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Leather, leather, Leather
Over the next few months i will be producing a range of candlesticks and functional interior objects made from laminated and turned leather and locally sourced timber. This exciting commission is part of the Buy Black Country project which brings together designer-makers and museums to produce a range of limited edition products for sale.
Following my recent visit to Walsall leather museum, i'm bubbling with inspiration.... watch this space to see how this project will unfold!!!.......
Read more › Posted on Friday, 8th January 2010
bye to 2009 hello to 2010!!!
And so with another year nearly over and a new one just on the door step, i would just like to thank everyone for all of your support over the past year. And what a year!!! From raising over £700 at the Manchester Ball for children with Autism, to the production of a whole new series of products ranging from 2m high sculptures to teeny tiny silver and wood jewellery! Ive met lots of really lovely people, have a new website, exhibited at 4 shows in as many weeks and found a new love for writing in the form of my monthly column for good woodworking magazine.
Read more › Posted on Monday, 28th December 2009
The Manchester Ball
In a few weeks i will be auctioning a "day's jewellery workshop" and two large scale vessels at the The Manchester Ball. An annual event which has been raising funds for local and national charities since 1987. The Ball, which will take place on the 13th November at the Hilton, Deansgate in Manchester will be supporting the Together Trust. A charititable orgnisation which provdes care, education, support and improved life oportunities for young people in need.
Read more › Posted on Wednesday, 21st October 2009
Some new work
Here's a sneak preview of some of the new work i will be launching next week at Origin. It includes asymmetric vessels and bowls made from vending cup and yoghurt pot plastic and new droplet vases made from recycled paper and reclaimed leather...
Read more › Posted on Thursday, 8th October 2009
Wedding commissions
As preparations for the launch of new products at Origin next week get underway, I have also been producing a range of bespoke silver, wood and acrylic wedding jewellery. This included 5 pairs of cufflinks and 3 necklaces, all of which were made to order in specific acrylic colours to match the wedding attire.
Each cufflink design was varied specifically for the Ushers, the best man and the groom. Each necklace was chosen specifically for the bridesmaids and mother of the bride. The lovely couple who commissioned the jewellery also informed me that i had made their engagement ring.
Read more › Posted on Monday, 5th October 2009
Recently on Twitter ...
Just got my keys for the new workshop, next to move heaviest machinery in the world-Sometimes I wish I was a jeweller!:)
15:40 PM Mar 10th from Tweetie
Can't wait! > RT: @SarahThirlwell @photo_ed thanks ed:) @snug_gallery collection will be ready very soon :) (via @snug_gallery)
13:13 PM Mar 5th from Tweetie
Saving my eyes from all that colour by making something a little less green :) http://yfrog.com/568w1j
13:04 PM Mar 5th from Tweetie
This morning i have mostly been covered in green shavings producing Very green green vessel1s:) http://yfrog.com/jmw1ej
12:48 PM Mar 5th from Tweetie
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