Freya Jones, 7 Bridge Street, Buckingham (2026)

17/06/2026

Artist Highlight 🎨 Clare Tebboth

Known locally as Mrs Tebboth the Art teacher, Buckingham-based artist Clare Tebboth is now gaining recognition on the international art stage. Her work is currently featured at Freya Jones Gallery as part of Bucks Art Weeks 2026.

A teacher for 28 years, Clare has found the greatest joy in encouraging children and adults to find their inner artist. If you ever see Clare on a train or stationary somewhere, you will find her painting. Her main place of creativity is, however, in her garden studio in Buckingham where she continues to develop her distinctive “Birds in Circles” series. Capturing the immediacy of watercolour, painting loosely and enjoying the “magical washes” which appear spontaneously when mixing watercolour on the page.

Today, her own artistic journey continues to flourish, recently earning her a coveted place in the International Watercolour Masters 2026 Top 200, alongside exhibitions at the Royal Watercolour Society Open and a national award-winning success in the Wraptious home furnishings competition.

Clare was the chair of Buckingham Art For All for many years, and truly believes in it’s statement. Clare enjoys making miniature pictures that are affordable for all budgets.

Never one to stand still, Clare is now exploring enamel on copper and her beautiful watercolour inspired enamel necklaces are also available at the gallery.

Visitors to Freya Jones Gallery will have the opportunity to view Clare's latest collection alongside work by a carefully selected group of exhibiting artists. The gallery is proud to host Clare's work and celebrate an artist whose creativity, community spirit and connection to Buckingham continue to inspire others.

16/06/2026

Kathy Hoath is a fibre artist whose primary medium is wet felting. She often integrates this with other techniques and materials to push it beyond its traditional boundaries and add to its aesthetic potential.

She is captivated by the transformative nature of wet felting—how a bed of loose wool fibres becomes a durable, non-woven fabric—soft and pliable or tough as thick leather—shaped by hand, soap and water, and intention. Kathy delights in the tactile experience of felting: the feel of the wool in the liquid, its earthy scent, and the richness of its colours.

Felting has been her passion since around 2010. Initially self-taught through books and online resources, her skills developed gradually. The pandemic marked a turning point, as access to new global online workshops allowed her to learn from renowned teachers. She is deeply grateful for their generosity in sharing their knowledge. Drawing from their techniques, Kathy has cultivated a distinctive style—though she considers herself always a student, with much still to explore.

Her three-dimensional felt work is architectural in nature, driven by an exploration of form, structure, balance, volume, and movement. She investigates how surfaces define space and how solid forms interact with their surroundings. In these works, she challenges the limits of the medium, blending artistic expression with engineering problem-solving. The question “Can that shape be made in felt?” is as creatively stimulating to her as the making itself.

Inspired by nature, mathematics, art, architecture and engineering, mythology, sport and dance, Kathy creates works that invite touch, curiosity and wonder.

Kathy has had work exhibited in galleries in Hertfordshire, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, Suffolk and Surrey. And a small selection of her work is currently on display at Freya Jones, 7 Bridge St, Buckingham, MK18 1EL, UK.

She has had articles published in Felt Matters, the journal of the International Feltmakers Association in June 2023 and June 2026, FilzFun, the German magazine for felt enthusiasts, in February 2026, Filteforeningen GRIMA, the Danish Feltmakers Association magazine in October 2024 and Felt, Australia

15/06/2026

Artist highlight → Yvonne Wootton ✨

Yvonne creates beautiful hand-painted stained glass using traditional medieval techniques, bringing centuries-old craftsmanship into contemporary homes.

Drawing inspiration from illuminated manuscripts, folklore, and historic decorative arts, each piece is carefully painted by hand before being leaded into stunning stained glass artworks that come alive in the light.

We love the rich colours, intricate details, and sense of storytelling that runs throughout her work. There is something wonderfully timeless about these pieces — connecting ancient artistic traditions with modern appreciation for handmade craft.

Whether displayed in a window or enjoyed as a decorative artwork, each piece transforms with the changing light throughout the day.

A true celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and creativity.

Which detail draws your eye first?

15/06/2026

The 1st £10 voucher has been won from the Mini Art Lucky Dip! But there's still 4 more to be won, 8 original pieces of art, over 50 vouchers of free mini frames or £2 vouchers to spend in store. But everyone is a winner baby, as you are guaranteed to win a mini art print from one of our fabulous Buckingham based Artists 🎨

14/06/2026

Artist Highlight 🎨 Suzanne Thompson, a.k.a rhubarb'n'rose

Suzanne makes absolutely gorgeous traditional textiles including Dorset Buttons and Japanese Temari balls. We have a full range of her work and Kits to make your own and learn these unusual and traditional crafts! Suzanne is demonstrating throughout Bucks Art Weeks so it's the perfect opportunity to get advice and support 🙌

Temari (手毬) balls are a folk art form and Japanese craft, originating in China and introduced to Japan around the 7th century A.D.[1] Temari means "hand ball" in Japanese.

Historically, temari were constructed from the remnants of old kimono. Pieces of silk fabric would be wadded up to form a ball, and then the wad would be wrapped with strips of fabric. As time passed, traditional temari became an art, with the functional stitching becoming more decorative and detailed, until the balls displayed intricate embroidery. With the introduction of rubber to Japan, the balls went from toys to art objects, although mothers still make them for their children. Temari became an art and craft of the Japanese upper class and aristocracy, and noble women competed in creating increasingly beautiful and intricate objects,[2] some even altered so as to double as handbags (like a kinchaku or a kimono bag).

13/06/2026

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12/06/2026

Chiropractor, Sculptor and Creative Thinker: First-Time Bucks Art Weeks Artist Exhibits at Freya Jones Gallery

For most people, healthcare and fine art occupy very different worlds. For Buckinghamshire-based artist Ashley Jones, they are deeply connected.

A practising chiropractor with postgraduate qualifications in pain management and additional training in animal osteopathy, Ashley spends her professional life studying anatomy, movement and the human body. Now, visitors to Freya Jones Gallery and The Woolpack Pub during Bucks Art Weeks 2026 will have the opportunity to discover how those same interests have inspired an exciting and rapidly evolving artistic practice.

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Ashley moved to the UK in 2008 and followed a diverse career path driven by helping others, that has included beauty therapy, holistic therapies and healthcare. Ashley describes herself as dyslexic and neurodivergent, qualities she now recognises as strengths within both her clinical work and artistic practice. Her ability to think visually, spot patterns and focus intensely on detail has helped her in her career as well as her creative pursuits.

“I have more ideas than I have time to make them!”

A truly passionate artist that finds release and calm in making, Ashley has thrown herself into intensive courses working with some of the best artists in their fields throughout Buckinghamshire and beyond including, two intensive 10 week life sculpting courses at Phoenix Studio Thame and currently Keko Clay Collective in Newport Pagnell.

Creativity and drive are in her blood, Growing up around a family business specialising in design, printing and visual communication, she developed an early appreciation for craftsmanship, visual storytelling and problem-solving. Her grandfather, an architect in South Africa was a driving force behind her family being encouraging and supportive of the arts in all it’s forms.

2026 is the first Bucks Art Weeks that Ashley has participated in Ashley is exhibiting at two Buckingham based venues, you can find her ceramics at Freya Jones Gallery and her watercolours at the Woolpack pub Buckingham

12/06/2026

It's Fri-yay! Come visit the FABULOUS exhibiting artists and artwork at Freya Jones. I'm feeling inspired by a glimpse of the sun 🌞

11/06/2026

Sarah Orpin - Artists highlight ✨️

Sarah is one of the loveliest people i have ever met! She has been a customer of mine for many years and so I've been chatting to her about her background for a long time!

She used to make curtains, which if you've ever attempted that, you'll know is incredibly difficult.

Now, from her home in the Chilterns she specialises in making functional and gorgeous items from stunning textiles including Harris Tweed. She buys the Harris Tweed directly from the weavers so it supports the makers to keep this wonderful cultural history alive and relevant.

Harris Tweed is a world-renowned handwoven cloth produced in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Protected by law, it must be made from pure virgin wool that is dyed, spun and finished in the islands, then handwoven by local artisans in their homes. The weaving process combines traditional craftsmanship with distinctive patterns and rich colours inspired by the Hebridean landscape. Every length of genuine Harris Tweed carries the iconic Orb certification mark, guaranteeing its authenticity. More than just a fabric, Harris Tweed is an important part of Scotland’s cultural heritage, supporting island communities, preserving traditional skills and celebrating a craft that has been passed down through generations for over a century.

You'll find an amazing range of work at Freya Jones Gallery starting from just £5.50 making Sarah's work accessible to all budgets and perfect for gifting 🎁

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