Frost had a treat at the Flexmore Barn, Flexmore Farm Bottrells Lane, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4EQ. Not only did we have coffee out of bone china cups and a good chat with the exhibitors but oh, dear reader, we bought… Of course we did.

At the entrance to the barn Zoe, one of the exhibitors added three strips of material to a rope line to show that they had another 3 viewers, so a glorified bunting keeps tabs on numbers. First stop, Zoe Albright’s fused glass. She is to exhibit again in November and I do think I could pick up some really classy fused glass Christmas decorations. I thought them clean, evocative and understated, and especially with light shining through them, they are works of art.

Continuing on the glass theme Mary Joliffe’s glass panels were striking. Mary creates traditional and contemporary panels for the home and garden, specialising in individual commissions.

There was Carolyn Worrall’s calligraphy, some framed, and obviously with a narrative and Carol Saunders with her quirky ceramics, Georgina Peachey Saunders exhibited her mixed media and collage, inspired by the natural environment, and Bronwen Corrall was there with her domestic hand thrown and wheel-thrown ceramics.

Heidi Fenn was there with her felt creations and Sarah Rupesinghe  with her pastels of pets wildlife and portraits, + paintings in mixed media. Intriguing handmade horseshoe themed gifts, from Nicholas Selby, were quite unique and so too Sheila Sather’s work, –  objects from nature, dried them and arranged to draw attention to their uniqueness. Such a variety of high class art and craft.

Finally Sharon Bennett, one of Frost’s favourite artists was also exhibiting. Sharon creates one of her works a month, and uses a combination of acrylic palette knife and collage. Margaret and Dick Graham are collectors of her work, and yes, we came home with another, of course we did.

Dartmouth at night by Sharon Bennett

The Bucks Arts week is on until 24th June, and this particular exhibition is very well worth a visit. Not just because of the exhibits, but also the exhibitors who are fun, friendly and willing to talk about their work. Their enthusiasm lights up the barn, which is a truly great venue. Do go.