Spotlight on….Sue Bibby Embroidery

What do you create? I make a range of embroidered products and one-off pieces using a combination of free machine embroidery and hand stitch. Where do you make your work? I work from my attic studio that is a messy, lovely, creative space where I have everything set up and ready to “go”. My trusty Bernina […]

Spotlight On…. Miranda Sharpe Jewellery

What do you create? I make contemporary jewellery, predominantly with silver and vitreous enamels and a scattering of precious stones and gold. My jewellery collections include rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and brooches as repeatable designs and one-of-a kind pieces. Where do you make your jewellery? I have a workshop at home, a fully insulated shed! […]

Spotlight On Emma Jackson – Silversoles

What do you create? I make hand felted and embroidered fashion accessories and interior products. This includes scarves, bags, purses, wraps & throws, lampshades and cushions. Where do you make your work? I predominantly work from my home studio, it’s a purposes built insulated ‘shed’ at the bottom of my garden. I make my work and deliver Feltmaking […]

Spotlight On…Clare Wainwright Glass

What do you create? I create stained glass, small to medium suncatchers, pictures, Christmas tree decorations and a range of fused dichroic glass jewellery. Where do you make your work? I work from home in my spare bedroom which has been converted to a lovely workroom. What is your inspiration? Much of my inspiration is from the countryside […]

Spotlight On..Melanie Keevil

In my garden studio in Kings Heath I create abstract ceramic wall panels that are a personal response to landscape, coastline and rock formations. I hope not only to record what I see but also to give a sense of the place: the colours, light, surface texture, shape and pattern within the natural world. To […]

New Venues for Made in Kings Heath 2017

We have finalized the 2017 line up of artists and designer makers for Made in Kings Heath and are very excited to announce that this year we will be showcasing thirteen artists across three venues! I think you’ll agree the success of the event is reflected in its steady growth. In addition to our original […]

An Invitation to the 2017 Made in Kings Heath Open Studio Art Trail

We would like to invite you to our fourth annual Made in Kings HeathOpen Studios Art Trail. We’re excited to share with you this years invitation flyer. It has been designed by Andy of Monobrow, and includes our shiny new logo, designed by the fabulous Ruth of Ruth Green Designs! The Made in Kings Heath Open Studio […]

Expressions of Înterest…

Made in Kings Heath 2017 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November 2017 We are beginning to do the planning for the 2017 Made in Kings Heath Open Studio Artist Trail and are looking for expressions of interest from artists and designer makers who would like to take part. This will be the fourth MiKH event, […]

Happy New Year!

We had a fantastic weekend at the 2016 Made in Kings Heath Christmas event and want to thank everybody for supporting us and making it the success it was, we couldn’t do it without you. It was wonderful to have so many new and returning visitors over the weekend, made extra special this year with […]

Spotlight On…KT Robbins

With preparations well underway before the 2017 Made in Kings Heath Open Studio Christmas Art Trail opens its doors, all the artists have been busy making and are now finishing off work ready for the event. I took some time out to interview KT Robbins, who will be hosting one of the studio fairs, to find out […]