Updates and quick snippets of news....
January 2025 - Craft Residential Retreat @ Warwick Arms Hotel
Our inaugural retreat was so well received - we're doing it again! 17th - 19th January 2025: Willow Weaving, Book Binding, Ceramic sculpture and Linocut printmaking plus all your meals and accommodation! (Non-residential option also available).
More info below or click HERE
More info below or click HERE
AUTUMN 2023 UPDATE
JANUARY 2024 CRAFT RESIDENTIAL @ WARWICK ARMS HOTEL
I am really excited to be running a residential craft retreat at Warwick Arms Hotel alongside three other fabulous makers - join us on the weekend of the 19th-21st January 2024 to take part in ceramics, book binding, linocut and willow weaving workshops.
More info can be found HERE
More info can be found HERE
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WARWICKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 2022
SUMMER ART WEEKS
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I'm not too sure where the time has gone! In less than a weeks' time - this Saturday in fact - Warwickshire Open Studios begins
Quick round up: Over the last couple of months, I took part in Earlsdon Festival in May, which was great fun having a stall and being back out meeting people and sharing my art - I even managed to be interviewed by Coventry and Warwickshire Radio! I've been busy workshopping at Bonds Lifestyle and Sew Me Something, both near Stratford-upon-Avon, and then on Saturday I held my first workshop at Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry. It has, as always, been great to meet folk and teach them how to linocut print. I've received some really lovely feedback about my workshops, and am over the moon to see so many folk enjoying printmaking! Even if you've never held a linocut tool before, there's nothing to worry about - it's always a really creative and relaxed day with like-minded folk. Upcoming dates are available in the workshop section of the website - a little heads up though that places can go quickly as I advertise them during Open Studios as well, so if you've had an eye on a particular date......
OK - on to Summer Art Weeks and Warwickshire Open Studios! Where to find me:
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June : Coventry
You'll be able to find me in my parents' beautiful front garden on the 18th and 19th June - set your sat nav to CV4 7BW - Ivy Farm Lane - and keep an eye out for the banners and signs that will direct you there from Cannon Hill Road. (Ivy Farm Lane is near to the Crematorium end of Cannon Hill Road, between the row of shops and the Crem - the bright signs will be out!) We'll be setting up a gazebo on the garden, rigging up the display doors, hanging out the bunting and putting on the kettle..... there's even rumours of cake! Here's a picture of the banner which is taking pride of place at the front of the garden for all to see!
I'll have my cards and prints with me, and it's a really lovely setting to come for a chat and a cuppa, and, if the forecast stays as it is, is looking like a beautiful weekend. It would be lovely to see you.
We'll be on the front garden and open for visitors from 10.30am to 4.30pm - there's some, limited parking on the drive and in front of next door, but if those spaces are taken, please park carefully on the lane or by Cannon Hill shops.
Click on the fox in the header above to find out the information about my Coventry venue!
Leamington Spa: Art @ St Nicholas House
I will be joining five other fabulous artists at St. Nicholas House in Leamington Spa for the final two long weekends of Summer Art Weeks. This year we are looking at THE BIGGER PICTURE and have been sharing facts about and images from the artists taking place over on our Instagram account @artatstnicks. It's all about finding out more about the artists behind the work as this year, after two years of limiting our contact, it's great to get out and meet people and share what makes us all tick as well as our artwork.
I will be joining Janette George (painter), Jacqui Smithson (felt and multimedia artist), Victoria Noyes (jeweller), Dave Chantrey (photography) and, new to the group this year, Katy Walden (painter) who is joining us for her first ever Warwickshire Open Studios event. Come and meet us all behind the big blue door and discover lots of fabulous artwork in a beautiful house.
Please come and find us at St. Nicholas House, 30 Willes Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BN. We are open from noon until 5pm on 24th-26th June and 1st-3rd July. It's well worth finding the Instagram account to find out more about us all - I'll pop a link here for you - there's a lot more posts coming about us all over the next few days! https://www.instagram.com/artatstnicks/
Warwickshire Open Studios have over 400 artists this year taking part at 149 venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. If you haven't spied a brochure on your travels, I'll put a link to the online flipbook below, and you can also find out and search for artists and venues on their website too. It's well worth looking to see who is close to different venues and then you can have a real explore and discover new artists and places! Flip book link: CLICK HERE FOR FLIPBOOK
Click on the Elephant in the header above to find the link to Art @ St Nicholas House!
It'd be lovely to see you! :-)
Quick round up: Over the last couple of months, I took part in Earlsdon Festival in May, which was great fun having a stall and being back out meeting people and sharing my art - I even managed to be interviewed by Coventry and Warwickshire Radio! I've been busy workshopping at Bonds Lifestyle and Sew Me Something, both near Stratford-upon-Avon, and then on Saturday I held my first workshop at Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry. It has, as always, been great to meet folk and teach them how to linocut print. I've received some really lovely feedback about my workshops, and am over the moon to see so many folk enjoying printmaking! Even if you've never held a linocut tool before, there's nothing to worry about - it's always a really creative and relaxed day with like-minded folk. Upcoming dates are available in the workshop section of the website - a little heads up though that places can go quickly as I advertise them during Open Studios as well, so if you've had an eye on a particular date......
OK - on to Summer Art Weeks and Warwickshire Open Studios! Where to find me:
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June : Coventry
You'll be able to find me in my parents' beautiful front garden on the 18th and 19th June - set your sat nav to CV4 7BW - Ivy Farm Lane - and keep an eye out for the banners and signs that will direct you there from Cannon Hill Road. (Ivy Farm Lane is near to the Crematorium end of Cannon Hill Road, between the row of shops and the Crem - the bright signs will be out!) We'll be setting up a gazebo on the garden, rigging up the display doors, hanging out the bunting and putting on the kettle..... there's even rumours of cake! Here's a picture of the banner which is taking pride of place at the front of the garden for all to see!
I'll have my cards and prints with me, and it's a really lovely setting to come for a chat and a cuppa, and, if the forecast stays as it is, is looking like a beautiful weekend. It would be lovely to see you.
We'll be on the front garden and open for visitors from 10.30am to 4.30pm - there's some, limited parking on the drive and in front of next door, but if those spaces are taken, please park carefully on the lane or by Cannon Hill shops.
Click on the fox in the header above to find out the information about my Coventry venue!
Leamington Spa: Art @ St Nicholas House
I will be joining five other fabulous artists at St. Nicholas House in Leamington Spa for the final two long weekends of Summer Art Weeks. This year we are looking at THE BIGGER PICTURE and have been sharing facts about and images from the artists taking place over on our Instagram account @artatstnicks. It's all about finding out more about the artists behind the work as this year, after two years of limiting our contact, it's great to get out and meet people and share what makes us all tick as well as our artwork.
I will be joining Janette George (painter), Jacqui Smithson (felt and multimedia artist), Victoria Noyes (jeweller), Dave Chantrey (photography) and, new to the group this year, Katy Walden (painter) who is joining us for her first ever Warwickshire Open Studios event. Come and meet us all behind the big blue door and discover lots of fabulous artwork in a beautiful house.
Please come and find us at St. Nicholas House, 30 Willes Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BN. We are open from noon until 5pm on 24th-26th June and 1st-3rd July. It's well worth finding the Instagram account to find out more about us all - I'll pop a link here for you - there's a lot more posts coming about us all over the next few days! https://www.instagram.com/artatstnicks/
Warwickshire Open Studios have over 400 artists this year taking part at 149 venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. If you haven't spied a brochure on your travels, I'll put a link to the online flipbook below, and you can also find out and search for artists and venues on their website too. It's well worth looking to see who is close to different venues and then you can have a real explore and discover new artists and places! Flip book link: CLICK HERE FOR FLIPBOOK
Click on the Elephant in the header above to find the link to Art @ St Nicholas House!
It'd be lovely to see you! :-)
WHERE TO FIND ME FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2021....
Here's a quick list of places that you can find me, or my work over the next couple of months!
DISCOVER GATHER GIVE: Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall
Saturday 6th (10.30am - 5pm) and Sunday 7th November (10.30am - 4pm)
40 fabulous local artists exhibiting at a wonderful venue - it'll be great to be back!
ART @ ST. NICKS ON TOUR: Bredon House, Kenilworth
Friday 26th November (3pm - 8pm) and Saturday 27th November (10am - 3pm)
Six artists at Jacqui Smithson's garden studio!
WREN HALL CHRISTMAS FAIR - Wren Hall, Wroxhall
Saturday 4th December (10am - 4pm)
A wonderful collection of Warwickshire artists - mulled wine and refreshments available!
EXHIBITION '21 @ 21' A CELEBRATION OF 21 YEARS OF WARWICKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS
Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
'The Elephant Connection'
I am really proud to have had my linocut print selected for this exhibition.
It runs until 9th January 2022. More info on the homepage.
DISCOVER GATHER GIVE: Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall
Saturday 6th (10.30am - 5pm) and Sunday 7th November (10.30am - 4pm)
40 fabulous local artists exhibiting at a wonderful venue - it'll be great to be back!
ART @ ST. NICKS ON TOUR: Bredon House, Kenilworth
Friday 26th November (3pm - 8pm) and Saturday 27th November (10am - 3pm)
Six artists at Jacqui Smithson's garden studio!
WREN HALL CHRISTMAS FAIR - Wren Hall, Wroxhall
Saturday 4th December (10am - 4pm)
A wonderful collection of Warwickshire artists - mulled wine and refreshments available!
EXHIBITION '21 @ 21' A CELEBRATION OF 21 YEARS OF WARWICKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS
Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
'The Elephant Connection'
I am really proud to have had my linocut print selected for this exhibition.
It runs until 9th January 2022. More info on the homepage.
PRINTING PRESS IN ACTION......
Here's a video of my printing press in action..... it's been great to have the press and the inks out and to be experimenting! Keep your eyes peeled as there'll be more to come soon.....
Here's a video of my printing press in action..... it's been great to have the press and the inks out and to be experimenting! Keep your eyes peeled as there'll be more to come soon.....
QUICK TOUR OF MY 'STUDIO' :-)
The printing pinny was on which meant only one thing......
The printing pinny was on which meant only one thing......
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GREETINGS CARDS NOW LISTED
You can now find my brand new Robin cards in my shop, as well as other card designs - a range from my original drawings and also hand-printed linocut and hand-carved stamp cards too..... :-) Click HERE
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2021 WORKSHOP DATES NOW LISTED...
You can now find my Bonds workshop dates listed and available to book on the workshops tab.... dates are available from January through to April.....
You can now find my Bonds workshop dates listed and available to book on the workshops tab.... dates are available from January through to April.....
WORKSHOPS ARE GO!
From the end of August I will be running workshops again at the wonderful Bonds Lifestyle just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Dates currently available are: Saturday 22nd August, Thursday 10th September, Friday 25th September and Saturday 7th November.
Please have a look at the workshop page for more information.
From the end of August I will be running workshops again at the wonderful Bonds Lifestyle just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Dates currently available are: Saturday 22nd August, Thursday 10th September, Friday 25th September and Saturday 7th November.
Please have a look at the workshop page for more information.
NEW VIDEO ONLINE: WANT TO TRY PRINTING? Part of Warwickshire Open Studios #artweeksfromhome
UPDATED: ART IN THE GARDEN - Art @ St. Nicholas House - Warwickshire Open Studios - Sunday 5th July
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We are delighted to invite you to Art in the Garden on Sunday 5th July from 11am to 5pm.
Janette George Art, Alix Almond - Linocut, printing and art work and Jacqui Smithson Art will bring to you a selection of their work in the lovely front garden of St Nicholas House - 30 Willes Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BN.
The layout of the garden allows for a one way system and we will limit the numbers allowed and will ask visitors to follow the current social distancing guidelines. Hand sanitiser will be available and we will be taking card or BACS payments. We will take cash payments but we won't be providing change.
There is street side parking available close to the house.
Please do check before you travel as this event is very much weather dependant - so fingers crossed.
Janette George Art, Alix Almond - Linocut, printing and art work and Jacqui Smithson Art will bring to you a selection of their work in the lovely front garden of St Nicholas House - 30 Willes Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BN.
The layout of the garden allows for a one way system and we will limit the numbers allowed and will ask visitors to follow the current social distancing guidelines. Hand sanitiser will be available and we will be taking card or BACS payments. We will take cash payments but we won't be providing change.
There is street side parking available close to the house.
Please do check before you travel as this event is very much weather dependant - so fingers crossed.
June 2020
First things first; I hope that this finds you well in these very strange times! I thought it could be good to start a place on the site that I can quickly update with news and ongoing work as it appears and so I can share some of my progress videos etc before I'm ready to write a blog or a newsletter - not that there's been many of either recently. Things have taken a bit of a pause because of lockdown. Workshops are obviously postponed to later dates, and I've also had sciatica which means I haven't been able to carve. However - there is some exciting news! This June/July Warwickshire Open Studios is going virtual! Here are the links (click on the words!) to my Warwickshire Open Studio page and also to the Art @ St.Nicholas House flipbook, where I am virtually exhibiting this summer! Please go and take a look and there will be more new to come soon. I've just popped my new workshop dates up on the workshop page too.
Meanwhile, here's a short (and speeded up!) video of me carving my newest linocut before my back started playing up! I'm not usually this quick..... more updates coming soon. Take care, alix x
First things first; I hope that this finds you well in these very strange times! I thought it could be good to start a place on the site that I can quickly update with news and ongoing work as it appears and so I can share some of my progress videos etc before I'm ready to write a blog or a newsletter - not that there's been many of either recently. Things have taken a bit of a pause because of lockdown. Workshops are obviously postponed to later dates, and I've also had sciatica which means I haven't been able to carve. However - there is some exciting news! This June/July Warwickshire Open Studios is going virtual! Here are the links (click on the words!) to my Warwickshire Open Studio page and also to the Art @ St.Nicholas House flipbook, where I am virtually exhibiting this summer! Please go and take a look and there will be more new to come soon. I've just popped my new workshop dates up on the workshop page too.
Meanwhile, here's a short (and speeded up!) video of me carving my newest linocut before my back started playing up! I'm not usually this quick..... more updates coming soon. Take care, alix x
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