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INSPIRATIONAL JEWELLERY MAKING DAYS

The Artshed Web Team — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:22:45 +0000

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF OUR INSPIRATIONAL JEWELLERY TASTER DAYS. FOLLOW OUR BLOG FOR UPDATES AND NEWS AT ARTSHED …

: Jewellery classes

Throughout February to July, Artshed are running a series of 10 jewellery classes on Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm. All materials included and discounts available when booking 6 or more. Refer to our workshop page to book. Or call the Artshed team on 01920 466 446

NEW FOR 2012! CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARDS AT ARTSHED

The Artshed Web Team — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:10:25 +0000

New for 2012! Artshed are launching a NEW Loyalty Card, with effect from 10 JANUARY. Any customer spending £10 and over will recieve a artshed stamp. collect 8 stamps and recieve a £10 voucher that can be spent on any of our Artshed’s services; Workshops, Pottery supplies, Gifts and Jewellery supplies.

POTTERYCRAFTS ARE COMING TO ARTSHED

The Artshed Web Team — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:29:24 +0000

POTTERYCRAFTS ARE COMING TO ARTSHED

From the 1st April you will be able to get all your ceramic, sculpture and pottery needs from Artshed. Pottercrafts are joining together with Artshed and bringing back the ability to buy all your pottery needs locally. Since the closing of their depot in Richmansworth it has meant paying for expensive delivery from Stoke, or travelling further distances. Initially we will be operating a fortnightly delivery service from Stoke, so customers of Potterycrafts and Artshed will be able to order and deliveries will be available to pick up here at Westmill Farm. Artshed are stocking a comprehensive selection of clays, powder and brush on glazes, tools and specialist equipment including kilns, wheels extruders. Demonstration models will be on display.

POTTERYCRAFTS ARE COMING TO ARTSHED

The Artshed Web Team — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:45:09 +0000

With effect from 1st April, Artshed will be stocking the ceramic tools, clays and glazes from Potterycrafts. The retail space within Art Centre is being enlarged and redesigned and designated to stock a comprehensive range of the products from within their range. We will also be running an order and regular delivery system for products not kept at Westmill Farm. AS Artshed have the perfect location for being able to park outside and pick up your choice of clays and glazes, it’s perfect for solution and saving on those expensive postage or travelling costs.

Potterycrafts are the leading manufacturer of kilns in the UK. They build a wide variety of kilns and offer spare parts, servicing, repair, technical advice and custom building.

MELLOW YELLOW PAINTING WORKSHOPS AT ARTSHED…..

The Artshed Web Team — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:57:05 +0000

MELLOW YELLOW

Time is marching on….. With this in mind, we are opening up our workshops for those who wish to have a go. Even if you have already bought the canvas but still haven’t had time to complete it, then this is a perfect opportunity to join on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between now and the 25 January. Starting this Thursday 6 January from 10.00am to 4.00pm join us and bring along your canvas or buy one when you get here. The day will be yours. At no extra charge, to use the workshop is free, materials are free of charge, or bring your own. If inspiration or instruction is what you need, there will be a tutor available to help and guide.

Don’t forget canvases are still available at Artshed Art Centre and the Isabel Hospice outlets in Bishops Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. All the paintings must be created for the benefit of this event, must be original can be any style, any medium; but must have a hint of yellow.

MOSAIC MASTERS:
Those who have already committed to buy a segment of a master‘s work are also invited to join us on the Tuesday’s and Thursday’s painting days. We have a number of segments still to be completed, there will be no extra charge for the canvases, but we must get the whole of the two images completed.

If you wish to take part in the Mosaic Mastic event, please contact the gallery and make your choice of the segments available. All the pieces must be complete before the 3rd February. The final two completed master pieces are to be auctioned by Guy Schooling, Director Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers. The Private View is also being opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire.

PLEASE RSVP YOUR INVITATION IN TIME FOR 3 FEBRUARY PRIVATE VIEW

Lastly, we will be exhibiting the canvases as soon as they are delivered to Artshed. The gallery space within the workshop will be used to show the work as they arrive. This will be an ideal opportunity to view your favourite in time the Private View on 3rd February.

Artshed is closed due to inclement weather

The Artshed Web Team — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:23:12 +0000

Even though it looks lovely we are suffering from the weather. The snowy scenes at Westmill Farm are beautiful. Unfortunately, as we are closed today we shall not be able to see it. We are intending to open again as usual on Tuesday 21st December at 10.00. If there are any concerns or needs please feel free to contact us via email enquiries@artshedarts.co.uk, we shall contact you direct.

Mosaic Masters

The Artshed Web Team — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:15:32 +0000

Time is runnign out….. we only have 6 weeks before the Charity event at Westmill Mill Farm, which includes the Christmas Holiday. There are still a few mosaic squares still left to do. Isabel Hospice are auctioning the two final pieces for the benefit of the Charity on the evening of 3rd February. Be part of this fun event. Further information call 01920 466 446.

If you wish to take part, please call the gallery and choose your peice of the paintings and pick up a canvas.

All proceeds to the charity

Christmas Jewellery & Gift Festival

The Artshed Web Team — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:30:14 +0000

Only a week to go before the festival……There will over 60 individual exhibitors exhibiting jewellery, ceramics, glass, cards, paintings and more gifts and surprises….

Opening on Saturday 27th November at 11 through to 5.00 and Sunday 11 – 4pm. Restaurant and Cafe facilities on site provided by The Three Lakes Restaurant. Full disabled access on site and free parking.

Mosaic Masters Launched TODAY!

The Artshed Web Team — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:36:28 +0000

Mellow Yellow charity art exhibition “Mosaic Masters” is launched today. The two paintings chosen by Artshed and Isobal Hospice, Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh and The Goldfish by Matisse, are now illustrated on our Mosaic Masters event page.

Click on our events tab, select ‘Mellow Yellow- Mosaic Masters’ and chose your desired section of painting using the gridding system. Give the gallery a call (01920 466446) and we can post out your selection along with the canvas, image and instructions for £9.50, plus £1.50 postage & packaging. OR drop by the gallery and let us know your selection personally.

Herts Open Studios 2010- Private View @ Courtyard Arts

The Artshed Web Team — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:18 +0000

Open Studios this September, looks to be one of the most exciting since Artshed has taken part. Some of the exhibitors across Hertfordshire are new working partnerships. From Art Symphony showing at the Old Town Hall Courtroom, Oaklands Staff and Students at the Oaklands College in St Albans to re:create in Berkhampsted to Hornbeams showing at the Mill Green Art Group along with a good number of new individual artists. Pick up a brochure at many of the county’s libraries and museums, as well as here at Artshed.

Support Hertfordshire’s artists and visit some over the Open Studios month.

East Herts Showcase exhibition is at Courtyard Arts from 31^st August to 11 September, opens from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
www.courtyardarts.org.uk
www.hvaf.org.uk

Trash Factory at Artshed

The Artshed Web Team — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:37:37 +0000

Anne Tilby is running three Thursday sessions during the Summer break with her re-cycled materials.

The workshops are designed for children and adults to have fun using materials normally heading for the bin and landfil and turning them into puppets, masks, fun head gear. The workshops are designed to make you think further about what we chuck away, but also to encourage the children to use their imagination and have fun.

Discounts apply – book two or more places/sessions costs are reduced to £15.00 pp

Ideal for children aged between 7 – 11yrs.

PERFECT FOR CHILDREN PARTIES – FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL LYNN ANDREWS

Pottery for Children during the Summer

The Artshed Web Team — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:33:27 +0000

Every Tuesday during the summer holiday there will be 2.5 hour sessions for children using clay. £10.00 per session. Booking essential.

Children’s Art workshops for the Summer

The Artshed Web Team — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:16:08 +0000

Trash Factory comes to Artshed, Thursdays during August.

New website, new features

The Artshed Web Team — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:26:40 +0000

Hello,

How are you all liking the new website? we here at the ’shed felt that it was time for a change.

As well as a new look and feel to the site, you will also notice that we now have an online shop as well as online booking for courses – which also indicates how many places are left – to avoid disappointment.

The old website, before the refresh.

So, why the change? We felt that with the old site while it suited us for a time, was beginning to look very old and out of date in terms of modern web standards and design.

Let us know what you think, by using the comments below.

Thanks,

AWT