Hi there, sorry its been a while since I posted, been very busy on the design front. I just had an email through from a artist friend of mine called Di Drummond who is taking part in the below event at Bean cafe on Camden Road in Tunbridge Wells.
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Thursday, 27 February 2014
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Love, love me do
Happy New Year! Our first blog of the year is to promote Cursley and Bond's new showcase - opening this Friday 31st Jan from 6pm-8pm.
Gifts with the words 'Love' either hung on pendants or woven in Morse code onto blankets; rosebud earrings; 'brilliant cut' necklaces; jewellery for men; luxurious hand printed scarves; and handwoven fine silver bridal jewellery, to name but a few of our wonderful gems.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Contemporary Crafts At Trinity Theatre Gallery
Thought I should invite you all to come along and see an exhibition that I am taking part in with ceramicist Claire Palastanga! The exhibition is at the Trinity Theatre Gallery in Tunbridge Wells, opening this Tuesday 3rd with the private view Tuesday evening from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Claire will be showing her beautiful porcelain vessels and I will be showing off some new wall based textile and paper designs. More information below, we hope that you will be able to make it!
Monday, 25 November 2013
Gingerbread Gallery - Christmas
Christmas art and craft as well as seasonal foods and tasty treats are in store for you at the Gingerbread Cottage Gallery and teashop in Hadlow near Tonbridge. Come and visit us for a bit of Christmas magic! Free entry
Saturday 30 Nov 2013, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec
Open Saturdays 10am - 5pm, Sundays 11am - 4pm.
Gingerbread Gallery, Walnut Tree Cottage, Hadlow Square, Hadlow, Tonbridge Kent TN11 0DG
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Craft Workshop Tutors
5 Dec: Julie Taylor
Julie is a paper artist who makes all her own paper to create artwork inspired by geological landscapes, using sculpted handmade papers, metals, minerals and colour.
http://www.intus.co.uk/index_
12 Dec: Jackie Grover
Jackie is a fabulous cakemaker. She specialises in wedding cakes and wedding flowers, and also bakes all the cakes on sale at Gingerbread Gallery & Teashop.
www.aprilhaven.co.uk
19 Dec: Sharon Taylor
Sharon trained with some of the top London florists. She has over 10 years experience in floristry and has worked on many charitable events.Julie is a paper artist who makes all her own paper to create artwork inspired by geological landscapes, using sculpted handmade papers, metals, minerals and colour.
http://www.intus.co.uk/index_
12 Dec: Jackie Grover
Jackie is a fabulous cakemaker. She specialises in wedding cakes and wedding flowers, and also bakes all the cakes on sale at Gingerbread Gallery & Teashop.
www.aprilhaven.co.uk
19 Dec: Sharon Taylor
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Craft Fairs Update
A quick blog just to post some of the Craft Fairs you have told me about that will be taking place this weekend!
Firstly the lovely Appleducks ladies will be showcasing selected crafts makers at a Pop Up Event in Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells. It runs from Friday to Sunday! See their flyer below.
I had an email from Kent based artist Di Drummond who is taking part in the 'Bakers Dozen' a group exhibition in Alfriston where she will have some pieces on show. The private view is on 23 November 5-9pm. See their flyer below.
She also says that from 2 pm that day the village high street is closed for the annual pre Christmas celebrations. Stalls, mulled wine and trendy shops open till 9pm. Get your Christmas pressies early!
Park and ride at Drusillas just up the road
Cloth and Clay are holding another 'Handmade Midwinter Market' this Saturday and Sunday at the Tithe Barn in Lenham. More info below!
Firstly the lovely Appleducks ladies will be showcasing selected crafts makers at a Pop Up Event in Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells. It runs from Friday to Sunday! See their flyer below.
I had an email from Kent based artist Di Drummond who is taking part in the 'Bakers Dozen' a group exhibition in Alfriston where she will have some pieces on show. The private view is on 23 November 5-9pm. See their flyer below.
She also says that from 2 pm that day the village high street is closed for the annual pre Christmas celebrations. Stalls, mulled wine and trendy shops open till 9pm. Get your Christmas pressies early!
Park and ride at Drusillas just up the road
Cloth and Clay are holding another 'Handmade Midwinter Market' this Saturday and Sunday at the Tithe Barn in Lenham. More info below!
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Appleducks Handmade With Love
This Saturday the Appleducks team return for their third fair at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. Founders Jo and Stephanie have hand picked over thirty talented local makers showcasing a variety of craft products at the event.
For more information please see their poster below or visit www.appleducks.com or their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AppleDuck
Sunday, 3 November 2013
Cranbrook Art Show
This Thursday is the opening of Cranbrook Art Show which features over 20 artists residing in and around the Weald of Kent. The show runs for three days with a late night opening on the Thursday evening until 9pm. The group have a great Facebook page with information about the event and lots of photographs of the artists work https://www.facebook.com/CranbrookArtShow
Below is a selection of the artists work that has caught my eye from their Facebook page and at the bottom is the show's flyer which gives full information about opening times, location and all artists taking part.
Layered art work by Catherine Redmayne
Seed Pod Prints by Felicity Flutter
Paintings by Kate Penoyre
Print by Ruth Macdonald
Silkscreen Print by Sue Bratt
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