About Us
Forging Relationships with Artists and Collectors
As a studio and art gallery in Ramsgate, on the Kent coast, Turner Rowe Art Centre promotes and showcases the work of local and not so local artists. Our work involves promoting new and emerging artists alongside classic, well-established names. By providing a space in which to display their latest works, artists appreciate our role in sharing their creative aspirations with a wider audience.Â
We run a wide variety of classes and produce our own works in glass, ceramics and other media.
Glass Artists
Jo Turner
Fran Ballard
Gallery owners Jo and Fran welcome you to the Turner Rowe Art Centre and Gallery. We are passionate about creating beautiful pieces of art and showcasing talented artists. We are both artists complimenting each other with contrasting styles to produce an eclectic range of stylish and contemporary pieces. Jo specialises in glass using various techniques and is often inspired by the sea, our Kentish countryside and local characters. In addition, Jo loves to sculpt in clay and create unique silver jewellery pieces. Fran has amazing talent with pencil art, paintings, ceramic artistry and contemporary copper-foiled art. Fran also creates unique hand built clay creations. Together Jo and Fran are passionate about teaching others their skills and hold regular workshops. Between them, they have a wealth of experience in teaching their art and love to facilitate the expression of other's creative endeavours.
Our crew
Pippa
Josh
Pippa and Josh have been with us from the beginning of our journey at the Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery. We rely on them for creating our smaller glass art ranges and help with hanging shows. They are a happy and enthusiastic team that bring their own talents to the gallery. Pippa is a black hole for knowledge and is keen to learn all the tricks of the trade, she uses her back ground in Fine Art to help create and produce for the studio. Josh, our youngest team member is a keen learner with his eye for detail and proactive, versatile approach. Both are encouraged to bring new ideas and a sense of fun to the gallery.
Our Framing Consultant
John Watts
A small selection of samples
We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with local legend and expert framer John Watts for all your framing needs. John has kindly agreed to join us here at the Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery as a consultant. John has many years experience in framing and will be working closely with us to continue to supply quality and sympathetic framing for your art work.
Services Coordinator
Neil
Neil works in the background keeping the equipment in tip top condition, provides technical support and general maintenance. Nice one Neil!