by claredelatorre | 14 Oct, 2010 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Crucible is one of the largest sculpture shows for a long time and held in the stunning setting of Gloucester Cathedral. Seventy sculptures have been placed inside the building, including the crypt and cloisters and outside in the grounds. Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, Lynn...
by claredelatorre | 27 Sep, 2010 | Calendar Blogs, In Print, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Our 2011 Letterpress Calendar is being typeset as I post this blog. This year we are delighted to feature Tilley’s wooden and metal type. With such a magnificent variety, the choosing of these large blocks was a thoroughly enjoyable experience . The typefaces...
by claredelatorre | 27 Sep, 2010 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Not New York, but Herefordshire’s own. Twice a year, Harvest Time and Blossom Time, the seven parishes of the Marcle Ridge, near Ledbury, celebrate their heritage of orchards, apples and pears, cider and perry by staging a multi-venue event, The Big Apple. Over...
by claredelatorre | 16 Sep, 2010 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Wensleydale Sheep have been crossed with Leicester Long Wools to provide good meat and soft long stable fibres for weaving and then creating very soft blankets. Add to this the fact that the sheep are “grown” organically on a farm accredited by the Soil...
by claredelatorre | 16 Sep, 2010 | Designers & Makers, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
A blustery, but thankfully dry, Saturday morning allowed visitors to enjoy the opening of our outdoor H-art show – and many did. Mark de la Torre “did us proud” with lots of new and exciting garden pots to grace the Courtyard Garden here (which will...
by claredelatorre | 11 Aug, 2010 | Designers & Makers, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Having had the privilege of a sneak preview of some of Mark de la Torre’s new designs (August 2010), they are a feast to behold! Mark had quite a long break from potting, during which he worked as a stonemason restoring ancient buildings. The experience and the...
