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N.Yorks Open Studios Nov 1/2 11-4. Winter Open studios Nov 29/30. Upholstery W/S Nov 11,12,13, Dec 9,10,11, Jan 13,14,15, Feb 10, 11,12
North Yorkshire Open Studios! This weekend only… North Yorkshire Open Studios! This weekend only… This is a small selection from my new art work @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #northyorkshireopenstudios25 #ny_open_studios #openstudios25 #whatjodidnext #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Fabulous 3 days in London with the arty girls to v Fabulous 3 days in London with the arty girls to visit some fantastic exhibitions including Frieze and The Affordable Artfair, among many others… it’s becoming a tradition! With @adelekarmazynart @carolynpcoles
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Join the Upholstery Club in Fossgate, York city ce Join the Upholstery Club in Fossgate, York city centre… as many days as you like! Fantastic pressie - give a skill for Xmas!!
Magic happening right here… hopefully ready in t Magic happening right here… hopefully ready in time for North Yorkshire Open Studios! @roguesatelier Nov 1/2nd 11 til 4pm. Come see the end results - there will be some brand new big artworks on display - if all goes well! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #flaming_RUST #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #artonmetal #oxidationart
Happy to get this finished and on the wall. My stu Happy to get this finished and on the wall. My studio has been looking bare after the last exhibition @pyramidgalleryyork Now busy preparing for @ny_open_studios on November 1st and 2nd… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @ny_open_studios #ny_open_studios #whatjodidnext #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #modernarchitecture #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism #industrialart
A whirlwind of a course! 3 days intense work for m A whirlwind of a course! 3 days intense work for me and my students - but how rewarding… I love passing on my upholstery skills, and my students love to learn. Msg if you want more details… @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 @clairissa_larissa_ _ @alison.cole.1291 @stokeswaters @hildethebuilder
Final few days of our exhibition, now enriched wit Final few days of our exhibition, now enriched with the addition of ekphrastic poetry from esteemed poet @nickykippaxwrites - inspired by the ceramics of @ruthkingceramics and my paintings. What an honour this has been to curate! Thanks all @pyramidgalleryyork for the opportunity xx
Another SOLD by @pyramidgalleryyork! That’s 4 so Another SOLD by @pyramidgalleryyork! That’s 4 so far and still a week to go until the end of the exhibition… (my favourite is still there ☺️). @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @pyramidgalleryyork #whatjodidnext #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #modernarchitecture #artbuyers #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism #industrialart
My workshops are informal and good fun. Be prepare My workshops are informal and good fun. Be prepared to work hard and you will learn a lot! Do 1, 2 or 3 days… come with a friend and enjoy the city! I’m based in Fossgate, one of the prettiest ‘foody’ streets in town, 5 minutes from The Minster! Message me for more info…
I’m keeping my NYC experience alive! It’s impo I’m keeping my NYC experience alive! It’s important to remind myself what an incredible time we had… now that I’m back at work. Next post will be all the galleries - wow! #nyc #nycphotography
Delighted to say that my painting and Ruth’s bea Delighted to say that my painting and Ruth’s beautiful ceramic have both sold - and both bought by the same person in London. What a compliment to us artists - and what a compliment to each object. We planned the exhibition for them to match - and someone else totally understood that… just lovely x @ruthkingceramics @whatjodidnext @pyramidgalleryyork @goldleafsupplies #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #contemporarybritishpainter #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism #goldleafsupplies l
The views of the city are from the windows of the The views of the city are from the windows of the apartment that I was lucky enough to stay in, courtesy of my girl - on the 59th floor of a skyscraper in Mid Town NYC… go Blythe!! #midtownnyc #nyc #newyorkcityphotography
New York! I had the privilege of joining my daught New York! I had the privilege of joining my daughter Blythe for a few days while she was working there. We had a real exploration around many districts, on foot and by subway - I feel I glimpsed the mixed character of a great metropolis! I’ll be back for longer next time… Now home in Old York! @blythe._.k @greenladyofbrooklyn #newyorkcity
I’m not saying she’s teachers pet - but when a I’m not saying she’s teachers pet - but when a student brings you beer… she’s probably the best student in the world….. @alison.cole.1291 @brewyorkbeer @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #chairrenovation #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsteryyork #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork #reupholsteryproject #oldchairsnewlife #stitchedandstuffed #furniturelove #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Nicky scribing excerpts from her ekphrastic poems, Nicky scribing excerpts from her ekphrastic poems, written as a response to our exhibition at Pyramid Gallery. The writing’s on the wall til 30th August @nickykippaxwrites @ruthkingceramics @whatjodidnext @pyramidgalleryyork #ekphrasticpoetry #ekphrasticwriting #seaswellscribe
I’d be very happy to live with any of my artwork I’d be very happy to live with any of my artwork displayed at Pyramid gallery, but I’ve got to say that this one is my current favourite and I want to take it home. Completed just in time for the exhibition and perfectly paired with this piece from @ruthkingceramics. Sea, Swell, Scribe is on until 31st August. @whatjodidnext @pyramidgalleryyork @goldleafsupply #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #modernarchitecture #artbuyer #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #abstractexpressionism #expressionism #goldleafsupplies
Very happy to be collaborating with @ruthkingceram Very happy to be collaborating with @ruthkingceramics and @nickykippaxwrites. Many thanks to @pyramidgalleryyork for inviting me again, and trusting me to pull it all together, and huge thanks to Ruth and Nicky for agreeing to collaborate for this exhibition - Sea, Swell and Scribe 💗
3 little ones at 20 x 14 x 3 cm… very enjoyable 3 little ones at 20 x 14 x 3 cm… very enjoyable to create. Last day of North Yorkshire Open Studios tomorrow! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @goldleafsupply @ny_open_studios #northyorkshireopenstudios25 #ny_open_studios #openstudios25 #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #atelier #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #artbuyers#thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #goldleafsupplies
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
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