by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 20 Nov, 2021 | Designers & Makers, In Print, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
If you are coming afresh to the work of visual artist Mark Hearld, it can be said that he is something of a polymath. Taking inspiration from nature, and with a collector’s encyclopaedic knowledge of British antiques, art and design, Mark’s energy and joy...
by claredelatorre | 11 Mar, 2013 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
As an adjunct to “Beer” and “Tile Art” posts, if you are visiting Wye Valley Brewery to purchase any of their ales, turn 180 degrees and take a look at the gable end of Stoke Lacy Village Hall. The Village Artmark scheme, funded by...
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...
by claredelatorre | 3 Dec, 2012 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
We’ve been fans of illustrator Andrew Davidson for quite a time now and so when he said yes to an exhibition here in September next year, we were cock-a-hoop. Here are some examples of woodcuts, wood engravings and textiles he has created. Such a feel for...
by claredelatorre | 13 Sep, 2012 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Having suggested Hergest Ridge in the past, this reminder for those who need to breath deep and look long over beautiful countryside comes with an extra incentive to head towards Kington, Herefordshire. Potter James Stuart Burnett outgrew his London digs a few years...
