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Fine Art BA… Exhibitions: @ny_open_studios 7-8 & 14-15 June. @pyramidgalleryyork solo 12 July - September
Get in touch! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craf Get in touch! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #chairrenovation #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsteryyork #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork #useyourhands#reupholsteryproject #oldchairsnewlife #stitchedandstuffed #furniturelove #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Love seeing these little ripples emerge… this is Love seeing these little ripples emerge… this is a partial image of a bigger rust print which you can see this weekend at North Yorkshire Open Studios @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #newart #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #modernarchitecture #artbuyers #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #contactprint #monoprint #industrialart #rust #rustartist #rustneversleeps
Magic happening right here… well my sort of magi Magic happening right here… well my sort of magic anyway. Some of you will realise that this image means a new series of rust prints are emerging, ready for North Yorkshire Open Studios @ny_open_studios @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @oldparcelsofficeartspace @yorkopenstudios @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #newart #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #artbuyers #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #rustneversleeps #rust #rustprint #industrialart
Who would have thought that red was the colour to Who would have thought that red was the colour to make this piece pop! Last day at @saltaireinspired venue 16 #saltaireartstrail #makeitsaltaire #bradfordcityofculture2025
Such contrasting varied work at venue 16, from Dav Such contrasting varied work at venue 16, from David Starley, Bonehead and Liz Brooks. 75 Albert Street! @saltaireinspired #saltaireheritagesite saltaireartstrail #makeitsaltaire @b0neheadart
Well it is a fabulous bookshelf! All going well at Well it is a fabulous bookshelf! All going well at venue 16, 75 Albert Street for the Saltaire Arts Trail with some great sales so far. Such an enjoyable event, we artists feel so looked after! @saltaireinspired #saltaireartstrail #makeitsaltaire #saltaireworldheritagesite
Students working hard and learning loads: sewing m Students working hard and learning loads: sewing machine skills, buttoning, cushion making, stitching and stuffing… 2 spaces left on my June course, 3 spaces in July. Msg for more details ☺️
Here’s the 2025 dates - finally! It’s been one Here’s the 2025 dates - finally! It’s been one hell of a year already so please forgive my tardiness… My course is laid-back and fun, but you’ll learn a lot - I’ve been upholstering for 25 years! Give me a shout for more details - Jo x @roguesatelier @whatjodidnext
York Open Studios this weekend! And I will be in m York Open Studios this weekend! And I will be in my studio this time. Apologies for last weekend - I had the saddest of reasons to be absent. This is a little sample of what’s to see… I’ll be sharing my space with @kaiwestillustration
Morning shadows on my favourite piece at home… Morning shadows on my favourite piece at home…
I’ve been a bit quiet recently… those who know I’ve been a bit quiet recently… those who know me - know why. But you’ve got to celebrate the wins when they come your way. Thanks to @_cravenarts for selling this one for NYOS! More to see at my studios in York @ny_open_studios June 8/9th and 15/16th # @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #modernarchitecture #artbuyers #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism
Lovely to have a ‘surprise’ exhibition @pyrami Lovely to have a ‘surprise’ exhibition @pyramidgalleryyork alongside @izzywilliamsonprints and @pennyphillipsceramics. It’s called ‘Of Earth’ and will be on until 15th March. Beautiful work from past and present @roguesatelier artists
Very happy to have been selected for Old Parcels O Very happy to have been selected for Old Parcels Office Artspace exhibition at Scarborough train station! It’s a fantastic old building and has attracted some great artists to contribute their artwork to create a really contemporary exhibition.
What a great start to the year! Huge refit for the What a great start to the year! Huge refit for the upstairs of @ambientetapas in Fossgate, besides existing booths that I made a few years ago. My upholstery adorns all 5 restaurants - York, Leeds and Hull. Nice to be considered part of the team along with designer supreme Sharron Mann @manncreativeyork
The flu season is upon us! I now have 2 spaces for The flu season is upon us! I now have 2 spaces for 2 people next week… good fun, hard work. You’ll learn a lot! And all in the prettiest street in York - Fossgate. @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Crispy! Crispy!
Dali skies in York today! Dali skies in York today!
Give a skill for Christmas! Makes a great last min Give a skill for Christmas! Makes a great last minute present! Vouchers are available via email or text. I’m a C&G Upholsterer with over 20 years experience, working from my studios Rogues Atelier in Fossgate, one of the prettiest streets in York, full of independent cafes, restaurants and shops. It’s a proper treat! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Just a little taster of the preview @rise_bluebird Just a little taster of the preview @rise_bluebird this evening, alongside some fabulous living wall framed plant displays from @livingfolkclub. We also have music later from @rich_hardcastle_band. Something for everyone! See you later x @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @SWAinfo @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Exhibition preview @rise_bluebird this Thursday 28 Exhibition preview @rise_bluebird this Thursday 28th November from 6 with @livingfolkclub. Music from 8.30 from @rich_hardcastle_band! See you there! @roguesatelier @swainfo @goldleafsupply #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Looking forward to @rich_hardcastle_band playing f Looking forward to @rich_hardcastle_band playing for my exhibition preview evening on 28th November. Thanks Rich and @rise_bluebird for organising, it’s gonna be a fab night! ☺️ @whatjodidnext @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
I don’t just teach you know… I’m a working u I don’t just teach you know… I’m a working upholsterer! This is for @ambientetapas in Hull. If you want to learn upholstery get in touch. My next available dates are: December 10/11/12, January 14/15/16, February 4/5/6 - £90 per day. Makes a great Xmas pressie! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Ready just in time for North Yorkshire Open Studio Ready just in time for North Yorkshire Open Studio’s tomorrow! 11 am til 4pm - this weekend! Come and see it in person at @roguesatelier art studio on Fossgate… @whatjodidnext @SWAinfo @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #winteropenstudios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Fresh off the easel Hedgerow 5 - 100 x 60cm. Deepl Fresh off the easel Hedgerow 5 - 100 x 60cm. Deeply textured and carved, then painted in oils… for sale, message me for more details. You can see this and more in person at North Yorkshire Open Studios 2/3rd November, in my studio Rogues Atelier in Fossgate, York city centre… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @SWAinfo @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart
Lovely to be back teaching a full class again! Nex Lovely to be back teaching a full class again! Next available dates are: Nov 23/24, Dec 10/11/12, January 14/15/16 @ £90 per day - book one, two or all three days. Makes a wonderful Xmas pressie! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Gold - changes with the angle, the weather, the ti Gold - changes with the angle, the weather, the time… just off the easel at 80 x 80cm - for sale, message for more details. Now sold! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @SWAinfo @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Working hard on some new large pieces for this eve Working hard on some new large pieces for this event, along with Rob Burton. Take a look @ny_open_studios for details of all York artists participating. See you soon! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @SWAinfo @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Super skilled complete beginners! I can teach you Super skilled complete beginners! I can teach you how to achieve your own unique design. Only 6 people maximum per session… msg me here, text or email for more info… thanks - Jo 😘 @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
I can’t get out into nature quite yet (soon), so I can’t get out into nature quite yet (soon), so I have to bring it to me… another big painting at 100cm x 60cm to get lost in. Prep, plan and undercoat on, ready to paint tomorrow. @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart
I do like making these abstract meditative pieces I do like making these abstract meditative pieces - not made one for a while. At 80cm x 80cm I can really get lost inside the process, which is good for me. Ultimately I create art for the way it makes me feel… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @goldleafsupply #whatjodidnext #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
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