by Kathleen Murphy | 23 Mar, 2017 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
A sweet, hay-like smell hits you as chair-maker, Lawrence Neal, answers his door. The door opens in to what appears once to have been Victorian Schoolroom, but was in fact the village co-op store. Neville Neal, Lawrence’s father moved his furniture workshop to this...
by Kathleen Murphy | 5 Dec, 2013 | Designers & Makers, Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
There is something very inspiring about passion. In this case, I mean passion for one’s work. Sunny visited us with samples of his textile designs a few month’s ago and we were struck by his commitment, enthusiasm and drive. His designs are dramatic, bold...
by Kathleen Murphy | 20 Aug, 2013 | Calendar Blogs, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
Following up my last post, and for woodengravers, print lovers and J.K. Rowling enthusiasts, here are four of the seven covers completed in seven weeks – an amazing achievement. As Andrew says, the later covers get “darker” and more dramatic –...
by Kathleen Murphy | 6 Aug, 2013 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
We stage artist and printmaker, Andrew Davidson’s solo show here next month. Andrew has just completed seven covers for Bloomsbury’s next edition of the complete series of Harry Potter books, the first four of which have just been released. Andrew, who...
by Kathleen Murphy | 13 May, 2013 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
We are delighted to be showing the work of Kate Farley in our late spring exhibition and excited to be able to show her work as it progresses from paper and smaller scale items to designs for furnishing fabrics. Kate has an eye which constantly seeks out pattern in...
by claredelatorre | 28 Feb, 2013 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
Our Tile exhibition opens in a couple of weeks, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the use of tiles, the ways that they are produced and used. Last month’s visit to Jackfield Tile Museum at Ironbridge really helped. The museum is housed in the original...
