Out of the Blu

We are delighted to welcome Sophie of Bahari Blu to be one of our family of makers here at Atelier Beside the Sea.

Sophie founded Bahari Blu to combine two of her life-long passions:- beach combing and jewellery-making. 

Incorporating gem-like sea glass elements, each authentically surf tumbled by decades beneath the waves, each piece is an absolute one off.

She also works with skilled silversmiths in the coastal town of Lamu, in Northern Kenya, who hand work elements of reclaimed ceramics into unique pendants.

Come and see the ever-changing collection in the gallery which is - appropriately enough - just a stone's throw from the shore here on Brighton beach.

Cut & Paste continues

Our exhibition of extraordinary works in paper continues in arch two, and we are are loving these intriguing collages by Sue Williams A’Court.

These pieces are from the Anonymous Collage Series:- a series of experimental collage works made with mixed media and found paper from old books and manuscripts.

The series is inspired by rare Tantric devotional paintings collected by the poet and writer Frank Andre Jamme.

The ritualistic images were created anonymously by contemporary craftsmen in northwest India, who copied existing symbols from ancient manuscripts onto salvaged paper and pinned them up in corners of their homes as visual aids to further their practice of meditation. Fascinating stuff!

Come and see all the works by Sue, and all the other talented artists in Cut & Paste, before the 14th July.

Save the Date - Brighton Art Fair returns

Brighton Art Fair returns from 19–22 September to Brighton’s stunningly renovated Corn Exchange.

Meet and talk to dozens of carefully selected artists, artist groups and studios, all selling their work direct to the buying public.

Our venue has been stripped back to its original regency structure whilst being adapted as a state-of-the-art 21st century venue, with new galleries, lobbies, cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Brighton Art Fair’s sister, MADE BRIGHTON, a flagship design and craft fair, takes place at the Corn Exchange from 28 November –1 December, featuring the best and most innovative designer-makers from around the country.

Make sure to put both dates in your diary.

Featured works by Astrig Akseralain, Rachael Stedman, Richard Mason, and Michael Cole

The Atelier Art Club - Printing Module

Ever wanted to learn a whole bunch of printing techniques, but leave all the mess and mahem behind in somebody elses studio?

Join us for The Atelier Art Club printing module and do just that!

Have a go at Monoprint, Collagraph and relief printing, Gelli printing, and Fantastical Drypoint etching - either as a four-week module or dip in session by session.

So many choices! So much mess! So much fun!

Find out more about the module here.

Gabriella Casemore

We've had a full refresh of our collection of beautiful jewellery from the Brighton studio of Gabriella Casemore.

Endlessly fascinated by the beautiful, precise perfection of flowers, Gabriella creates delicate and timeless jewellery pieces that are easy and effortless to wear, made with meticulous attention to detail and the highest quality sustainable materials.

Come and see the full collection at our gallery down on Brighton Seafront, or shop any time online. We're open 11am - 5pm seven days a week.