Fresh 5th March - 25th April 2011
Design Factory and Millgate
Museum present an inspiring
Associate exhibition featuring
new and emerging craft and design talent from the East Midlands.
Design Factory
Design Factory is the regional creative development agency that promotes and supports the innovative and thriving craft and design sector within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that works to create new opportunities and encourage the development and growth of new and established craft and design businesses.
Our online directory boasts a high-quality range of unique and award-winning products, designed and made by local makers from the East Midlands. From furniture and lighting to ceramics, jewellery and textiles there is sure to be something to tempt everyone. As well as internationally marketing the talent and innovation that is created in the region, Design Factory works to support the long-term development of creative businesses. Our market development programme creates new opportunities, facilitates collaboration, and ultimately innovates and encourages the growth of new and established businesses. Design Factory is working with hundreds of selected designer/makers from across the region to help them achieve their ambitions. If you would like to find out more about membership, visit www.designfactory.org.uk to download an application pack and find out how Design Factory can help you! In partnership with Millgate Museum, Design Factory is proud to present 驶Fresh始, the second exhibition that showcases selected Associate members of Design Factory. Tel: Email: Website:
01529 414532 info@designfactory.org.uk www.designfactory.org.uk
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Newark Millgate Museum
A former oil seed mill and warehouse, Newark Millgate Museum is housed in one of the few 19th century warehouse buildings accessible to the public in Newark.
It sits on the banks of River Trent, a short walk from Newark Castle, the Gilstrap Centre and the town始s historic market place.
The museum displays exhibit collections from 19th and 20th centuries, including re-created shops and rooms as well as regularly changing art exhibitions. Altogether, a great place to meet friends for coffee. Book our special evening sessions on Wednesdays which can be tailored to your needs, or choose from spooky ghost tours, mystery object history quizzes and art and craft workshops.
If you are interested in exhibiting your work in one of our galleries, please contact us for further details and availability.
Want to be involved? Ask us about work experience and volunteering opportunities and the Museum Friends始 Group. Tel: Email: Website:
01636 655730 mueums@nsdc.info www.newark-sherwoodcc.gov.uk/museums
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Amanda Noble
Archives Crafts
Amanda's contemporary panels for your
new designs and materials and will
The beautiful colours of the glass inspire home and garden. Designs have either
been inspired by paintings or the natural world around her. Panels are either
abstract or they have a quirky image that makes you smile. Amanda enjoys
experimenting and has produced a range of hangings from recycled glass bottles and
jars. Amanda also makes funky necklaces in a range of colours.
T: 07789 190588
E: noblept@aol.co.uk
W: www.thefusedgarden.co.uk
Sharon Dickinson is constantly exploring
incorporate any material that inspires her in her work. She particularly enjoys exploring surface textures, patterns and finishes, hammering, punching, moulding,
reticulating and patinating to achieve a
lively, organic feel. Sharon is often inspired by the sinuous forms of Art Noveau, Klimpt and Mackintosh.
T: 01476 870098
E: sharondickinson@worldonline.co.uk W: www.archivescrafts.co.uk
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David William Sampson
Deborah Miles
imperfection we reinvent ourselves, like the
and interaction to realise the essence of a
Lifting ourselves from the ashes of
remoulding of clay. Being human can hurt
us, time will damage us, love may destroy us, and life could break us. Emotions
colour our views and thoughts, if we can reshape perspective we can heal, perfection can be found in a new
perspective that can cure us of this innate human defect of imperfection.
Deborah始s sculpture employs movement
figurative subject. Born in Derbyshire, the countryside has provided Deborah with a
rich source of inspiration and a fascination with the added dimension of movement in
art. Feeling that sustainability is paramount in today's society, Deborah's work is
predominantly made from recycled tins, drift wood and other found items. An
important concept behind Deborah's work is that is offers the viewer a momentary
escape from the stresses of everyday life. T: 07941 749424
E: art@davidwilliamsampson.com
W: www.davidwilliamsampson.com
T: 07738 381841
E: deborah.miles7@ntlworld.com W: www.deborahmiles.co.uk
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Duck in a Bucket
Emma Britton
jewellery ranges by Ema Kelly are set to
decorative glass panels in her distinctive
The lampworked glass and fine silver
inject a splash of colour into anyone's day. Designs bounce from bright and quirky to sleek and elegant. As every piece is
handmade, no two will be exactly the
same, making each one a little treasure.
“When I think of 'Fresh' I instantly think of
bright colours with a fun, bold and exciting design - something to get you noticed!”
T: 07834 686543
E: ema@duckinabucket.com W: www.duckinabucket.com
Emma Britton creates 2 dimensional
style of floral print, ideally suited to bring something unique to your interior. The
inspiration for Emmaʼs hand painted and screen printed designs comes from the
optimism found in British suburbia. Emma has interpreted 'Fresh' through colour by
blocking out those winter blues with bright spring and summer flowers.
T: 07989 269347
E: emma@emmabritton.net W: www.emmabritton.net
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Helen West Jewellery
Jane Sanders
silver and gold from wire and sheet. Each
jewellery including bead necklaces,
Helen West produces decorative pieces in piece of jewellery is individually made,
allowing the design to adjust for different stone sizes. Leaves and curls feature in
Helen始s work intending to give it an organic feel. Precious and semi-precious stones are used.
T: 01604 882755
E: h.west@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.hwestjeweller.co.uk
An adventure with ceramics to make
earrings and brooches. The clay is formed into smooth, tactile shapes and enhanced with glazes by traditional and raku firings.
The designs use the mineral colours from the earth with natural and ancient inspirations.
T: 01832 226495
E: lion@piscan7.freeserve.co.uk
W: www.cjdesigns.homestead.com
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Joy Norman
Kelly Marie Designs
combining the diverse qualities of recycled
unique fashion accessories using
Joy Norman's work is largely experimental, paper pulp with fragments of vintage lace,
leaf skeletons and found objects to suggest such creatures as fish, dragonflies and those of fantasy and myth.
Joy's fascination with fossils and ancient
artefacts is apparent in much of her work.
T: 0116 2778121
E: joynorman8@btinternet.com W: www.joynorman.co.uk
Kelly McRobie is a textile maker, creating
handcrafted techniques. Inspiration stems from her love of antiques and Kelly uses locally sourced leather skins and British
wools to create one-off pieces that adorn
the body. Kelly's design ideas are a fresh
response to old fashioned values and hard working craftsmanship.
T: 0116 2107725
E: kellymcrobie@hotmail.com
W: www.kellymariemcrobie.com
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Mandana Thompson
Mandy Bensley Designs
knitting wool, Mandana employs stitching
visual elements of the world around her.
Using unconventional materials such as techniques to create three dimensional
embroidered pieces. Inspired by the beauty of English walled gardens and their
tranquility and peace; the use of colour,
form and texture are translated into vibrant and uplifting pieces for interiors.
T: 01509 558155
E: info@mandanathompson.co.uk W: www.mandanathompson.co.uk
Mandy Bensley takes inspiration from Images are broken down to create a
composition of shape, line, texture and
colour. The simplified arrangements of bold geometrical forms give an individual quality and uniqueness to her designs. The blue, sand and white colours give her textile
collections a fresh and calm summer feel,
taking inspiration from holiday photographs.
T: 01332 554403
E: mandy.bensley@hotmail.com
W: www.mandybensleydesign.com
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Moira Ferguson
Nita Nathwani
use in the garden, including a range of bird
formations inspired by sea life, sculpted
Moira creates ceramic products suitable for
forms, as sculptures or planters. Inspiration is taken from natural pebble forms,
recycled glass and surface textures. Wall
plaques are influenced by medieval stone, wood carvings and 始green man始 images
from ecclesiastical locations. All garden ware is high fired and frost-proof.
T: 01629 581026
E: moiraclinch@hotmail.com W: www.claywork.co.uk
Nita makes ceramic objects and paper clay textiles and the built environment.
Currently, she is using the movement and varying states of water as the basis for
developing ceramic surface patterns, some of which have been used to create fabric and ceramic veils to 'bring fresh light through forgotten windows'.
T: 01604 779051
E: nitanathwani@btopenworld.com W: www.nitanathwani.com
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Paula Briggs
Porcellana & Duomo
allow for an exploration of the human
about crafting an evocative, abstract,
Both the making process and final outcome condition. Growing away from habits of collecting as a means of control over
emotions and the beauty found within imperfection, current work conveys a
feeling of fragility and strength, emotions
which can overtake us at both the best and worst of times. Spring-time, birth & re-birth, surely are to be seen as the best of times. In anticipation of spring, Paula is currently
exploring a fresh new colour palette within her work.
T: 07941 319716
E: info@paulabriggs.co.uk W: www.paulabriggs.co.uk
Porcellana & Duomo by Michelle Arieu is illustrative habitat in porcelain. DUOMO
wall panels are designed and handmade in porcelain and represent a fusion of early Japanese ceramic forms and Italian
architecture. The result is an innovative mix of colour, light and striking architectural forms. Measurement and colour are
tailored to match an interior setting, from a portfolio of designs.
T: 0115 8418991
E: michelle_arieu@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.porcellana-and-duomo.co.uk
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Sarah Jennings
Stevie Davies
shape, texture and colour of both urban
are key to Stevie始s practice and all work is
Sarah始s sculptures are inspired by the
and rural landscapes. As a result they often reference ornithology and the human
figure; their intriguing forms inviting the viewer to touch and find their own
interpretation or meaning. Her work is
technique-led, and is the outcome of the interaction between processes and materials used.
T: 01332 780580
E: sarah@sarahjennings.org W: www.sarahjennings.org
Construction and manipulation techniques designed and produced by wrapping
various sections of glass, sometimes
hundreds of times, with wire. The process of wrapping wire by hand around chosen
pieces of glass, not only creates decorative designs but also constructs the restrictive grid that forms and shapes each one-off piece.
T: 07884 402036
E: stevie-davies@hotmail.co.uk W: www.stevie-davies.co.uk
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Sue Blatherwick
Simplicity is important in the decoration and creation of form. Coloured slips applied in layers while the clay is wet allows the clay
to become a canvas and the form to remain fluid. Textile designs, patterns and graffiti inspire decoration. Work is single fired
earthenware, produced with ecological aims.
T: 07875 282267
E: sue.blatherwick@virgin.net W: www.sueblatherwick.me.uk
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be red... inspi Bringing together and supporting the very best designer/makers from the East Midlands. Get involved‌ let us help you create a bigger future.
2011 Membership application deadlines: 1st April 1st August 1st December
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