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Winter Open Art studio Nov 29/30 @roguesatelier. Upholstery Club 9 to 4.45 pm, Jan 13,14,15, Feb 10, 11,12, Mar 10,11,12,31, Apr 1,2. More monthly!
A big thank you to @saltpigsandwiches on @fossgate A big thank you to @saltpigsandwiches on @fossgate for giving us complimentary sandwiches today! You fed us and our customers heartily! What a lovely gesture - very much appreciated! Welcome to the street! X
Loved making this one. It’s the only literal paint Loved making this one. It’s the only literal painting of a place @leigh_on_sea beach, my home town, my bunking school place. This is from the Cinder Path looking out to Kent. I’m going to have to make a similar one for myself now, I’m going to miss it… Open studios on today til 5 @roguesatelier and down the road at @picastudios
Pan dog! What a joyful addition to the studio ❤️ @ Pan dog! What a joyful addition to the studio ❤️ @raphael_balme @roguesatelier
Sold… worth tidying up for! Open this weekend 10 t Sold… worth tidying up for! Open this weekend 10 til 5… @roguesatelier
Studio sale! Studio prices! Open 10 til 5 over the Studio sale! Studio prices! Open 10 til 5 over the weekend… some proper bargains to be found @roguesatelier @picastudios @the_gift_project @raphael_balme @whatjodidnext #buylocalart #buyfromartisan #buyfromtheartist #yorkchristmasmarket
Nearly ready for you! At last count there were 23 Nearly ready for you! At last count there were 23 artist in total! Don’t worry - our studio buildings are huge! Expect to see: art: abstract and traditional, very large and very small… jewellery, ceramics, lino print, silkscreen, textiles, clothing and cards… more variety than the Christmas Market! @the_gift_project @izzywilliamsonprints @kaiwestillustration @raphael_balme @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @picastudios #buylocal #buyfromtheartist #artisanmade #yorkchristmasmarket
2 beautiful art studios open next weekend, 15 arti 2 beautiful art studios open next weekend, 15 artists! @roguesatelier @picastudios Expect contemporary artwork, large and small: painting, printmaking, textiles and jewellery… and mulled wine ☺️🍷it’s a very sociable event! #openstudios #buyfromtheartist #artfair
Art Fair! In 2 studios in the heart of York, @rogu Art Fair! In 2 studios in the heart of York, @roguesatelier and @picastudios… from Fossgate to Petergate 5 mins down the road from each other… Buy directly from the artists! I love this little collaboration ♥️There will be mulled wine! #artfair #artfairyork #buyfromartists #buydirectfromartists
Work on my studio table in preparation for our Win Work on my studio table in preparation for our Winter Open Studios on 29th & 30th November 10 til 5 @roguesatelier @whatjodidnext
Absolutely delightful exhibition to see on a rainy Absolutely delightful exhibition to see on a rainy winters day! Beautiful work @lesley_birch xx @pyramidgalleryyork
Give a skill for Christmas! And get that shabby ol Give a skill for Christmas! And get that shabby old chair covered… Do 4 workshops with me and get the 5th one free - a little reward! Gift vouchers available. My studio is in Fossgate, right in the centre, so much to see here, might as well make a mini break of it! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #chairrenovation #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsteryyork #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #traditionalupholstery #upholsterycourseyork #reupholsteryproject #oldchairsnewlife #stitchedandstuffed #furniturelove #giftideas #antiquechairs #giftvouchers
North Yorkshire Open Studios! This weekend only… T 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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Magic happening right here… hopefully ready in tim 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 f 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 importan 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 beaut 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 stu 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 d 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 to 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 a 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
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