Jazzy June
As the days stretch longer and the light takes on that unmistakable golden glow, June feels like the perfect moment to throw open the studio doors, embrace fresh inspiration, and celebrate the colours and textures of Summer.
This month, we’re delighted to introduce four beautiful new textile designs inspired by the natural rhythms of water and boating, flora and fauna and architectural details discovered along the way. Each collection captures small moments of observation transformed into richly layered textile art all of which can be purchased through our Etsy shop.
Pebbled Water
MULTI FLORAL
MALTA BLUES & GREYS
PEBBLED WATER
We are also delighted to announce a new collaboration with the fabulous gallery Palais des Vaches, Exbury, Southampton. Set on the banks of the historic Beaulieu River on the Exbury Estate in Hampshire, it was built as part of a model farm by Nicholas de Rothschild’s grandfather, Lionel, scion of the Rothschild banking dynasty and creator of the renowned Exbury Gardens. Over the last few years, Nicholas de Rothschild, president of Exbury Gardens, and artist Caroline de Rothschild, sympathetically renovated the derelict ‘Cow Palace’, transforming it into the ‘Palais des Vaches’. This gem of the New Forest National Park is now a magnificent art gallery and events venue. The current art collection includes work by outstanding locally-based artists as well as internationally renowned names including Patrick Caulfield, David Hockney, Sam Haskins and Jill Berelowitz. Art galleries don’t get much more bucolic than Palais des Vaches.
Kate will be exhibiting 5 of her sculptures within their sculpture garden from June 8th. Please feel free to come along and see her work in a new and vibrant location.
Preparations are also well underway for this year’s Hampshire Open Studios, and we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors into a vibrant shared creative space featuring the work of Kate, alongside fellow artists Charles Williamson, George Allen and Rosanna Webb, from 21st – 31st August. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to explore a diverse range of artistic styles, meet the makers, and see works in progress behind the scenes.
And as always, a gentle reminder that our studio, in Tidpit, remains open every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm, or alternatively, by appointment; please email us. Whether you’d like to browse the latest collections, chat about commissions and inspiration, or simply enjoy a creative day surrounded by textiles and artwork, you’re very welcome to drop in.
Here’s to a colourful, creative and joyfully jazzy June.
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch!
