New exhibition: In the Garden...

Our Spring exhibition, "In the Garden", opened last weekend with an informal launch party for customers, friends and family.



We served drinks and nibbles all day...



Printmaker Maddy McClellan and her family joined us...



Steve Ferguson and Tessa Pearson also popped in to see their work. And we had a surprise visit from Jo and Adam from Four Hands Glass.



"In the Garden" also features the work of Rachel Grant, Shyama Ruffell, Richard Spare and Liz Toole and runs until 18th April.

Bargains Galore at our Annual Art Sale

Here we go again! Christmas celebrations are a dim and distant memory, some of our New Year's resolutions are still just about intact and our Annual Art Sale is half way through.

Our artists and makers have been very generous. Taking the opportunity to clear out their studios for the New year, they have put a veritable treasure trove of work into the Sale, all at greatly reduced prices.

The good news is, there are still bargains to be had, even after a fortnight of brisk trading!

In fact, Jaime Etherington dropped off six new paintings this week after seven of his had sold in the first couple of days.

And don't forget, that in addition to the art, we have a selection of Christmas decorations, all at half price.

We look forward to seeing you....

"In the Abstract" off to a flying start!

It was the usual flurry of activity last week, rehanging all the walls and rearranging the entire gallery for "In the Abstract".

The end result was a real explosion of colour...isn't this just what we all need, now that Autumn has set in?



The gallery was buzzing with people as we handed round drinks and canapes to customers and friends, as well as some of the artists taking part in the exhibition.



Rex Matthews, Naomi Sack and Sophie Abbott all popped in, adding to a really lovely atmosphere.

And in a perfect start to the exhibition, two sales at the launch party! "Phoenix Warehouse" by Rowan Hannay...



...and "Painted Bird" by Naomi Sack

"In the Abstract"...a sneaky peek at the line-up!

"Running Hares" by Alison Ingram

Here at the Green Tree Gallery we are already taking delivery of paintings and sculpture for our next exhibition, "In the Abstract".

With works by Sophie Abbott, Rowan Hannay, Alison Ingram, Rex Matthews, Min Maude, Ev Meynell, Naomi Sack, Julian Sutherland-Beatson, Zed Talijan and John Thompson, it promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking exhibition.

"In the Abstract" opens Saturday 18th October and runs until Saturday 15th November...watch this space!

Coffee, Cakes and Chat raises £640 for Macmillan!

What a lovely day we had on Friday with our Macmillan Coffee 'Morning'...it went on all day!

As well as our Gallery donation of 10% of the day's takings, very generous donations from friends, family, customers and visitors took the total raised for Macmillan Cancer Support to £640!

There were cakes galore...

...and gorgeous vintage cups, saucers, teapots and cake stands lent to us very generously by Philippa of Philippa's Bazaar.

Green Tree Gallery Sponsors Young Rider

With our exhibition "Horse Play" in full swing here at The Green Tree Gallery, we are now getting ready for the Borde Hill Horse Trials this weekend. Not only are we sponsoring a fence in the Trials, we are also sponsoring local rider, Alex Medlicott in her British Eventing debut.



15-year-old Alex is teamed with her six-year-old French thoroughbred bay gelding, Burlington Bavarde, known as Bertie. Bertie was brought over from Ireland, where he had been bred for racing, by Bryony Whittington, sister of England International rider, Francis.




According to Alex, Bertie wasn't cut out for racing. "He's too polite!" she says. "He prefers to follow...not what you need in a race horse!

"Bertie is kind, honest and brave," says Alex. "But definitely accident prone! We have nicknamed him Bubblewrap - because he needs to be wrapped in it!"

So if you're at the Horse Trials this coming weekend, be sure to give a big cheer for Alex and her "Bubblewrap" Bertie!

And do pop in and see us at the Gallery...we will be open 10.30-5.00 both Saturday and Sunday.

Introducing Sarah Beevers..

If you've visited the Gallery recently, you will have no doubt noticed the array of stunning freshwater pearl and semi-precious stone jewellery by our new artist, Sarah Beevers.

Based in The Secret Garden Studio at Joanne Harmer Gallery in Deal, Sarah has been designing and making jewellery full time since 2011.

Drawing inspiration from living on the coast, Sarah enjoys mixing colours and textures "to ensure the most is brought out of each stone and that their natural beauty is accentuated."

The pieces of jewellery that Sarah creates are both contemporary and classic, with each stone or pearl chosen carefully to accentuate the next.

And with both sterling silver and silver-plated items available, there is something to suit every pocket.