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Welcome To Julia Mills Gallery In Porthleven Cornwall
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Welcome to Julia Mills Gallery which is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Porthleven, near Helston in Cornwall. The beautiful beachhut-style building is south-facing and allows light to flood in all day - perfect for seeing the amazing colourful shadows reflecting around the gallery from the glass panels.
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The Gallery and Workshop
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The building is divided into two - one half is a gallery where Julia sells her own as well as others' work. There is a wonderful selection of jewellery, ceramics, textiles, paintings, prints, and cards by Cornish, as well as national, artists and craftspeople.
The other side of the space is a workshop where free-hanging glass pieces as well as commissioned work is produced.
Gallery opening times Monday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm,
Saturday 11 am to 5 pm
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About The Glass & Technique
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Mouth-blown glass from Poland is mainly used, for its subtlety of colour and quality. Tiny bubbles (called 'seeds') in the glass add to its beauty. A 'drawn' glass from Germany is also used which has a filigreed surface texture and is also beautifully clear.
The shadows produced when the sun shines through this glass are amazing !
Detail on the panels is produced by acid-etching - a technique which keeps the work light, unlike painting on glass which tends to darken it.
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Julia Mill Gallery - Commissioned Work
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In September 2005 Heather Frary joined Julia. Heather is an accomplished artist - who has learned the technique of leaded work. Her arrival resulted in the additional production of external windows and doors.
Both Julia and Heather work closely with clients to ensure the right design and colours are used to suit the environment that the piece is to be kept in.
Panels can be made using any colour combination - feel free to contact the gallery to discuss individual requirements.
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Reflections
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As you can see from this small hanging piece "Butterfly Tiddler", the effects of the reflected light through glass of this quality and colour can be quite amazing and will create a unique atmosphere in your room.
Items available in the gallery cover a range of prices, offering all visitors an opportunity to purchase a unique item.
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Julia Mills Gallery - Directions
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Visitors will be amazed by the artists' use of colour and light such as displayed in this beautiful panel.
To visit the gallery park in the car park near Porthleven Harbour and walk up the hill known as Fore Street with the Lugger Bistro on the corner. The Post Office is on your left and my gallery is just 30 yards further along, past the right hand bend.
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