The story of  Archangel Studio began back in 2002. Michelle, who had previously been selling her artwork primarily through exhibitions up until this point, decided the time was right to lease a vacant gallery space in a converted Georgian Stable block at the Ferrers centre on the Staunton Harold estate deep in the NW Leicestershire countryside. She was to remain there for over 20 years, but
in 2025 a vacancy arose in premises on the first floor of the Creative Melbourne Gallery in the heart of the market town of Melbourne, just 5 miles away! It proved to be an opportunity to good to miss since it combined a collaborative artistic environment where Michelle felt here work could thrive, whilst offering a more convenient location for our customers.

Michelle's aim with the new studio remains the same - to create a peaceful space to make and exhibit contemplative artworks exploring natural themes, stories and ideas.

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The gallery's name is inspired by the novel ‘Miss Garnet's Angel’ by Salley Vickers. In the novel Miss Garnet travels to Venice and finds space and time to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings, a theme that continues to resonate with Michelle to this day. The Archangel Raphael accompanies Miss Garnet on her personal journey of discovery. 

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After over twenty years the importance of being rooted, connected and kind to the environment seems more important than ever. The idea of displaying artworks made in a sustainable way is very important to us. We use carefully sourced materials which have been recycled/repurposed wherever possible.

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Works currently exhibited include, embroidered textiles, paintings and fine quality Giclée prints together with kits, greetings cards, calendars and gift ideas.