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Alison Bailey Smith
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- Merseyside
- United Kingdom
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- Groups (11)
- Photos (19)
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Latest Activity
Alison Bailey Smith replied to Glen S. Gardner's discussion What's the opposite of Scrounge? PURGE! in the group Scrounge"I have been collecting stuff and find owners as soon as possible - just passed on pitch pine flooring I reclaimed from a skip to a talented carpenter. I try not to let the newly acquired stuff touch the sides, otherwise I get more inclined to keep…"
Alison Bailey Smith posted a blog postUpdate
UpdateI have had a busy schedule this year, in spite of pulling out of almost all my galleries and shops in January. I have been heavily involved in organising events in conjunction with Wirral Council and running my networking group "With These Hands" for visual artists in Wirral -becoming more of a promoter of events and organiser than an actual maker. I was able to return to the…See More
Alison Bailey Smith commented on Heather Skowood's group Recycled Adornments"My interesting recycling and re-using project for 2011 is major! I am about to have an extension and new kitchen put in. I am going to distribute the kitchen and the utility room cabinets and doors and tiles and wiring to my network of artists to…"
Alison Bailey Smith joined rachel timmins's group
Oddly Wearable
Oddly Wearable will be highlighted online from Sept 7 - Oct 7.This online exhibition is a celebration ofoddity, inquiry and dysfunction.Curated By: Rachel TimminsSee More
Alison Bailey Smith commented on Brigitte Martin's blog post Leo Sewell: "Junk Sculptor""I will have to make time to read this throughly, good job!"
Alison Bailey Smith commented on Julie M.'s blog post Has any of your works ever been stolen ?"Yes, I have had around 10 hats stolen over the years. One when a gallery closed down and went into receivership and I think a member of staff stole it to cover wages not paid, then I had four stolen from a gallery directors car after a major hat…"
Alison Bailey Smith replied to Heather Skowood's discussion Show It Off! in the group Recycled Adornments"Wonderful.
I made a little pot for some friends when they got married of all the ribbons they had tied around the glasses as decoration when they got engaged."
Alison Bailey Smith commented on Heather Skowood's group Recycled Adornments"Colin, you should talk to The Portal in Edinburgh on St Mary Street, scruffy but interesting community enterprise. They would be interested in your work.
Alison"
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Liverpool
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- abscraft, 2Bio Ltd
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- http://incubatingart.blogspot.com/
Not much listed here yet but this is my etsy site
Etsy
Buy Handmade
abscraft
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://abscraft.blogspot.com/
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- eco, jewellery, sculpture, curator, agent, jeweller, recycling
Alison Bailey Smith
Blog for work with 2Bio Ltd
http://incubatingart.blogspot.com/
Blog for my own work
http://abscraft.blogspot.com/
My web site
http://www.abscraft.com/
Blog for the Oxton Artists
http://oxtonartfair.blogspot.com/
My own selling sites (with not much listed currently)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/abscraft
http://www.folksy.com/shops/abscraft
Alison Bailey Smith's Photos
Alison Bailey Smith's Blog
Update
Posted on September 16, 2011 at 8:11am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Update
I have had a busy schedule this year, in spite of pulling out of almost all my galleries and shops in January. I have been heavily involved in organising…
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Electra, my wire sculpture (finished)
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 5:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Vote for Electra http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/environment/2009/11/06/liverpool-chamber-of-commerce-green-art-competion-100252-25108868/
It did not win but Ilsa Parry won with her light shade Swarth made from swarth from turning metal on a lathe
It did not win but Ilsa Parry won with her light shade Swarth made from swarth from turning metal on a lathe
Cetra Gallery
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 6:11pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am doing a display for Cetra for Thursday 5.30 to 8.30pm in Heswall, Wirral
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:10am on November 21, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through December 15, 2013.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 8:22pm on July 10, 2011,
Katie Schutte said… - Thanks for adding me as a friend! Love your garments!
- At 6:17pm on February 12, 2011, Brigitte Martin said…
- That's ok. Thanks for being here continually :-))
- At 5:14pm on January 24, 2010,
Janis Kerman said… - Of course I remember you...
Hope all is well and that you are being creative.
Glad to reconnect and thanks for your reaching out! Any plans to come to North America???
Janis
- At 12:19pm on November 23, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…
- I voted for you :-)
- At 8:10am on June 25, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…
- Alison:
I saw in one of your comments that you curated an exhibit called FIRE a while ago. Could you send me some info about that show, I'd like to read up on this. Sounds fascinating. Thank you , Brigitte
- At 1:44am on June 16, 2009,
Montserrat Lacomba said… - Thank you for adding me as a friend!
Best wishes,
Montserrat
- At 12:14pm on May 8, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…
- Dear Alison:
Welcome to crafthaus, the network for artists, craftsmen/women ! I am very glad you joined us !
Please add thoughts to the blogs and discussion forums that are already posted. Of course, if there is something else you'd much rather talk about, please add that to the site so that the rest of us can chime in.
I really hope you will enjoy being with this network and find the exchanges interesting and fun. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it, for sure.
Please note that crafthaus is a fully member-financed website, meaning that a small annual fee is involved in being a member . You will find all the necessary information on how to go about this in the FAQs section of the site. Your membership fee is due June 15 and is payable through paypal (preferred, a direct link is provided on crafthaus) check or credit card (email me for details.)
Finally, if there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me anytime. I will do my best to be of help.
Again: Welcome and enjoy !
Brigitte Martin
Editor crafthaus
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Great article about the conference: http://www.jewellerybusiness.com/web-exclusive/1518-canadian-jewellery-sparkles-at-tijf-and-snag"
Vickie Hallmark commented on Peggy Potts's photo
No Place Like Home Brooch
"Interesting conference - I learned a lot. My favorite presentations were historical - one on innovations in tool capabilities since antiquity and the resulting impacts on jewelry, another on the development of manufacturing equipment for the jewelry…"
Sarah Truett posted a photo
Sticks and Stones are Golden Thrones
Copper, Brass, Silver, 24K Gold, Vitreous Enamel, Reclaimed Costume Jewelry, Paint, Patina, Gem Stones
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto part 4
I'll leave my Toronto report with a few notes about the conference lectures and presentations. I'd have to say that there certainly was a mosaic of diversity in the 3+ days at the Royal York Hotel. From Damian Skinner's stoic keynote series on the jewelry making/marketing universe in his musical New Zealand accent, through a series of very short "rapid-fire" presentations by a wide variety of artists, to the Professional Development Seminar that lashed the artists and their works to the…See More
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"How great is that! See you there.
And....yeah, don't forget those chasing tools - I'm sure I'll want them."
Billie Jean Theide left a comment for Louise Perrone"Hi Louise,
I am so excited to have met you in Toronto.
Your work is fabulous!
Billie"
Harriete Estel Berman posted a status"The momentum of the lecture grows to 9,500 views. Are you part of the GOOD, the BAD, or the UGLY? You decide? http://ning.it/Z3KpCv"
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Just got tickets for myself and another friend for the concert... we'll be on the dance floor, too! Can't wait to see Santana live... more excited for the extra-curriculars, than the jewelry show itself... YAY! The roller…"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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