Meikie Designs brings a burst of colour to The Making House
Meikie and i spent a frantic Thursday and Friday getting her exhibition ready for the preview; her work has transformed The Making House in to an emporium of colour. My photos really don’t do the exhibition justice.
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There’s so much on display, from the beautiful hand painted pictures to coasters and table mats, mugs, lamps, phone covers and even the odd cat appearing here and there, (reluctantly on my part, but Meikie convinced me that people love cat images and true to form, my good friend Lindsey snapped up a cat phone cover). I love the sea colours and autumnal vines, but Meikie does designs in most colourways.
Busy, busy week!
Loads happening this week. Really looking forward to setting up Meikie’s silk painting exhibition, don’t forget the preview on Friday 6- 8.30. Saturday is Joelle’s Machine Embroidery Course, there’s still a few places left if you want to give this techniques a go and make a small bag, purse or cuff. Our first silversmithing course starting on Wednesday is now just about booked up. And of course in the meantime my marketing mission for Bags2riches is still all go.
Silversmithing next Wednesday
There’s still a couple of places left on our 5 week Basic Silversmithing Course; Wednesdays from 15th February 2012 6.30-8.30 £75
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Learn the basics of silversmithing from, cutting, shaping, texturing and soldering and then take it further by developing your own designs and exploring new techniques. Learn to make different pendants, earrings and a simple ring. To allow you to develop your own designs as you want them, silver isn’t included in the price, but you can buy it at cost price from The Making House throughout the course.
For more details or to book go to our courses page
Valentine’s Window
Those who know me will know Valentine’s day just isn’t my thing, so I’m mighty impressed I’ve managed to do a Valentine’s window and found my heart!
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Of course for those who do do Valentine’s there’s lots of lovely stuff and courses to buy.
Fantastic Machine Embroidery with Joelle Harris
Saturday was all about machine embroidery valentine’s hearts and the start of our love of textiles.
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This was a great opportunity to try out machine embroidery techniques; Joelle created a fantastic drop in which incorporated using recycled plastics and textiles whilst making something special for that loved one. (In my case that’s me!) I loved trying out the technique as it’s quick and versatile.
If you missed it there’s still chance to sign up for Joelle’s machine embroidery course next Saturday, (18th Feb) where you’ll be able to explore the technique further and create some recycled cuffs.
Rhea Clements Scarves just arrived
We’re delighted to now be stocking Rhea Clements gorgeous scarves. It’s a bit like Christmas at The Making House every time a parcel arrives from a new maker, I’m so excited to see what’s there and to show it off in my shop.
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Rhea Clements specialises in creating design led innovative knitwear. Made from 100% cotton and inspired by nature, traditional techniques are used to create a contemporary look. Function drives the design of each item, creating an easy to use and functional product. Each piece is handmade in her studio in Nottingham, using a hand powered knitting machine, and then finished by hand creating a high quality product.
Katie Stainer Contemporary Paper jewellery at The Making House
We’ve a lovely selection of Katie Stainer’s fantastic paper jewellery now at The Making House and with phrases like ‘we kissed’ it’s got to be perfect for Valentines day.
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Katie is a Nottingham based papercraft artist specialising in unique origami jewellery and home accessories, all made using recycled and reclaimed books. Paper will always be an integral and often treasured part of our lives. Through experimentation with paper techniques and effects Katie creates a range of bespoke recycled accessories, reinventing the role of paper in the modern age.
Happy Birthday to Amber!! Our First Birthday Party
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Despite teaching for years, the idea of a birthday party had left me pretty nervous, so after a week of planning and re-planning we finally delivered our first birthday party on Saturday at The MAking House. 11 girls joined Amber to celebrate her 8th birthday. They made button and bead jewellery, their own party bags and finished off with food, cake and games. As per usual I tried to fit too much in, so we over ran a little but all went well; the girls had fun, they made some great pieces and we just managed to fit in a game of musical bumps! And i certainly had a good nights sleep after the days activities!!
Spring Exhibitions
The Making House exhibition space opens from 11th February with a monthly changing programme of exhibitions designed to inspire.
‘Meikie Designs’
Meikie uses her own technique of silk screen painting to create colourful pictures inspired by nature she uses her designs to make everything from tableware, lights, laptop covers to gadget cases.
Preview, Saturday 11th February between 6 & 8.30
Meikie’s exhibition is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11th Feb to 10th March
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Textiles @ The Making House by Joelle and Pauline
Unique wall hangings, embroidery, bags, and accessories, showcase their creative skills and approaches often inspired by the Derbyshire countryside. The exhibition includes peg-loom weaving, various crochet techniques as well altered clothing with interesting detail and machine embroidery.
Preview Friday 16th March between 6.30 & 8.30
Textiles @ The Making House runs from 16th March to 7th April
Junky Interiors
The exhibition will be a culmination of ideas developed through courses run at The Making House and a project for rEvive in Long Eaton. We will be transforming unwanted furniture, objects, lighting, textiles and anything else that comes to hand in to new and exciting interior pieces
Preview Saturday 14th April 6-8.30
Junky interiors from 13th April to 13th May
It’s our plan that exhibitions at The Making House will act as inspiration to get you creating, so alongside selling their work, all the artists will be sharing their skills by delivering courses, so why not check out our courses page for more information.
Our January window created to inspire
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Our January window highlights all the courses and events that we’ll be doing throughout spring and there’s quite a bit to choose from; swishing, sewing, recycled plastics, button box jewellery, crochet, silversmithing, printing, junky interioirs, silk painting, candlemaking.
