offcuts and lemel left over from production too - waste not, want not! I use recycled and FSC approved packaging and am trying to eliminate the use of plastics and other unsustainable materials in my business.

I also create sterling silver and sea glass stitch markers, as I am a keen knitter and love using handmade notions when creating a handmade garment.

I work with another independent local business to create my Coast candle, which uses a scent created especially for me. We worked for weeks to get it perfect and to smell exactly like a fresh coastal breeze!

I have created a range of jewellery from which I donate 10% to a local not for profit organisation - Dane Valley Woods (a community woodland on a former landfill site). This range is all about trees and leaves to reflect the work of the organisation.

Sea Worn Jewellery