Sarah Young's Studio Sale - 25-26 June and 2-3 July

Every two years we mow the lawn, bake some cakes and open our doors for a studio sale. Initially the idea was to raise some money to build a studio - which is now up and will be open during the sale - but we found, very much to our surprise, that we actually enjoyed welcoming visitors to the house and studio meeting our buyers and talking about the work and so we've made it a biennial event. Almost everything of Sarah's (not things we have to buy in like her books) will have at least 20% off the website price for the duration of the sale. We only have a sale every other year.

As well as Sarah's Prints Dolls Paintings Illustrations etc we will be exhibiting some fantastic other artists work -

Christian Funnell's Sculptures,Rachel Dormor's Domestic Ceramics,
Lara Aldridge's Glass,
Jo Sweeting's Stone Carvings,
Joy Fox's Button Jewellery and recycled wool corsages
and Harriet Knightley's unique, modular jewellery.
Sarah's Studio Sale is on 25-26 June and 2-3 July 11-5
at 24 Windsor Road Worthing BN11 2LX

If you can't make it to the Sale - you can order online at a 20% discount until 21st July.

Worthing Open Houses are also Open for these weekends and many of the houses are within an easy walk (along the beach) of our house.

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Fair Posters Revealed

We are pleased to reveal the poster designs for this year's fairs.
Designed by fair founder Sarah Young -the posters keep the character 'Mm L'art' and use the analogy of picking flowers for choosing and buying art! Well we hope they'll be arresting and popular images and bring lots of people to each fair.

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Brand New Charity Gifts from ARTHOUSE Meath.

Our friends at ARTHOUSE Meath believe that charity gifts can be fun, quirky and design-led and are leading the way with this beautiful new range of work.

ARTHOUSE Meath regularly exhibit at the Brighton Art Fair - we're delighted they are joining us again this year. You will fall in love with their stationery and kitchenware items - perfect for your home, office and, if you can bear to part with them, as presents.

ARTHOUSE Meath's products not only look great but have a social conscience too. All of their designs celebrate the creativity and talent of adults living with learning difficulties and severe Epilepsy and 100% of their profits go back to the Meath Epilepsy Trust.

Please visit www.arthousemeath.com to view the full range of products.

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Bespoked Bristol - the UK Handmade and Boutique Bicycle Show

Phil Taylor (who was an original founder of Brighton Art Fair) launches his new venture next weekend. Bespoked Bristol is the UK’s first handmade bicycle show, celebrating the craft of beautiful bicycles. The event will showcase the talents of independent makers and designers of bicycles, small-scale makers of premium products, components, clothing and bicycle accessories.

Bespoked Bristol takes place at Paintworks Bristol

Tickets - Entry tickets are available on the door at £5 per person (children under 14 free)

Saturday 11th June -9 - 6pm

Sunday 12th June- 9 - 6pm

So if you're looking for a bicycle that fits you, does exactly the job you want it to do and is a beautifully engineered, quality hand made object - get down to the Paintworks next weekend to meet the elite designers and builders themselves.

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Tooveys Auction - Snap up a bargain tonight?

Snap up a bargain (perhaps) tonight at Toovey's contemporary Art Auction
Tooveys Auction House in Washington - between Horsham and Worthing each year stages an auction of contemporary art submitted by the Dan Bennett, Emma Brownjohn, Sam Chivers, Sarah Young and Frances Doherty are amongst lots of other artists who have submitted up to 3 pieces for the auction.
Auction starts at 18.00 tonight.

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ACOFI at Castor & Pollux 24th May at 6pm

Or Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration book launch.


Please join Amelia Gregory, of Amelia's Magazine, Amelia's Anthology of Illustration and now, Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration for a Free Talk between 6-10pm on Tuesday 24th May at Castor and Pollux.
Amelia will give an informal talk about the creation of Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration, the rise of eco fashion, illustration process and social media for creatives, followed by an official book signing and chance for fellow creatives to network whilst enjoying complimentary organic juices from Juiceology, fine teas from Lahloo and yummy baked goods from Angel Food Bakery.

On purchase of books there will also be the opportunity to take part in a personal portfolio crit with Amelia Gregory.

Keep an eye on Twitter @ameliagregory and @castorpolluxart for updates on the #ACOFI hashtag. Free to attend but places will be limited so please come early! For further information contact april@castorandpollux.co.uk.

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Dionne Swift wins Gold Award

Textile artist Dionne Swift has won the gold award for Textiles in the Craft & Design Selected Awards!

Please find the judges’ comments below;

Dionne Swift’s engaging and innovative work commands huge respect from her peers as well as from other professionals and the public. Her great skill and extensive knowledge of her materials, techniques and processes are leading to exciting synergies. She not only breaks boundaries but admits to ignoring them, the results showing an uncompromising integrity. Tracking her career leaves one anticipating even better to come. Dionne’s work inspires and encourages others and most importantly, I think her work is distinctive and memorable. It will be valued in decades to come.

We are delighted that Dionne will be exhibiting her work at the Palace Art Fair in October.

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