Artist teaching Artists

At the Dock Museum, Barrow Society of Artists Exhibition 2025, the Artist in Residence this Saturday Is Patsy Derry

Patsy Derry is a professional Artist based in Cumbria. She studied Art at Manchester Metropolitan University as part of a Bachelor of Education degree, where she had the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques including batik, silk screen and lino printing, textiles and drawing and painting.

For over 30 years Patsy has been teaching Art to - Children, young people and adults: Currently delivering workshops to art groups across the country. Patsy has taken workshops for Barrow Society of Artists on many occasions. We explored creating art using coloured pencils, ink and other various mediums.

Patsy in her own art is inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District, recently the Sea and Sky of the Furness Peninsular and an enjoyment of the materials themselves.

Capturing the light on different landscapes in different seasons is a driving force for the work Patsy produces. She names Gustav Klimt as an artist whose work she admires and finds inspiring.

Contact website:  patsyderry.wordpress.com

Following is a selection of work in the Exhibition by Patsy Derry:

Piers Ghyll - by Patsy Derry using pastels

Daffodils by Patsy Derry painted in Acrylic

A Little Light in the Dark- by Patsy Derry using Acrylics

We have also enjoyed learning pencil drawing techniques as a work shop for members of Barrow Society of Artists' at our monthly demonstrations lead by Patsy Derry.

Don't miss this event that is on for a limited time on the Temporary Exhibition floor at Barrow Dock Museum. Marina Simpson will be available for part of the day (this Saturday) if you would like to discuss becoming a member of Barrow Society of Artist. We have artists from beginners to Established Professionals who have a passion for creating art!

Clock by Alan Calvert