Ashley Thomas

Surface Pattern Designer

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Handmade in Britain

Posted at 12:27 PM on November 07, 2009

Come and enjoy complimentary cakes, at the private view of my next showcase at Chelsea Old Town Hall (Sloane  Square Tube) from 6.30pm - 9pm next Wednesday 11th November.


Handmade in Britain showcases a variety of work from jewellery and ceramics to textiles and sculpture from over 50 of the UK's most talented designers.


Where and When:

The private view starts at 6.30pm - 9pm next Wednesday 11th November. But if you can't make the opening evening, the exhibition continues Thursday 12th November– Saturday 14th November, from 11am – 6pm.


Chelsea Old Town Hall, 253 Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE (Sloane  Square Tube)


Hope to see you there,

 



New stockist!

Posted at 10:54 AM on November 05, 2009

I have a new stockist in Chesterfield!

The lovely shop that is Harley's Interiors.




Visit them at:

276 - 278 Chatsworth Road,

Chesterfield,

Derbyshire,

S40 2BH

Tel: 01246 556111

http://www.harleysinteriors.co.uk/

Handmade Graphics out soon!

Posted at 03:44 PM on November 03, 2009


My Tutorial of  "how to make a cushion" has now been published by Rotovision, Handmade Graphics is available on amazon very soon. Stay tuned for a glimpse inside.


"Get back to basics with Handmade Graphics, which will reinvigorate every graphic designer’s image- making process. Reawaken your dormant “art student,” step away from that computer, get your hands dirty, and start to play!"


Read more about the book and pre-order it here.

Handmade in Britain

Posted at 08:39 AM on September 11, 2009

I am exhibiting at Handmade in Britain

on 11th - 14th November 2009

at Chelsea old town hall, London

You will be able to buy work from me and a 60 other exhbitions ranging from Textiles to Jewellery, Ceramics and much more.




Chelsea old town hall, London

253 Kings Road

London SW3 5EE


Opening Times: 11th November: 12pm - 5pm

12th - 14th November: 11am - 6pm

Private View: 11th November: 6.30pm - 9pm


Please email me if you would like a free ticket, limited availability.


http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/index.php

New stock in Clifton

Posted at 07:43 AM on August 28, 2009



Clifton Interiors has re-stocked my cushions, a selection of them are available in their showroom.

Visit them at...


Clifton Interiors

168 Regent's Park Road

NW1 8XN

020 7586 5533

Mon - Sat 9:00 - 17:30

New Stockists in Sheffield

Posted at 01:05 PM on August 17, 2009


Prego offer an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic designs in furniture, lighting and accessories from the world’s leading designers. Situated in Sheffield's trending Devonshire quarter Prego was set up in 1998 by sisters Paula and Caro Whiteside. They shared a passion for Design, and wanted to make great contemporary furniture designs more widely available. At the time, in the UK, there was little on offer outside of London. Prego is considered to be among the top 20 UK Design Stores, and is described it as "a mini Conran shop of the North".


Visit them at...http://www.pregosheffield.co.uk


Prego, West One, 7 The Plaza

8 Fitzwilliam Street

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4JB

Tel: 0114 275 5512

 

 


Holiday

Posted at 05:17 AM on July 15, 2009


I'm off to the seaside for a short break to have picnics on the beach and re-charge the old batteries. Any orders will be put through on my return. If you use the contact me page, I will reply to your message from 26th July.

Best wishes, Ashley

Quote in the independent!

Posted at 07:41 AM on July 14, 2009

My quote about The New Designers Exhibition has been quoted, read the whole article here...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/house-and-home/interiors/annie-deakin/new-designers-shake-up-old-timers-1739687.html



xiri miri-blog feature

Posted at 03:45 PM on July 07, 2009


A big thank-you to Aritza for the feature on her blog Xiri Miri. It is the first feature in Spain that I have had! Her blog is really lovely. expecially the "how to make a derr head tutorial"

Visit it at....

http://xiri-miri.blogspot.com/

Added to the story

Posted at 10:16 AM on May 29, 2009

I've been added to "the little dog's" story. Take a look at their lovely new website...

http://www.thelittledog.co.uk/index.html


and the little dog's story here...

http://www.thelittledog.co.uk/story/story6.html

Britain's Next Top Model Series 5

Posted at 05:16 AM on April 20, 2009

The new series starts tonight Monday 20th at 9pm. You may catch a glimpse of my work inside the house!

101 Living ideas, May 09

Posted at 05:09 AM on April 20, 2009


Dutch magazine 101 living ideas has featured my cushion in their "Woonniews" - Housing news section.

Boboho

Posted at 05:06 AM on April 20, 2009

I have a fantastic new feature on Boboho, Interior design magazine based in Denmark.


check out...

http://www.boboho.com/

http://www.tracy-boboho.blogspot.com/

Tea for joy

Posted at 06:03 AM on March 26, 2009

Check out my interview on Tea for Joy, A great a design blog to be following.

http://teaforjoy.blogspot.com/2009/03/beautifully-british-ashley-thomas.html

Bilston Craft Gallery

Posted at 06:25 AM on March 16, 2009
My next exhibition is the spring showcase at the Bilston Craft Gallery near Wolverhampton. You can see and buy my work there from 24th March- 13th June 09.

Visit them at...
Bilston Craft Gallery
Mount Pleasant
Bilston
WV14 7LU

Telephone: 01902 552507

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston

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