After Hours

Join us this Thursday 18th October 'After Hours' from 5-7pm for an exclusive preview of artists and writers who will be based at our studio during Nottingham's Festival of Words next year.

Hear Peter Clayton (top) from Leicester Print Workshop, talking about his own work and forthcoming Narrative 2013 exhibition in conjunction with Sat Kalsi (middle); 

Browse the Curated Bookshop – a taster of specially selected books by The Bookcase in Lowdham that have been inspired by, based in or written by authors from Nottingham; 

And watch illustrator/maker Penelope Ruth (below) create a new cast of wistful characters, inspired by the books around her.

It promises to be a fascinating evening exploring the relationship between art and words... And it's free!

Three weeks until Speed Craft!

We're gearing up for a full day of creativity on Saturday 3rd November at the Galleries of Justice. For just £65, participants will be getting creative with ceramics, mosaic, print, textiles, paper and glass!  Expert tuition will be provided from our selection of talented designers, including ceramist Katie Almond, mosaic artist Janine Nelson, printmaker Nikki Dennett , textile designer Lucy Renshaw, paper artist Phonia Richards and glass maker Stevie Davis.  Homemade refreshments and a special sweet treat finale courtesy of our resident tea lady Jo, will be on tap throughout the day... and there will also be a showcase of exquisite British made gifts for inspiration!

Tempted? Come along and create some wonderful unique treats for yourself.. or perhaps as presents for Christmas?!

Give us a ring at the shop on 0115 950 7776 to grab a place!

More creative workshops and other events...

Our events and workshops are always growing.. The list below shows off the latest additions. And remember that our workshops come complete with expert tuition, all materials, tea and a home-made cake break! Just ring us at the shop on 0115 950 7776 to book!

Saturday 15th September - Ceramic Workshop with Katie Almond £18 - 9.30-11am
Kick start your weekend with this workshop for early risers! Make what you like - brooches, buttons, beads, tiles... with designer Katie on hand to guide your ceramic creation! Ideal for those who have played with clay before but new comers equally welcome!

Wednesday 24th October - Inspired by Nottingham Castle Talks - 2-3pm
Part of the Debbie Bryan Nottinghamshire Craft Trail. Visit Nottingham Castle (usual entry fees apply) to see and hear the inspiration behind Debbie Bryan Heritage collections created especially for this historic location, with ceramicist Katie Almond and Textile designer J. C. Middlebrook.

Sunday 4th November - Young Creatives Club: Brooch Making £18 per person - 10-11.30am
Spend a Sunday morning with ceramicist and illustrator Katie Almond creating your own brooches; one for you and maybe one as a present. For this workshop we would like an adult to accompany up to 3 creative youngsters, aged 9yrs and upwards.

Sunday 4th November - Ceramic Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop £30 - 12-3pm
A super way to spend your Sunday afternoon! Create 3 ceramic decorations with talented maker Katie Almond. Pick your own shapes; bells, holly, tree... add texture and hand paint your finishing touches. Your pieces will be fired and ready to collect from Nov 17th.

Saturday 24th November - Wire and Textile Brooch Workshop £20 - 10am-1pm
Spend the morning with wirework artist Louise Dawn Wilson, creating a unique brooch of your own design.

Saturday 24th November - Wire Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop £28 - 2-5pm
Spend the afternoon with wirework artist Louise Dawn Wilson and create you own set of individual wire hanging decorations, ideal for your Christmas tree

Draft Room Exhibition - The poster says it all!

New lovely stuff for your viewing (and buying!) pleasure!

We've got a new design in the shop from J.C.Middlebrook, inspired by a recent trip to Morrocco (Jealous!) ... Anne Symond has added to the jewellery we stock with some fabulously tactile perspex bracelets, and Smashing Chintz have rejuvinated our walls with their colourful mosaics. We've also got a brand new ceramic collection from Jade Devall, which epitomises 'charming illustrated kitchenware'... And Louise Dawn Wilson has adorned one of our shelves with a menagerie of wire objects and characters!

Plus, in the spirit of preparation for the Lace:here:now season, here's a reminder about Stella Corrall's wonderful (wipe-clean!) encapsulated lace place settings, which would make even a TV dinner stylish!

South Nottingham College Visit

Thanks to a special project involving Creative Twinning, I will be spending time at South Nottingham College over the next year, Kit Anderson, pictured (Foto Cermaica) showed me the ropes and gave me a tour of thier brillant workshops... the plan is to develop a new collection of hand cast resin jewellery in time for Christmas!

www.creativetwinning.com
www.snc.ac.uk

New Corrina Rothwell Prints

Nottingham Artist and Illustrator Corrina Rothwell dropped in for a cuppa yesterday and left the shop a very nice present!

12 funny..funny... prints including a special favorite of mine...

'goldie just needs a poo darling'