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Coronvirus Pandemic
I wanted to give you a quick update about what measures I’ve put in place to reassure you with regards to the Coronvirus Pandemic. I know we’re all in limbo at the moment, and it’s difficult to make plans and commit resources to future events when we don’t know what’s round the corner. And that […]
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Business as usual?
…. Well, almost! As we get through our second week in lockdown, it seems like every day we’re hearing of another event being cancelled. Earlier in the week it was the Potternewton Carnival. My heart sank. Of course it was inevitable, and of course it had to happen. To all the organisers and crews […]
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Who’s who at Design@HEART 2019
Just two days to go! 10am-4pm at Headingley HEART Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HN Here’s a round up of our artists and craftspeople. We have some old favourites but plenty of new stalls too. We hope to see you there! Inkylinky by Liz Samways I’m a Leeds-based jeweller and printmaker, working primarily […]
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Jenny O’Neil Jewellery
Jenny O’Neil will be bringing her lovely silver jewellery to Design@HEART for the first time on Saturday, and I’m sure she’ll be a popular choice for Christmas gift buyers: I use sterling silver sheet and wire, texture by hand and forge one off unique pieces of jewellery. I also use gold accents and gemstones to […]
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Wychbury Designs
We’re pleased to announce that Paula Perrins of Wychbury Designs will be at Design@HEART again next week. Here she is talking a little bit about what makes her tick: I’m a textile artist based in Bingley and I make jewellery, accessories and artwork inspired by my love of sewing. I use hand stitched embroidery, patchwork […]
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Charlotte Luisa
Charlotte Luisa was set up by, Charlotte, a lifelong fabric addict. Charlotte’s bags have a focus on colour and texture. New designs are thoroughly tested to make sure they not only look and feel beautiful but are useful too. Each piece is designed and handmade in her studio at the historic A.W.Hainsworth Mill. Charlotte Luisa […]
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Lucy Tomlinson Art
Like all our artists and designers, Lucy Tomlinson is locally based, and takes her inspiration from our beautiful countryside. I am a self-taught artist, living in Rawdon, and surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire Countryside, which is where I get most of my inspiration. I predominantly work in watercolour, most commonly wildlife, hares, bees and flowers. […]
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Alice and Stars
Alice Albentosa has definitely got her feet under the table at Design@HEART now and we are so glad to have her her next month. Design@HEART this year is on Saturday 9th November, Headingley HEART, Bennet Road, Headingley, 10am-4pm. I am a jewellery designer and maker working from my home studio in North Leeds. I work […]
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Now Then Sunshine!
Jules Birkby brings her original stationery and prints to Design@HEART for the first time next month. We’re sure you’ll like her style! I’m a hand-lettering artist who creates cards and wall art from original watercolour paintings. I use hand-drawn fonts to bring quotes, phrases and slogans to life: sometimes with a Yorkshire theme, often with […]
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ferox et ferus
Lucy is bringing ferox et ferus back to Design@HEART. Her colourful clothing and accessories for children were very popular last year. I started making things for my children when I struggled to find clothing that they liked on the highstreet. They wanted bright, fun clothes in colours other than just blue and pink, so I […]