by Sarah Walker | Jul 30, 2026 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Stitched Textiles, Travel, Uncategorised
I will be opening my private ArtShades studio for two events this year. The first is Worcestershire Open Studios for the long Bank Holiday weekend at the end of August 28th – 31st. Open from 10.30 till 5pm on each of the four days. Come and see handprinted...
by Sarah Walker | Nov 7, 2025 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Stitched Textiles, Travel, Uncategorised
My final event of the year is the wonderful show I do with creative friends at the Weavers Gallery in Ledbury. We’ve switched it up this year as 3 members have moved onto other things, so we’re welcoming three new artists. Two of us will be there to...
by Sarah Walker | Aug 24, 2025 | Books, Designer Makers, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Travel
In less than 2 weeks I will be opening my ArtShades Studio to visitors on the h.Art (Herefordshire Art Week) trail. Just once a year I open the doors and welcome you into my working space. All my current lamps and handprinted shades will be on display, together with...
by Sarah Walker | Apr 26, 2025 | Designer Makers, Gardens, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Nature, Travel, Uncategorised
My first big event of the year is fast approaching. RHS Malvern starts the gardening season and is always a hugely popular show, with show gardens, floral marquee, trade stands, food halls, theatre stages where you can meet your favourite TV gardening and food...
by Sarah Walker | Mar 7, 2025 | Interiors, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Travel
I use vintage Ordnance Survey maps to make lampshades which are perfect as personalised presents. Here’s a short slideshow to give you an idea of the variations. See which ones are in stock in my shop or email me to commission your own. ...
by Sarah Walker | Nov 30, 2024 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Stitched Textiles, Travel
Final preparations take place this weekend for our final show of the year – Designed for Christmas at the Weavers Gallery in Ledbury HR8 1DW. Ledbury is a wonderful town to visit in the run up to Christmas, with its specialist independent shops (Tinsmiths and...
by Sarah Walker | Nov 1, 2024 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Stitched Textiles, Travel
My final exhibition of the year is at the Weavers Gallery in Ledbury – the perfect place to shop for special Christmas presents. This will be my 16th year at this lovely, welcoming show and it’s great to share it with my creative friends. Do come and...
by Sarah Walker | Nov 1, 2024 | Architecture, Designer Makers, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Travel, Uncategorised
by Sarah Walker | Sep 27, 2024 | Books, Designer Makers, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Uncategorised
Delighted to have a 3-page feature in this month’s issue of Herefordshire and Monmouthshire Living magazine. I was interviewed by the Editor, Sue Bradley and I’m very grateful for the lovely article she wrote about me and my work. To read the full article...
by Sarah Walker | Aug 24, 2024 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Map Lampshades, Stitched Textiles, Travel
Two weeks today my studio will be transformed from a chaotic frenzy of creativity, works in progress and miscellaneous lampfittings into an uplifting studio of delights, ready to welcome visitors. It’s the only time in the year that I open my studio to visitors...
by Sarah Walker | Jul 18, 2024 | Designer Makers, Gardens, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Stitched Textiles, Travel
Save the date! I’ll be opening the doors to my studio again in September, more details to follow, but for the moment block off 7-15 September for the much-loved free, 9 day festival of all things art and contemporary craft. 470 artists, 134 venues –...
by Sarah Walker | Mar 27, 2024 | Designer Makers, Inspiration, Lighting, Stitched Textiles, Travel
Six local artists are taking over the upstairs gallery at Iapetus Gallery for 5 days in April. Come and see us at 34 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern WR14 4PZ Open from 10am until 5pm each day Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 April 2024. Free-machine embroidered art by Lindy...