Gainford is such a lovely and peacful village, surrounded by open countryside. This is a truly beautiful and inspiring place.

My studio is located in the old Gainford Academy.

The Academy was founded by minister Rev. William Bowman in 1818, and continued to operate from this site until 1899. After which, the Academy moved to Gainford's North Terrace.

The most famous border at the Academy was the movie star Arthur Stanley Jefferson. Better known as Stan Laurel from the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

As you can imagine, it's a great thrill and honour to have my studio located in such an historic building.