Traditional Dorset Buttons with a contemporary twist are amongst the art
exhibited for Dorset Art Weeks.
Artists across the county are putting the final touches to their work before opening their doors to visitors from May 14 to 29.
More than 250 artists are taking part in the event, including Anna McDowell who uses traditional techniques to make Dorset Buttons with a contemporary twist. 2022 celebrates 400 years of Dorset Buttons, which were first produced as a cottage industry in Shaftesbury. Anna has developed the craft and uses sustainable sari silks and colourful yarns.
Venue 58, Donhead St Mary
Jaamart is a collection of four friends. Their watercolour paintings include birds, wild animals, horses, dogs as well as atmospheric street and water scenes.
Venue 108, Lytchett Matravers
At Galiani Glass Art, left, Gail Boothman and Ian Godfrey enjoy welcoming visitors to share their art.
The studio is full of colourful contemporary glass including garden sculptures, jewellery, wall hangings and splashbacks.
Having developed their techniques over a number of years, Gail and Ian began working in the studio full time during the pandemic.
Venue 109, Poole
The Dorset Art Weeks Guide to venues is available online, from libraries, galleries, museums and other cultural centres across Wessex.
More information is available online at dorsetartweeks.co.uk.