Our very own Lynne Gougeon (Kitchen Art Table Club) recently featured in a BBC News story alongside acclaimed actor David Bradley. The article highlights how Lynne inspired the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones star to discover a passion for painting at Jephson Gardens Gallery, showcasing the creativity, encouragement and artistic talent that she brings to her students every day.
Step into a hidden world of creativity with Lythop’s Cupboard Studio, a captivating new miniature installation by local artist and LSA member Alice Goode. Opening at Jephson Garden Galleries and Studios on Wednesday 10th June 2026.
From schoolday sketches to expressive watercolour landscapes, Nina French’s creative journey has been shaped by a lifelong love of painting, dramatic scenery and the unpredictable beauty of watercolour. Inspired by rolling hills, turquoise seas and atmospheric skies, her work captures mood, memory and a deep connection to place.
Lorna Ashworth’s artistic journey offers a deeper understanding of her work. Rooted in giving overlooked materials new life, she draws inspiration from recycled tins—their colours, patterns, and hidden histories. Trained in jewellery at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, she shapes these humble containers into organic forms, transforming the ordinary into intimate, wearable art.
We spoke with Kevin Alexander to explore his transition from retail design to mixed media art, the techniques that define his work, and the experiences that continue to shape his creative expression.
Warwickshire artist Annie Brenchley draws inspiration from the quiet beauty of everyday life—from sunlight filtering through woodland trees to fruit resting in pottery bowls. In this artist spotlight, she shares how plein-air painting, sketchbooks, and a strong local creative community shape her thoughtful and joyful approach to art.
The Kitchen Table Art Club brings a vibrant burst of creativity to Jephson Gardens Gallery, showcasing imaginative work by young artists from across Warwickshire. Featuring students from Lynne Gougeon’s Kitchen Table Art Club and ARISE Education, the exhibition spans playful, bold and thought-provoking pieces — with actor David Bradley also exhibiting for the first time. Running until March 8, it’s a cheerful antidote to winter.
Known for his highly detailed pencil and ink drawings, Chapman creates “stories without words” that blend technical precision with fantasy, humour, and layers of hidden narrative. Every piece invites you to pause, look closer, and discover something new — from tiny visual clues to subtle references shaped by his lifelong love of literature and imagination.
Working with reclaimed wood and metal, Warwickshire-based artist John Simpson transforms discarded materials into bold, functional artworks. Blending sculpture, design, and sustainability, his practice is led by aesthetics, shaped by function, and rooted in a belief that beauty and value can emerge from what we too easily throw away.
The Leamington Studio Artists marked the successful conclusion of its 2025 Bursary Exhibition with a month-long showcase at The Art Room. Featuring work by four emerging artists, the exhibition highlighted a year of artistic development across environmental printmaking, commercial photography, atmospheric painting, and optical illusion..
The Abstract JGG Open Competition showcased a diverse range of contemporary abstract practices, celebrating innovation, material exploration, and confident mark-making.
Now showing at The Art Room, the 2025 LSA Bursary Exhibition brings together four emerging artists whose practices have been shaped by a year of creative support.