by Anne Smithies | Aug 6, 2013 | Gallery, Papercrafts, Workshops
Over the summer months I can be found at the Chapel Gallery, Hawes, running a number of workshops. In preparation I get to play a lot and make new things. Recently I have carved a stamp out of an eraser (which you may have seen if you follow me on Facebook). It makes...
by Anne Smithies | Aug 3, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Upcoming Shows, Workshops
I’ve been absent a while, I know. Sorry about that. Let me explain… my macbook had a problem with it’s keyboard. Only selected keys would work and once the spacebar has ceased to respond I had no way to write blogs or keep you up to date....
by Anne Smithies | Jun 11, 2013 | Commissions, Upcoming Shows
Order from Chaos – Fingers Crossed My creativity has a big hiccup every now and again. I have huge creative urges which pop like an over inflated balloon before the urge transforms supplies into something to ogle at. The balloon is often popped by the chaos that...
by Anne Smithies | Jun 11, 2013 | Reflections, Uncategorized
Some days I stop to both wonder and appreciate. The last few days have been just those types of days. Days where you wonder if you are in the right place doing the right thing? You wonder if you are making a positive difference in the world? Or as Ecclesiasties says...
by Anne Smithies | Apr 26, 2013 | Exhibitions, Upcoming Shows, Workshops
Exploding Book Workshop? Everyone Invited? Oh Yes! It’s all very exciting. This year has taken off with surprising speed. (I’m not sure I can keep up with myself…) On Saturday 4th May and Monday 6th May 2013, I shall be running an “Exploding...
by Anne Smithies | Apr 13, 2013 | Exhibitions, Kits, Softies, Upcoming Shows
‘Frenzied Artist At Work’ is the title over my studio at the moment. I am happy to announce I have a stall at the Makers’ Fair celebrating local artists and artisan makers at the Dales Countryside Museum on Sunday 21st April 2013 between 10.30 &...
by Anne Smithies | Mar 27, 2013 | Commissions, Kits, Softies
It must be very, very cold outside. There’s a mouse called Albert taken up residence the Chapel Gallery! Not only that, he’s brought his very own sleeping bag with him. Fancy that. Here he is having a quick peek. It must be warmer in the gallery than...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 20, 2013 | Commissions, Gallery
Commissions take many forms for me. Some are glass, some are for toys, others for jewellery and yet others for quilts. Emily’s quilt was unique in all senses. It arose from very sad and sudden circumstance that left Emily without her mum and her new son,...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 7, 2013 | Kits
All very exciting… I am in the process of developing some kits that people can buy to “take and make” at their own leisure. First up is the ‘Madbird Tassel Making Beginners Kit’. Good news is I got chance to play with lots of yummy,...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 5, 2013 | Gallery
Jelly Rolls are Fantastic! I love jelly rolls because they are so straightforward to work with. Ideal for the beginner quilter, who is taking the first steps into the fabric heaven of quilts to snuggle under and ideal for more seasoned quilters who want to create...
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