November 3, 2010
I’m currently exhibiting a small collection of 10 pieces of handmade jewellery a the Milton of Crathes Gallery in Royal Deeside.
It’s a gorgeous little gallery opposite Crathes Castle and beside the river Dee.
The exhibition is by local artists (including my Dad, the painter Ian R. Cormack!) and runs until 14th November.
Pop by and check it out this week if you can!
September 29, 2010
I thought I’d share some images from last Sunday 26th September where I tutored two jewellery design workshops at the Edinburgh Bead Fair in Edinburgh. Workshops took place at the Corn Exchange.
The first workshop was titled ‘Natures Gems’ in which I taught participants to create beautiful jewells using sea glass and sea worn ceramic, re-cycling with the help of Mother Nature!
And the afternoons class was about ‘Reuse, Renew, Recycle’, I taught participants how to make funky jewellery by re-cycling postcards, magazines and incorporating words…
August 12, 2010
Calling all jewellery making fanatics and fans alike! I will be tutoring two jewellery making workshops at the Edinburgh Bead Fair on the 26th September this year.
Natures Gem Pendant
Workshops will take place at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh. I’ll be taking one workshop from 11.30am-1.00pm called ‘Gems from Nature’ and will be showing you how to create beautiful brooches and pendants made from sea glass. Workshop cost ~ £25
Workshop 2 will take place at 3.30pm – 5pm and is called ‘Reuse, Renew, Recycle’. This workshop will make use of recycling business cards, postcards, photos, magazine cuttings and excerpts of poetry to create unique and funky earrings and pendants. Workshop cost ~ £25
For further information on classes: Edinburgh Bead Fair Classes
For information on tutors: BeadyBird.com Tutors
Book ahead to reserve your place as there is a limit to how many people can attend!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jane
March 23, 2010
Hey there,
I’ve decided to have a spring sale in my Etsy store to freshen things up! I’m offering a 10% discount on all items in my store (except the postcards) all through March & April 2010!
I always get that feeling when the weather starts improving and things begin to grow, that’s it’s time to freshen things up in life.
It’s a time of new growth, fresh buds of hope, a bit of watery sunshine, holidays, easter eggs and my birthday! And of course, individual and unique jewellery and art with special easter discounts!
Enjoy 🙂 Jane Alexandra Cormack, Natural, Eco-Friendly Design
December 15, 2009
Here are some images of the art market I took part in on 5th December in Edinburgh- the lighting was minimal and I ended up feeling like the sun was setting on me with this big amber light shining down on my stall from the balcony. I also took part in the market on the 12th December too but didn’t take my camera that time!
November 30, 2009
I’ll be taking part in the Christmas Arts Market this Saturday with a stall selling my unique jewellery and accessories, greetings cards and artwork. There will be lots of beautiful products on sale so come along for a mulled wine! See below for further information.
Xmas Arts Markets
at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
Sat 5th December
Sat 12th December –Includes Bruncheon! -Live Music
Sun 13th December
11am – 7pm
80p entry
The perfect place to buy unique X-mas presents,
seasonal handmade decorations and home accessories, in addition
to the diverse selection of artwork and crafts, ranging from painting and photography
through fashion, textiles and jewellery to furniture and design.
This year more than 120 artists and makers will be selling their own work
over three X-mas Market dates in the relaxed atmosphere
of The Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
Mulled Wine, Music & Christmas Cheer!
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny Street
Located just off Leith Walk/Easter Road
Buses 7,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 25, 35, 49
see www.outoftheblue.org.uk for more details
September 3, 2009
This years NEOS open studios week has come around pretty fast! It really doesn’t feel that long since I was exhibiting at Mill Farm near Kemnay last year.
This year I will have my work on show at St Marys Church, High Street in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. I’ll be exhibiting alongside around 17 other artists and designers including my Dad Ian R. Cormack and his paintings.
Open studios will begin on Sunday 12th September this year and run for the whole week until Monday 21st. It’s a great chance to visit the studios, homes and work spaces of the bevvy of talent nestling around the north east coasts of Scotland.
For further information and opening times for Art at st Marys Church check out the NEOS link here:
http://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/quicksearchrespond.asp
This venue was organised by Christine Ross who will be exhibiting her work alongside myself and many others.
I’ll have my individual jewellery pieces on display as well as handmade greetings cards and original artwork, all available for purchase at affordable prices.
August 27, 2009
A selection of one of a kind jewells are now available to purchase from a brick & mortar venue in Edinburgh!
Flux is a very funky shop near the shore in Leith, Edinburgh. 55 Bernard Street to be exact.
Check out their site here: http://www.get2flux.co.uk
There will be a selection of sea-glass stud earrings (glass from Pittenweem), vintage button & glass earrings, semi-precious stones, amber sea-glass brooch and paua shell pin, some very rare lilac and cobalt blue sea glass and gemstone necklaces and natural pebble and sea-glass necklaces with gems.
This shop sells all kinds of art pieces, great gifts and beautiful things (including my jewellery now!!).
My individually designed art cards can now be purchased from Panache Flowers 221 Leith Walk, Edinburgh as well as Word of Mouth Cafe on Albert Street in Leith.
Still editing poetry for my dissertation for Uni…..only one month to go now!
July 19, 2009
I was rather pleased that ShopBug decided to select my online Etsy store as ‘shop of the week’ this July- Thank you Shop bug! ShopBugs blog is a shopping blog about shopping tips, experiences and new design.
To read my interview and to see images of my work that ShopBug has featured in her article, follow this link: http://theshopbug.blogspot.com/2009/07/shop-of-week-jane-alexandra-cormack.html and read July’s issue of ‘Shop of the Week- Jane Alexandra Cormack’.
July 6, 2009
Well, life has been super busy lately so I’m finally getting round to saying hello in my blog again!! This time I’m taking part in a local Art exhibition. It’s in Banchory which is up by Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. I took part in this exhibition last year too which was successful and popular! I can’t believe it’s come around again so quickly.
I’m exhibiting twelve specific pieces of individually handmade jewellery displayed in a hand-made wall mounted picture frame and an antique jewellery display box.
The exhibition is open from Saturday 18th July until Sunday 26th from 10am to 6pm daily and until 5pm on the last day.
The title of the exhibition is ‘Homecoming Scotland’ and so I have decided to exhibit pieces that include Scottish sea glass and shells. I’ve had many ‘homecomings’ to Scotland since I’ve travelled a lot. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world!
Banchory is a lovely Scottish town and ‘The Sheiling’ sells the best homemade cakes and fine pieces! I had lunch there with my Australian friend last week who was visiting Scotland for the first time. She had a huge cinnamon scone! yum
Here’s a few sample of my jewellery that will be on display…
Peruvian Incan God- Greenstone God Head, Mother of Pearl, Labradorite Gems
Grecian Goddess, Sea Glass, Citrine, Green Aventurine, Crystal & Silver
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