" I began experimenting with papier mache while at art school studying for a hons degree in fine art at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham Surrey. After graduating I continued to indulge my fascination for colour, texture and unusual form through my papier mache and mixed media artworks. This work has developed into two quite different styles, one of which exemplify my whimsical tastes, and the other more elemental in nature. Each piece is individually hand made, painted and decorated with fine papers and foils and 3d paints before being coated with a strong water resistant varnish."



 

Dianne with some members of her menagerie! 

Now one of the resident designer/makers at Kirkharle Courtyard in Northumberland where you can usually see her at work and see her full range of original artworks. Dianne's work is also sold in craft shops and galleries throughout the U.K. and internationally.

Commissions for individual pieces welcome.

Previously shortlisted for the prestigious "Gift of the Year " Award. 

Please browse this site and see for yourself all the different and original art and gifts she has to offer which include, jewellery, mirrors, hand made cards and the menagerie of fantastic animal and bird wall plaques.


 

 Kirkharle Courtyard is just off the A696 approximately 20 miles north of Newcastle in the stunning Northumberland countryside not far from the National Trust properties of Belsay Hall and Wallington. It is the birthplace of Britains most famous landscape gardener "Capability Brown" and was recently featured on BBC's  Countryfile programme. It is home to several other designer/makers and also has a restaurant and coffee house which serves delicious food and cakes.

3 The Stone Barn, Kirkharle Courtyard, Kirkharle, Northumberland NE19 2PE

Tel. 01830 540346

 

Opening hours may vary but I am usually open Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 4-30pm although it is advisable to phone first if you are planning to visit.