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Art : Antiques : English Interiors
Featured Artist September 2026
Bearclay Ceramics
Discovering pottery after retiring, Carol Parkes started handbuilding sculptural pieces inspired by a lifelong fascination for British wildlife, especially birds. She owes much to her father’s love of woodcarving, her grandmother’s willingness to let her make a mess and her mother’s “girls have a go” attitude; dabbling in carpentry. silversmithing and willow weaving.
A lucky break thanks to Showborough House Sculpture Exhibition in 2024 led to commissions for ceramic flowers, bird baths and grumpy toads. Subsequent exhibitions gave the opportunity to try new subjects from a range of waterfowl to giant conkers, acorns and fir cones.
Artysan Cotswolds is a unique and inviting gallery on Sheep Street, in the antiques and arts quarter of the quintessential Cotswold market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.
Inspired by William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement, we present a curated selection of contemporary and vintage art, ceramics, sculpture, decorative antiques and country house furniture. Mixing old and new in an eclectic decorative scheme, we share our Cotswold country home style with heart and soul, where timeless craftsmanship and stories meet artistic expression.
Housed in a characterful three-storey 19th-century stone cottage, our gallery offers an immersive experience in the art of country living. With whitewashed plaster walls, exposed oak beams, and rambling nooks and crannies, every corner tells a story. Whether you’re seeking a striking piece of artwork, a rare antique, or simply a touch of inspiration, Artysan Cotswolds provides a carefully curated space that reflects the beauty, history, individuality and charm of the English country home.
