by Anne Smithies | Oct 2, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Uncategorized
What an incredible event this was! Now, I know, I had a few cauliwobbles along the way and I was working hard all year developing, designing and making finished hangings, cushions and a multitude of kits and patterns. But I did it! I got it all done and the stall...
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 | Jan 28, 2013 | Gallery, Uncategorized
In the July 1983 I went on a schools expedition to Iceland walking across ice flows, volcanic ash and obsidian, passed natural spas, geysers and steam vents. It was an amazing experience. After we got back to Reykjavik we had a morning to go out and about before...
by Anne Smithies | Jan 28, 2013 | Gallery, Uncategorized
I’m pleased with myself. Last summer I had a go at my first ever sock knitting on four (sometimes five) double pointed needles. It was a fiddle at first, especially working out how NOT to end up with three clear tramlines down the sock from where I moved from...
by Anne Smithies | Jan 25, 2013 | Exhibitions, Uncategorized, Upcoming Shows
Great News! I’ve been busy running workshops at the Chapel Gallery and finding new opportunities to develop my own work. I am pleased to say I will be exhibiting and selling artwork and kits as well as promoting my workshops at the inaugural Yarndale event. It...
by Anne Smithies | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
… from there we went! This last year has had some amazing events from relocation, renovations and establishment of a new gallery space in Wensleydale. So many new opportunities, trials, floodings and reasons to celebrate. This all being said and noted does...
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