Kentish Express - 23 October 2003 - Marvellous Show of Talent

Artistic villagers opened their studios on Saturday and Sunday for a weekend exhibition and sale.

Thirteen craftsmen and women displayed their work at addresses in The Lees Close and Prospect Way in Brabourne Lees and The Ridgeway and Hythe Road in Smeeth.

The art included fine carpentry, oil, acrylic and watercolours, rugs, cards and textiles, caricature paintings, jewellery and silk designs and photographs.

The idea came from Sue Chapman and Liz Garnett who wanted to organise an event that would introduce themselves and their fellow artist neighbours to the community and visitors from further afield.

And scores of people arrived and enjoyed the village walk between the four venues.