Upstairs Gallery Berkhamsted

Loyal to Local! What if this Chtistmas you only bought from small independent shops? ・・・ Posted by Holly Tucker on Instagram - It’s that time of the year, where I down my other tools and pick up my most precious. For this is the season my life’s calling comes into its own - to raise awareness of the beauty in being an independent; being small💪🏻 I started our campaign last year #campaiagnshopsmall and I’ll be continuing for the rest of my career. I’ll spend my Christmas seas...on making sure everyone understands the beauty, quality and uniqueness small businesses give us all. That the weeks in front of us, are the ‘make and break’ period of small businesses very existence. I’ll do my very best to get people to vote with their money. I’ll be asking everyone to pull their socks up and support ‘the independents’. It’s essential everyone takes it seriously - like not having plastic straws/bags, understanding the word feminism, what palm oil is, the battle of mental health - I believe that supporting small businesses, the independents, our small shops on the high street and the very backbone of our economy, is just as crucial as all these subjects. So, if you’re reading this as a small business, please share this post with as many small businesses as you know including the new hashtag #campaignshopindependent and asking them to follow me. We’re going to be calling on us all, to campaign together. I need you. I’ve created exciting ways you can get involved and elements, that if we all get behind, we’ll get the press involved and the message properly amplified! If you’re someone who loves small businesses, I equally ask you to share, as I’ll be highlighting some of the amazing businesses and what they produce in the hope it reminds you that you have the power in your hands. What if this Christmas - you only shopped small? To kick this year’s campaign off - I asked the dear and bloody talented @rebecca_strickson_illustration if she’d do me the honour of creating a special piece of art to raise awareness. She was on board in a flash, as she herself believes wholeheartedly in raising awareness of ‘small’ and the power we can all have collectively to make this their best Christmas - ever! Please share away and help us - we need you.💪🏻
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Join us today and find some festive inspiration!

Join us on Saturday 1st December for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

Beautiful Mandalas by Ross Belton in the Gallery as part of Under the Tree Exhibition
A Contemporary Circling /ˈmandələ,ˈmʌndələ/ from Sanskrit maṇḍala 'disc or circle'
... Media: All natural colour, contact printed silk, eucalyptus and pin oak leaves, indigo, iron water, cotton thread
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Oh yes .... chocolate is definitely Art!! Made locally by Yvette’s Chocolates in Potten End www.yvetteschocolates.com ..... simply delicious and available now!

We're ready! Come and find some inspiration for UNDER THE TREE opening tomorrow - 21 November
A tempting selection of art, ceramic, jewellery, decorations, textiles, handmade gifts and cards ..... plus much more!
... 'Camel' watercolour by Niki Bell
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A sneaky peek at just a few of the irresistible goodies that have arrived in the gallery today.... UNDER THE TREE is opening on Wednesday 21st so you’ll just have to wait till then!

The Gallery will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as we get ready for UNDER THE TREE Opening on Wednesday 21st November until Saturday 5th January 2019
We are delighted to be hosting an exquisite show of original artwork and crafts over the Christmas period.... Come and meet some of our makers in the gallery on Saturday 1st December, 11am - 2pm.
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Photography by Neil Proctor on show in the Gallery as part of ‘In the Frame’ exhibition

‘In the Frame’ is an exhibition of recent paintings by Andrew Dixon and photography by Neil Proctor On until Saturday 17 November

OPEN SUBMISSION - An opportunity for textile artists! See our website for full details. www.upstairsgallery.co.uk

On Monday 12th the Gallery will open 'In the Frame' on until Saturday 17 November Recent paintings by Andrew Dixon with photography by Neil Proctor

Laura Boswell’s solo printmaking exhibition continues until Saturday 10 November. Ceramics by Kirsteen Holuj and Maud Eager beautifully complement the natural tones of Laura’s Japanese woodblock and linocut prints. Along with artisan jewellery by Twisted Root and contemporary silver jewellery by Sarah-Jane Bennett

NOT TO BE MISSED! On Thursday 1st November from 10.30am Laura Boswell will be back in the Gallery demonstrating her Japanese woodblock printmaking technique. . @laura_boswell_printmaker

Fascinating insight into Japanese woodblock printmaking with Laura Boswell demonstrating in the Gallery today. She’ll be back on Thursday 1st November if you missed today! From 10.30am

Laura Boswell will be demonstrating her Japanese woodblock printmaking technique on Saturday!
This year she has been elected to the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. Laura has a joint degree in art history and visual art and has trained in Japan. She writes a monthly column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine. Her prints can be found in collections in the UK and Japan.
Laura will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 27th October and Thursday 1st November from 10.30am

The Gallery is ready! Opening Tuesday 23 October. We are delighted to welcome Laura Boswell back. She is exhibiting a collection of Japanese woodblock and linocut prints. Sharing the space are ceramicists Maud Eager and Kirsteen Holuj. Artisan jewellery by Twisted Root using natural semi-precious stones. Contemporary and individual silver jewellery by Sarah-Jane Bennett. On until Saturday 10 November

Opening on Tuesday 23 October! Looking forward to helping Laura hang her work tomorrow...

Laura Boswell’s exhibition opens on 23 October - 10 November Laura will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 27 October and Thursday 1 November @laura_boswell_printmaker #Repost @laura_boswell_printmaker with @get_repost ・・・... My Solo Show opens at the Upstairs Gallery in Berkhamsted, on 23rd October, hope I see you there.
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Terrific show on at the moment. Gorgeous prints, paintings and pottery. Don't miss the last few days - ends Saturday.

Another fantastic show and warm welcome as always!

A lovely humble gallery, displaying professional and beautiful work

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