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Angela Vernon Bates

Paintings and Textiles

My artwork is influenced by line and movement. Rhythm and flow features in both my soft draping jackets made from vintage /pre-loved fabrics. A love of colour combines with this to make these one-off individual slip-on special garments.

I studied at Birmingham College of Arts and Crafts before moving to London to the Royal College of Music, where I won several scholarships before starting my career in opera. I have also had my own antique restoration business, specializing in re-gilding antique furniture and frames and restoring decorated surfaces.

I also teach yoga to older people.

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Ashdown Forest Open Studios

Friday 4th September 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

Sunday 6th September 2026

Open 10am - 5pm each day

Exhibition Dates

Application Deadlines

Open Friday 2nd January 2026

Close Wednesday 15th April 2026​​​

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