"Thing" is now working at 2Roses after taking early retirement from the Adams Family. "I appreciate the more creative dress code at 2Roses", says Thing. 

The primary function of the Apprentice Silversmith is to rediscover, learn and preserve the varied trade skills of the 18th century silversmith, including  becoming relatively proficient in the related skills of chasing, engraving, foundry work, and the casting and finishing of pewter, and to interpret those skills to the public both orally and written. The apprentice…

Richard McVetis studied Textiles at The Royal College of Art (2006 - 08) and Embroidery at the Manchester School of Art (2002 - 05). His work reflects a preoccupation with process and its ritualistic and repetitive nature.

Using a limited vocabulary of mark making, he explores…

Although it is almost a week since the event - I've been travelling and am now in Pittsburgh - I really should write up an exciting event I attended on Monday last week in London, "Cut In Clerkenwell" which is an exhibition at Craft Central by the Hand Engravers' Association in the UK, a most worthy body who have a highly talented and esteemed membership - including…

Finally, It's done!

My web site - proper web site that is!

Just still have to add music, but it is up and running! Finally!

Building a site is harder than I thought it would be! No wonder they charge so much.

Well, here it is - the link:

www.epicessentialsart.com

I hope anyone who reads this,…