Whitby ArtNet

About us

Whitby ArtNet is a self funding, non profit making organisation which was established by a group of Whitby artists to promote the awareness and practice of the arts in and around Whitby. This charming town, with its numerous historical connections and proximity to both moors and coast, has long provided inspiration to artists.

Art works represented include paintings (watercolours, oils, acrylics and mixed media), ceramics, stained glass, wrought iron, textiles, batik and much more.

Sampled artist: John Egerton

John established Sneaton Pottery in 1965 after attending Scarborough and Hornsey London Colleges of art. He worked in earthenware until 1969, then changed to oxidised stoneware, enjoying the challenge of finding new ways and combinations. "Most of my work is thrown, but I also enjoy the freedom and informality of hand building. I use the technique of etching through the glaze when first applied to the surface of the pots, finding in nature an endless source of design ideas and textures, interpreting directly onto pots the moorland and coastal scenes around me."