Blog & Upcoming Events

Christmas Craft Fair, Chesterfield

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:06:00 -0500

Hello, I just thought I'd let you know about a Local Craft fair I am doing tomorrow Sat 12th Dec, at Chandlers, Chesterfield Town centre. There will be a selection of local artists and craft makers selling handmade and unique products. Perfect to find gorgeous Christmas gifts and cards. If you are shopping in Chesterfield town centre tomorrow why not pop in!

The fair is from 1-5pm, Tomorrow Sat 12th Dec.

Hope to see you there.

Ashley

New stockist!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:00 -0500

Handmade Interiors now stock my Christmas Cards!

They are an eco-conscious lifestyle shop which stocks unique one-off British designer makers collections ranging from ceramics, textiles, metalwork and contemporary lifestyle accessories, as well as ethical and fair trade handcrafted products from Turkey and India.

Handmade Interiors

10 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EH

Tel 020 7613 5200

(nearest tube Liverpool Street and Aldgate East)

www.handmade-interiors.co.uk

Handmade in Britain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:27:00 -0500

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!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:54:00 -0500

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!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0500

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

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:39:00 -0400

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:43:00 -0400

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

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:05:00 -0400

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

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:17:00 -0400

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!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:41:00 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400

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

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:16:00 -0400

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:16:00 -0400

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:09:00 -0400

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

Boboho

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:06:00 -0400

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

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:03:10 -0400

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

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:25:59 -0400

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

Best of East

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:30:43 -0500

I am exhibiting at The Best of East Exhibition at Ferrers Gallery, in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. They are displaying 20 fantastic East Midlands based artists and craftspeople from 16th January - 1st March 2009

http://www.ferrersgallery.co.uk
Ferrers Gallery,
Stauton Harold,
Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire,
LE65 1RU

T: 01332 863337

New Stockist

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:42:57 -0500

I have a new stockist in Oakham, The Catmose Gallery, I will be exhibiting work there until 9th May.

Catmose Gallery
Vale of Catmose College,
Cold Overton Road
OAKHAM
LE15 6NU

Website: http://www.rutnet.co.uk/vcc/gallery/galleryshop.htm
Telephone: 01572 722286

Rutland's Public Art at the Vale of Catmose College
Opening Times: Tues-Sat 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm

Happy New Year!

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:12:16 -0500

I have some great news to start the year off. My cushions are going to be featured on the new series of Britain's Next Top Model! on Living TV

The show itself sees 13 wannabe models experience a rigorous, accelerated modelling bootcamp as they undergo an intensive tutorial in fashion, styling, make up, catwalk skills and modelling assignments. The girls will be judged by some of the fashion industry's top photographers, designers and supermodels until a final winner will be awarded a modelling contract with a top international agency and receive a front cover to a top fashion magazine.
The 13 models stay in a mansion during the competition and this is were my cushions will be featured. The house will be luxurious, opulent, decadent and edgy. They are keen to showcase predominantly British design talent this year.

Stay tuned for the launch dates of series 5.
http://www.livingtv.co.uk/shows/topmodel/