Tinsmiths Letterpress Calendar 2023
You may be glad to know that we have put together our much-anticipated Letterpress calendar for 2023; very ahead of schedule, we know! Working closely with Martin of Tilley Printing and local artist Jen Whiskerd, we have produced a calendar which celebrates the joyful...
Silva Exhibition: Stuart Houghton’s Pottery Throwdown
The pink h.Art signs have already blossomed across the county which means Herefordshire’s annual arts trail, and the beginning of our Silva exhibition, are upon us! To mark the opening of Tinsmiths’ exhibition on Saturday 3rd September 2022 we have a very special...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Katrin Moye
Katrin Moye is an award-winning ceramic artist specialising in decorative, domestic slipware and one-off collectors’ pieces. From her Nottingham studio, Katrin handthrows her ceramics using dark earthenware, covering each piece in a thin white slip before adding her...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Lynn Hodgson
Herefordshire based artist, Lynn Hodgson carves motifs inspired by the local flora and fauna into native species woods to create beautiful items for the home. Lynn is the next of our introductions to artists taking part in Tinsmiths' Silva Exhibition 2022. Quite...
The Advantages of Extra Wide Fabrics
Everything you need to know about Extra Wide furnishing fabrics and why you should consider using them. There are a number of reasons why we are such ardent supporters of an Extra Wide fabric, but before we dispense those reasons we should perhaps explain what an...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Susie Hetherington
Visual artist, Susie Hetherington creates the most beautiful prints and patterns inspired by nature, elevating those small details which are only noticeable when we give ourselves the time to stop and truly look. Susie was therefore an obvious choice to invite to take...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Sophie MacCarthy
It is with great pleasure that we welcome ceramicist, Sophie MacCarthy to the Tinsmiths' fold as she joins us for our forthcoming Silva Exhibition. Sophie MacCarthy has been a studio potter for over 35 years following her graduation from Wimbledon School of Art. ...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Jessica Turrell
Introducing the next artist who will be taking part in Tinsmiths’ Silva exhibition, slipware potter, Jessica Turrell. Jessica’s practice is a mix of hand building and throwing using a potter’s wheel. Based in Lynmouth, Devon where she shares studio space with fellow...
Silva Exhibition Artist: Carole Glover
For Tinsmiths' regulars you may already recognise the name, Carole Glover. Carole's superbly decorated slipware pottery is a regular feature at Tinsmiths; her diminutive, hand-built wrens literally 'fly' out as soon as a new delivery arrives. Carole’s skill in...