A theatrical milliner by day, by night Ani makes one off head pieces, bags and accessories out of recycled materials. Also a metal smith, Ani works extensively with wire to create unusual pieces.
Ani studied costume design and interpretation at Wimbledon School of Art, specialising in millinery. Resident milliner at Welsh National Opera. Ani also works freelance from Bristol with national and independent theatre, ballet and opera companies, as well as teaching.
The diverse practice of visual artist and jeweller Elin Thomas is exhibited and sold internationally.
Elin has a ‘project’ based practice which encompasses jewellery, accessories, drawing and fiber art. Her output is characterised by original concepts, exquisite craftsmanship and a passion for creativity.
www.elinart.etsy.com
In her work and life there is a strong emphasis on sustainability and this is reflected in the materials and processes used in jewellery making. Using reclaimed materials she likes to think of her jewellery as contemporary wearable sculptures; stylish, quirky, and unique.
I make and design clothes for women that are contemporary, slightly quirky and feminine.
Currant collection features soft Jersey dresses and tops.Teamed with cotton Jackets, skirts and trousers plain and printed.
Antique and vintage furniture revived with a contemporary twist!
Revived finds interesting and fun looking furniture frames and recycles them. Repairing and reupholstering using a mix of traditional and modern techniques and materials, making them desirable once more!
Working primarily with Lino, I often use a caustic soda etch & my Dremel tool in conjunction with more traditional cutters to create expressive marks and textures which are hand printed in small numbered editions.
I use mainly glass beads & semi precious stones to create necklaces, bracelets and earings.
Megan Thomas produces small pieces of work packed with intense marks and images. These pieces are provoked by minute observations of both everyday life and wider travels. The images are cut freehand through layers of oil pastel, using a sharp knife. Many viewers perceive a narrative beneath the surface; if so, it comes only from themselves.
‘A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.’ – Coco Chanel
Fashion is not only for your appearance, but more importantly for your soul, for you to find out your confident-self. Wearing a very “you” outfit might be the only moment you could say what you want for yourself.
I am a lampwork bead maker using the traditional methods of melting glass rods in a flame and forming the bead around a steel rod. I also make little sculpture of birds and animals. If you fancy having a go I teach this lovely craft from my workshop in Henleaze.
Transition Montpelier and FNCG’s mix of Sustainable Fun and Creativity: Children’s Craft Workshops, Tea & Cakes, a Seedling & Art Exchange, Reconstruct a Banksy for the Health Centre, Design the Bristol £, Paintings, Photography, Solar Sounds with Queen Bee (Sunday pm) and more! All between 12.00 and 5.00pm.
Vivid glass are a group of 4 stained glass artists (Kate Beckett, Emma Makin, Tracey Northcott & Angie Suleman) who trained together at Bristol School oif Art. We work in a variety of techniques including copper foil, lead work, sand blasting, etching and fusing. Our inspiration is drawn from nature which lends itself beautifully to the colours and textures of glass. Please contact us if you want to commission a piece or look at our work.
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