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Seashore Studio & Gallery can be found in the small fishing village of Cockenzie and is the working studio of East Lothian artist Fiona Crombie.
The Gallery and studio are over 100 years old, built of stone and use to house salt workers from the adjacent salt works site, once a thriving industry in Cockenzie. Marshall Street was known locally as Forman's Row or Salter's Row.
From her studio in Cockenzie, Fiona paints and is inspired by the effects the changing seasons have on the sea. She observes and sketches the ever changing light and the intensity of colour that can be seen. Fiona’s work reflects this. Her pastels are calming and reflective whilst her oils are vibrant and bold.
In 1985 Fiona learned the technique of lamp worked glass from Ed Iglehart, senior lecturer in glass at Sunderland polytechnic. Fiona was then invited to join British Artists in Glass where she developed her skills in Stained Glass at Edinburgh Art College. This led her to teach at the Poldrate Arts and Crafts Centre in Haddington.
Fiona has completed several commissioned panels a selection of these can be seen locally :
Stained Glass Window ( thistle) - front door, the old post office, Cockenzie High Street.
Stained Glass Porthole Windows (fishing boats) – Castle Terrace / Golf Drive, Port Seton
Stained Glass Window - Aberlady Primary School
Fiona is now a community artist regularly teaching workshops to adults in East Lothian.
Her studio is open to the public most weekends and by appointment.