Cas Holmes

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From Autumn to Spring

I have just returned from five weeks of workshops and sight-seeing in Australia and am still playing catch up. It has been great to come back a warmer late Spring in the UK following a warm Autumn...

May 9, 2013 Like

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It has been a privilege to be a guest in Canberra during its 100 year Celebration as Federal Capital City. More so an honour to participate in the Anzac Day services at the Australian War Memorial....

Apr 25, 2013 Like

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Textiles, Tales and Touring

I am waiting at Hong Kong airport for my connection to Melbourne. I am off on a teaching tour of Australia which starts in Victoria (details of workshops are on this blog). While away I will be...

Mar 31, 2013 Like

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Framed Memories

I have had a whirlwind week of workshops finishing with a really good day at Maidstone Museum in the 'Framed Memories' workshop. Taking inspiration from family and personal images, and the patterns...

Mar 9, 2013 Like

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Bluebell in the Embroiderer's Guild Collection

I am delighted to have my work represented in the Embroiderers' Guild Collection of the United Kingdom. Given this piece celebrates fond memories I have of my father it is significant of childhood...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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STITCH! In Netherlands and Canadian Quilts in Maidstone

I am delighted to be taking part in STITCH! International which include works byJoyce van Dongen, Barbara Broekman (Amsterdam) Tilleke Schwarz, Cas Holmes, Rosie James, Louise Baldwin,GB, Iska...

Feb 2, 2013 Like

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workshops and exhibitions coming up in 2013

I have a number of courses coming up in the next few months. I list a few here but please check out my Workshops and Exhibitions page on my this blog for information of courses in the UK, France...

Jan 21, 2013 Like

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New Year thoughts

The end of 2012 was a whirlwind, Urban-Nature at the Knitting and Stitching Show in London, Harrogate and Festival of Quilts, Birmingham in addition to my regular teaching and workshops. I had a...

Jan 10, 2013 Like

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Welcome to 2013

After a very busy last few months of 2012 with the Knitting and Stitching Show I finished my teaching year at West Dean in mid December. The break has been spent quietly at home taking a breather....

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Witch Hazel and welcome to 2013

Yippee The Witch Hazel is out in my garden. Spring is round the corner. After a very busy last few months of 2012 with the Knitting and Stitching Show I finished my teaching year at West Dean in...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Season's Greetings

Seasons Greetings to all my on-line followers and a Happy New Year I am at wonderful West Dean where the weather is getting cooler but the sun is sharp. This is the shadow of a tree on the lovely...

Dec 18, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Winter activities and teaching

I have had a chance to catch up over the last few weeks. My work is still on show at my local Adult Education Centre Common room. (St Faith's Street) . A good chance to catch up and have a coffee,...

Dec 6, 2012 Like

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Hola and Ciao Harrogate

Well, the work is down, I am all packed up and back in Maidstone. Just to say thank you to all who came to see me at Harrogate and my other shows at Festival and Ally Pally. This show would not...

Nov 26, 2012 Like

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People, Partridge and Piecing at Knit and Stitch

First day at Knit and Stitch. A partridge (not in a pear tree) feeding on corn at my hosts house. A levels students adding to Tea-Flora-Tales. Myself with 'Cuttings' a collaboration with Anne...

Nov 22, 2012 Like

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Working,Fundraisi ng and Harrogate

A mixed bag this week. Fundraising for Children in Need. Spur of the moment decided to raffle Tulip to creative arts students at Adult Education on Friday. Raised over £60. One of the young carers...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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Harrogate last show for Urban Nature

The extended tour of Urban Nature continues to Knitting and Stitching at the International Centre, Harrogate from 22-25 November 2012. Please pop in and see my gallery at stand TG505. There is lots...

Nov 10, 2012 Like

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Japanese Memories

Learning how paper is made before I have a go.I spent a few days recovering from a cold and this morning decided it was time to sort through the back reaches of one of my many cupboards. Always...

Nov 3, 2012 Like

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Not all Porridge and Deep Fried Mars Bars

Just spent a few days in Scotland near the River Tay. running workshops Fantastic views and great organic food provided by my hosts at in Newburgh, and not so healthy cake provided by students with...

Oct 27, 2012 Like

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Urban Nature at Ally Pally

A few images of my work at the Knitting and Stitching Show and the location of Alexandra Palace. I will be at the International Centre Harrogate from 22-25th November 2012 when the show moves...

Oct 16, 2012 Like

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Urban Nature at Knitting and Stitching Ally Pally and other exhibitions

It is only a few weeks away before my exhibition of Urban Nature at Alexandra Palace. I will be at gallery E42 from 11-14th October 2012. Please pop by and say hello, sit and have a chat or even...

Sep 20, 2012 Like

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Waste not want not at West Dean - Sculptural packaging

Found some packaging in bin at West Dean. We decided to have a 5 minute play and made soft forms no's 1-7. A good week before back to teaching next week at Adult Education.

Sep 16, 2012 Like

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Florum

I have work in this exhibition supporting a worthwhile cause: SEVENOAKS WILDLIFE RESERVE Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks TN13 3DH 8th - 15th SEPTEMBER 10.00 - 5.00 daily The Reserve is off the main...

Aug 30, 2012 Like

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Festival of Quilts Ends

A few shots of Urban Nature at Festival of Quilts. Amazing how quickly we set up and take down. Thank you to all the team and the volunteers and friends who helped in this amazing process. Please...

Aug 20, 2012 Like

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Festival of Quilts 9-12 August 2012

The time draws closer and I am busy preparing for my forthcoming exhibition as guest artist under the kind invitation of www.twistedthread.com at the Festival of Quilts (NEC Birmingham), August...

Aug 9, 2012 Like

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Hop-Kins at Kent Life

I have been working on my pieces for installation for Transpositions with Vir-Art at Kent Life near Maidstone. The work was installed today in a flooded hoppers hut with the help of a Man who Can,...

Jul 12, 2012 Like

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Unclaimed work South East Open studios

I am putting out a call to the lady who purchased a piece of work from me South East Open Studios, on Saturday 2nd June. Please could you get in touch with me to organise collection? Many thankscas

Jun 20, 2012 Like

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Urban Nature in print

The time draws closer and I pleased to see interest in my forthcoming exhibition at the Festival of Quilts and Knitting and Stitching Show (London). There is an article in the Summer 2012 issue of...

Jun 20, 2012 Like

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SEOS show still going strong

South East Open Studio continues. Have had a good number of visitors braving the rain. Lots of positive feedback. Some more pictures below. We are open on Wednesday 13 12.00-4.00, Saturday 16th and...

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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SHED GALLERY 2012

I will be exhibiting at Open Studios again this year at the Shed Gallery. Opens on Saturday 2nd June. It is an excellent opportunity to meet all the artists exhibiting. For further details see...

May 26, 2012 Like

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From Autumn to Spring

Lest We Forget, Anzac Day

Textiles, Tales and Touring

Framed Memories

Bluebell in the Embroiderer's Guild Collection

STITCH! In Netherlands and Canadian Quilts in Maidstone

workshops and exhibitions coming up in 2013

New Year thoughts

Welcome to 2013

Witch Hazel and welcome to 2013

Season's Greetings

Winter activities and teaching

Hola and Ciao Harrogate

People, Partridge and Piecing at Knit and Stitch

Working,Fundraisi ng and Harrogate

Harrogate last show for Urban Nature

Japanese Memories

Not all Porridge and Deep Fried Mars Bars

Urban Nature at Ally Pally

Urban Nature at Knitting and Stitching Ally Pally and other exhibitions

Waste not want not at West Dean - Sculptural packaging

Florum

Festival of Quilts Ends

Festival of Quilts 9-12 August 2012

Hop-Kins at Kent Life

Unclaimed work South East Open studios

Urban Nature in print

SEOS show still going strong

SHED GALLERY 2012

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