Our popular annual November event, Creative Colonies is happening, thanks to our loyal enthusiastic resident creatives! We’ve adapted to the world of ‘click and collect’ so as to adhere to current restrictions but what better way to support our own community than to buy truly locally? As always, it’s the ideal opportunity to find unique gifts for nearest and dearest – and you can probably justify treating yourself too!
To see the wide range of creations in our gallery, click here
And here’s our Facebook Creative Colonies 2020 album.
Our participants are:
Elke Williams ~ decorations of natural materials, face-masks, book-art. All Elke’s online prices are especially for Creative Colonies (with collection from the Colonies!) www.hobbyworks.co.uk
Jenny Harris ~ pottery, preserves, purses, covered notebooks and ceramics in aid of Kindred (for parents of children with complex needs). Contact Jenny on jennyharris100@gmail.com
Alexandra Snowdon~ hand-lettered & illustrated prints & cards.
Enter CREATIVECOLONIES2020 for 10% discount!
Stephen Howard Harrison ~ original paintings & prints of Stockbridge and further afield.
Pictures of Reid Terrace (50x40cm) signed by the artist with £10 being donated to Shelter Scotland
Mona Kastell ~ zero-waste accessories from theatrical scraps, nature and found objects
Local collection voucher: LOCALCOLLECTION (to waive P&P)
Dave Powell ~ WoodTouch Furniture ~ bespoke modern & traditional wooden furniture designed in the Colonies and made to commission. Contact Dave on 07766 820690 or daveapowell@gmail.com
Lucy Smith ~ handprinted linocut cards, prints, mugs and bags featuring Stockbridge Colonies and natural elements.
Dee Farrell ~ handmade 3D paper mobiles, Christmas decorations, bunting and paper illustrations. Commissions welcome! Contact hellocrease@gmail.com.
Jane Smith ~ beds for pets. Made from whisky barrels and waxed by hand, 22” diameter, £50 each (with collection from the Colonies)
Hazel White ~ original watercolour paintings (10 x 7 ins) of birds to be seen on the Water of Leith. £50 each. hhstevenson@btinternet.com.