THE latest exhibition at Gallery 49 in Falmouth's High Street is a Christmas exhibition by a group of local printmakers who have something in common: they have all produced work at the same studio.

John Howard Print Works is located on Jubilee Wharf at Penryn and is a place where local artists who are interested in the methods of making art prints can gather for expert advice and to use top-notch facilities.

The exhibition is a revised version of the one recently on show at the Poly, so if you missed out then this show provides a second chance to catch some fine local artists' works on paper.

Mr Howard himself has received numerous commissions and his work has been seen in galleries all over the country. It often takes a great deal of time and effort to produce the copper plates from which the final works are produced.

At every stage the artist will 'pull' a test print from his press and then analyse the results to see how it can be improved.

The pupils who have availed themselves of Howard's expertise are also worthy of their place on the wall alongside their mentor. Becky Haughton has exhibited at the gallery several times in her young career, and she herself has become a tutor at the summer schools organised at Falmouth College of Art.

Her work is figurative but elusive, with an other-worldly charm that takes time to penetrate.

Also on view is the work of Samuel Hubbard who uses found material, usually from magazines and newspaper advertisements. He shows us our obsessions with fashion and other fads, but simultaneously draws our attention to the print medium by reversing the type on the pages.

With more artists besides these on show, there should be something for every taste.

The exhibition will be on until the new year, but due to the holiday season call 07729 394759 if you are concerned about opening times. The gallery is normally open every day, except Wednesday and Sunday, from midday to 5.30pm.