It’s here! We are on the home stretch!

This has felt such a long time coming my friends but in my head I always had the Arts Festival to aim for. Even though it was a date I didn’t want to write down, advertise or put on social media it was the date that has kept me sane since Boxing Day. Why? Because as a proud supporter I have not missed one yet since opening Heart Gallery on Market Street nearly 10 years ago. Check out this year’s programme here Hebden Bridge Arts Festival.

Our West End Boys handed the building back to us on Friday 10th June all stitched back together again and we are so chuffed. We do still have drying out issues which are related to our burst water pipe you probably read about (Water Woes) but this does not reflect on West End Joiners & Builders. These guys have been so amazing to deal with, I am so glad I fought the Insurance Company for local contractors. They have been professional, thorough, shown empathy to the situation, found solutions to access problems efficiently, project managed their team seamlessly and communicated at all times so I never felt that it wasn’t my project. Paul, Michael and Bob were so disappointed to have to hand over with some decorating still to do once we are completely dry but they reassured me they would be monitoring it for me in their own time – job well done lads, party at mine soon!

After they sent the cleaners in to reveal and clean the new floor I could call local firm Howarths to collect all our salvaged and renovated furniture (more on this later this week) and it was time to start unpacking everything.

Without giving too much away here are some photos of some of the details we love about the new Heart Gallery and you will have to wait until the 24th June to see them in the flesh my friends:

Remember the date for your diary my friends and start saving your pennies … we will re-open FRIDAY 24TH JUNE AT 10.30 AM

Meet The Maker – Lisa Rothwell-Young

Lisa Rothwell-Young – Jeweller

 

Lisa is a designer and maker of precious jewellery and also a co-owner of Cut The Mustard Gallery in South West Scotland.   Approximately 50% of her work is to commission, often for unique wedding and engagement rings or special gifts.  She works in silver, gold, palladium and platinum and her distinctive pieces often feature texture, etching, keum bo and gemstones.

Gem Set Rings in silver and oxidised silver

 

Lisa makes her jewellery by hand in her workshop using traditional tools and techniques and small batch production.  Her work is sold via galleries and exhibitions throughout the UK and is hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office.

Small pendants in silver and oxidised silver

 

Lisa is a member of Spring Fling, a recipient of two Craft Maker Awards and a Regional Arts Fund Award and is also a member of the British Jewellery Association.  Most recently she has been a Young Artist Mentor on behalf of Spring Fling and undertaken a schools residency.

Emerald set oxidised silver disc ring

 

Lisa can work with you to create a unique wedding, engagement or commitment ring to suit your taste and budget which can be made in silver, 9ct or 18ct gold, palladium or platinum and can be set with the stones of your choice. Please do ask us about this service.

Meet The Maker – Mark Veevers

Mark Veevers – Jeweller

 

Mark’s work is all designed and hand made in his studio in Sheffield. He makes jewellery which is designed to appeal to both men and women.

Rings in silver, oxidised mild steel and thermoplastic road paint

 

His jewellery is made using a combination of media, chiefly silver, gold, ceramics and mild steel. Mark includes 18ct gold, diamonds and vitreous enamels to create detail and pattern. 

Two pendants in silver with oxidised mild steel and 18ct gold

 

His work is inspired by two main strands of influence, which are abstract symbols such as road markings, coupled with his interest in the reactions of 3D media to applied processes.

Rings in silver, oxidised silver, 18ct gold and precious stones

 

Mark utilises these material reactions in combination with abstract symbols and  pattern to create jewellery and other forms of design work which are sophisticated, refined and well made.

Pendants

 

Mark’s jewellery has now arrived with us in Hebden Bridge and we are looking forward to some of his small ceramic pots appearing soon which are lathe turned. These two elements complement each other creating an effective display.

Lathe turned ceramic pots

Meet The Maker – Toby Cotterill

Toby Cotterill – Jeweller

 

Toby makes unique, sculptural jewellery inspired by the natural world. His work has been influenced by his early years growing up on a farm in rural West Wales. His family didn’t have a television in the house until he was 15, so his formative years were mainly spent outside with his brothers, exploring and playing in the great outdoors. Toby loved learning about the natural world (and still does), and absorbed names of plants, trees, animals and insects.

Arthropod pendant in silver with a gold sting

 

Toby’s main collection is called Arthropod, named after the large group of animals containing crustaceans and insects. These creatures number over a million species, and contain over 80% of all animal life. His jewellery celebrates these fantastic creatures, imagining them evolving onto and around the human body.

Articulated bracelet

 

By using traditional silversmithing techniques Toby forges silver over steel stakes into three-dimensional forms. These are often articulated, and combined with handmade hinges and catches, to create lively, humorous pieces of wearable sculpture. He adds gold details to some pieces, and uses resins with natural pigments such as cochineal and indigo to provide colour on others.

4 segment Arthropod with 18ct gold dots

 

Toby studied Design:Craft at Staffordshire University, graduating in 2002, and he has exhibited at various locations across the UK and abroad including Art in Action and Velvet Da Vinci in San Francisco.

Segmented ring

 

Toby is new to Heart Gallery for our Autumn/Winter season 2015 and is one of our local jewellers. His work is arriving with us at the end of October and we are proud to say we will be one of his regular stockists for his collections.

3 segment Arthropod

 

Recently, Toby has visited the big smoke for his Hothouse 6 interview at Craft Council HQ and we are keeping our fingers crossed he receives good news next month. In the meantime be sure to bob in to Heart Gallery and see his new collection for us including this amazing statement piece titled ‘I think I’ll hang around here for a bit’ which is silver with Eco Resin and has an 18ct gold sting!

I think I’ll hang around here for a bit – stunning statement neck piece by Toby Cotterill £1000

 

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

Well it’s Thursday again … where does time go? I am certain there is a Time Thief operating in Heart Gallery folks but until we catch this thief please enjoy some more of our favourite things this week – we are loving flowers, bees and butterflies x

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Silver and 22ct gold plate jewellery – Claire Troughton
Hand embellished textiles – Anne Crowther

Meet The Maker – Andrea Eserin

Andrea Eserin – Jeweller

Andrea’s primary interest lies in the design and creation of pieces, which are individual, tactile and unique but also classic and ultimately very wearable.

India Flick rings – Andrea Eserin

Since graduating from the celebrated Jewellery Degree course at Middlesex University in 1999, extensive travel throughout Central America and South East Asia, as well as a lifelong passion for the natural world, has given Andrea a love for colour and pattern. Andrea translates these aspects into her designs using a combination of unique shapes, pigmented resin, delicate gemstones and gorgeous fabric remnants.

Leela collection – Andrea Eserin

15 years of past experience, whilst working alongside other designers, has given Andrea invaluable technical skills and confidence, which underlie her beautiful designs.

Leela necklace – Andrea Eserin

Andrea’s designs are vibrant – the use of precious and semi-precious stones as points of detail amidst pigmented resin and precious metals create pieces that are to be lived with and enjoyed.

India collection – Andrea Eserin

Andrea has designed many collections including her eponymous ‘Twist’ rings and her new ’India’ collection, inspired by motifs on traditional Henna tattoos.

9ct rose gold India necklace – Andrea Eserin

Andrea also offers a bespoke service creating one-off pieces for clients including stunning Engagement rings and wedding jewellery and we are proud to be showcasing Andrea’s work with us for the first time in Hebden Bridge.

Lela earrings with amethyst – Andrea Eserin

Monday December 22nd

Kate’s textile design background is always present in the way that she paints and interprets what is around her. She sees patterns in everything; the hills adorned with houses and washing lines, rows of flower pots and stripes of brightly painted drain pipes. Lines of gold thread trace lines through the landscape, and gold leaf changes the surface of her pictures with the changing light of day.

There is nowhere quite like Yorkshire for that fast changing light that leaves you in the gloom one moment and in luminous, saturated colour the next. In the vastness of the landscape you can see the patches of light heading towards you across the hills, or the shadows coming ready to drain everywhere of colour. Kate couldn’t live anywhere where the sun shone all the time. The brilliance of those technicolour moments takes her breath away and is forever captured in her final painting.

Meet The Maker – Vanessa Conyers

 

Vanessa Conyers – Ceramicist

Vanessa studied ceramics at Bath Spa University graduating in 2004 with first class honours and is now based in Dorset. She creates fine ceramics from earthenware paper clay that are printed, wrapped, constructed and then delicately hit until they begin to collapse.

Miss Honey Crumpet pieces

Colour is applied and enamel decals are cut into the surface, and Vanessa is unable to call a piece finished unless it’s sparkling with mother of pearl and with gold, the traditional hallmarks of decadent luxury.

Bridal pieces

Inspiration comes from everywhere; design and fashion from many eras, music, colours, feelings and ideas are simmered down into objects that, individually, are explorations of surface design and decoration, but when seen as a series of collections become a form of self portraiture where Vanessa sees a growing essence of her soul and imagination being instilled piece by piece.

Miss Honey Crumpet

Vanessa regularly works on private commissions; her most recent major commission was a 100 piece art deco inspired dinner service. She also runs a pottery teaching studio in Dorset called ‘The Pottery Parlour’. Heart Gallery is proud to be bringing some of Vanessa’s decadent but cheeky collection to Hebden Bridge in the Spring of 2014.

 

 

Meet The Maker – Tamsin Francesca

Tamsin Francesca – Jeweller

Both contemporary and delicately feminine, Tamsin Francesca’s designs are as unique as the modern woman.

Baya necklace – multi bud version in silver and gold vermeil with 25 freshwater pearls

Crafted from fine silver wire, the lace detailing is entirely handmade creating lightweight yet highly durable pieces, strong enough to be worn everyday.

Baya continuous vine bracelet hand crocheted in silver and 18ct gold vermeil

Tamsin became interested in lace making and other textile techniques when she discovered renowned lace makers in her family.

Baya 5 bud long drop earrings

Whilst researching her family she began to teach herself the traditional skills her ancestors had used and combined them with the jeweller’s techniques to create a modern twist on tradition.

Baya 5 bud necklace

Each of Tamsin’s pieces is lovingly handmade making each piece unique.

Baya bridal tiara

We are proud to showcase Tamsin’s Baya collection here in Hebden Bridge and Tamsin is happy to make bespoke pieces upon request so do please ask about this service.

Meet The Maker – Anna Backman

Anna Backman – Jeweller

Anna is inspired by ecclesiastical architecture, new and old, with a particular emphasis on Victorian Gothic style. She likes to capture the linear qualities within the architecture and reproduce them in delicate intricate pieces.

Current range at Heart Gallery by Anna Backman

Anna works in sterling silver often highlighted with oxidised elements and occasional accents in gemstones.

Current range at Heart Gallery by Anna Backman

She aims to produce something unique and very wearable.

Current range at Heart Gallery by Anna Backman

Some pieces have small moving parts to further create the illusion of movement and a sense of fun.

Current range at Heart Gallery by Anna Backman

Heart Gallery loves Anna’s work and some of her pieces are enhanced with gorgeous little white sapphires that twinkle like tiny stars. Anna also uses fresh water pearls to turn some of her necklaces and bracelets into real statement pieces – head in to see them soon.

Current range at Heart Gallery by Anna Backman