Eight-year-old artist Sian Bartley’s first solo exhibition, Just Getting Started, was a huge success, with a good turnout from family and supporters. The Gordonton School pupil only began painting recently, taking art workshops with artists Raymond Jennings and Joanne Clarke. Jo Clarke says response to the solo show was overwhelming, and many of Sian’s fellow

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  Three cheers for young artist Sian Bartley.  The eight-year-old Gordonton School pupil is holding her first solo exhibition next month, and only began painting recently. In March she began working with artists Raymond Jennings and Joanne Clarke, taking their Art Workshop program. Joanne Clarke says the weekly sessions are designed to spark and enrich

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