That time of year again..

I have not abandoned blogger - here I am again! Just in time to let you know where you can find me in the upcoming weeks. I've been busy stitching and creating hoping to bring you some lovely gifts for Christmas or maybe just some treats for yourselves! First up, I'm heading down to London, what seems to be my annual pilgrimage to the big city. Saturday November 10th sees my first show of the autumn. 

Closely followed by a trip to Woburn, Bedforshire. This is a new show to me and a totally new area to show my work, so if you live in the area come say hello. I'm quite excited by this one! It's mid week, Thursday 15th November 10am - 4pm. 

And, last but not least I will be back up north for a weekend event at The Harley Gallery, Worksop, Nottinghamshire for their annual Christmas Art Markets. A lovely event. That is on Saturday 24th (10am - 5pm) and Sunday 25th November (10am - 4pm).  

Selvedge Christmas Fair Saturday 10th December

Be sure you don't miss one of the loveliest events of the year, good smells, festive music and wonderful gifts to buy, support handmade and get all your Christmas shopping done in a relaxed atmosphere. Well worth the tube ride up the Northern line! This will be my last show of 2011 so don't miss it.

For a full list of exhibitors, click here and how to get there, click here.

Looking for something to do this Saturday?

I am running my FIRST EVER workshop making Hanging Pockets in the Staffordshire area, click on one of the links below for more details.

Jennifer Collier's wise words...

A place has just come up on the BEAUTIFUL 'Hanging Pockets' workshop at my gallery, unit twelve, with the lovely Ellie Evans this sat. Just £35- it is going to be AMAZING!

www.unittwelveco.uk

HELLO NOTTINGHAM!

After last years' success I'm heading

back, in just under a months time,

to Nottingham to do Lustre. I love

the standard of this show and how

coherently it's put together.

All the vital details to come and

pay me a visit below...Don't

forget, Sat 5th and Sun 6th Nov.

I've got a stack of the Friday night

free buyer's preview flyers here

in my hands. If you'd like to attend

email me your postal address at

hello@ellie-evans.co.uk and I'll

send one out.

In the upcoming months you will find me here..

I will be journeying down to South Wales for this relatively new show. I know it'll be good because it's the sister show to "The Contemporary Craft Fair" in Bovey Tracey, Devon, which I've done a couple of times previously. It's a first for me so all you local Welsh folk and fans please come and say heLo and show your support.



What's on over the weekend...

Holler out and see you in December!

Roll up..Roll up...

Come and see me and lots of other beautiful work.

For more details of exhibitors and directions go here

**This Sunday, 5th June**

Come and see me on home turf with some new pieces of work this Sunday in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.

Nottingham - This Sunday!

New Art Exchange - Nottingham



Treasure Tree Arts & Crafts Fair Christmas Market

This special seasonal arts and crafts fair will showcase a feast of independent artists and craft makers. Enjoy a festive day at the NAE with face painting, henna artists, mulled wine and shopping, all under one roof! Purchase that special one off gift from handmade jewellery to a limited edition art print.

Sunday 12 December, 11am - 5pm
Admission: Free

So, people of Nottingham who didn't buy what they wanted to at Lustre a couple of weeks ago, get along to this!

I can't wait for December!

Not only is it my Birthday month but also this great event is happening. The Selvedge Summer fair was probably the nicest event I've done this year, thankfully they're putting on this Christmas fair to round off the year in style. Me and my wares will proudly be attending (Saturday 4th December) so please do come along in force to do some important Christmas shopping.

For more info. on other exciting things happening that day look here

Another date for the diary...

This show is a new one for me this year. I visited last year and saw the standard of the work was exceptionally high and thought I'd best get applying. To my great satisfaction I succeeded and got a place, so you best come along and show your support. It's held at The Lakeside Art Centre on the 13th-14th November. It's very slickly put together and really worth a gander.

If you would like an invite for the preview night on the 12th Novemeber just send an email to hello@ellie-evans.co.uk with you postal address and I'll send you one.

I'll have a few snazzy new pieces for this show, pockets and framed pieces so please come and support an independent maker trying to succeed.

Hello Sheffield..

I've just delivered a box of work to the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield for this upcoming exhibition,

'A feast of original craft and design, Christmas Crackers provides an inspired alternative to the High Street for this year’s Christmas shopping. Choose affordable gifts, from beautiful jewellery to stylish glassware and ceramics, all hand-made by UK-based craftspeople.'

Have a look here for more info on the exhibition and other lovely stuff that's happening at the Millennium Gallery.

This is where you will next find me..

You can find more information about the event here

Lets hope the sun has it's hat on for us this year!

May is upon us

Pincushions, needle-cases
and hot off the press
lavender bags have been
sent down for this event in
Newhaven. The Old Forge
will be open each weekend
in May, so if you're in the
area or live near by go and
check it out yeah..

How cute

I am ever so pleased
to announce that I
have been picked to
be part of this event.




More details of makers
participating, etc
available here

Nottingham Lace

A preview of the Pincushions I made using Nottingham Lace For Debbie Bryan..

Selvedge Lovers

As my new edition of Selvedge dropped through the letter box this morning I was already busy making my latest work for them. Origami hearts (by the hundred). This is again a very personal project, the hearts are made from old love letters sent to me over the past ten or so years. It's a first that there is no stitching or fabric involved....This project is going to form a St Valentines window display for their store in London for the whole of February.


The latest edition of the magazine looks like it's a good one, here's what I came across on p.53..



So, if you live in London or are planning a visit in February be sure to pay a visit.

Limited Edition Ellie Evans' Pincushions

I am very excited to announce this collaboration. I am creating a small number of limited edition pincushions featuring the beautiful and incredibly intricate Nottingham Lace for a showcase at Debbie Bryans' studio. There won't be many made so get there quick..




' Nottingham Lace Showcase

The 3 month Nottingham Lace Showcase will include beautiful craft & design collections, sunday tea parties & creative design workshops.

A collective of designers have created a limited edition Lace Inspired Collection especially for Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop. '

It's on from 18:00 Thu 4th Feb 2010 to 17:00 Sun 2nd May 2010

For more info. see www.debbiebryan.co.uk

Exhibiting in York real soon

Some pieces of my work are going to be included in this exhibition at The New School House Gallery, exciting stuff yeah.

The first frost and...

I was recently asked to participate in the Advent window display for the Selvedge shop, what a privilege! Keep your eyes pealed, my piece will be revealed real soon.

I love the idea behind this, not enough traditions are kept alive today. Enjoy x

Christmas Art & Food Market

This weekend i'll be travelling to The Harley Gallery on The Wellbeck Estate to participate in their Christmas Art Market.

It's open from 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday and is free to attend.

'Our popular annual Arts Market returns, with over 30 local artists and 20 local food producers selling their wares, along with the chance to visit the Harley Foundation Artists in their studios.
We are situated on the Welbeck Estate, 10 minutes from M1 junction 30 and the A1 Worksop exit, 15 minutes from Ollerton and 30 minutes from Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln. Our entrance is on the A60 Mansfield Road.'

For more information please see:

www.harleygallery.co.uk/event.php?pg_id=56