It was a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon for exploring Abingdon and Radley at the start of Oxfordshire Artweeks.

We started our tour at a house at the end of Abbot Road, in Abingdon, with views towards the trees of Boxhill Walk.

There were a dozen different artists with works on display, known as the “popup art collective“. Pictured above is Clare Davis with works inspired by rock formations and fossils, made with stitched and painted calico and paper.

They had exhibited for the first time in 2016, and were a real joy for us to discover today in 2017.

Next we set off to Lower Radley, following the art weeks signs.

Three different print makers, from the Oxford Printmakers Co-operative, had works on display. It was very interesting to hear all three talk about the different techniques they used.

There were also refreshments served from the studio of Susan Wheeler, one of the exhibitors. Her linocut prints are very well known in these parts.
We were cycling home when we saw another art weeks sign pointing to site 60.

John Huddleston, Silversmith had a display of his work at site 60. There were examples of jewellery for sale, and examples of commissions he has undertaken – including one for St Helens Church.

John also teaches working with silver to the Abingdon Silver Group who meet at John Mason School.

He was a scientist working at Harwell. He sometimes rides an old moped he bought and painted in his teenage years. The blue paint is starting to peel but the moped can still reach 30 mph with a strong wind behind.

There are many more exhibitors in this area so look forward to finding some more.