Brochure and Poster Galore For North Yorkshire Open Studio Event

This year I am delighted to be taking part in the North Yorkshire Open Studios for the first time. I was so honoured to be accepted for this event as there are some exceptional artists based in North Yorkshire. This year a total of 123 artists will be taking part (I am number ‘99’ in the catalogue!) over June 8/9 & June 15/16.

 Recently lots of exciting things have begun to happen regarding this event such as the launch of the website @ www.nyos.org.uk and last week I had a chance to meet a few of the artists that are taking part when I picked up my allocation of Brochures etc. to begin distribution!

 

The June event is slowly creeping up on us and there is so much to do before the event! I have lots of quirky ideas to engage my visitors but for now here is a little sneaky peak of the function room at Beiderbecke’s Hotel in Scarborough where I will be taking part from.

So please visit me at:

Beiderbecke's Hotel & Restaurant
1-3 The Crescent
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 2PW

New Shop Opens!

In a time when the word ‘recession’ is still poignant and still affecting most people it is heart-warming to hear of lots of new start-up businesses opening restoring our high streets and using empty shop spaces.

In Bridlington over the last few months I have noticed lovely places opening and they should be celebrated by shopping locally. In Bridlington’s Old town a lovely vintage clothing shop called ‘Wayside Flower Vintage’ opened last year and also fantastic up-cycling furniture store called ‘The Little Vintage Shop’ also opened. In the town centre there is now ‘Behind the times’ and just opened today to the public is a new favourite called ‘Serendipity’!

I was asked to stock some of my new products in ‘Serendipity’ and was also invited to their preview last night (Friday) to celebrate their hard work and lovely products. The first thing I can say about this little shop is that it is co-owned by three lovely ladies who make most of the stock themselves and are very well supported by their family and friends (as last nights packed out event proved)!

Looking around the shop I found lots of quirky hidden gems and particularly loved the inventiveness of some of the jewellery. Another favourite was the hand-made cushions which have the most excellent vintage and comic book inspired fabrics which were just great. It was also nice to see some of my own new products in and amongst these little gems. And the best thing about it all is that none of the items will bust your bank balance with most items costing under £10.00.

You really should go and see these thrifty treats for yourself! The shop can be found at N.2 Prospect Arcades, Bridlington.   

 

Good Luck to these lovely ladies and Long may it continue ;)

Competition Time!

Follow these steps to win one of my new make-up bags!

Here is the link: Leanne Broadbent Facebook 

My New Canvas Make-up Bags!

They have arrived!

 

 Here are my new Canvas Make-up Bags!

This Canvas Make-Up Bag displays a screen printed design of my original image 'Lucy Explores Snow' printed on one side of the bag.

Lucy Explores Snow | Mixed Media on Canvas | Leanne Broadbent | 2011 |

 

The colour of the image is Rose Blush Pink on a natural cream canvas bag with a white zip. This environmentally friendly 'Bags of Ethics' product was manufactured in a Fair-trade Accredited, Ethically Audited, Carbon Neutral Factory (more information). The reusable Make-up Bag is produced with eco-friendly inks on cotton.

I love them and I hope you do too! 

These bags can be purchased via www.leannebroadbent.com

My New Product Has Just Arrived!

I wonder what is in the box!

 

I was very excited for today as I have received some of my new products!

These are my Large Eco Cotton Bags produced with eco based inks displaying a screen printed design from my original image 'Spring Awakening'. The bag is printed on both sides and the colour is purple on a natural cream cotton bag.

 Spring Awakening |Leanne Broadbent | Mixed Media on Canvas |2011

I am as most people are nowadays very conscious of the environment and try when producing art work to use the eco-friendly option so I was extremely pleased to find out that these environmentally friendly products are also a 'Bags of Ethics' product and was manufactured in a Fair-trade Accredited, Ethically Audited, and Carbon Neutral Factory (for more information visit www.bagsofethics.org).

 

This would be a perfect gift with a difference for either Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day! Or why not treat yourself! The size of the bag is 38cm (w) x 43cm (h) & 33cm Handles and costs £6.50 to purchase via my website www.leannebroadbent.com.  

 

More Products are due to arrive soon!

Artists We Want YOU! A Charity Auction for 'The Sick Children's Trust'

Earlier this month it was brought to my attention a very worthy venture to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust. I was asked if I would donate a piece of art work for this cause to be auctioned off at an event in Bridlington at the beginning of April. After hearing more about this scheme I agreed and now I am hoping more local artists (Yorkshire based) will join in and make a donation of original art for this event.

In November 2013 Paul Dobson a senior dental technician at Westwood Laboratory Ltd in Driffield, (East Yorkshire) is going to trek to Base Camp Everest to raise money for the charity ‘The Sick Children’s Trust’. This charity is close to Paul’s heart as in March 2012 his grandson was suddenly taken ill with Intussusception and taken to Leeds General Infirmary.

At this time it was Eckersley House a home away from home that provided the family with a place to stay close to the hospital relieving the family of the added stress of travelling to and from hospital.

Eckersley House was introduced to the public as part of ‘The Sick Children’s Trust’. This is the longest serving charity providing home from home accommodation in the UK. There are currently 7 houses like this one offering clean and comfortable accommodation where the whole family can stay to be close to their sick child’s bedside. While staying at one of these homes is free of charge the charity incurs a total cost of £30.00 per bedroom per night. They are not funded by the government and depend upon donations.

Paul hopes to raise £4000.00 for the charity from his trek which will help towards continuing this essential service. Donations can be made be donated directly to; virginmoneygiving.com/PaulDobson53

And if you are an artist what are you waiting for! Please email me at leanne@leannebroadbent.com if you are interested in making a donation for the fund raising auction.    

New News

Just before Christmas I had some very good news! I had applied to the Chrysalis Arts team to be included in their annual highly esteemed event – North Yorkshire Open Studios. And yes I got accepted!

 

The event ruins in June 2013 and I will be one of 124 successful artists show casing their work across North Yorkshire. I have a wonderful venue and lots of fantastic ideas to wow all of my lovely visitors – I really can’t wait!

I will give you all more details nearer to the event but for now that will just have to do!