by claredelatorre | 10 Jan, 2011 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
Having spent the period between Christmas and New Year moving stuff, decorating, re-designing, renewing and reclining (a little, after much physical exertion) we thought we’d show off the results. Tinsmiths now has a larger area to display more rolls of fabric...
by claredelatorre | 9 Dec, 2010 | In Print, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Never fear, Spring will soon be here and with it Tinsmiths’ 2011 Printmaking Show. Four artists, Paul Farrell, Sarah Chrisp, John Richardson and Sarah Young, using a variety of printmaking techniques will grace our new Print Space. Paul Farrell’s strong...
by claredelatorre | 6 Dec, 2010 | Designers & Makers, Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
A triumph of a fabric from St.Judes by artist Emily Sutton arrived today just as a delivery of “Ink” Irish Linen appeared. The pair are perfect bedfellows. Emily’s design clearly has its roots in illustration but what a fabulous design for roman or...
by claredelatorre | 2 Dec, 2010 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Thank you all at Lewis and Wood for another fantastic day course “Block-printing” with Jenny Stringer. Bought as a birthday present for my Mum and a rare chance to “play” for me – my thirteen year old son also expressed an interest and came along too. Whilst we were...
by claredelatorre | 12 Nov, 2010 | Designers & Makers, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
It is sometimes difficult to imagine how bold printed textiles will work in a given application – as curtains, blinds or covers. A local customer has recently made some inspired choices and kindly allowed me to photograph them in situ. Here are just a couple of...
