Studio Opening Times

Victoria's studio in the Gardener's Cottage set in the delightful and very beautiful Eggleston Hall Gardens is an amazing and inspiring room to work from. Having been offered the room in the Spring of 2013, Victoria couldn't be based in a better place for the endless inspiration that the Gardens provide.


You are very welcome to visit the studio and browse Victoria's current collection; There's lots to see and to purchase if you so wish, including original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper; open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping/cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

Opening times can change at short notice, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.


Thank you for your interest.

November 2024

My studio opening times at Eggleston for November 2024, are as follows, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays* and Saturdays, 11am - 4pm. (The studio will be closed on Friday 8th November).

Visit the studio at Eggleston: I'll be working on commissions but you can have a peak at the works in progress and you are very welcome to browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints on display. Special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper collages include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work-top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, chopping boards, glass framed prints, journals and greeting cards.
Gift vouchers are available too.

Eggleston Hall Gardens is such a special and stunning walled garden and is delightfully Autumnal and so pretty at this time of year.

Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

October 2024

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens - October 2024
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays* and Saturdays*, 11am - 4pm.
The studio will be closed on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Friday 25th October.

Victoria's original tissue paper collage artwork, framed limited and open edition prints, fine bone china mugs, coasters, chopping boards/cheese boards, table mats, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, hardback journals, notebooks and greeting cards are all available from her studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens. Studio opening times do vary with the seasons so please Contact Victoria to confirm times, if planning to visit.

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

September 2024

Studio Opening Times - September 2024
Wednesdays, Thursdays*, Fridays* and Saturdays*, 11am - 4pm.
*The studio will be closed on Thursday 12th, Friday13th and Saturday 14th September.

Victoria's original tissue paper collage artwork, framed limited and open edition prints, fine bone china mugs, coasters, chopping boards/cheese boards, table mats, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, hardback journals, notebooks and greeting cards are all available from her studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens. Studio opening times do vary with the seasons so please Contact Victoria to confirm times, if planning to visit.

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

August 2024

Studio Opening Times - August 2024
Wednesdays, Thursdays*, Fridays and Saturdays, 11am - 4pm. *
The studio will be closed on Thursday 15th and Thursday 22nd August.

Visit the studio, browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints. Treats and special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper creations include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, glass framed prints, journals and greeting cards.

Gift vouchers are available too.


Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

July 2024

b]Studio Opening Times - July 2024
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11am - 4pm. The studio will be closed from Sunday 7th through to 16th July.

Victoria's original tissue paper collage artwork, framed limited and open edition prints, fine bone china mugs, coasters, chopping boards/cheese boards, table mats, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, hardback journals, notebooks and greeting cards are all available from her studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens. Studio opening times do vary with the seasons so please Contact Victoria to confirm times, if planning to visit.

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

June 2024

Studio opening times in June 2024
Thursdays* and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm, Saturdays* and Sundays*, 11am - 4.30pm.
The studio will be closed on Saturday 15th, Thursday 20th and Sunday 23rd June.

Visit the studio, browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints. Treats and special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper creations include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, glass framed prints, journals and greeting cards.
Gift vouchers are available too.

Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG ...more

May 2024

'Dancers'  Original Art Work SOLD
Studio opening times in May 2024

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4pm. Thursdays and Fridays, 11am- 2.30pm.

Victoria's original tissue paper collage artwork, framed limited and open edition prints, fine bone china mugs, coasters, chopping boards/cheese boards, table mats, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, hardback journals, notebooks and greeting cards are all available from her studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens.

If you have any further questions or require further information, please Contact Victoria here.

March and April 2024

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens
March & April 2024

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4pm. Thursdays and Fridays, 11am- 3.30pm.

Victoria's original tissue paper collage artwork, framed limited and open edition prints, fine bone china mugs, coasters, chopping boards/cheese boards, table mats, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, hardback journals, notebooks and greeting cards are all available from her studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens.

If you have any further questions or require further information, please Contact Victoria here.

December 2023

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens
December 2023

Saturdays and Sundays*, 11am - 4pm.
Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 3.30pm.
Thursday 21st December, open 11am - 4pm and Saturday 23rd December, open, 11am - 4pm.
*Closed on Friday 22nd and then Sunday 24th, through to the New Year.

Visit the studio, browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints. Treats and special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper creations include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, glass framed prints and journals. Gift vouchers are available too.

Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

November 2023

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens November* 2023
Saturdays and Sundays*, 11am - 4pm.
Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 3.30pm.
Wednesday 22nd November, 11am - 3.30pm.
*Closed on Friday 24th and Sunday 26th November.

Visit the studio, browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints. Treats and special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper creations include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, glass framed prints and journals. Gift vouchers are available too.

Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

October and November 2023

Studio opening times at Eggleston Hall Gardens for October and November 2023
Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm,
Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 3.30pm.
The studio will be cosed on Friday 27th October through to and including Sunday 5th November, open again on Thursday 9th November, 11am 3.30pm.

Visit the studio, browse and buy from the current collection of original tissue paper collage artworks and prints. Treats and special gifts inspired by the original tissue paper creations include, fine china mugs, hardback notebooks, tablemats, glass work top savers, coasters, cheeseboards, glass framed prints and journals. Gift vouchers are available too.

Victoria's Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

September

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens - September 2023
Saturdays, Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 3.30pm.

Lots of gift ideas and treats: New original tissue paper collages, open edition and limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping boards, cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers and greeting cards.

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

August and September 2023

Saturdays*, Sundays*, 11am - 4.30pm, Thursdays* , 11am- 3.30pm, Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm.
*Closed on Sunday 13th August for two weeks, open again on Thursday 24th August.
*Closed on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September.

Lots of gift ideas and treats: New original tissue paper collages, open edition and limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping boards, cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers and greeting cards.

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

June and July 2023

Studio opening times, Saturdays* and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am- 2.30pm.
*Closed on Saturday 24th June.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Lots of gift ideas and treats: New original tissue paper collages, open edition and limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping boards, cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers and greeting cards.

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

May 2023

Bank Holiday Monday 8th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th, 11am - 4.30pm;
Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th and Friday 12th, 11am - 2.30pm.
The studio will be closed on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May.

Continuing through May and June, usual studio opening times, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am- 2.30pm.

Opening times do sometimes change, please contact
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or Contact Victoria here or you can send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Lots of gift ideas and treats: New original tissue paper collages, open edition and limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping boards, cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers and greeting cards.

April 2023

Studio Opening Times for April are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4pm.
* Closed on Friday 14th April,
Open on Wednesday 12th April, 11am - 4.30pm.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

Lots to see and buy in the studio, many gift ideas for family or special friends and perhaps even a unique treat for yourself!

"I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many framed open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, tablemats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, glass worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from".

March 2023

Studio Opening Times at Eggleston Hall Gardens from 18th March are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays,11am - 4.30pm.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria at victoria@victoriabellascarter.com with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many framed open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, glass work top savers, glass framed prints, journals, hardback notebooks, chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

January, February and March 2023

During the colder months, I will be working from home on commissions and a new collection. Please contact me directly if you have any enquiries.
I may be in the studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens before this, but my regular studio opening times will resume from Saturday 18th March 2023. Prior to this, I'm happy to open the studio by request, so please Contact Me to discuss the best day and time.
Thank you for your continued interest and support in my work.
Warmest wishes to you all for 2023.
www.victoriabellascarter.com
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com

Studio Opening Times: November and December 2022

Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays,11am - 4.30pm.

I'll be working on original artwork and commissions in the studio, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition framed prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please Contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

October 2022

Lots of gift ideas and treats back in stock. Along with new original tissue paper collages, open edition and limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, chopping boards, cheese boards, glass work top savers, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers and greeting cards.

"I'll be spending some special time with my family towards the end of October so my studio will be closed on these days, here are the days and times when my studio will be open for the remaining part of October:
Thursday and Friday 20th and 21st, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th, 11am - 4.30pm."

Usual opening times will resume in November: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

September 2022

Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th, 11am - 4.30pm, Saturday 3rd, 11am - 2.30pm.
From the 8th onwards: Thursdays, Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays* 11am - 4.30pm.*
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday 17th September.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection when the studio is open. There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

August 2022

Studio opening times for August are as follows: Thursdays* and Fridays*, 11am - 4pm; Saturdays,* Sundays* and Bank Holiday Monday, 11am - 4.30pm. *The studio will be closed on Saturday 13th August for two weeks, opening again on Saturday 27th August at 11am.

I still haven't had a chance to add my new original work for 2022 to my website yet but I am working on new pieces all the time and there are many new originals available to purchase and view in the studio.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection when the studio is open. There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

July 2022

Studio Opening Times for July are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays* and Sundays*, 11am - 4.30pm; Week commencing Monday 4th July, my studio will be open on Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th but will be closed on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July.

I still haven't had a chance to add the new original work for 2022 to my website yet but I am working on new pieces all the time and there are many new originals available to purchase and view in the studio.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection when the studio is open. There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

June 2022

Studio Opening Times for June are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays*, Sundays* and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4.30pm; week commencing Monday 27th June, my studio will be open on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June but will be closed on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July.

My days are so busy at the moment I still haven't had a chance to add the new original work for 2022 to my website yet but I am working on new pieces all the time and there are many new originals available to purchase and view in the studio.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

May 2022

Studio Opening Times for May 2022 are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays,11am - 4.30pm.

My days are so busy at the moment I still haven't had a chance to add the new original work for 2022 to my website yet but I am working on new pieces all the time and there are many new originals available to purchase and view in the studio.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, new glass framed prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

April 2022

Studio Opening Times for April are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays,11am - 4pm.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

January 2022

Happy New Year Wishes To All!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has liked my pages, followed my posts, referred to my website and visited my studio; To those who have purchased anything from one card or a coaster, a china mug, a set of tablemats, a chopping board, a glass work top saver, a limited or an open edition print or even a journal and also to those who have commissioned an original tissue paper collage.
I so love what I do and I could not continue without your interest and continued support.
Wishing you all happiness, good health, success and a prosperous 2022.
Victoria Xx

Victoria is working from home on a new collection of original artwork, please contact her here if you have any enquiries.

Regular studio opening times at Eggleston will resume from Wednesday 30th March 2022, if you were hoping to visit the studio before this date, it may be possible to meet at the studio on a particular day, please contact Victoria here to discuss.

Please don't hesitate to contact Victoria here if you are wanting further information on original artwork, commissions or any of the other products inspired by her work. We can deliver where possible, post items out to you or appointments to meet at the studio at Eggleston may be possible.

Thank you.

December 2021


Studio Opening Times for December are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays,11am - 4pm; The studio will be closed on Friday 10th December.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

November 2021

Studio opening times for November are as follows; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturdays*, 11am - 4.30pm;
(*The studio will be closed on Sundays and also on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November).

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

October 2021



Studio Opening times: Saturdays and Sundays*, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays* and Fridays* 11am - 3.30pm. *The studio will be closed on Thursday 28th, Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

11th August 2021....

Looking forward to being back in the studio...

Studio Opening times: Saturdays, Sundays* and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays* and Fridays* 11am - 3.30pm. The studio will be closed on, Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Sunday* 5th September
Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages on both canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

27th July 2021 - Update

The studio is temporarily closed, Victoria is having to self-isolate with her family, she can still be contacted in all the usual ways.
Very much hoping to be back in the studio soon.
Take care everyone Xx.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens , Eggleston, DL12 0AG
www.victoriabellascarter.com
victoria@victoriabellascarter.com
Please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

Thank you for your continued support.

July 2021

Studio Opening Times - July 2021 Saturdays*and Sundays,* 11.30am - 4.30pm; Thursdays* and Fridays*, 11.30am - 2.30pm. * The studio will be closed on Sunday 11th, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July Opening times can change, please contact Victoria here with any enquiries or to double check opening times, you can also send a message via Victoria’s Facebook or Instagram pages or alternatively send an email to victoria@victoriabellascarter.com.

I'll be working on original artwork in the studio this month, you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection; There are original tissue paper collages both on canvas and paper on display, and for sale; There are many open edition and also limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening Times - June 2021

Studio opening times for June are a little different due to both my children having their Birthdays in this month: Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm. The studio will be closed on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June.

I'll be working on commissioned original artwork again in the studio this month but you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection on display; There are original tissue paper collages on canvas and paper available to purchase, lots of open edition and limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

May 2021: Studio Opening Times

Studio opening times for May are as follows, Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm. The studio will be closed on Friday 7th May.

I’m working on commissioned original artwork again in the studio this month but you are very welcome to visit the studio and browse the current collection on display; There are original tissue paper collages on canvas and paper available to purchase, lots of open edition and limited edition prints, fine china mugs, table mats, coasters, journals, hardback notebooks, worktop savers, a new selection of chopping boards/cheese boards and many greeting cards to choose from.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.

NHS COVID-19 QR Codes are on display for you to scan on entering the studio using the NHS COVID-19 app on your phone.

Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

Please do Contact Victoria if you are planning a visit and wish to check studio opening times or if you have any other questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

October 2020 Studio Opening times

Studio opening times: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm.

I will be working on commissions from home during the week through October but hopefully once I get ahead with these I will be opening the studios up again on Thursdays and Fridays aswell.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

  • If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

  • Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

  • Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

  • Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

  • Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

  • Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

  • Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.


    Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

    Victoria's studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
    victoria@victoriabellascarter.com

September 2020

Studio opening times: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm.

I will be working on commissions from home during the week through September but hopefully once I get ahead with these I will be opening the studios up again on Thursdays and Fridays aswell.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

  • If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

  • Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.

  • Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

  • Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

  • Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

  • Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

  • Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.


    Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

    Victoria's studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG
    victoria@victoriabellascarter.com

July and August 2020

Studio Opening Times - Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm

Due to the challenging circumstances we are all living through, the studios are only open for two days a week at the moment due to family and other commitments, with the aim of being able to open four days a week again as the year progresses. We have introduced a number of measures following the government guidelines for working and shopping safely during the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, these include:

  • If you or anyone at home has a temperature or a new, persistent cough, visitors are politely requested to not enter the cottage or studios.

Face coverings must be worn in the cottage and studios.
  • Only 2 people or 1 family from the same household in the studios at any time.

  • Visitors are advised to use the alcohol hand sanitiser provided on stations situated both on entering the cottage and on entering Victoria's Studio.

  • Visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings/masks in the cottage and studios as this is mandatory in shops now.

  • Visitors are requested to keep a safe (2 metre) distance from others; To not touch their eyes, nose or mouth and to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or tissue.

  • Visitors are politely requested to only handle items that they intend to buy.

  • Doors will be left open so that handles need not be touched.


    Thank you to all our visitors for their patience and understanding in these challenging times.

    Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0AG

23rd March 2020 onwards...

Please note that Victoria’s studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens will be closed for the foreseeable future following the current government guidelines.

Please do Contact Me if you are wanting to find out more about any of the tissue paper collage originals, framed prints, journals, notebooks, table mats, coasters, glass work-top savers, glass coasters, fine china mugs and cards.

I will be working from home on current commissions, new commissions are being taken now, so do get in touch to discuss.

Please take care everyone, stay safe through the coming weeks and I shall look forward to seeing you and being back in my studio soon.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

February 2020

Studio opening times: Saturdays, 11am - 4pm; Thursdays* & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm. Wednesday 5th February, 11am - 2.30pm. *Please note, on Thursday 6th February, I’m expecting a washing machine engineer calling at home! I’m not sure of a time slot as yet so I’m not at all sure if I’ll make it into the studio on that day, I will however have the studio open on Wednesday 5th February, 11am - 2.30pm.
During February I’m trying to enjoy some family time before the super busy times start again, so the studio will not be open on Sundays.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Victoria's Studio Opening Times - January 2020

Winter studio opening times will resume from Thursday 23rd January onwards: Saturdays, 11am - 4pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.
With January being a fairly quiet month in the studio up at Eggleston I am planning to take the opportunity to spend some special time with my family and to catch up with work in the office and my studio at home. However, I do have orders being collected and I will be in the studio at certain times; I can be contacted very easily and I am more than happy to open up the studio for visitors, please do Contact Me if you are planning a visit or have any other questions.

December 2019 - Studio Opening Times

I'll be working on commissions right through December, studio opening times are as follows: Saturdays* & Sundays*, 11am - 4pm; Thursdays* & Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm.
The studio will be closed on Friday 13th December and the last day open before the Christmas holiday will be Friday 20th December

If needed please Contact Victoria here

Wishing all my wonderful friends, customers, visitors, social media, 'followers,' 'likers,' and, 'sharers,' a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Thank you for your continued interest in my work.

Studio Opening Times - November 2019

Studio opening times for November are as follows: Saturdays & Sundays*, 11am - 4pm; Thursdays & Fridays*, 11am - 2.30pm. The studio will be closed on Sunday 24th and Friday 29th November and also Sunday 1st December.
I’m working on commissioned original artwork again in the studio this month but you are very welcome to visit the studio to browse the current collection on display, there are still a few original tissue paper collages available to purchase, lots of prints to choose from, fine china mugs, coasters, table mats, journals, hardback notebooks and greeting cards.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

October 2019 - Studio Opening Times

Studio opening times for October are as follows, Saturdays* & Sundays*, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.
The studio will be closed on Saturday 12th, and Sunday 27th October.
Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Victoria's Studio Opening Times - September 2019

Studio opening times for September are as follows, Saturdays* & Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm. *Victoria's studio will be closed on Saturday 14th September.

Please don’t hesitate to Contact Me to confirm studio opening times on a particular day or if you have any further questions.

Victoria's Studio,Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

August 2019 - Studio Opening Times

Studio opening times this August are as follows, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays, Fridays and Bank Holidays 11am - 4pm.

Victoria's studio will be closed on Sunday 11th August through to 21st August.

Victoria's studio will be open again as normal on Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August.

Victoria's Studio will also be closed on Sunday 1st September.

June & July 2019

The studio will be open* on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; and Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.

*Due to my children's Birthdays, party organising and cake making duties this month, the studio will be closed on Thursday 6th, Sunday 9th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019.

Please don’t hesitate to Contact Me to confirm studio opening times on a particular day or if you have any further questions.
Studio: Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

May 2019 - Studio Opening Times

The studio will be open on Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.
The studio will be open on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May but the studio will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Victoria to confirm studio opening times on a particular day or if you have any further questions.

April 2019

Thank you to everyone who visited the 2019 Spring Exhibition at The Station in Richmond, we had a great time and are absolutely delighted that it has been such a great success again. I now have a lot of reordering to do and a number of commissions to start ...but before I do, I'm going to enjoy a little quality time with my family, they haven't see me much over the last few weeks! The studio at Eggleston Hall gardens will be closed for a week or so, and I'll be back at my desk, with the studio door open and tissue paper at the ready, on Thursday 18th April, Good Friday, 19th April, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 11am -4.30pm. Normal studio opening times resume from here onwards:
Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.

'Spring 2019 Exhibition'
Saturday 23rd March to Wednesday 4th April
The Station, Richmond, DL10 4LD

Suzanne and Victoria’s spring exhibition has become an annual event at The Station. Their love of colour once again bringing them together; Suzanne, a talented Lampwork Artist and Jewellery Designer and Victoria, specialising in creating original artwork using a tissue paper collage technique. The exhibition promises to be uplifting, displaying their stunning, unique and very original work.

Victoria returns to the Station for her only exhibition outside of her Studio base at Eggleston Hall Gardens.

Turning the Station mezzanine into a blaze of colour with her tissue paper collages of the many flowers and meadows that call their home Teesdale. The fine detailing that Victoria encapsulates re-creating these wonderful, reflective and peaceful images

This exhibition will enable people to have a first viewing of Victoria’s 2019 tissue paper collage collections. This includes original artworks, limited and open edition prints along with her growing range of bespoke products inspired by and featuring, many of her tissue paper collage designs, including coasters, placemats, fine china mugs, greeting cards, notebooks, sketchbooks and journals.

Lampwork artist Suzanne Tweddle’s studio is situated in the beautiful market town of Barnard Castle from which she designs and hand makes glass beads, buttons, baubles, flowers and jewellery using a technique known as lampworking – ‘the art of making small objects from glass rods melted in the flame of a torch’.

Suzanne's discovery and exploration of the art of lampworking has drawn her towards the use of glass as a medium to incorporate into her jewellery designs, injecting colour and contrast to the silver and other materials used.

'Lampworking is a technique that enables me to design and individually make beautiful beads with intricate detail, making each bead unique. Colour is what motivates my designs, from the brightest oranges to the coolest blues. The combinations evolve through experimentation reflected in nature, fabrics and fashion.'

With 15 years of bead making experience Suzanne also offers tuition in lampworking at her studio in Barnard Castle.

Click here for further information

January 2019

Wishing all our visitors a very healthy and happy 2019!

With early January being a fairly quiet month in the studio I am planning to take the opportunity to spend some special time with my family and to catch up with work in the office.
However I can be contacted anytime by clicking here and I am happy to open up the studio for visitors if at all possible.

Normal studio opening times will resume from 24th January onwards:
Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm
Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm

(Studio open by appointment only running up to 24th January, this can be arranged
by Contacting Victoria here

December 2018

A magical Christmas time at Eggleston Hall Gardens

There's Christmas trees welcoming you into the gardens, fantasticly festive afternoon tea and treats in the tearooms and we have endless unique and special gift ideas in the studios..

Studio Opening Times in the run up to Christmas:
Thursday 13th December, 11am - 2.30pm
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December, 11am - 4pm
Thursday 20th & Friday 21st December, 11am - 2,30pm
Saturday 22nd December onwards - Studio Closed for Christmas Break

To find out more, or if you're planning a visit, please feel free to Contact Victoria to confirm studio opening times or with any other questions.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Christmas at Eggleston Hall Gardens

A magical Christmas time at Eggleston Hall Gardens

There's Christmas trees welcoming you into the gardens, fantasticly festive afternoon tea and treats in the tearooms and we have endless unique and special gift ideas in the studios.

Studio Opening Times over the next two weeks are as follows:
Thursday and Friday, 11am - 2.30pm
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Closed on Sunday 2nd & Sunday 9th December

To find out more, or if you're planning a visit, please feel free to Contact Victoria to confirm studio opening times or with any other questions.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Autumn at Eggleston Hall Gardens

Autumn time is such a magical time at Eggleston, the changing colours in the gardens are beautiful and so inspiring. The gardens and Tea rooms have lots of tempting treats and are open everyday, so well worth a visit at this time of year.

I have actually caught up with the commissions at the moment so I'm having lots of fun creating brand new work, please contact me soon if you are wanting to commission any work to be ready for Christmas.

Studio opening times for the autumn are as follows:
Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm
Please note: The studio will be closed on Saturday 10th November

Autumn 2018 : Studio opening times

Saturdays* and Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm.

*Please note:
The studio will be closed on Saturday 22nd September.
On Saturday 29th September, the studio will open earlier at 10am and close earlier at 3pm.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Please don't hesitate to contact Victoria if needed.

Summer Studio Opening Times

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am - 4.30pm
Thursdays and Fridays, 11am -2.30pm
(Please note that the studio will be closed on Saturday 1st September 2018)

Please don’t hesitate to contact Victoria to check future opening times or with any other enquiries.

Studio opening times this week

Thursday 28th June, 11am - 4.30pm,
Friday 29th June, 10am - 12pm,
Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July, 11am - 4.30pm.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening Times - Week of 21st June 2018

This week Victoria’s Studio will be open on Thursday 21st June and Sunday 24th June, 11am - 4.30pm but will be closed on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd June 2018.
The studio will be open as normal again from Thursday 28th June 2018: Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays 11am - 2.30pm.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused, please do not hesitate to contact me if needed

Victoria’s Studio, Gardener’s Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening Times May/June 2018

Victoria’s Studio will be Closed on Thursday 31st May 2018 for two weeks (We are moving house!)

The studio will be open as normal again from Thursday 14th June 2018:
Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays 11am - 4.30pm; Thursdays & Fridays 11am - 2.30pm.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused, please don’t hesitate to contact Victoria if needed.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

Studio opening times in May 2018

Thursdays & Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturday & Sundays, 11am - 4.30pm.

As ever, things can go wrong, "..usually involving my husband, children or pets!" So if planning to travel specially, please Contact Me to confirm.

To see her latest updates view Victoria's Facebook page here

Victoria's Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG

15th April 2018 - Studio Opening times this week

Studio opening times this week are as follows, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th, 11am - 2.30pm; Saturday 21st, 12.30pm - 4.30pm & Sunday 22nd, 11am - 4.30pm.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

11th April 2018

Studio opening times this week are as follows, Thursday 12th & Friday 13th, 11am - 4pm; Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th, 11am - 4.30pm.

Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening times over Easter 2018

Studio opening times over the Easter holiday:
Thursday 29th March, 10.30am - 2.30pm;
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Victoria's studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

'Spring 2018 Exhibition'
Saturday 3rd March to Wednesday 15th March
The Station, Richmond, DL10 4LD

This exhibition will launch Victoria’s latest collection of exquisite tissue paper collage original artworks. Gaining inspiration from her love of colour, shape and form and her passion for flora and fauna; Victoria’s studio, set within the delightful Eggleston Hall Gardens teases and enhances her inspiration and her true love of flowers in the natural world. Her technique continues to evolve and develop with constant inspiration and of course the many fun and exciting challenges brought about by the numerous commissions she has and continues to embark on.

Suzanne and Victoria return together to The Station for another exciting spring exhibition; celebrating their stunning, unique and very original work. Suzanne, an extremely talented Lampwork Artist and Jewellery Designer; Victoria, an artist recognised for specialising in tissue paper collage.

This exhibition will showcase Victoria’s brand new tissue paper collage originals, limited and open edition prints along with her growing range of bespoke products inspired by and featuring, many of her tissue paper collage designs, these include coasters, placemats, fine china mugs, greeting cards, notebooks, sketchbooks and journals.

View on 'The Station' Website here

I will be working from the studio in Eggleston throughout February; Studio opening times in February are as normal: Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am- 4.30pm.

January 2017

The studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens will be open again on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th January, 11am - 2.30pm, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January, 11am - 4pm.
Winter opening times resume: Thursdays and Fridays, 11am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4pm.
Thank you to everyone who has liked my page, followed my posts, visited my studio or exhibitions and purchased anything from one card, to commissioning an original tissue paper collage. I love what I do and I could not continue to do it without you. Wishing you all a very Exciting, Healthy and Happy New Year and 2018!

December 2017 - Winter Opening Times

Winter Opening times: Thursdays and Fridays 11am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4pm.
The studio will be closed on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December.
Last days of opening before Christmas will be, Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd December.
Please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria if you want to confirm opening times or have any other enquiries.

November 2017

Studio opening times this month are as follows; Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm; Saturday and Sundays, 10.30am - 4.30pm (Saturday 19th, 10.30am - 3pm) Also, the studio will be open on Monday 20th November, 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

24th October 2017

This week the studio will only be open on Friday 27th October, 10.30am - 4.30pm. Normal opening will resume from Thursday 2nd November 2017. Normal opening times being, Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am -4.30pm.

Studio opening times in October 2017

The studio will be open* on Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am - 4.30pm. *Please note: Victoria's studio will be closed on Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Thursday 26th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October. Please don't hesitate to contact Victoria for further information or just to double check on studio opening times.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Studio opening times in September 2017

Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm. Please note, Victoria's studio will be closed on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Saturday 16th September 2017.
Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

August 2017

Studio opening times in August: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm. Please note, the studio will be closed on Sunday 20th August for one week, opening again on Sunday 27th and on Bank Holiday Monday.
Victoria's studio will also be closed on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September.
Victoria's Studio, Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 OAG

Studio opening times in July

Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm
Please note, Victoria's studio will be closed on Saturday 8th July and Thursday 20th July 2017.
Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening Times - June 2017

Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm

Please note, Victoria's studio will be closed on Friday 2nd June, Sunday 4th June, Friday 23rd June and Sunday 25th June 2017.

If planning a visit, please Contact Me to confirm studio opening times.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Studio Opening Times - May 2017

Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm

Please note, Victoria's studio will be closed on Friday 5th May, Friday 12th May, Thursday 18th May, Friday 19th May, Saturday 20th May and Sunday 21st May.

If planning a visit, please Contact Me to confirm studio opening times.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

April 2017 ....The exhibition continues...

Victoria's studio has on display brand new original tissue paper collages, framed limited and open edition prints, fine china mugs, a growing range of coasters and placemats and a new collection of hardback journals too ...and of course the ever growing collection of greetings cards, all of which are available to purchase from the studio.

Studio Opening Times in April - Thursdays and Fridays 10.30am - 2.30pm*, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm, Good Friday and Easter Monday, 10.30am - 4.30pm.

*Victoria's studio will be closed on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Spring 2017 Exhibition

VICTORIA BELLAS CARTER AND SUZANNE JEWELLERY

Saturday 18th March - Wednesday 29th March 2017

An exhibition celebrating the wonderfully colourful and stunning work of Victoria Bellas Carter and Suzanne Tweddle. Suzanne, an extremely talented Lampwork Artist and Jewellery Designer, Victoria, an artist renowned for her work specialising in a tissue paper collage technique.

Click here to find out more - Spring 2017 Exhibition

The Station, Station Yard, Richmond , North Yorkshire , DL10 4LD

February 2017 - Studio Opening Times

Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm
Please note, the studio will be closed on Sunday 5th February.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG

Victoria Bellas Carter

January 2017 - Studio opening times

Happy New Year! In January Victoria's Studio at Eggleston Hall Gardens will be open Thursday 5th, Saturday 7th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th, 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Christmas and New Year At Eggleston

Winter Studio opening times are Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am - 4.30pm.

The studio will be closed for Christmas and New Year from Monday 19th December 2016.

Open again from Thursday 5th January 2017.

Autumn Time in the studio and gardens

Such Gorgeous colours in the gardens at the moment, all very inspiring and well worth a visit.

"I'm having great fun working from the studio on a number of private commissions; The studio and gallery has on display, several original tissue paper collages, framed limited and open edition prints, fine china mugs, a growing range of coasters and placemats and we're also working towards a brand new collection of hardback journals too ...and of course the ever growing collection of greetings cards, all of which are available to purchase from the studio".

Usual studio opening times: Thursdays & Fridays 10.30am - 2.30pm and, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank holidays, 10.30am - 4.30pm.
(Please note: Victoria will NOT be in the studio on Saturday 10th December 2016)

If planning a visit, please feel free to Contact Me to confirm studio opening times.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery & Gardens, Eggleston, DL12 0AG

Spring/Summer 2016 Exhibition
Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

...Visit the beautiful nursery and gardens and have fun exploring the garden trail, enjoy the extremely tempting Cafe and Tearooms and see Victoria at work in her studio. Photographer, Amanda Hodgson also works form her studio in the Gardener's Cottage and has her amazing photographs of Teesdale and the surrounding area on display; along with a growing collection of photographs inspired by the nature and goings-on within the gardens.

Browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress, brand new original artworks for 2016, framed limited and open edition prints, fine china mugs, coasters, placemats and the ever increasing collection of greeting cards.

Core Studio Opening Times are as follows:
Thursday: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Friday: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday : 10.30am - 4.30pm
Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Victoria will NOT be in the studio on Saturday 24th, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016

...With young children sometimes the best laid plans can go a little wrong! ...to confirm opening times at anytime please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria

Previous Exhibition: 'Spring 2016 Exhibition'
Saturday 27th February - Thursday 10th March 2016

The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD

Victoria and Suzanne are teaming up once again with their colourful and stylish collections; returning to this great venue to launch their, ‘Spring 2016 Exhibition.’ Alongside Suzanne's latest collection of beautiful glass beads, buttons, baubles and jewellery, this exhibition will showcase Victoria’s brand new framed and unframed tissue paper collage originals, framed limited edition and open edition prints and greeting cards; along with her new collection of fine china mugs, coasters and placemats.

Please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria for further information or

click here Spring 2016 Exhibition for find ot more...

Christmas Gift Ideas

Take the opportunity to visit the studios in the run up to Christmas.

Although I am busy working on a number of commissions, there's lots to see and buy in the studio: I have a small number of original tissue paper collage artworks on canvas still available to buy, including three brand new small pieces that I have been working on alongside the commissions. There's a huge choice of open edition and limited edition framed prints along with coaster gift packs and placemats to choose from too.

We have brought a beautiful tree from the gardens into the studios ...and of course added a touch of Christmas detail; The cafe is now open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; And the changing autumn shades into wintery frosts in the gardens, are just lovely.

Well worth a visit.

Studio Opening Times through November, up to and including Saturday 19th December : Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am - 4pm. THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2015

If making a special Visit, please feel free to Contact Me to confirm details.

Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Nursery and Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG.

Previous Exhibition: Spring/Summer 2015 Exhibition
Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

'Springtime' at Eggleston Hall Gardens...
...Visit the beautiful gardens, enjoy the extremely tempting Cafe and Tearooms and see Victoria at work in her studio. Browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress, brand new for 2015 original artworks, framed limited edieditiond open edition giclée prints, fine china mugs, coasters, placemats and the ever increasing collection of greeting cards.
Studio: Gardener's Cottage
Core Studio Opening Times are as follows:
Thursday: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Friday: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am -4.30pm
Sunday : 10.30am - 4.30pm (Victoria will not be in the studio on Saturday 31st October 2015)
Bank Holidays: 10.30am - 4.30pm
...With young children sometimes the best laid plans can go a little wrong! ...to confirm opening times at anytime please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria

Previous Exhibition: 'Spring 2015 Exhibition' The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4LD

Saturday 7th March to Thursday 19th March 2015

Returing to this great venue once again the, ‘Spring 2015 Exhibition,’ will showcase Victoria’s brand new framed and unframed tissue paper collage originals, framed Giclée Prints and greeting cards; along with her new collection of fine china mugs, coasters and placemats.

For further information please don't hesitate toContact Victoria [/link]

To view The Station Website just click here

Previous Exhibition: 'Autumn/Winter Exhibition'

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG

...Visit the beautiful Nursery and Gardens, enjoy the extremely tempting Cafe and Tearoom and see Victoria at work in her studio. Browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress, brand new original artworks, framed giclée prints, fine china mugs, coasters, placemats and greeting cards. Victoria's brand new Poppy themed Fine China mugs are now available too.

Studio opening times for the next couple of weeks are as follows:

Thursday 4th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Friday 5th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday 6th December 10.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 7th December -The studio will be closed

Thursday 11th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Friday 12th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday 13th December 10.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 14th December - 10.30am - 4.30pm

Thursday 18th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Friday 19th December 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday 20th December 10.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 21st December - The studio will be closed

The Studio will be closed over the Christmas break and Victoria will be back working in the studio from Thursday 8th January 2015.
If you were hoping to visit the studio over the Christmas break, please Contact Victoria [/link]to discuss.

...With young children, sometimes the best laid plans can go a little wrong! ...to confirm opening times at anytime please don't hesitate toContact Victoria [/link]

It may be possible to visit the studio on other days pleaseContact Victoria [/link]to discuss.

Previous Exhibition: Spring/Summer 2014 Exhibition

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

'Springtime' at Eggleston Hall Gardens...

...Visit the beautiful gardens, enjoy the extremely tempting Cafe and Tearoom and see Victoria at work in her studio. Browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress, brand new original artworks, framed giclée prints, fine china mugs and greeting cards.

Studio: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

My Studio Opening Times up at Eggleston Hall Gardens have had to change this week and are as follows:

Wednesday 24th September: 11am - 2.30pm
Thursday 25th September: Closed
Friday 26th September: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday 27th September: 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 28th September: Closed

...With young children, sometimes the best laid plans can go a little wrong! ...to confirm opening times at anytime please don't hesitate toContact Victoria [/link]

It may be possible to visit the studio on other days pleaseContact Victoria [/link]to discuss.

Previous Exhibition: 'Spring 2014 Exhibition' The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4LD

‘Victoria Bellas Carter and Suzanne Jewellery - Spring 2014 Exhibition’
The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4LD

The Exhibition opens on Saturday 22nd March running through to Thursday 3rd April 2014

"Celebrating the wonderfully colourful and stunning work of Victoria Bellas Carter; an Artist specializing in a unique tissue paper collage technique and Suzanne Tweddle; a talented Lampwork Artist and Jewellery Designer".

Victoria will be at The Station between 10am – 5pm on Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March; and then Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd April 2014.

Suzanne will be at The Station between 10am – 5pm on Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2014.

The, ‘Spring 2014 Exhibition,’ will showcase Victoria’s most recent framed and unframed original tissue paper collage originals, framed Giclée Prints, greeting cards and a brand new collection of fine china mugs.

Suzanne and Victoria are great friends and have exhibited together on numerous occasions.

Lampwork artist Suzanne Tweddle’s studio is situated in the beautiful market town of Barnard Castle from which she designs and hand makes glass beads, buttons, baubles and jewellery using a technique known as lampworking – ‘the art of making small objects from glass melted in the flame of a torch’.

'Lampworking is a technique that enables me to design and individually make beautiful beads with intricate detail, making each bead unique. Colour is what inspires my designs, from the brightest oranges to the coolest blues. The combinations evolve through experimentation inspired by nature, fabrics and fashion.'

To take a look at some of Suzanne's stunning and beautiful creations please visit Suzanne Jewellery

For further information please don't hesitate toContact Victoria [/link]

To view The Station Website just click here

Previous Exhibition: Spring 2014 Exhibition - Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

You can visit the gardens, see Victoria at work in her studio and browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress and of course brand new tissue paper collage artworks.

Victoria's studio is set in the delightful and beautiful Eggleston Hall Gardens near Barnard Castle. Flowers have always been a passion and an everlasting source of inspiration to Victoria and these stunning gardens present endless excitement and inspiration -a truly perfect setting to inspire her creations.

Victoria's usual Studio Opening hours through February are Thursdays and Fridays: 10.30 - 2pm and Saturdays and Sundays: 10.30 - 4.30pm

The exhibition at The Station in Richmond in March (see below for details) will mean that Victoria's studio at Eggleston Hall will be closed on Friday 21st March and will re-open on Saturday 5th April 2014, mainly due to being unable to be in two places at once! If you are making a special journey please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria [/link] to confirm opening times or for further information.

Eggleston Hall Gardens Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

Please follow this link for directions to Eggleston Hall Gardens
The Gardener’s Cottage is the first building to the right on walking through the entrance to the Gardens.

Previous Exhibition: Victoria's Studio and Ongoing Exhibition 2013

Back in March this year Victoria was very excited to have been offered a room to work from in the Gardener's Cottage set in the wonderfully inspiring and beautiful Eggleston Hall Gardens. Several months on, Victoria is endlessly inspired by the enchanting gardens and absolutely loving working from here.

You can visit the gardens, see Victoria at work in her new studio and browse around the gallery to view the many works-in-progress and of course brand new tissue paper collage artworks. Over the School Holidays Victoria intends to be in the studio most Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10am - 5pm. If you are making a special journey please don't hesitate to Contact Victoria [/link] to confirm details.

Fine Artist Olwen Williams is also setting up her new studio within the Gardener's cottage, so take the opportunity to see Olwen at work and view her new and exciting artworks.

Eggleston Hall GardensEggleston Hall Gardens Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

Please follow this link for directions to Eggleston Hall Gardens
The Gardener’s Cottage is the first building to the right on walking through the entrance to the Gardens.

Previous Exhibition: 'Autumn Exhibition' Gardener's Cottage Studio, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston DL12 0AG

Still on with commissions, it's been a very busy year. Traditionally I have been known for working with bright, summer colours and since working from my new studio I know that my work has moved on in many different ways. I have been very interested in seeing how my style may change as I continue to work from the studio within the Eggleston Hall Gardens through the autumn and winter seasons. The colours in the gardens are fantastic at the moment, there's gorgeous reds and golds and of course greens, well worth a visit.

I have been commissioned to work on a very autumnal scene and although at first was feeling a touch uninspired, I took a stroll through the gardens and returned with all varieties of seed heads, thistles and flowers at their very 'Autumnal,' stage. I found some very interesting challenges to work with and with my inspiration and enthusiasm restored I couldn't wait to get started..

Visitors are welcome to visit the studio throughout the autumn and winter. Usual opening times are Thursdays and Fridays 10.30 - 2.pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30 - 5pm. These opening times are not guaranteed due to weather conditions and family commitments. I can be there most days and will most often be there more than the days and hours stated above so please, if you're thinking of visiting the studio and gallery, leave a messageand I will confirm opening times more specifically.

Previous Exhibition: 'Summer Exhibition 2013'

Victoria's brand new vibrant and exciting Summer 2013 collection will be launched here.

Returning once again with her unique tissue paper collage artwork to this truly fantastic venue, The Station in Richmond, North Yorkshire.

The Exhibition opens on Saturday 15th June and runs through to Thursday 27th June 2013.

Victoria will be at The Station on the following days between 10am and 5pm: Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th June. Victoria will be there on Friday 28th, morning only to take down the exhibition.

The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD

Previous Exhibition: 'Enchanting Christmas Shopping Fayre' Wynyard Hall

Wednesday 21st November 2012 - Thursday 22nd November 2012
£4.00 per entry

Wednesday, 21st November 10.00am - 9.00pm
Thursday, 22nd November 10.00am - 6.30pm

"Find all you need for Christmas at Wynyard Hall's biggest annual event - the Festive Shopping Fayre. See more than 120 exhibitors selling everything from art, decorations, fashion to books, toys and edible gifts. Seasonal entertainment will also be provided, with on-site cafe selling delicious cakes, sandwiches and snacks for when you need a break from all that retail therapy".

If you buy your tickets online at www.wynyardhall.co.uk you'll receive a free tea or coffee voucher on arrival. All tickets are valid on either Wednesday or Thursday for one entry.

Wynyard Hall Hotel and Spa Tees Valley TS22 5NF
United Kingdom
Tel: 01740 644811
www.wynyardhall.co.uk

Previous Exhibition: Living North 'Essence Of Christmas 2012' Newcastle Racecourse

'Bringing Living North to life'

The Living North Christmas Fair at Newcastle Racecourse: The very best in Christmas shopping at the largest event of its kind in the region.

The Essence of Christmas
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th November 2012
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5HP

Thursday 1st – Saturday 4th November 10am – 5pm
Sunday 5th November 11am – 4pm

Previous Exhibition: Teesdale Open Studios 2012

Victoria will be opening her studio within the beautifully set Gardener's Cottage up at Eggleston Hall Gardens. Victoria's studio will be open: Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2012. 10 am to 5pm.

Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

(South of Eggleston Village, 5 miles (8km) north-west of Barnard Castle, off the B6278. Gardener’s Cottage is the first building to the right on walking through the entrance to the Gardens).


Teesdale Open Studios features and celebrates the work of 24 quality vetted artists who work with a diverse range of styles and media to create work of exceptional quality. With work ranging from gorgeous textiles and design to exquisite artisan jewellery, striking sculpture to textural pottery, and thought provoking photography to an astonishing range of painting styles, subject matter and media.

Information about all the artists involved in this event can be found by clicking on this link Teesdale Open Studios

Previous Exhibition: Summer 2012 Exhibition - Philip Bastow's Workshop and Gallery. Reeth

A selection of Victoria's framed tissue paper collage originals and unframed originals on canvas are on display and for sale in the Art Gallery on the ground floor and also upstairs above Philip's workshop, in this beautiful Swaledale village of Reeth.

Well worth a visit..

Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker
The Workshop and Art Gallery
Reeth Dales Centre, Silver Street, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SP
Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker

For further information please contact Victoria.
Or Philip

Previous Exhibition: Teesdale Open Studios 2012 - Summer Exhibtion: Gardener's Cottage, Eggleston Hall

Opening Times: 12:30pm - 4pm, 6 days a week. Closed Mondays, however the gallery will be open on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Exhibition opens on April 6th running through to the end of September 2012.

Teesdale Open Studios features the work of quality vetted artists who work with a diverse range of styles and media to create work of exceptional quality. With work ranging from gorgeous textiles and design to exquisite artisan jewellery, striking sculpture to textural pottery, and thought provoking photography to an astonishing range of painting styles, subject matter and media.

Victoria has a small number of artworks included in this exhibition.

Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.

For further information please contact Victoria.
or visit Teesdale Open Studios

Previous Exhibition: 'Summer 2012' The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire.

BRAND NEW COLLECTION - Victoria's latest, vibrant and exciting Summer 2012 Collection.

Victoria returns with her tissue paper collage artwork to a truly fantastic venue in the North East, The Station in Richmond, North Yorkshire. The Exhibition opens on Saturday 30th June and runs through to Sunday 8th July 2012.

Previous Exhibition: 'Flower Power' - April, May & June 2012 - Barnard Castle Nest

Victoria is delighted to have been invited to take part in this very exciting exhibition. Victoria will only have a small number of her original tissue paper collage artworks on display here.

For further information please contact Victoria.
Or Barnard Castle Nest

The Nest
25 Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NG

Previous Exhibition: 'Christmas 2011 Exhibition,' Reeth Dales Centre, Reeth

Victoria's, 'Christmas 2011 Exhibition,' Opens on Saturday 10th December 2011 when Philip's Workshop and Gallery will be open for a special, 'late shopping evening,' (until 8pm). This exhibition will run through in to the new year.

Framed tissue paper collage originals and unframed Originals on Canvas are on display and for sale in The Art Gallery on the ground floor and also upstairs, above Philip's workshop.

Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker
The Workshop and Art Gallery
Reeth Dales Centre, Silver Street, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SP
Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker

For further information please contact Victoria.
Or Philip

Previous Exhibition: The Living North Christmas Fair 2011 - Yorkshire 'The Essence Of Christmas' Harewood House, Leeds

The Living North Christmas Fair at Harewood House.

The Essence of Christmas
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th November 2011
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG

Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November 10am – 5pm
Sunday 27th November 11am – 4pm

Previous Exhibition - The Living North Christmas Fair 2011 'The Essence Of Christmas' Newcastle Rasecourse, Gosforth Park Newcastle

The Living North Christmas Fair at Newcastle Racecourse

The Essence of Christmas
Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th November 2011
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5HP

Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th November 10am – 5pm
Sunday 6th November 11am – 4pm

Previous Exhibition - Autumn Exhibition 2011- The Art Gallery, Reeth Dales Centre

Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker
The Workshop and Art Gallery
Reeth Dales Centre, Silver Street, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SP

Autumn Exhibition 2011: A selection of Victoria's Framed Original Tissue Paper Collages and also Unframed Originals on Canvas are on display and for sale in The Art Gallery on the ground floor and also upstairs, above Philip's workshop.

Philip Bastow Cabinet Maker

There will only be a number of pieces on display, so if you are wanting to see a particular design or piece of artwork for the first time or perhaps for a second viewing, to avoid disappointment please contact Victoria.
Or Philip

Previous Exhibition: Teesdale Open Studios 2011

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September; and Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2011. 10 am to 5pm.

Teesdale Open Studios features the work of 24 quality vetted artists who work with a diverse range of styles and media to create work of exceptional quality. With work ranging from gorgeous textiles and design to exquisite artisan jewellery, striking sculpture to textural pottery, and thought provoking photography to an astonishing range of painting styles, subject matter and media.

For this years open studios event, find Victoria working in the Gardener's Cottage at Eggleston Hall.

Victoria will be working in the studio on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th September, and Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2011. 10 am to 5pm.
During the week: Wednesday 28th and Friday 30th September. 10 am to 5 pm.

Eggleston Hall Gardens, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham, England, DL12 0AG.


VisitTeesdale Open Studios for more information, including downloadable brochure.

Previous Exhibition - Summer Exhibition 2011

Exhibition at The Witham Hall, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Friday 15th July - Wednesday 20th July 2011 Gallery opening times - 10am to 3pm

Victoria Bellas Carter -Artist and Designer and Suzanne Tweddle (Suzanne Jewellery) - Jeweller/ Lampworker

Previous Exhibition - Brand New Spring/Summer Collection 2011

BRAND NEW COLLECTION - Victoria's latest, vibrant and exciting Spring/Summer Collection is now on show. Victoria returns with her tissue paper collage artwork to a truly fantastic venue in the North East, The Station in Richmond, North Yorkshire. The Exhibition opened on Saturday 11th June and runs through to Friday 24th June 2011.

Victoria plans to be at The Station in Richmond everyday between 10 and 4 (except Monday 20th June).

Previous Exhibition - Teesdale Artists Network Christmas Exhibition - The Witham Hall, Barnard Castle.

Teesdale Artists Network Christmas Exhibition
The Witham Hall, Barnard Castle.

Exhibition runs from Thursday 16th to Wednesday 22nd December 2010
OPEN DAILY 11am - 5pm

A selection of affordable fine art from painting to pottery and textiles to jewellery. The perfect opportunity to purchase a unique last minute stocking filler or a very special gift for friends, family or yourself.

PREVIEW Thursday 16th December 7pm till 9pm. Wine and nibbles - All Welcome.

Previous Exhibition - The Living North Christmas Fair 2010 at The Yorkshire Events Centre. "The Essence of Christmas"

Friday 26th November – Sunday 28th November 2010
Yorkshire Event Centre. The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8PW

Beautiful, floral, unique, and contemporary artwork created using Victoria's individual style involving layering and manipulating coloured tissue papers.

"...Full of fabulous food, interiors, art and gifts, with inspirational ideas for Christmas, plus demonstrations from the region's top chefs, don't miss the opportunity to find everything you need to make this Christmas extra special."
Living North

Previous Exhibition - The Living North Christmas Fair 2010 at Newcastle Racecourse. "The Essence of Christmas"

Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th November 2010
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5HP

Beautiful, floral, unique, and contemporary artwork created using Victoria's individual style involving layering and manipulating coloured tissue papers.

"...Experience the very best in Christmas shopping at the largest event of its kind in the region. Held over four days, this year’s event will Experience the very best in Christmas shopping at the largest event of its kind in the region. Held over four days, this year’s event will showcase 250 handpicked stands".

"...Full of fabulous food, interiors, art and gifts, with inspirational ideas for Christmas, plus demonstrations from the region's top chefs, don't miss the opportunity to find everything you need to make this Christmas extra special."
Living North

Previous Exhibition - Teesdale Open Studios Event 2010

Saturday 23rd October to Sunday 31st October 2010.

For the Teesdale Open Studios Event, Victoria will be setting up a temporary studio in the new and exciting, vintage, retro boutique known as, 'My Generation.' Located right next to the Butter Market, opposite Barclays Bank in Barnard Castle town centre.

Victoria will be working in the studio on Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2010. 10.30am - 5.30pm.

'My Generation,' boutique will be open as normal during the week. Victoria's artwork will be on display in the studio throughout the open studios event, although Victoria will not be there every day during the week.

To meet Victoria at the studio during week days, please phone in advance to avoid disappointment.

...Further Details To Follow...

Previous Exhibition - Teesdale Open Studios 2010: Taster Exhibition - The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP. Open Daily from 10am.
Saturday 23rd October to Sunday 7th November 2010.

Examples of work by all 24 participating artists will be on display and for sale, in another fantastic venue.
The Bowes Museum


Teesdale Artists Network

Previous Exhibition - Teesdale Open Studios Network Showcase Event

Previous Exhibition - Teesdale Artists Network Showcase Exhibition
The Station, Richmond / Sat 11 Sep – Sun 8 Oct 2010, open 10am – 10pm daily)

"This stunning exhibition showcases the work of professional fine artists from Teesdale in Co. Durham. The exhibition features the work of 24 quality vetted artists who work with a diverse range of styles and media to create work of exceptional quality.
With work ranging from gorgeous textiles and design to exquisite artisan jewellery, striking sculpture to textural pottery, and
thought provoking photography to an astonishing range of painting styles, subject matter and media, there should be something of interest for all visitors. This is an exhibition where a visit will be rewarded by finding beauty, challenge, meaning and wonder".
Teesdale Artists Network

Previous Exhibition - The Witham Hall, Castle Gallery. Spring / Summer 2010 Exhibition

Friday 18th June to Wednesday 23rd June 2010, 10am - 4pm.
The Witham Hall, Castle Gallery, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle DL12 8LY

An exhibition of work by Victoria Bellas Carter and Suzanne Jewellery. Victoria's framed original tissue paper collage Art Work will be on display alongside the, beautifully hand created glass beads -incorporated into a stunning range of necklaces, bracelets and earings- of Suzanne Tweddle of Suzanne Jewellery.

Previous Exhibition - The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire. Spring 2010 Exhibition

Saturday 29th May - Friday 11th June 2010.
The Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD.

A Selection of Victoria's framed artwork will be on display on The Mezzanine, including a number of new pieces from her Spring collection. Victoria's original tissue paper collages will be on display alongside the beautifully hand created glass beads -incorporated into a stunning range of necklaces, bracelets and earings- of Suzanne Tweddle of Suzanne Jewellery.

"..Since opening in November 2007, The Station has quickly established a reputation as a major North-East art exhibition venue. The wonderful surroundings of the restored Grade 2* listed Victorian railway station, with an abundance of natural light, original stone walls and vaulted iron roof provides a wonderful ambiance to display art to its best advantage".
The Station