Ashley Thomas

Surface Pattern Designer

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New stockist- Catmose Gallery

Posted at 08:04 AM on January 05, 2009

Happy New Year!!

I have a new stockist in Oakham, The Catmose Gallery, I will be exhbiting work there until May 09


Catmose Gallery,

Vale of Catmose College,

Cold Overton Road,

Oakham,

Rutland,

LE15 6NU


www.rutnet.co.uk/vcc/gallery/home.html

Back from Hidden Art Design Fair

Posted at 08:19 AM on December 01, 2008

My stand

The Mince Pies!

Belgrave Halls Craft Fair

Posted at 08:14 AM on November 10, 2008
I am exhibiting at Belgrave Halls Craft Fair, Leicester on Sunday 23rd November from 11am to 4pm. With Christmas only five weeks away, come and start your Christmas shopping in style! Local artists and crafts people will be showcasing their talents and selling their products. You may even bump into a ghost, as the hall is meant to be haunted!



Belgrave Hall
Church Road
Leicester
LE4 5PE
Tel: (0116) 2666 590

Luka Luna, Paris

Posted at 09:36 AM on November 04, 2008


I now have a stockist in Paris!
Luka Luna is located in centre of Paris, near the famous Centre Georges Pompidou. They are a design boutique who stocks a wide range of home ware from accessories to furniture. They love mixing hand crafted and manufactured pieces and show the work of established companies and designers such as Atelier LZC and Thorsten Van Elten.

Visit them at...Luka Luna, 77 rue de la verrerie, 75004 Paris
http://www.lukaluna.com

Mrs Robinson

Posted at 06:16 PM on November 01, 2008
I now have a new stockist in lovely London town! "Mrs Robinson" has a range of my limited art-prints.

Visit them at... 128-130 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, SE22 8HD

Their nearest tube station is North Duwich

Christmas Present

Posted at 10:45 AM on October 20, 2008

See my work at Christmas Present, Shipley Art Gallery from 14 Nov 08- 04 Jan 09. Shipley is the North East's leading gallery of design and contemporary craft. Christmas Present is the galleries annual selling exhibition, it is renowned for featuring work by some of the country's leading jewellers, artists and designers, and is entering its eighteenth year in 2008.

"There will be a wide variety of artists and makers on display, with items to suit all tastes and pockets. Christmas Present is not only a great place to do Christmas shopping for unique gifts but also to start or add to your own collection of art."

The exhibition includes items at a range of prices, from £15 upwards, and a complimentary gift wrapping service.

Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead, NE8 4JB
0191 477 1495

Clifton Interiors

Posted at 11:04 AM on October 17, 2008
Clifton Interiors on Primrose Hill, London is now one of my exclusive stockists!
Their designer showroom is a beautifully curated collection of homewares and art from a respected team of Interior Designers. They represent a spectrum of contemporary design within the domestic environment and they also offer a full interior design service!

Visit them at.....

168 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill
London, NW1 8XN
020 7586 5533

http://www.cliftoninteriors.com

Posted at 09:43 AM on October 10, 2008

I big thanks to Holly for this feature on Decro8 and thanks for all the lovely comments too. See the feature via the link below....

http://decor8blog.com/2008/10/06/ashley-thomas-swoon/

Back from Tent

Posted at 08:42 AM on September 28, 2008
A huge thank-you to everyone who visited our lovely stand all the exhibitors can be found on this link http://www.bestofexhibition.co.uk/

Tent London

Posted at 07:37 PM on September 03, 2008
I am exhibiting with "The Best of..." Hidden Art at Tent London from 18-21 September, it is the capital's freshest, newest, must-see design show.



Returning this September for its second year, Tent London is again transforming East London into a vibrant design destination during the London Design Festival. I will be exhibiting in the "Content" area  which is the heart of Tent London with a rich mix of contemporary furniture, lighting, materials and products from emerging and established designers, manufacturers and design collectives.

Please visit me, if you are in the area at stand D15

Nearest tube: Liverpool Street and Aldgate East (5 min walk)

Opening Times
Thurs 18th Sept - 10am-8pm
Fri 19th Sept - 10am-8pm
Sat 20th Sept - 10am-8pm
Sun 21st Sept - 11am-5pm

For more information, to resister or buy a discount advance ticket please click this link...
http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/

Myspace Design

Posted at 12:14 PM on August 20, 2008
I have been doing some graphic design work for Myspace Design, a fantastic new interior design magazine. I have designed their "spotlight pages"

They are..."an invaluable product and events source for interior designers, architects, interior decorators, retailers, specifiers for hotels, restaurants, bars, galleries, museums, building contractors, property developers and all design conscious consumers."

check out their website and subscribe here....http://www.myspacedesign.co.uk



And I have been featured in it too.....http://ashleythomas.webs.com/press.htm

Posted at 11:50 AM on August 15, 2008
I am currently exhibiting my work at the newly opened Vessel gallery in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

Curated by Claire Maxtone who makes beautiful Jewellery in paper and silver, check out her website at....http://www.clairemaxtonejewellery.com

The Vessel Gallery and Gift Shop
9 Delph Road
Tullibody
FK10 2RJ
Scotland

Game Time Collection

Posted at 02:30 PM on July 28, 2008
My Male sports range for The Little Dog Really Likes has now been launched at the Harrogate Home and Gift Show 2008. The designs will be going on their website very soon, where you will be able to purchase them for £2 each. They are left blank inside for your own message. All cards are cello wrapped and include an envelope.

www.reallylikes.co.uk

Back from One Year On Showcase

Posted at 04:31 AM on July 08, 2008
I am back from London now and thought I would share a few pictures of the show. I got some great feedback and met some fantastic, talented designers. It was such a honour to be showcased with such a high standard of work. Here's a selection to watch out for.....

Selina Campbell- Beautiful jewellery and decorative silverware
http://www.selinacampbell.com

Claire Bevan- Body Adornment & Interior Accessories
http://www.clairebevan.co.uk

Ian McIntyre- Three Dimensional Designer Extraordinaire
http://www.ianmcintyre.co.uk

Delyth Walsh- 1950's inspired design
http://www.delythwalsh.co.uk

Linda Marie-Handmade gift boxes
http://www.lindamarie.co.uk

Suzy Masterson- Contemporary Ceramics
http://www.contem-plate.com

Anthony Roussel- Designer and Jewellery artist
http://www.anthonyroussel.co.uk



My stand...



Across the room....



The talented bunch! Thanks to everyone for all your help, advice etc. and all the best for the future. x x

Off, off, off and away!

Posted at 12:17 PM on June 29, 2008
Hello, I will be away until Tuesday 8th July now as I am off to The Big Smoke for my exhibition at One Year On, open to the public from 3rd-6th July. If you are in Islington why not pop in and see me.
Please bare this in mind when contacting me etc.
Best wishes,
Ashley

Prep. for One Year On

Posted at 09:51 AM on June 12, 2008


My studio has turned into a small cushion factory, as I am preparing for my next exhibition at One Year On, where I am due to launch my collection of conversational designs and beautiful interior accessories.

Please come and see me during Part One: 3rd-6th July '08

The show will be an inspirational event and a fantastic opportunity to spot emerging creative talent, thought-provoking designers from a wide range of disciplines, and is truely unmissable.

One Year On is a prestigious showcase within New Designers which is to be held at the Business Design Centre, in London.
It highlights 50 innovative, pioneering designers and makers carefully selected by Thorsten Van Elten, respected product designer.

Please contact me if you would like to go and I can pass on a discount code for your tickets.

http://www.newdesigners.com/page.cfm/Link=14/t=m/goSection=8

Let Them Create!

Posted at 01:43 PM on May 11, 2008
This weekend I have been to a painting workshop weekend at "Let Them Create" in Staffordshire- Paul and Judith Bishop are settling up a contemporary gallery space, aiming to give a wake-up call to North Staffordshire. They are in the process of setting up the gallery space where you will be able to see and buy fantastic work from fresh talent as well as contemporary established artists and designers. They will also be doing workshop weekends where you can be taught a varity of creative skills by local, practising artists such as David Gleeson. They will be launching there website soon ( I'll post there details as soon as I know them) In the meantime here some photos of what we got up to on the painting workshop....

Less but better

Posted at 12:45 AM on May 06, 2008
My work will soon be available at Less But Better, Due to launch soon Less But Better is design company dedicated to selling and promoting design and contemporary handmade products from a carefully selected range by British designer makers.

Please visit the link below for more information...

http://lessbutbetter.co.uk/


 

One Year On

Posted at 09:39 AM on April 24, 2008
I am in to One Year On 2008!! At New designers, London. I will be exhibiting on the 1st week (3rd -6th July) I will post sneak previews of the work I am preparing fo it, so stay tuned!

The Zetter Hotel

Posted at 10:52 AM on March 05, 2008

I am showcasing my work at The Gorgeous Zetter Hotel in London-Clerkenwell,  along side other Hidden-art designer-makers. The exhibition will run from 12th March- 16th April. The Zetter is offers luxury, but affordable accoodation it is a "City-slicker boutique with lots of style". Farringdon Tube station is about five minutes away. If you are in the area why not pop in and have a look.

 

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