LSA News

Rooted in the beauty of the natural world, Fiona Metcalfe’s work explores the dialogue between landscape, light, and memory. From the rugged coastlines of her Scottish childhood to the softer contours of Warwickshire, she translates these environments into layered expressions of colour, texture, and form. Working across painting, textiles, and printmaking, her practice is guided by curiosity, experimentation, and a balance of play and perseverance.

Lucy Burton’s art is rooted in discovery, discipline, and experimentation. Working alla prima in oils, she embraces spontaneity—each brushstroke full of energy and intention. From flowers to pets, her work balances boldness with sensitivity, revealing beauty through close observation.

LSA is launching a Mini Print Exhibition, inviting UK artists to submit original 10 × 10 cm prints for display in Leamington Spa and online this November. Entries are open 1–30 September 2025.

An artist who finds serenity in abstract painting and meaning in ceramics, Ginte creates work that invites calm, honours tradition, and bridges past with present.

After years in a corporate role, Jaimie craved creativity. Her first local art class reignited the joy she’d felt for art as a child and became a turning point. Transitioning to oils during lockdown allowed her to slow down, embrace each layer, and discover the expressive freedom of the palette knife—a journey that has since led her work into homes across the UK, where it continues to connect with collectors in meaningful ways.

It’s been over ten years since LSA helped transform Jephson Gardens into Leamington Spa’s open-air gallery. This much-loved event returns to Archery Lawn with work from 14 LSA members, and a special spotlight on our 2025 Bursary artists.

Kate explores themes of identity, memory, and autonomy, reclaiming a traditionally domestic medium to express powerful emotional and political truths.

Understanding an artist’s journey brings deeper appreciation for their work—the choices, influences, and passions behind each piece. For Evelyn Baxter, light is everything. From her South Warwickshire studio, she creates glass that feels alive: rich with colour, movement, and emotion. In this post, Evelyn shares why fused glass captivates her, how nature and experimentation guide her process, and what she’s learned from working with a material that never behaves the same way twice.

Huge congratulations to Fiona Metcalfe, whose work has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024!

A fantastic achievement for Fiona and for Warwickshire’s creative community!

The Esther Project supports women facing life challenges through creativity and community. As part of the WOW (Women of Worth) programme, women are collaboratively crafting a colourful cape adorned with over 1,000 handmade hearts and flowers. Created with support from local organisations and volunteers, the artwork symbolises strength, resilience, and recovery. Backed by the LSA, the cape will be assembled in the Royal Priors’ Art Room across July and early August, celebrating the healing power of craft and connection.

Step into the landscape through Len’s eyes. His work isn’t just seen—it’s felt. Influenced by artists like Joan Eardley and Lewis Noble, Len’s paintings reflect a deep presence, capturing the raw energy of shifting skies and weathered places. Blending traditional techniques with a growing sense of abstraction, his art invites you into an experience shaped by instinct, discipline, and a lifetime of connection to the land.

We’re proud to celebrate Claire’s recent selection as an Associate Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA). Her ceramic work blends ancient techniques with cosmic and earthly inspiration, creating vessels that feel both grounded and otherworldly. In this interview, Claire shares the spiritual threads, slow processes, and elemental contrasts that shape her practice.