ArtShades

It's September and time for h.Art open studios 10-18th

I cannot believe how quickly Herefordshire Arts Week comes round each year.  For 2016 I am back at Vicarage Cottage in Canon Frome near Ledbury (HR8 2TG) with Jenny the basketmaker.  I have new lampshade shapes and new bases to show off.  Here are a couple of the latest, half drums on ceramic bases.

We're open from 11am till 5pm every day from Saturday 11th to Sunday 18th September.  Do pop by to see what's new and share tea and cake!

Here's a colourful trail map showing 11 venues within easy reach of us so you can make a day of it.

Map created by artist Rae Stevens showing her work at venue 5, Colwall during h.Art.

New demi-lune lamp for Teddington

For those of you who can't make it to the show in Teddington this weekend, a little peek of a brand new lamp shape to be unveiled at the Contemporary Textiles Fair - a bolder, more contemporary version of my favourite ArtShade half lamp.  It measures 36cm wide, 33cm tall and just 15cm deep.  As always the shade can be made in various colours and stitched designs.  Here is charcoal and turquoise random stripe.

 

Weavers Gallery - Designed for Christmas 1-12 December

I spent a really lovely day yesterday at the Elmslie House craft fair in Malvern.  A fabulous atmosphere in beautiful surroundings with friendly fellow makers, welcoming hosts and lots of enthusiastic customers.  I look forward to it becoming a regular event.

My next and final show of the year is Designed for Christmas at The Weavers Gallery in Ledbury. 

Joining us this year is the talented Ali Tregaskes with her stunning etched silver jewellery and for those of you who are fans of Sophia Binney's gorgeous glazed pottery, you'll be delighted to know she is flying over from Germany for the last 3 days of the show.

We're open every day (but Sunday) from 1 - 12 December 10am until 4.30pm.

We hope to see you there.

 

 

 

 

One day event in Great Malvern - 21 November

I've been invited to take part in an inaugural designer craft event at a newly renovated venue in Malvern. Taking place on Saturday 21 November from 11am until 5pm at Elmslie House on Avenue Road (just up from Great Malvern station), it's the perfect venue for a spot of Christmas shopping.

I'll be joining other local designer makers Sue Bibby (embroidery), Guy Butcher (furniture), Sharon Curtis (printmaker & hand-cut paper), Ruth Green (screen prints, gifts) Emma Hardicker (limited edition prints, fabric), Sarah Pinnell (fretwork), Geraldine Poole (textile artist), Josie Seymour-Jones (ceramics), Julia Smith (jewellery) and Rae Stevens (art & illustration).  What a lot of talent!

Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and seasonal goodies available throughout the day. 

Hope to see you there.

Designer Makers at The Mall

I'm involved in an exciting new venture with fellow makers which will bring our work to the high street.  We have opened a pop-up shop in the lovely, historic market town of Ledbury in Herefordshire.

The other artists involved are Jocelyn Perry from Bewdley with her fine needle-woven beadwork jewellery, Ali Tregaskes from Ross with her acid-etched silver jewellery, Jenny Pearce from Canon Frome and her woven willow baskets and fleece textiles and Jo Dewar of Lower Broadheath showing her colourful wirework creations and paper shoes.

Open for 3 months from Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm at Unit 6, The Homend Shopping Mall, 32 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BT.

One of us will be on hand to discuss the work at all times, so do come and see us!

If you're not local and need an excuse to visit Ledbury it is also home to design emporium Tinsmiths, Scandinavian design haven Hus and Hem, John Nash antiques and interiors and Roger Oates famous for its flatweave rugs and runners.  You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes and restaurants too.