The Contemporary Textiles Fair 2024
I will be exhibiting on Stand 28 at the Contemporary Textiles Fair from Friday 15 March to Sunday 17 March. It is held in the beautiful Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.
There will be lots of textile arts and crafts to see and also workshops, demonstrations and an onsite cafe.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/visual-arts/contemporary-textiles-fair-2024/
PAPERWORKS 2023
I am delighted to say that I have been awarded Third Place from 515 artist entries in the PAPERWORKS 2023, INTERNATIONAL JURORED COMPETITION b. j. spoke gallery, Huntington, New York. The Juror was Emily Olek the Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Museum of Modern Art. You can see my work and the other entries online until 31st July 2023
https://www.bjspokegallery.org
Image is of Sky at Twilight. Photo Duncan Shepherd
CRAFTS COUNCIL DIRECTORY
Did you know you can also see my work on the Crafts Council Directory?
Follow the link below
https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/directory/anita-bell
Image is of Morning Dress. Photo credit Duncan Shepherd
Emsworth Arts Trail 2023
Back to Tuppenny Barn for Emsworth Arts Trail on 22 and 23 April and 29 and 30 April. Look forward to seeing you there.I am Number 74 this year.
www.emsworthartstrail.org.uk
Making Space Virtual Open Studios
18 Aug 2020
Virtual Open Studios at Making Space this weekend.
This weekend I will be taking part in an open studio event at Making Space as an Associate Maker.
Image is of Signs of Spring, a contemporary stitched paper art work. Hand made paper, stitch and watercolour.
'Vivid' Colourworkers Exhibition at Oxmarket Centre of Arts, Chichester
11 Aug 2020
Vivid From Tuesday 13 October to Saturday 31 October 2020
Looking forward to exhibiting at Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester.
Magazine Feature
28 Dec 2019
SEW Region Embroiderers' Guild. The Magazine of the South East West Region of the Embroiderers' Guild. Read articles from Cas Holmes, Kim Thittichai, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn (Double Trouble) and many more. The Embroiderers' Guild...
www.calameo.com
I am really happy to be featured in this great online magazine alongside many other textile artists.
The feature talks about where I find inspiration and how my work has changed over the years.
You can find the link here. https://www.calameo.com/read/005606910e9eea97f6b83
Workshop for Chichester Embroiderers' Guild
09 Sep 2019
Day Workshop for Chichester Embroiderers' Guild - Time for Tea
Some of the beautiful work produced during a lovely day with Chicheter Embroiderers' Guild. Hand stitching on a variety of papers.
Hampshire Open Studios
08 Aug 2019
Taking part in Hampshire Open Studios
This year I am taking part in Hampshire Open Studios with ACJ Wessex Studio Jewellers group.
I will be exhibiting at The Nutshell, 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AF.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm from Saturday 17 August to Bank Holiday Monday 26 August.
Time for Tea
08 Aug 2019
Time for Tea
An experimental workshop using a variety of papers and hand stitching.
Contact me if you would like this workshop for your group. It can be for a few hours or a day workshop.
Stitchfest 2019
12 Jul 2019
Stitchfest 2019
Always have a great time taking part in Stitchfest.
This lovely fair is every two years and has a range of traders, workshops, demonstrations and talks for Embroiderers' Guilds in the South East Region.
Looking forward to the next one.
Image shows pink fabric available in my studio at Victory Business Centre, Portsmouth. Please contact me of you require materials, yarns, beads, sequins, Angelina, hand dyed fibres and threads.
Paper Lace Workshop
14 Jul 2019
Paper Lace Workshop for East Grinstead Embroiderers' Guild
Had a lovely day with East Grinstead Embroiderers' Guild. Gave a talk in the morning and a workshop in the afternoon.
A range of beautiful samples produced using paper and hand stitching. Looking forward to seeing more photographs of finished works soon.
Time for Tea
12 Jul 2019
Time for Tea
One hour workshop for Stitchfest.
Work produced with tea dyed papers and hand stitching to be put mounted in a greeting card.
Really enjoyed the day. Amazing what can be achieved in just one hour with the same materials and the creativity of all participants.
Stitching Paper Workshop
28 Jun 2019
Talk and Workshop for Portsmouth Embroiderers' Guild
Had a great time on Saturday giving a workshop for Portsmouth Embroiderers' Guild.
Paper and stitch workshop on a very hot day. Hand stitching on paper. Some beautiful work was produced.
Here we go again!
25 Apr 2019
Getting ready for Emsworth Arts Trail this year. I will be exhibiting at Deja Vu in the High Street, Emsworth.
The Contemporary Textiles Fair
24 Mar 2019
Great weekend exhibiting at The Contemporary Textiles Fair, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington. http://www.landmarkartscentre.org
Wonderful to be in the company of so many textile artists from all over the country and not forgetting the cakes from the cafe.
Lots of workshops and talk and exhibition by Diana Springall. .http://dianaspringallcollection.co.uk
The Contemporary Textiles Fair
23 Mar 2019
I will be taking part in the Contemporary Textiles Fair 2019 at Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington 23 and 24 March from 10.00am-5.00pm.
Two for one tickets available. Send me an email and I will put them on the door for you. Also Preview Evening on Friday 22 March from 6.00-8.00pm
Further information www.landmarkartscentre.org or
Telephone 020 8977 7558
Stitchfest
12 Jul 2019
The SE Region of the Embroiderers' Guild are holding Stitchfest 2019 on Saturday 13th July.
I will be there again this year with textile supplies and a small selection of my work.
It's a great day out and you can sign up for a variety of workshops.
West Country Embroiderers 'Dorset Day' Event
13 Mar 2019
Looking forward to taking my material supplies to the West Country Embroiderers 'Dorset Day' event on the 13th March 2019. Lots of bits for textile arts and crafts.
The venue is Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP
Should be an enjoyable day.
Emsworth Arts Trail is Fast Approaching
26 Apr 2019
Emsworth Arts Trail is fast approaching.
This year I will be exhibiting in Deja Vu in the High Street in Emsworth. You can find me upstairs but work will be displayed throughout the shop.
The Arts Trail is open for two weekends, 27 and 28 April and 4, 5 and 6 May.
I will be in the shop on 27 April and 4 May and some other times during shop opening hours.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Talk to Romsey Quilters
12 Mar 2019
Wonderful morning giving a talk to Romsey Quilters.
Lovely group who made me very welcome.
Thank you to all who came along.
Talk to Aldwick Quilters
28 Feb 2019
Very enjoyable morning giving a talk to Aldwick Quilters who meet in Pagham.
Thank you to all who came along.
New Studio
30 Sep 2018
Almost set up in my new studio in the Victory Business Centre in Portsmouth.
It has been a busy time moving from my work place in Emsworth to a new space in the Victory Business Centre.
Thank you Emsworth for the last 3 years. It is a beautiful place and the community have been very supportive.
I will still be keeping a presence above Deja Vu at 46a HIGH STREET, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, PO10 7AW.
My work will be on display along with cards and material supplies for textile arts and crafts. www.dejavuemsworth.co.uk
Canford Needlework Festival
15 Sep 2018
Canford Needlework Festival is this coming Sunday16th September between 10 and 4pm at Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AP.
I will be demonstrating using soluble fabric, showing my work and selling materials for textile arts and crafts.
Canford Needlework Festival is an event for all stitching enthusiasts. You’ll be able to find materials, kits and patterns for all sorts of Beading, fabulous quirky Buttons, a wide range of Arts and Crafts Books, Connoisseur Silks and Fabrics, Dorset Buttons, Dressmaking, Felting, Hand Dyed Embroidery Threads, Yarns and Fabrics, Haberdashery, Hand and Machine embroidery, Knitting and Crochet, Lacemaking, Patchwork and Quilting, Fabric Printing, Ribbons, Smocking, Soft Furnishing, Spinning and Weaving and Vintage Textiles,
Celebrating 130 Years of the Society of Designer Craftsmen
10 Jul 2018
Showing work with the Society of Designer Craftsmen in the Shop within the Show at Chelsea College of Arts. Looking forward to the private view tomorrow evening.
Celebrating 130 Years of the Society of Designer Craftsmen
10 Jul 2018
Been a busy time preparing for the Society of Designer Craftsmen Show at Chelsea College of Arts. Celebrating 130 Years of the Society.
Hotwalls Creative Market
19 May 2018
Good weather for the Hotwalls Creative Market today. It was a busy day at Hotwalls in Old Portsmouth with open studios, a variety of arts and crafts, good food and live music. Thank you to everybody who stopped by for a chat.
Hotwalls Creative Market
19 May 2018
Lovely day down by the sea at the Hotwalls Creative Market.
Emsworth Arts Trail
27 Apr 2018
Emsworth Arts Trail 2018
My Studio is open on the 28th and 29th April and the 5th and 6th of May for the Emsworth Arts Trail. For a full list of exhibitors please go to emsworthartstrail.org.uk
Despite the weather there was a steady stream of visitors on both Saturday and Sunday.
Looking forward to next weekend.
Fibre Fest
27 Apr 2018
Fibre Fest in Eastbourne this weekend
Wonderful weekend down in Eastbourne at Fibre Fest. Great event in the Enterprise Shopping Centre.
Lots of lovely people came in to chat and buy from a range of exciting craft and textile artists.
Talk for Windsor and Maidenhead Embroiderers Guild
09 Apr 2018
Spent a lovely evening with the Windsor and Maidenhead Embroiderers' Guild giving a talk and explaining where I get my inspiration.
The Contemporary Textiles Fair 2018
16 Mar 2018
I will be exhibiting on Stand 13 at the Contemporary Textiles Fair in the Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN. See landmarkartscentre.org for details.
The fair takes place on Friday 16 March from 6-8.30pm for the Preview Evening and Saturday and Sunday the 17th and 18th of March from 10.00am-5.00pm.
Busy painting papers and stitching in my studio in Emsworth.
WCE Dorset Day in Dorset
14 Mar 2018
Looking forward to going down to Dorset for the WCE Dorset Day on 14 March 2018.
Brilliant Day at Landford Textile Fair
27 Oct 2017
Great to meet all the lovely people down at Landford Textile Fair.
All in aid of Breast Cancer. Next fair will be in 2019.
Exhibition in Shanghai
25 Sep 2017
I'm very excited to be taking part in the first Shanghai International Paper Art Exhibition, Feasts on Paper.
The poster arrived today.
26 October 2017 to 20 November 2017.
Canford Needlework Festival
16 Sep 2017
Canford Needlework Festival is an exciting event for all stitching enthusiasts! It features many independent suppliers trading in a wide variety of beading, button and dorset button, dressmaking and soft furnishing, hand and machine embroidery, fabric printing, felting, haberdashery, knitting, lace making, patchwork and quilting, ribbon, smocking, spinning and weaving and textile materials………
as well as all sorts of "can’t live without bits and pieces".
I will be demonstrating and selling all my lovely 'bits for stitch' on Sunday 17th September 2017 10am-4.00pm at Hamworthy Recreation Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AP
Exhibition in Shanghai
20 Aug 2017
Evening Light 1 and 2 selected for exhibition in A Feast of Paper Art in Shanghai.
27 October to 21 November.
Exhibition in Shanghai
20 Aug 2017
Evening Light 1 and 2 selected for exhibition in A Feast of Paper Art in Shanghai.
27 October to 21 November.
Hand Stitching on Paper
27 Jul 2017
Thank you Emsworth U3A for hosting the workshop today. Some of the beautiful work produced.
Hand Stitching on Paper
27 Jul 2017
Thank you Emsworth U3A for hosting the workshop today. Some more of the beautiful work produced.
Beautiful work
26 Jul 2017
More of the lovely work achieved in the stitched paper workshop in my studio today.
Beautiful work
26 Jul 2017
Some of the lovely work achieved in the stitched paper workshop in my studio today.
Back in the workshop
26 Jul 2017
Free Machine Embroidery on Paper Workshop 2. Back in my Emsworth studio for Part 2 of the workshop.
Workshop for Stitchfest
14 Jul 2017
Thank you to all who attended my hand stitching on paper workshop at Stitchfest today. Some lovely results.
Wonderful day at Stitchfest
14 Jul 2017
Had a great time at Stitchfest. The South East Region of the Embroiderers' Guild Biennial Event at Ardingly. Lots of stalls selling textile materials, lectures, exhibitions from Guilds and workshops.
Thanks to all who came by for a chat and those who took part in my stitched paper workshop.
Free Machine Embroidery on Paper Workshop
09 Jul 2017
Small group workshop in my Emsworth studio today. Lovely morning stitching paper.
My work is being exhibited as part of Inspired by Paper
11 May 2017
Inspired by Paper is now in France
The exhibition is open from April 01, 2017 until May 21, 2017.
Paper artworks by IAPMA members
Opening Hours
Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 -12.00 & 14.00 – 18.00
closed on Monday
Vernissage (preview) 1 Avril at 12.00
Location
Musée Cevenol
1, Rue des Calquieres,
30120 Le Vigan
FRANCE
Tele 0467810686
Lots of visitors to my Emsworth Studio
11 May 2017
Thank you to everyone who visited my studio in Emsworth during the Emsworth Arts Trail.
It was lovely to meet you all.
Great first day at the Emsworth Arts Trail
21 Apr 2017
Lots of visitors to my studio today. Enjoying taking part in the Emsworth Arts Trail www.emsworthartstrail.org.
Emsworth Arts Trail
21 Apr 2017
Open studios event in Emsworth, Hampshire over two weekends.
I will be open on 22nd and 23rd April and 29th and 30th April from 11.00am to 4.00pm. I will be closed on Monday 1st May.
Emsworth Arts Trail
21 Apr 2017
The studio will be open on 22nd and 23rd April and 29th and 30th April from 11.00am to 4.00pm. I will be closed on Monday 1st May.
I will be showing a range of work including framed and mounted pieces made from painted papers and stitch.
Cards and a selection of materials for textile arts and crafts will also be available.
Emsworth Arts Trail
21 Apr 2017
The studio will be open on 22nd and 23rd April and 29th and 30th April from 11.00am to 4.00pm. I will be closed on Monday 1st May.
I will be showing a range of work including framed and mounted pieces made from painted papers and stitch.