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...
Silva – an Exhibition on the Horizon
For many, July marks life easing to a slower Summer pace. Not so at Tinsmiths as this year preparations are in full swing for our Autumn exhibition. This, our first exhibition since 2019, will coincide with Herefordshire’s annual arts trail, h.Art. A regular September...
Making a Pair of Cottage Curtains in a Day
How we made a pair of short, pencil pleat curtains in a day in a domestic setting
Door Curtain Benefits
A well-considered door curtain is worth it’s weight in gold. It will: Keep the heat inKeep the draughts outSave EnergyReduce noise and light Thermal Gain A well made pair of curtains which includes an interlining can offer considerable thermal gain. According to...
Q&A – Meet our New Fabric Showroom Assistant
Let us introduce you to the latest member of the Tinsmiths team, Nicki. Since she joined us in the Autumn of 2021 following the minor relocation and reopening of our fabric showroom, Nicki has taken on much of our bespoke Made to Measure service and is on hand to help...
Salt Glaze Ceramics from Knighton Mill Pottery
There have been few potters as influential as Bernard Leach. Widely regarded as the 'father' of British Studio Pottery, Bernard Leach was born in Hong Kong in 1887, studied art in England and moved to Japan in 1909. Leach was first introduced to ceramics at a Raku...
Of the Same Stripe – Tinsmiths’ Ticking Fabric
Acquiring its’ name from the Greek theka and Latin tica both meaning covering, ticking fabric is a tightly woven simple stripe. Traditionally a dense herringbone or twill weave, used through previous centuries to cover mattresses and pillows to prevent the straw or...
Things to do and see in Ledburyshire 2022
Despite the fact that we would encourage a visit to Ledburyshire at any time, for it is arguably the most interesting mix of counties in the UK, we have compiled a selection of things to do and see through the coming months. Including unmissable annual events as well...