FULL STEAM AHEAD

So we’ve been out of touch for a while but all for a good cause.  After having battled against the econmic crisis for over a year and having witnessed the collapse of several small businesses in our area we have decided to market Atelier de la Soie as an on-line only business.  This way we can keep our creativity flowing without the financial pressure of running a shop/gallery. Bearing in mind that most of our fans and clients live outside France it seems a logical way to keep our little studio going and to continue with the promotion of our local artists and artisans.

So coming soon………our ETSY shop, our EBAY shop and our own on-line gallery/boutique

A few final tweaks needed but we should be up and running very soon!

And in the meantime here’s a picture of Darius the British Bulldog, our latest rescue animal who is slowly getting used to the 13 rescue cats that make up our Pot Au Chat

GALERIE TERSON DE PALEVILLE

Since coming to Soreze, Atelier de la Soie has forged links with our local gallery, Galerie Terson de Paleville which hosts works by several regionally and internationally recognised artists and craftspeople. For about two years, we have ‘shared’ collections by local talents and work as closely as possible towards the promotion of arts and crafts in our area.

In addition to works permanently on show, each  month the gallery hosts exhibitions by individual artists details of which will be posted here as well as on our Facebook page.  Entry is free and the gallery is open all year round.  For further information go to our ‘We Like’ links to be directed to their site.

DEPECHE DU MIDI, 29 DEC 2010

UN GRAND ‘MERCI’ A HELENE SEGONNE POUR CET ARTICLE

Bonne fêtes:Happy Holidays

Panic shopping?  Our shop is packed with gift ideas made by local artists and craftspeople.

Large selection of hand painted silk products, jewellery, jams, soaps, home decor, accessories, greetings cards and much more.

Open every day ‘til Christmas

 

Pour toutes vos idées cadeaux, pensez à l’artisanat de Sorèze.

On vous propose une sélection de créations en soie peinte a la main, bijoux, confitures artisanal, savons, home déco, accessoires, tableaux, cartes de vœux et beaucoup plus.

 

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EDITORIAL

Many thanks to Helen Segonne from La Depeche du Midi for writing this article.  Whilst many know Soreze for its historic Abbaye Ecole, it’s also a stunning village home to many artists and artisans…………..visit our shops and studios to learn more about the creative talents in our community

ABAT-JOURS EN SOIE PEINTE A LA MAIN

Here’s our first lamp shade – joint project between Atelier de la Soie et Atelier Tsila, upholsterer and interior designer.  We are planning to expand the collection as well as introduce blinds, room dividers and other unique pieces for your home.

 

Notre premier essaie.Abat-jours en soie peinte à la main, confectionnée par Tsila Hurst, tapissière/décoratrice.  A suivre, des paravents et des autres pièces unique ‘home déco’

 

BELLA, KITTY & MUM

Georgeous hand knitted, crocheted and sewn accessories for children.  Unique pieces, affordable and locally  made.  Great for those winter chills.

 

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CREME CARAMEL AU BEURRE SALE

Our Queen of Jams has hit the Jackpot this time.  Butterscotch Spread.

My pot lasted 2 hours…….

La nouvelle confiture…………..record à battre, celui qui tient le plus longtemps!

J’ai fini mon pot en 2 heures.

BARBARA TOMLINSON – Peintures sur soie

Very pleased to have on show (and for sale!) works  by Barbara Tomlinson, an artist based in Bellegarde-du-Razel

We currently have two paintings, one of Flamingos mounted on board as well as an abstract inspired by a kimono design from the Japanese Middle Edo period.

Barbara has also produced two fantastic wall hangings – photos to follow!  These will be hung shortly, once some essential plumbing work in the shop is finished.

As a fellow silk painter I can vouch for the quality of Barbara’s designs; the Flamingos resemble a watercolour – very difficult to do on a textile, while the kimono design has superb gutta work, indicative of a highly skilled artist.

Feel free to contact us for prices and any further information

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LATEST ADDITIONS

Here’s the latest selection of silks – large scarves in crepe georgette and Japanese Habotai alongside a new series of ‘jungle’ paintings, which rework motifs I drew some time ago but with new compositions, background and colour effects.  All are unique pieces – paintings can be reproduced but due to the nature of silk painting, exact copies are impossible

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