Testing this
We dance about
- Day
- Saturday 9 May
- Time
- 02:03 to 03:03
- Price
- Free to attend
- Taking part
- Book in advance — 2 places.
Email drcharles194@gmail.com to book
- Run by
- Tester
- Where
- The Gallery, venue 51. Look for it on the map above.
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 — 9–10 May 2026
What’s on
The map, the makers and the workshops, all in one place. Start anywhere — narrow it to what you fancy, then save the doors you want to walk to.
Showing 12 places. Show everything
The map
Every venue on the trail, numbered as the brochure numbers them. Tap a pin to see who is inside, then add them to your trail.
6 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 10, Family SellingsFlat 3 The Old Picture Hall, Northfield Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 36, Ilfracombe Junior SchoolThe School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior School, Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 38, Caroline Baxter18 St Brannock’s Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 48, Kya Beers7 Larkstone Crescent, Ilfracombe
- Venue 49, Lily bea Clifton2 The Gables, Chambercombe Park Rd, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12DrawingApplied24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
12 venues
10
Studio or Gallery
Family Sellings
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“John Sellings Snr has been creating traditional representational paintings and prints from his home studio over the last 50+ years.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Flat 3 The Old Picture Hall
14
Studio or Gallery
Laura Maughan
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“For this year’s Art Trail I will be show-casing a selection of drawings, paintings and cyanotypes.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
14
Studio or Gallery
Sam Cousins
CeramicsDrawingMixed Media+1“For me, periods of creativity come in phases, finding an avenue of ideas to explore and play with without preconceptions or a destination point. It’s somewhat like mining; finding a vein or seam to excavate, then digging away to see what you find until the lode runs out. It’s a good analogy; it’s hard but absorbing work in a little space all of its own and you never quite know what you are going to discover. Starting points can come from anywhere; a process, a technique, a colour, a song lyric, a conversation, a concept, a contradiction, music, a feeling. Anything that suggests an unresolved question or prompts curiosity about how we live and interpret the world. Humans are the most consequential, contradictory and contrary species; the most brilliant and the most imbecilic, the most rational and irrational, both creative and the most destructive. Consequently, I find the richest themes come from people and the work that results is usually figurative.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
14
Studio or Gallery
Ted Child
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“My name is Ted. I am 13 years old and I like making paintings inspired by the sea.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
34
Studio or Gallery
Valerie Burnett
DrawingMixed MediaCollage, lighting installation“While I value the skills and understanding gained through my college experience, my current work focuses on working more intuitively.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
36
Studio or Gallery
Ilfracombe Junior School
DrawingMixed MediaPrint-making“From questioning what makes art truly art, to blending creativity with poetry and everything in between, our children immerse themselves in the world of artists – both renowned and local. They explore diverse styles and techniques, then bring their own inspired visions to life. Come and discover the incredible talent flourishing within our school!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior SchoolWheelchair accessible: yes
38
Studio or Gallery
Caroline Baxter
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“My love of doing Art just for doing Art continues.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
18 St Brannock’s Park Road
41
Studio or Gallery
Clare Russell
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+1“Many years ago I studied fine art and printmaking, and after a year of working in a printmakers co-operative in Oxford, I decided to train to be a teacher, thinking I would have plenty of time to be creative as well – How wrong I was !!!!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
4 Bicclescombe Park RoadWheelchair accessible: yes
48
Studio or Gallery
Kya Beers
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“Kya Beers is a Bristol-based mixed media artist from the coastal town of Ilfracombe, Devon. Working through portraiture, text and natural elements, she builds oil paintings on layered, abstract grounds – combining gestural mark-making with spray paint, drawing and collage-like surfaces.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Larkstone Crescent
49
Studio or Gallery
Lily bea Clifton
DrawingPainting“My artistic journey is intrinsically linked to the legacy of my late father, the celebrated wildlife artist Mick Cawston. Growing up immersed in his world of creativity, I was always sketching, a passion that led to winning art competitions and representing my school in various events. This foundational passion flourished during my fine art studies in college, where I consistently achieved high grades, refining my technical skills in oil paints and charcoal.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
2 The Gables
51
Studio or Gallery
Jennifer Jones
CeramicsDrawingPainting+1“Jennifer is a mixed media artist who turns her hand to textiles, pottery, baking and traditional mediums, often inspired by her garden and nature.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
51
Studio or Gallery
Katie Jones
CeramicsDrawingPainting“Growing up, we were always encouraged to be creative. As a result, I have tried many different forms of media from pottery to cross stitch – there are very few I haven’t had a go at! I tend to switch between these from one piece to another. I have always loved animals and nature making it my main subject in my artwork.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 1 workshop
Workshops on the trail
Things to make, watch and join in with, alongside the open studios. Each one has a letter so you can find it on the map, and its day follows the trail’s own dates.