Category 'Events'

5
Sep

Drawn to the valley Open Studios 2023

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Absolutely thrilled with my new space and displays for open studios. A great nine days of art and it was wonderful to welcome Longstanding friends and new faces. Thanks everyone.

29
Sep

A little peek…

This time next week I will be in Florence and the XIth Florence Biennale will be opening its doors! The following is taken from their Facebook page. Follow the link for the website. eARTh – Creativity & Sustainability 6 – 15 October, 2017 | Fortezza da Basso, Florence The Florence Biennale is the major contemporary […]

29
Sep

Sampling and experimental starts

Conceptual Art, Conceptual Textiles, Fashion, inspiration, Machine Embroidery, News, screenprint | Comments Off on Sampling and experimental starts
27
Jun

Influences from My Travels

Conceptual, Personal thoughts, screenprint | Comments Off on Influences from My Travels

Venice has become a constant companion in my mind. It stays with me and whispers in my ear everyday. The light, the colours and sounds of this precious place feed my imagination daily.

12
May

Collaborative work

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Working with others inspires and enlightens. Sometimes it’s learning new skills, seeing a process through fresh eyes, bouncing ideas off one another or just enjoying having some company! It was also a compliment to be asked by Bruce to design a new show for him at Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall where he exhibited with Miss Ivy’s […]

12
May

Upholstery

Commisions, Furniture, Machine Embroidery, screenprint | Comments Off on Upholstery

Bruce Jack Upholstery   http://www.bruce-jack.co.uk “Nothing too grand and nothing too humble – we can work on all sorts of furniture from granny’s foot stool to antique sofas, all with the same level of expertise and care. We are known for the quality of the materials we use and we always try, where possible, to use […]

8
May

Swops

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I have followed and admired artist Laure Bury for many years. Firstly falling in love with her use of colour, freshness and joyous imagery. http://laurebury.com It was a delight to swop skills. Laure needed new covers and a freshen up for her favorite chairs and I have some bright fresh landscapes to cheer me everyday!

30
Jun

Glimpses-The Exhibition

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“I think about the colour, use of line, light, texture and composition.” It was fabulous to work with Clare Law and Sophy White on this show. The feed back from you all was wonderful and I made new connections and friends. We were open 10-4pm daily as part of the Open Studios Cornwall and it […]

12
Jun

Plymouth College of Art Sessions

In the Studio, screenprint | Comments Off on Plymouth College of Art Sessions

All part of my continuing residency, which I am incredibly grateful for and highly recommend. I have spent many happy hours in the print room. Dying, printing and experimenting with layers. Little samples to test how the screens build up over one another and I’m really pleased with the results. I have experimented with foils […]