Fancy having a go at something new? Why not try your hand at collagraph printing?

This is a very unusual art form that lends itself to all abilities, artist and non artist, and can be as simple or complex as you would like it to be….the possibilities are endless.
Collagraph is essentially a form of printing. You start with a base plate and layer up with textured materials as you would a collage, and seal with button polish. The plate is then inked up with intaglio inks, burnished back, layered with damp watercolour paper and pulled through a traditional printing press.

So have a go and start your own exciting journey of collagraph and texture….

The workshops will be taking place at The Artisans Studio – on the first two Wednesdays and Sundays of each month.
Each workshop is a two day course from 10am- 4pm.
The price is £90.00 for the two days, this includes all materials and refreshments.

You will be required to bring some ideas, a pair of rubber gloves and an apron…. and of course yourself!

Eve and Fox jewellery is lovingly handmade in a small studio in Leicester, England. They were inspired to design ranges that were highly original with a whimsical feminine style. The range is constantly evolving – incorporating botanical themes with unusual vintage finds, finished with pretty beads and fresh water pearls.

We stock Eve and Fox jewellery at The Artisans Studio, so call in and see the range!

Our Picture Framing Studio offers a full bespoke framing service with friendly expert advice to retail customers and corporate clients.

The services at The Artisans Studio in Nottingham, include framing posters, prints, mirrors, artwork, cross stitch, embroideries, tapestries, canvas prints, sporting memorabilia and 3-D objects like medals. Julie has over 10 years experience & has trained other picture framers in Nottingham!

I would like to thank everyone that came to my Christmas Fayre, it was lovely to see you all. It was another busy weekend, the mince pies and mulled were kept flowing with the help of my trusty  hardworking friends and family!!!

Also, i would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support.

We look forward to seeing you in 2012 with lots of new and exciting ranges and also i will be starting Collagraph Workshops in March 2012, so watch out for details and dates that i will update in January.

The studio will be closed over the Festive season and will re-open on the 5th January.

Seasons Greetings, have fun!

Warm Wishes from Julie and the team x

Come & join Julie’s festivities!

The Artisans Studio Christmas Fayre will be held at Julie’s studio in Arnold, Nottingham on Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th 2011 – 10.00am until 4.00pm.

It’s that time of year again, I’m not sure where the time goes!! With the cold weather setting in, why not come and enjoy warming glasses of festive mulled wine and homemade mince pies with us and get into the Christmas spirit.

At the Christmas Fayre weekend, we’ll be offering a  10% discount off everything*. Everything will be beautifully gift wrapped – ready for you to give that special present!

We have some exciting new ranges; Iron works from Belltree Forge, handmade in Scotland. Hand thrown Raku pots by Ian Tomii of Ashbourne. Lily Mosaics hearts and birds, locally made in Nottingham.

Together with new ranges from Fizgig Glass, the Old Bag Company, Earth Squared, Kate Hamilton Hunter, and lots of new season scarves, bags, jewellery and gifts to suit all pockets.

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*except for gift vouchers!

We frame a lot of interesting and unusual items from football shirts and christening outfits to the iced flowers on the top of wedding cakes.

With the shirts we firstly make a foam board template to wrap the shirt around using dress makers pins, no glues or tapes are ever used, so the shirt can be removed without any damage.

We frame them using a very deep frame with  a matching spacer that keeps the glass away from the shirt, this gives that contemporary box frame look.

Both the mount and backing boards used  are to our usual acid free specifications.

To finish off  an inscription and complementing photographs can be added to make the item even more personal to the recipient.

Manchester City success! – Jill receiving her signed shirt with her niece Lisa.

Thanks to all the folks that attended my Ladies Night.

It was great fun, and a bit manic!! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves!

The new lines from Fizgig glass and Sativa bags where both well received.

The cakes went down a storm especially my dads coconut pyramids and my raspberry cupcakes!! But most did not know that the blueberry muffins where blueberry muffins, i will put a label on them next time!!

The raffle was won by Marie Payne.

Thanks for coming, see you all soon, Julie x

Ladies Night will be held at my Studio in Arnold, Nottingham on June 29th 2011 – 6.30pm until 9.30pm.

This is my 10th year anniversary as The Artisans Studio & as part of the evening, I will be giving away a limited edition print called ‘Lovebirds’ to a lucky winner of the draw. Just come to my evening, collect a raffle ticket when you arrive and the draw will be held at 8.30pm. Lovebirds* is worth £30.00, so is a lovely gift for any occasion!

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The artwork was mixed media, acylics and silver leaf and the print run is a limited edition of 195. The Lovebirds print I am giving away is number 7 of 195. It’s mounted onto acid-free card approximately 350mm x 270mm.

Please note, you can only enter the draw by attending the Ladies Night at the Artisans Studio on June 29th 2011. Should you wish to leave before the draw takes place, please write your name and a contact (either address or telephone) for us to inform you. The Print must be collected either on the night by the lucky winner or within a week of the draw taking place. Ladies only to attend Ladies Night please!!

Also at my evening, there will be:

10% discount off products

Homemade muffins & cupcakes

Iced Tea & Wine

Gift wrapping of purchased items!

I’m also now stocking lots of new Earth Squared bags & The Old Bag Co bags too! Have a look at some of the new products I have instore right now.

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*Lovebirds mounted print (unframed) is currently sold for £30 in my Studio.

All Seeing Love & Everlasting Love

I have just completed two new paintings and the limited edition prints are for sale in my studio. The paintings are mixed media – acrylics, oils, watercolours, textiles & gold/silver leaf. The print run is a limited edition size of 195 and are Giclée Prints on 315 gram watercolour paper with archival inks. The A2 prints are double mounted & the A3/A4 are single mounted, all acid-free.

Images shown below of All Seeing Love, which is the lady with the Peacock & Everlasting Love is the couple holding the heart.

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Feel free to come to my studio to see the prints and you can also choose from contemporary or traditional picture frames for the artwork.

Please check back for details of offers & special events.

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