An Invitation to Made in Kings Heath Open Studio Art Trail - www.madeinkingsheath.com

What do you create? I design and create handknitted and crocheted accessories and simple garments. This typically includes shawls, scarves, snoods, ponchos/wraps and hats as well as cushions, throws and blankets Where do you make your work? I work mainly from home in my dining room which doubles as a studio. I have a work bench that runs down one side of the room and lots of floor to ceiling shelving to store books, haberdashery and some of my stash! [ 913 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/11/11/spotlight-on-sarah-hazell-of-sarah-hazell-com/

What do you create? I make a range of embroidered products and one-off pieces using a combination of free machine embroidery and hand stitch. Where do you make your work? I work from my attic studio that is a messy, lovely, creative space where I have everything set up and ready to “go”. My trusty Bernina sewing machine is central to everything I make and I can surround myself with all my materials and threads that are an inspiration in themselves. [ 546 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/11/02/spotlight-on-sue-bibby-embroidery/

Miranda Sharpe earrings @mirandasharpejeweller #jewelry @centrepiecejewellery #jewellerydesigner @madeinkingsheath @jqopenstudios #earrrings

What do you create? I make contemporary jewellery, predominantly with silver and vitreous enamels and a scattering of precious stones and gold. My jewellery collections include rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and brooches as repeatable designs and one-of-a kind pieces. Where do you make your jewellery? I have a workshop at home, a fully insulated shed! It was not originally intended to be my workspace so I share it with all the gardening tools. [ 1,106 more word ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/10/25/spotlight-on-miranda-sharpe-jewellery/

Cobweb Neckwrap by Silversoles (Emma Jackson). Merino wool, silk & velvety loveliness to wrap up in this winter! #madeinkingsheath #felt #silversoles #meetthemakers

What do you create? I make hand felted and embroidered fashion accessories and interior products. This includes scarves, bags, purses, wraps & throws, lampshades and cushions. Where do you make your work? I predominantly work from my home studio, it's a purposes built insulated ‘shed’ at the bottom of my garden. I make my work and deliver Feltmaking workshops from here, and also travel to teach in schools, colleges and with groups in their venues. [ 843 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/10/19/spotlight-on-emma-jackson-silversoles/

Knitwear by Sarah Hazel #sarahhazell6 #madeinkingsheath #knitting

What do you create? I create stained glass, small to medium suncatchers, pictures, Christmas tree decorations and a range of fused dichroic glass jewellery. Where do you make your work? I work from home in my spare bedroom which has been converted to a lovely workroom. What is your inspiration? Much of my inspiration is from the countryside , coastline and sea , especially in Cornwall . [ 473 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/10/12/spotlight-on-clare-wainwright-glass/

In my garden studio in Kings Heath I create abstract ceramic wall panels that are a personal response to landscape, coastline and rock formations. I hope not only to record what I see but also to give a sense of the place: the colours, light, surface texture, shape and pattern within the natural world. To create one of my wall pieces there are many stages and it is quite a lengthy, time-consuming process. [ 415 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/10/05/spotlight-on-melanie-keevil/

Ceramic pendants by Melanie Keevil #madeinkingsheath #melaniekeevil #ceramics #jewllery

We have finalized the 2017 line up of artists and designer makers for Made in Kings Heath and are very excited to announce that this year we will be showcasing thirteen artists across three venues! I think you'll agree the success of the event is reflected in its steady growth. In addition to our original home at Silversoles Studio on Hazelhurst Road, last year we expanded to… [ 149 more words ] http://madeinkingsheath.com/2017/09/28/new-venues-for-made-in-kings-heath-2017/