All Blog Posts Tagged 'UK' (18)

The Disaster of Disaster Capitalism

Watching the hapless and not-very-bright Theresa May implode through the very density of her commitment to her beliefs would be a pleasure if I didn't know that she has the potential to take us all down with her. Almost three years ago, I wrote a blog post about how David Cameron was the "worst prime minister since Chamberlain", never for one moment imagining that what came next could be worse: the…

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Added by The Justified Sinner on March 31, 2019 at 12:21pm — No Comments

The FUTURO House, London, UK

Artist Craig Barnes first saw the Futuro house as a child while visiting family in South Africa. Over the years that followed he revisited it time and time again, dreaming of one day owning such a magnificently odd construction.

In April 2013, an unexpected chain of events led Craig to buy the Futuro…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on January 8, 2017 at 10:30am — No Comments

"If this was my garden studio, I'd never leave"

One Dezeen reader has serious envy for one of the 24 projects shortlisted in a competition to find London's best house extensions. …

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Added by Brigitte Martin on December 8, 2016 at 9:25am — No Comments

2016 MARZEE GRADUATE PRIZE

Wei Zhou

The Cages, 2016, necklace; silver, wood, parchment, thread

MARZEE GRADUATE PRIZE

The Marzee International Graduate Show is an annual event and the highlight of our exhibition calendar. In organizing this unique event, we hope…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on November 12, 2016 at 8:30am — No Comments

Monday’s Child - A Weekly Creative Shot in the Arm

Mister Finch - Textile Artist Extraordinaire



A wonderful textile artist, who only introduces himself as Mister Finch, has been creating beautiful replicas of British flora and fauna using only vintage and recycled textiles and thread. His pieces have a faded yet timeless feel to them, which comes from…

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Added by 2Roses on November 7, 2016 at 9:15am — 1 Comment

Job Opportunity in Birmingham, UK: Head of School of Jewellery

Head of School of Jewellery

School of Jewellery

Location:  School of Jewellery
Salary:  Attractive Remuneration Package to be negotiated with the successful candidate
Closing Date:  Thursday 24 November…
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Added by Brigitte Martin on October 21, 2016 at 8:32am — No Comments

Minimalist with a Twist - Jeanne Marell, UK

Half fairtrade silver or 9ct yellow gold, half olive wood, these unisex rings have unique detailing inspired by joinery…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on July 31, 2016 at 10:00am — No Comments

How To Make Money With Art

Embroidery on a piece of knitting.

Kate Talbot: "I made ‘counterknit’ after a conversation with a friend about how difficult it was to make money from art. It is a tongue in cheek response to how I make my money by physically having to make it. I chose the £10 note purely because I…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on March 16, 2016 at 10:00am — No Comments

Call for Publication: Narrative Jewelry

Dauvit Alexander

Title:"Blood Will Have Blood: A Macbeth Brooch"…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on March 15, 2016 at 9:30am — No Comments

REAL TO REEL: The Craft Film Festival (UK-based submissions)

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival, is the first UK festival dedicated to craft and moving image, hosted by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine. Real to Reel gives a platform to the wealth of films that explore themes of making, makers, materials and process in the broadest sense. It takes place on the evenings of 4 and 5 May at Picturehouse Central,…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on February 23, 2016 at 9:04am — No Comments

Fred Rich Enamel Design, UK

Damsel Moonstone Vase

Silver, silver gilt and enamel with 22 carat gold cloisonné, and moonstones set in 22 carat gold. Height 150mm (5.9 inches)…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on January 31, 2016 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Sian Greening - Mesh Skyline

Image: Large Black Wallpiece)

My work is inspired by the very materials I work with. My love for textiles led me to create my own ‘masculine fabric’ using fine silk and cotton threads woven into mesh and metal.…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on November 17, 2015 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Brushing Up - Ellie Birkhead, Brighton, UK

Regional Brush Project - showing the process of collecting and making brushes from found materials in Brighton and Berkshire.

University of Brighton graduate Ellie Birkhead has created a series of brushes with unusual shapes for cleaning specific objects. Made from beech wood and hog…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on October 27, 2015 at 9:30am — No Comments

Seeping Color into Clay - Emma Buckley, UK

Source: Dezeen

Bath School of Art and…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on August 24, 2015 at 7:32am — No Comments

The Art Room, UK: Art as Therapy for Disengaged Children

Art and craft education benefits absolutely everybody and especially those who don't do well in standardized environments or have been through personal turmoil. In education, why do we focus so much on STEM when we really need to have STEAM? Here's an example of how this works…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on August 3, 2015 at 8:00am — No Comments

Back to the UK

Brent
Home again after not only a calm and uneventful flight but also an easy and uninterrupted drive around the normally appalling M25! Unfortunately, we arrived back in time for the annual…
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Added by The Justified Sinner on August 15, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Ear Splitting F1 Sketching Session Sparks a New Collection

It was during a visit to the Formula 1 paddock with a sketchbook and some ear defenders at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed that I found the inspiration for my new Racing Wings jewellery collection.  This new collection will be on show and available to buy during London Jewellery Week at Treasure, Somerset House 13-16th June.

I am a big F1 fan and love to draw my inspiration from the…

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Added by Poppy Porter on June 7, 2013 at 5:44am — No Comments

Jewellers and Silversmiths Network symposium notes

Jewelry friends-



Workshop and presentation notes up on the JSN file sharing site, go to

their site and click on the Drop link. Tons of free information from the

symposium that my Critique Collective participated in last week in

Farnham England. My favorite- Making a flocking machine!!! Watch for

fuzzy items coming soon.

http://jsnfarnham.com/









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Added by Shana Astrachan on September 22, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

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