Emotive landscapes by a former Diss High School teacher will go on show at a new exhibition.

Eastern Daily Press: Red Sky Orford Ness. An artwork by Norwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin LauranceRed Sky Orford Ness. An artwork by Norwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin Laurance (Image: Archant)

Martin Laurance, who is based in Norwich, will display a collection of colourful paintings of the dramatic landscapes of Yorkshire and Scotland and the coastlines of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cornwall in the show at Diss craft shop/arts hub Designer Makers 21.

Mr Laurance will be at the launch of the exhibition on October 13 from 6.30pm to 8pm. The works will be on show on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from October 12 to October 28, between 10am and 5pm.

The artist has exhibited widely in the UK since leaving teaching and taking up his passion professionally 17 years ago, and he has also had exhibitions in Zurich and Koblenz. He also plans to offer a series of workshops at the craft store, which potential students can sign up for at the launch.

Designer Makers 21 is in St Nicholas Street.

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin LauranceNorwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin Laurance (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Rough Sea, Happisburgh. An artwork by Norwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin LauranceRough Sea, Happisburgh. An artwork by Norwich-based artist Martin Laurance, a former teacher at Diss High School. Picture: Martin Laurance (Image: Archant)