Annie Sloan and Oxfam

Annie has teamed up with Oxfam and has launched a special new colour to mark this event. See more info on her blog  https://www.anniesloan.com/oxfam

It's called LEM LEM in honour of it's Ethiopian heritage and is in stock at Sheldon now.

So come in and have a look why not?

Oct 1st workshop now full

It's getting close to the weekend now and lots of painting to be done! 
Just letting you know that the Annie Sloan Essential Techniques on Sunday is now fully booked. But the good news is that we have the next date scheduled now.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th at 10.00 

ANNIE SLOAN ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP

Book your place now, jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk

See you soon!

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COMING SOON

Annie has now launched her very own designed fabrics which complement the range of paint colours gorgeously. We are very excited about stocking them at Sheldon soon.

Annie Sloan Essential Techniques Workshop

Our next workshop is on Sunday October 1st from 10.00 until 1.00
Join our group session to capture the core techniques we use for out decorative furniture painting.
Email jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk for more info or to make a reservation.

Mondays only - You could book a one to one session for either two or three hours.

Malabar Trading - a Genuine Dorset Treasure

I wanted to share with you this inspiring shop in Bridport. 

Tucked away in a wonderful Dorset town you can find Malabar Trading. Actually the town itself is a bit of a voyage of discovery.

Whilst on a magical weekend with friends, we went exploring on Saturday and came away with tablecloths,throws, cushions and all sorts to enjoy in the garden this gorgeous summer.

It's a total delight and made even more so for being, like us, a genuine Indie Shop!

With their regular trips abroad to discover high quality artisan craftspeople, we knew that it is something special we had found there.

Our world could be so much kinder and warm hearted and it is traders like these guys who add a little  bit more to that end. My home is my sanctuary and I have worked hard to create a healing space there, but I don't want to buy all my stuff from big stores thank you very much,

Enter Malabar Trading-  Ethically sourced, beautifully finished, unusual pieces all of them, and my search is rewarded,

If you want to know more I have made a link to their blog and on line shop  so explore away - you might even find something to buy!

Let them tell their tale, I have taken this quote from their own site.

"The Malabar Trading shop opened in 2001 in the vibrant market town of Bridport in Dorset. The aim has always been to provide personally selected, hand crafted items from around the world. We stock items of the finest quality which display the great craft and skill of the world`s textile artisans. It has taken many years to find suppliers who can provide products of the highest quality whilst maintaining their ethical standards."

If you would like to visit them here is their address

Malabar Trading, 33 South St, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NY

PS this is not an advert - honest! 

I genuinely just loved the idea of what they have created.

So, Good Luck Malabar Trading may you trade for ever!

Photographs courtesy of Malabar Trading

Sue Roe Artist and Caligrapher

                   

     

                 

Sue Roe is a wonderful artist we met through the shop when she was looking for a framer for her work. Since then we have grown to know her style and regularly enjoy her work as she brings it in to frame.
Her home is her studio and her studio is home, which is local in south west London and she often exhibits in collectives. 
Currently you can see her work with KAOS (Kingston Artists Open Studios)  
You will find her at 57 Cobham Road, KT1 3AE along with Ingrid Saag, Richard Eastwood and Deborah Lanyon. Come and say hello. Tea, Coffee, and cake supplied.

I have chosen some examples to share with you 

You can also find her work on InkyFrame Etsy

ENJOY!

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There's exciting new things coming soon!

Ever wonder why those inspiring images in Home Mags look so easy and natural?

How to Use Colour in Your Home 

A great way to develop your knowledge of interiors colour work so set a day aside for yourself.

Click here for more info 

Workshop Dates Coming Up

Book now to make sure you get your place on the next workshops.

email jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk

Annie Sloan Essential Techniques Workshop - May 14th

The next Annie Sloan Techniques 2 Workshop - April 23rd

Paint a Candlestick

It's 2 hours of fun and on Wednesday evening at Sheldon  and here is the proof! 

May the work speak for itself .....

 For more info on this workshop 

Annie Sloan • Paint & Colour: How to use my Stencil Collection to create pattern...

Annie Sloan • Paint & Colour: How to use my Stencil Collection to create pattern...: I created the designs in my  Stencil Collection to be diverse in style and to work perfectly as on their own, as well as together. ...

Roller Stencils for Hire

We have a large selection of roller stencils you can hire overnight so that you can revamp your walls, fabrics and furniture.

Our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is just the job to use as it's easy to correct any painting errors plus washing out the equipment afterwards couldn't be simpler.

It comes with simple to follow instructions or else you could do a little workshop with us if you prefer. More in info on our PROJECTS TO DO page

Email admin@sheldonpaint.co.uk for info. This service is only available locally, for collection and return in person from our shop.

Stephanie Wilkinson - Painter

At Sheldon we do loads of framing for artists working in our area. 

I would like to introduce you to one of them - Stephanie Wilkinson. 

Well known to many, her vibrant use of colour is a total feast for the eyes and soul.

Stephanie grew up in the north east of Brazil and then spent several years in Indonesia. 

Ahha does this account for her great juxtaposition of vibrant colours and forms I wonder? 

On reaching England, our neck of the woods became her home. 

Stephanie trained at Richmond Adult Community College and went on to Wimbledon School of Art. 

She now lives and works right here in Teddington often exhibiting her work in the vicinity. 

You can contact Stephanie directly if you are tempted by what you see here and also we are lucky enough to represent her in our shop here at Sheldon on  Hampton Rd.

 I have selected just two of her paintings to give you an idea of her style.

Fancy exploring your creative side?

 Stephanie also offers workshops if you feel inspired by her. 

Very popular are her range of cushions made up from her own pattern designs. 

I think they are scrummy and make the transition from canvas to fabric so beautifully.

You can order them by contacting Stephanie directly

swstephwilkinson@btinternet.com

I can't possibly finish without mentioning that she has an up coming exhibition at 

The Fountain Gallery in East Molesey which begins on March 21st

A definite date for your diary I would say. 

You can find out more about her and her and all she does on her website.

Stephanie's website. 

Thank you Stephanie for choosing us as your framers. We love working with you.

Upholstery at Sheldon

  We stock Annie Sloan's own fabulous range of dyed linen fabrics and also her selected range of printed fabrics both single and double width. 

And now meet Ella. 

Ella is our "in house" upholsterer and each Monday you will find her in our shop where she can advise and quote for you. 

Curtains, cushions, blinds, dining chairs, stools and light upholstery - just pop in and ask!

An example of the fun way we can finish a cushion using Annie's lovely linen.

What a scrumptious look for a comfy old arm chair.

Check our the idea for a blind using two fabrics and some generous padding.

An interesting flourish for a regular curtain - let's make it special.

A cute idea for a blind that is more for show. 

It looks great from both inside and outside the window or internal glazed door.

Hey - New evening workshop.

Creative Colour Candlestick

Come and decorate your own hand turned wooden candlestick.
We provide the candlestick with its own glass candle holder and all the materials and tools you need to create a fabulous piece of work.
Choose from a range of Annie Sloan colours and techniques
All materials included £35.00
Wednesday March 15th from 6.15 til 8.15
Email jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk with your phone number and I will book you on the workshop.

It's all about inspiration and exploration.

Painters in Residence is a really original project of Annie Sloan's. Every three months she selects three people working with her paint from any part of the world and features their projects during that time. They are not stockists of her paint but instead people working with it in an appealing creative way. The idea is to highlight the many many different ways in which the paint can be used.

Introducing the work of Annie's latest PIR

Jonathon Marc Mendez of Painted Love



Here is a glimpse of his gorgeous gorgeous work

Leigh's Framing

Our framing work is all done in the shop. The work is customised to suit customer's needs and Leigh has a lot of experience to draw on when it comes to resourceful ideas to solve a framing challenge. We have framed books you can then take out to look at and enjoy and even rugby shirts (well we are just down the road from Twickenham after all!)

There are lots of samples to choose from and as our suppliers are super fast if we don't have it in stock we can get it quickly. Normal turn around is a matter of days usually.

A framed shirt!

As we are an Annie Sloan stockist we can create any colour frame or back board to match your work. This has proved popular especially with our long list of artist clients preparing for their exhibitions.

Bespoke back board and frame.

Instant sensible quotes make sure you have security in knowing how much your job will cost. And you will be very pleasantly surprised I am sure.

So drop in and see us sometime.

A Great Weekend Project

A Fantastic New Look for Your Floor in Two Days!  

Colour Wash Your Pine Floor. 

An average room (20 sq metres) from beginning to end in two days

Click on PROJECTS TO DO for how to do it!

Annie Sloan Website

Have you seen Annie Sloan's website. It has some really great ideas about how to use Chalk Paint™ and includes a section of FAQS to answer most queries about the paint and its uses.