Ian Mankin Fabric

Ian Mankin is famous for wonderful ginghams and ticking stripes in a great range of colours.  The range has expanded to include linens, embroideries, deck chair canvas, oilcloth and some organic stripes. All of the fabric is made of natural fibers and most of it is woven in the UK.  It’s suitable for curtains and upholstery.  and…

It’s available from Providence.  Come to our shop to see the Coordinated, Linens, Tickings, Contempary and Classical collections. You’re in for a real treat.

Ian Mankin at Providence

Red stripey ticking and coordinating Campbell Union

Vintage stripes in sage green and blue.

Happy Halloween

 

…managed to carve up a pumpkin and I’m sitting here munching roasted pumpkin seeds, while little trick & treaters tap the the door.  Have a good evening, all.

The Big Apple Draw

The Big Apple Draw was a success again this year. We put our charcoal apple tree in the door way between our 2 shops….

…..and used our 2nd shop (with beautiful, oak topped dining table) for spreading out and drawing.

The Big Draw (apples please)

Our Big Draw event started on Apple Day 2006 at Burwash. We set the simple task of offering every one a chance to draw an apple.  I just found some pictures of that first Big Apple Draw.

Our 4 ft x 8 ft tree got covered with apples (probably around 40).

We had charcoal, pastels and pencil for people to play with.

I’ve saved the pictures from The Big Apple Draws 06, 07 & 08. In a tidy pile in our office, that has grown.  Last year we had about 250 new drawing to add to the collection. We hang them up for inspiration on Apple Day.  This year I think that we are going to have to start hanging them up sooner rather than later.   The Big Apple Draw is happening on Saturday, October 10 at Providence as part of Burwash’s Apple Day and in affiliation with the National Campaign for Drawing.

The Big Apple Draw @ Providence

The BIG APPLE DRAW at Providence
Bring your family to Providence at Burwash Manor, Saturday October 10th, 2009, 1pm-4pm.
Come and draw an Apple in pencils and charcoal, experimenting with different drawing techniques. Drawings will be used to decorate our apple tree as part of Burwash Manor’s, Apple Day.
Providence’s BIG APPLE DRAW is in conjuction with The BIG Draw- The National Campaign for Drawing. This event is free of charge and for people of all ages. All materials are supplied – just bring your inspiration.