30th Anniversary Special  

I still use a paper calender and look forward to getting one each year and adding in birthdays, celebrations - as well as projects and deadlines.  So I thought to help celebrate my 30th "pearliversary" 30 years since I set up my first studio, Photos include Ushci the Koi at Colchester Zoo, Esturiana on Harwich Pier, Our Eric in Southend, One of the Cistern Chapel panels and many more.  Hurry though as it is a limited edition and selling fast!

Available from:

Red Lion Books Colchester,

Bates Upholstery Manningtree

Direct from me post or collect from studio - message for info.

The Block, 10 White Lion Street.  London    N1 9PD

3rd-5th November 2023

I'm sharing a stand with amazing puppet maker/sculptor Jill Desborough at the prestigious MADE London in Angel.  Do come and say hello.  You won't miss us, we are the theatrical fantastical Stand 117.

Three Generations unveil sculpture in Southend

Three years since the sculpture "Our Eric" was completed, 30 members of the Cole family including Eric's daughter Anne, gathered with Southend Mayor Stephen Habermel and Anna Firth MP to celebrate the legacy EKCO had on Southend.  

The sculpture depicts the EKCO electronics founder on top of his iconic AD 65 radio.  His suit is made from over 180 photographs reflecting the history of the factory: Products made, sports and social events and marketing posters.  It is all documented in a brochure, available on the Southend Museum website.  The sculpture stands on the former factory site on Cole Avenue.

Georgie Garthwaite hosts at The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, Fairstead.  Near Terling Essex.  CM3 2BW

Fabulous exhibition in a stylish setting within a beautiful home.

My Goddess sculpture "Yemanya" is looking out to the garden, whilst my collection of Chalices and faberge style Schwegspoons sit comfortably on oak shelves and glass tables.  There is artwork in every corner and every wall all stunning quality in materials including stone, textiles, paper, marble, ceramic, wood and paint!

Saturday 7th October - Friday 13th October.  10 - 4

Hayletts Gallery in association with The Minories, Colchester

Saturday 14th September - Saturday 14th October. 10am-4pm. Closed Mondays. 

I've created a new collection of "Glassheads" for this exhibition.  A series of four small relief heads created from broken car windscreen glass combined with vintage crockery and jewels.  Images on my Instagram and Facebook pages.

74 High Street  Colchester.  Essex CO1 1UE 

Apologies, stair access only.

Contemporary Heirlooms Exhibition

Thurs August 31st and Sun September 17th.11-12 & 2-3. 

I may be in the gallery at other times, message for info.

Suffolk Craft Society are hosting a series of Artist demonstrations as part of their fabulous exhibition at Ickworth House.  I'll be talking about my collections on show along with recent commissions,  snipping some plates and sharing my love of reclaimed ceramic.

West Wing Gallery Ickworth Estate, Horinger. Bury St. Edmunds. IP29  5QE

More information Ickworth Estate Suffolk Craft Society or my Instagram page

*Please note at the time of typing, the lifts are not working, so please check in advance, should you need to use them  

Suffolk Craft Society Makers 

West Wing Gallery, Ickworth Estate, Horinger, Bury St.Edmunds. IP29 5QE

Saturday 19th August - Sunday 17th September.  Open 10am - 4pm.  Thursdays to Sundays.

Open all week Heritage week 9-17th September

Recent work on show including my Chalice and Schwegspoon Collections plus new work "Cernunnos" a giant head created from shards of white and gold crockery  and Amira, a carved magical mirror as seen on poster.  For more images see my instagram 

Ickworth Estate  Suffolk Craft Society

Studio 42, 42 High Street.  Manningtree CO11 1AJ

Saturday July 1st - Sunday July 2nd 10 am - 5 pm

I recently completed a bathroom commisson for fabulous potter Pru Green, (My third bathroom piece for her)  As part of the new Art Trail, Art around the Walls in Manningtree, Pru invited me to give private tours during this open weeknend,  Showing alongside Pru and Simon Sharp, I'll have some works for sale including Chalices and Schwegspoons!  Do come and say hello.

The Weiss Gallery 59 Jermyn Street.  London  SW1Y 6LX

Friday 10th - Saturday 18th March.  11-6 pm   

A gem of an exhibition in the heart of London.  Ten contemporary artists showing together for the first time.  Jewellery, sculpture, painting and ceramics of the most extraordinary... Alongside the exhibition we are hosting two events:

Building for the Mind  Tuesday 14th March 5.30-7.30 pm A book signing and discussion with Jeweller Vicki Ambery-Smith

Living Mannequins. SOLD OUT  Wednesday 15th March 5.30-7.30 pm  An immersive event featuring Golden Girl, winner of  Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World alongside a group of Living Mannequins, all adorned with jewels and sculpture. Signed copies of Andrew Logan's book will also be available for sale.  Events are free but booking required.

More information is on our The Power of Ten Instagram 

Cliqq Studios Artisan Series helps celebrate Anne's 30th Anniversary (Pearliversary)

Hard to believe that I have been repurposing other peoples discarded objects now for 30 years!  Timely then that the brilliant Cliqq studios got in touch regarding their amazing Artisan Series.  Had a lovely day with the team.  They've produced a really atmospheric range of photos which will be uploaded soon to their website and show behind the scenes in the studio, with various pieces in progress for my forthcoming show @the-power_of_ten at The Weiss Gallery in London.

More info on Cliqq Studios and their Artisan Series. Photo by Oliver Suckling

Flushed with Pride at Loo of the Year Awards for Colchester Art Centre's Cistern Chapel

Fabulous event where we came home with UK Winner of Quirkiest toilet award, a special award for the 35th Anniversary.  We also won in historic building category a  Platinum Plus award, Eco Toilet award and washroom cleaner award.  Great feature on ITV Anglia if you'd like to have a peep.

If you haven't visited Colchester Art Centre recently, book a gig or an evening of comedy and pop into the toilets for an award winning experience.  A series of Mosaic wall panels and decorated pans were created in collaboration with Inkpen Downie working with TJ Evers builders.  Toilet pans were designed by Shermaine Slocombe

Thanks to Loo of the Year Awards

Studio video by Aura Films uk

Filmed in lockdown and featuring the creation of the now award winning Cistern Chapel, this great video by aura films gives an insight into Anne's work.  She talks about her approach to public art projects and how she selects and sources her recycled materials.

Anne's You Tube Channel to view and subscribe

Thanks to Aura Films for creating this video.

Colchester City Centre

16 November 2022 - 8 January 2023

Thrilled to be part of this wonderful festive trail, which sees twelve windows in empty shops transformed by a single chapter from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".  I have created Scrooge along with his nephew for Chapter One (in Culver Square close to Paperchase).  The pieces were made with my usual blend of carefully hand cut victorian and vintage plates and cups from my collection.  You simply scan the QR code, plug in your headphones to hear the chapter narrated whilst looking at the artwork.  For more information and to download the map please go to the Christmas Carol Festive Trail website

Studio 12, The Old Maltings, Station Road.  Ardleigh. Colchester CO7 7RT

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November  10am - 4pm

Come along and see work in progress alongside the tools of my trade.  Great opportunity to chat about recent commissions and purchase work from my studio sale or discuss a possible commission.  Refreshments available.

The Guildhall, Guildhall Street.  Bury St Edmunds.  IP33 1PR

4th November - 20th November 10am - 4pm

I'm showing some of my Royal Chalices and Platterfish in this mixed exhibition in beautiful Bury St Edmunds.  Haven't shown with the Society for a while, as working on larger commissions, so a chance to see some new work alongside the regions finest artisans.

More info on Suffolk Craft Society

"It's a micro planet" Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

Fab article detailing praise from two of comedy's finest about our wonderful Cistern Chapel at Colchester Art Centre

Full article

Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingrinhoe.  CO5 7DN

01206 729334/07901 918046

I'll be showing a collection of Royal Chalices and other lush Chalices made with carefully selected recycled materials to make beautifully decadent objects.

Open daily from 8th October - 23rd October and then by appointment until 15th December

Beach Hut 253   Brightlingsea   11.00 am - 5.00 pm POSTPONED!

I'll be creating some magic on naughtical objects with sea glass and crockery, found on Essex beaches.  The day includes giant lobsters, storytelling in the belly of a whale and a cod choir and is designed to be a very silly festival!

More info on the website: Fresh Air Festival

Chalice of the Golden Bird

It felt right to note the Queen's passing today.  The studio has it's own Royal shelf, featuring coronations and jubilees over the decades.  The Queen's face has been looking down over the studio for many years and has featured in numerous works, more recently my Royal-Tea Chalices and the endless pennies I've used over the years but in abundance for The Cistern Chapel. RIP

Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

Great Four page article about my work in this fabulous magazine.  Editor Rhona Duffy captures the essence of my passion for using recycled materials along with my love of social history and working with the public.  Some great images of some of my favourite  public art projects.  The magazine features Mosaic and Glass artists at the top of their game, really diverse artworks and all amazing!  This is the third issue - subscribe!

Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester.  CO1 1NF    01206 500900

The Cistern Chapel is gaining reputation as the best toilets in town and this is a chance to say Thank you to all those who donated crockery and pennies to use in the Mosaics.  Even if you didn't donate and haven't had chance to come to an event yet, then pop in just to see the toilets.  There will also be an informal Q and A and tea and cakes.  

Free event but book tickets as numbers limited - and wear blue if you like!

Meet at the bridge to the Castle

The first of this year's Jane's Walks and my first time leading a walk.  A tour of Colchester's public conveniences - their history, stories and art work.  Ending at Colchester Arts Centre for Tea and Cakes.  2.5 hours  

More info on Jane's Walk Colchester

Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingringhoe.  CO5 7DN   

01206 729334/07901918046

Open daily from 9th April -24th April, 11-5.30 and then by appointment until 15th May.

I'm showing several of my Platterfish along with two head sculptures.  More images and info on my Instagram or Geedon Gallery

Studio 12,  Ardleigh Studios.  Station Road. Ardleigh.  CO7 7RT 

Having a spring clearout!  I'm selling a mixture of mosaic studio pieces, samples, tiles, crockery tools and other miscellaneous treasures. 

Pop along to purchase, commission, or just come to see the studio and have a cuppa. 

Studio 12, The Old Maltings, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester.  CO7 7RT

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November 10 am - 4 pm

I'll be opening my new studio for the first time this weekend, alongside 20 other artists, makers and creatives.  Come and have a chat, see images of recent public art projects and have a look at works in progress.  Sale of studio pieces and materials. parking and refreshments available.

For more info and images of Artists work see the studio Facebook page

Now in number 12!

I've moved up the corridor from 17 to 12 Ardleigh Studios and loving having so much space.  Downstairs is the main workspace with lots of shelves and cabinets for all the crockery and upstairs is for the admin and the mess.  Looking forward to working on some new commissions and smaller pieces for upcoming exhibition. Open studios coming up, but if you want to pop in to discuss a commission, purchase or just see the studio and have a cuppa, drop me an email and we can sort a visit.

@anneschwegmannfielding

Yes, I finally gave in to nagging and joined instagram... I've started by adding a few images of The Cistern Chapel.  Do follow, like and share the crockery snipping love... 

@anneschwegmannfielding

Poet and musician John Hegley at the re-opening of Colchester Art Centre

Working closely with architects Inkpen Downie Anne helped create what has become known as the best toilets in town!

Blue and white Crockery and old and new Pennies (spend a penny) were donated by the people of Colchester to create a series of mosaics for new toilets. Photogaphic images of performers scanning the years were fired onto ceramics and embedded in the mosaics.   

Sedna - Part of Octopus Ahoy Summer Art Trail 

One of over 30 sculptures forming a trail around Tendring.  Sedna has been created entirely from seaglass and crockery washed up on the Essex coast.  There will be a charity auction in September where Sedna will find a new home with the highest bidder.

The trail runs from 25th June to 5th September 2021.  www.octopusahoy.co.uk

Working on Cistern Chapel panel for Colchester Art Centre

In December I moved to ACAVA's Ardleigh Studios and am settling in nicely.  It's good to be in group studios again after many years in my back garden.  Lovely too to be working on this great project revamping the toilets at Colchester Art Centre.

Thanks go to all the generous people of Colchester for donating their crockery and pennies for this project.  Watch this space for details on the completion in next few months.

BBC Essex and BBC online Features

We were hoping to have an unveiling of the sculpture, but as this is not possible at the moment, we are spreading the word about EKCO.

BBC Essex interview,  02/10/2020.  Only available for a few weeks.  Converstaion starts a 1.53 in, followed by an interview and people calling in with their memories of EKCO 

BBC online article

"Can you find it in her art?"

Beautiully written three page article about my work in Suffolk Magazine this month.  Really captures the ethos of gathering materials and stories to create each piece of work.

It's a great magazine too, perfect for those balmy evenings...

Cole Avenue,  Southend SS2 6BH. 

A sculpture celebrating the legacy of Eric Kirkham Cole and the EKCO brand is now complete.  There will be an official unveiling tto be announced soon.  Standing on the original factory site, built in 1930, Eric's suit is mosaiced with 182 photographs depicting products made, factory workers and sports and social events. I'll be adding some detailed photographs soon and we are also putting together a publication detailing the images chosed.  This piece was created in collaboration with Tamsin Evans and Michael Condron. 

For more info about EKCO, there is a great book EKCO Sounds, widely available.

Bellway Hones and Southend Borough Council

Your Country needs you to........ Stay at Home

 A little something I have been working on alongside my EKCO commission.  Thought now was the time to get on with creating a series of videos, tips and tricks for working with crockery and found materials you may have around the house.  Hope soon to do a live stream on facebook.  First up is tips on how to grout a picassiette style mosaic. On You Tube now.

Sending everyone love and best wishes.

I'm not running courses at the moment, but I'm setting up a mailing list for future courses specialising in crockery and recycled materials.  Do get in touch if you'd like to be added.

Sending everybody health and happiness in this surreal time...

Still continuing to snip away in the studio, working on commission for Southend's most famous son, Eric Kirkham Cole,  founder of EKCO a radio and electronics factory.  

I may put out some "how to" videos on social media, with some snipping advice..watch this space.  

FEW PLACES REMAINING!  1 Brookside, CB2 1JE   01223 336265

January 30th - 31st

Two day Mosaic course learning all the techniques needed to create a stunning mosaic.  Combining crockery, glass and ceramic and with plenty of books for inspiration - as well as the wonderful gardens themselves.

All materials included.  For more info go to CUBG

Sculpture in progress 

Work is progressing well on a sculpture of Eric Kirkham Cole,  celebrating his achievements with the EKCO brand and the impact on Southend and its community.   The sculpture depicts Eric atop  his AD65 radio.  His suit will be mosaiced entirely from ceramic photographs of factory workers, products made and pcitures of EKCO social and sports events.  The sculpture is a combination of Corten Steel, Cold Cast Bronze and Mosaic. 

With humble beginnings in a garden shed, EKCO went onto be one of the main employers in Southend, making everything from radios and televisions to wartime electronics, He was also one of the first to provide pensions, paid holidays and set up a sports and social club still active today.   

Picture shows three former EKCO workers sharing their stories and holding the maquette at an open day held at the EKCO social club.   For updates go to my FB page.  There is also a great book called "EKCO Sounds" with an FB page.

19 Kings Quay Street, Harwich.  CO12 3ER   01255 242930          * FULLY BOOKED*

A lovely return to this creative bank for a weekend of snipping.  Combining crockery, glass and ceramic tiles you will create a beautiful panel to be proud of.  You will learn all the techniques needed to continue projects at home.  There will be lots of advice, encouragement, snipping and fun along with plenty of books for inspiration - Oh and plenty of tea, biscutis and a delicious home made lunch.  Book early though as places are limited and book up fast!

Oakwood House, 2 High Street, Maldon.  CM9 5PJ.  Exhibition runs until 31st August

Summer exhibition showing the finest of the region.  I am showing my popular kuppa birds along with "Aphrodite"

Go to Hayletts Gallery for more information.

Geedon Gallery, Jaggers,  Fingringhoe.  Colchester CO5 7DN  01206 729334/728587

Open weekend 13th-14th April then open daily 11.00 - 5.30

Stunning exhibition featuring sculpture, jewellery, painting, print and ceramics.  I have a new collection of kuppa birds and two corsets - all made from carefully snipped, beautiful vintage and antique plates.

 For more info: Geedon Gallery

SORRY, FULLY BOOKED!  1 Brookside, CB2 1JE   01223 336265

January 31st - Febraury 1st

Two day Mosaic course learning all the techniques needed to create a stunning mosaic.  Combining crockery, glass and ceramic and with plenty of books for inspiration - as well as the wonderful gardens themselves.

All materials included.  For more info go to CUBG

Chapel Road, Wivenhoe. Essex   C07 9DX      01206 827 490

Open Wed till Sun 11-5.  Exhibition runs until 16th December.

A flock of birds, including Warblers and Goldtails ready to be flown off for Christmas along with some "Goblet meets faberge egg" style Tea Chalices. 

Lots of top makers and shapers on show.

For more info go to The Sentinel Gallery

Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingringhoe.  Colchester   CO5 7DN  01206 729334/07901918046

Open daily from 6th-21st October, 11-5.30 and then by appointment until 15th December

Meet Ptolemy, Isis, Gertrude and Dexter  - all made from beautiful old china and ready to adorn your garden.  For more information go to Geedon Gallery

*SORRY FULLY BOOKED*  19 Kings Quay Street, Harwich. 

Bring your creativity (and crock if you like), to create a beautiful mosaic panel.  There will be a mix of glass and ceramic tiles as well as oodles of yummy crockery and lots of books for inspiration. Learn all the techniques needed to complete your project and give you the bug to create more at home. All materials are included as is a delicious lunch and refreshments!  

For more details and bookings go to the Old Bank Studios Website

Ha'penny Pier, The Quay, Harwich.  CO12 3HH

Esturiana took a short drive from her summer home at Old Bank Studios to a new home on Ha'penny pier.  A perfect setting for this Harwich Goddess to watch over the waters on a stunning victorian wooden pier. 

The video of her creation from sea glass and crockery, can now be seen on You Tube 

 The Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh.  Exhibition runs daily until 27th August.  Anne is in the gallery on July 26th.

Warblers and Greenwings on show alongside the regions finest makers.  Have a day out in beautiful Aldeburgh and pop in to see the show.

Currently outside Old Bank Studios, 19 Kings Quay Street, Harwich.  CO12 3ER

Esturiana was revealed during a well attended launch for Essex Summer of Art and the Harwich Festival on 21st June.  The initial idea for the boat came from  Old Bank Studios, where I run a mosaic course.  Having seen my mosaic trabant,  what would be more fitting for Harwich than a boat?  I decided to create a new Goddess for Harwich.  Using mainly donated materials including crockery and sea glass from the local coastline, the old rowing boat was adorned.  She is still on display outside the Bank and once a permanent location is confirmed, we will post here.

Sponsored by North Norfolk District Council.  North Walsham until Saturday 8th September

Over 50 moongazing and city hares are adorning the County of Norfolk this summer as part of  the Break Charity  GoGoHares 2018 trail.  Lepus was unveiled in June and is appropriately next door to the Hop In in North Walsham. His name comes from a constellation Lepus, (Greek for Hare) and he is covered in glistening stars and a mirrored moon.  He also has his own Twitter page and loves to be followed and tweeted!

Exhibition runs until 1st July. 86 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich.  CO12 3RS.  01255 502563

An exhibition of invited East Anglian Artists in a magical garden. Hosted by artists Mel King and Daphne Sandham, part of Harwich Festival and Essex Summer of Art.

Old Bank Studios, 19 Kings Quay Street, Harwich.  CO12 3ER

Esturiana, Goddess of Harwich and Creativity will be unveiled on 21st June...plates, sea glass, coins and a boat.....you have to visit to believe it!

Exhibition continues daily until July 1st.  Go to Old Bank Studios or Harwich Festival for more details on events.

Jubilee Gardens allotments, working with High Stile Projects.

1600 plastic bottles, hundreds of people equipped with sharpie pens and the result is a stunning greenhouse created for a lovely group of adults living with dementia.  The greenhouse will allow them to grow on seeds to plant in their very impressive raised veg beds.  See the video of its making here

The Gift of Life - The River of Life

 Lovely double page article in recent issue of Grout about the hospital mosaic.

Beginners Mosaic Course **SOLD OUT**

This wonderful weekend course will provide all the basic techniques of mosaic making, giving you the skills and confidence needed to complete further and more ambitious projects at home.  Materials include glass and ceramic tiles along with oodles of crockery and recycled bits.  Personalise your work with any bits of broken crockery or jewellery you can't bear to throw away.   

Plenty of books on hand for inspiration.  All materials are included as well as a delicious lunch, and refreshments.

For bookings and more info go to the Assington Mill website, or call 01787 229955.

Think nautical!  **SOLD OUT** 

Bring your creativity (and crock if you like), to create a beautiful mosaic panel. As usual there will be a lovely mix of glass and ceramic tiles as well as oodles of yummy crockery and lots of books for inspiration. Learn all the techniques needed to complete your project and give you the bug to create more at home. All materials are included as is a delicious lunch and refreshments!  You can make a unique Christmas gift or even get someone to purchase the course for your Christmas present!

For more details and bookings go to the Old Bank Studios Website

On show until 24th December

Wonderful Warblers and Gorgeous Goldwings on sale at Hayletts Gallery in Maldon. Unique Christmas gift!

Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich.  IP9 2AB  

Until Sunday 17th December.

I have some freshly made quirky birds on show for this new venue, including greenwings and willow warblers.  I'll be in the gallery on 10th and 12th December, so come and say hello.

For more info go to the Suffolk Craft Society website.

Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingringhoe, Colchester. CO5 7DN 01206 729334/07901 918046

Open daily 7th - 22nd October, 11.00 - 5.30.             

Open by appointment until 15th December.

I'm showing some new work including a large sleeping head, Tea Chalices, birds and spoons.  There is a stunning range of work on show including paintings, prints and sculptures. More birds arriving soon.....

For more information, go to Geedon Gallery 

"Tools of the Trade" Demonstration at the Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

I will be in the Gallery all day, equipped with tools and a few samples of work, demonstrating plate cutting, so pop in and say hello!  My new Tea Chalices are on sale as are lots of gorgeous treasures from the finest makers in the region.

Introducing my new Tea Chalices! The Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh. Open daily until 28th August

I've been developing my teapot sculptures and have created a new series of chalices on show for the first time in wonderful Aldeburgh. There will be work from some of the finest makers in the region inculding textiles, glass, jewellery and ceramics.  Buy yourself somehting special, walk along the beach and have a delicious lunch.  I will be doing a demonstration or two at the gallery, dates to be confirmed so watch this space.

For more information go to the Suffolk Craft Society

Mosaic Trabbi  returns to its rightful setting at Elizabeth Castle In Meiningen

I've just been sent press cuttings showing the return of my much loved Trabbi to the town.  Turns out it disappeared a few years ago and nobody quite knows where, but it is back in its beautiful prime location in the castle courtyard. Every year thousands of people flock to the castle as a tourist destination and also a wedding venue - There are endless wedding photos with a sparkly white and mirror trabant as the star! For more photos click here

Gift of Life 

Featured in the June issue is a lovely article about my recent commission for Colchester University Hospital.

A preloved and recycled fair 10.00am - 4.00pm

I'll be selling art and mosaic materials, tools, back catalogue artworks, vintage crockery, bric a brac and clothes all in the lovely setting of the Minories and its garden.  There will be lots of stallholders all selling preloved goodies along with the regular monthly Bazaar crew of artists and bakers.

Hope to see you there!

6 metre long mosaic commissioned by the Organ donor committee is a thank you to donor families.

Based on the Essex coastline with its rivers and estuaries, The Gift of Life is made from fragments from hundreds of items of crockery as well as jewellery, buttons and beach glass donated by staff, donor families and recipients and people from all over north east Essex. Embedded into the mosaic is a poem by Martin Newell - a thank you to all donor families for their act of altruism and kindness. 

Registering to become a donor takes around 3 minutes and can save and transform many lives.

Mosaic course for Beginners and Improvers.  SOLD OUT

This wonderful weekend course will provide all the basic techniques of cutting, laying and grouting.  This will give you the skills and confidence needed to complete further and more ambitious projects at home!  Materials include glass and ceramic tiles along with oodles of crockery and recycled bits.  Personalise your work with any bits of broken crockery or jewellery you can't bear to throw away.  Embed them into the mosaic and keep them forever.

Plenty of books on hand for inspiration.  All materials are included as well as a delicious lunch, and refreshments.

For bookings and more info go to the Assington Mill website. This course is an ideal Christmas present!

Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich until 24th December

Some of the regions finest makers have created some Spangle.....for perfect Christmas presents.  I have some of my faberge style spoons on show, so pop in!

Make a Mermaid or Merman panel (or any other nautical creature!)

Continuing a nautical theme, fitting for Harwich, please bring your creativity (and your crock) to create a beautiful panel. As usual there will be a lovely mix of glass and ceramic tiles as well as oodles of yummy crockery and lots of books for inspiration. Learn all the techniques needed to complete your project and give you the bug to create more at home.  All materials are included as is a delicious lunch!

For more details and bookings go to the Old Bank Studios website

Afternoon demonstration at Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh

I'll be in the gallery all day and doing demonstrations in the afternoon, so pop in and say hello. There are lots of beautiful items for sale including jewellery, ceramics, prints, metalwork, glass and textiles so come in and treat yourself!

Summer mixed exhibition

Flock of paper birds accompanying two mosaic birds, on sale at Hayletts Gallery in Maldon until end of August.  See Hayletts Gallery website for more info.

Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh until 29th August.

My first exhibition with Suffolk Craft Society includes my Schwegspoons, a golden corset and a royal teapot. Aldeburgh is beautiful, so go along to the exhibition, treat yourself to something gorgeous and then stroll along the beach followed by a wood fired pizza and prosecco in the local pub! Perfect summer outing.

Gift of Life : River of Life  - A 20ft  mosaic to help promote organ donation

I'll be in residence at the hospital this week to talk about the mosaic alongside experts from the organ donation team. Very pleased to have been awarded this commission for the hospital's main entrance corridor.  Based on the Essex coastline with it's rivers and estuaries, the mosaic will contain hundreds of plates, buttons and beach glass donated from people all over Colchester.  The coastline was chosen as symbolic of the river of life, the ebb and flow of the tide, like breathing is about giving and receiving. Which is exactly what organ donation is - and much of my work. Embedded in the mosaic will also be a specially commissioned poem by Martin Newell.  This is inspired by a book containing thankyou letters from donor recipients to donor families.

The work will be completed in the autumn. For more info see the Colchester Hospital website.

Watch this space......

Swedish Maidens, Symington Building, Market Harborough

Commission celebrating the heritage of  the Symington Building, formerly the corset factory of  R & W H Symington & Co Ltd, makers of the infamous Liberty Bodice.  The designs were inspired by corsets in the collections of  Leicestershire County Council and Harborough Museum. Materials  including crockery and buttons were donated by local people with links to the firm.

The project was commissioned by Harborough District Council and funded by the Arts Council.

More images can be seen in the Public Art section and facebook page

History Tree, Kent History & Library Centre, Maidstone.         Steel, smalti, etched stainless steel

Phase 3 of the History Tree saw its completion with the installation of the Ground tree.  Steel and glass branches are set into the paviours along with over 40 etched leaves containing stories, anecdotes and historical Kentish facts. This was a collaboration with metal sculptor Michael Condron. See the public art section for more info.

Symington Building Artwork Commission - Swedish Maidens

I've recently been awarded this exciting commission for the entrance to an old corset factory.  I'll be creating 9 corsets using crockery, jewels and buttons donated by local people.  The corsets will be based on those in the collection. Anyone remember the Liberty Bodice? Well Symingtons made them!

The Symington building now houses a museum, library and government offices.  The project is now underway with crockery collection points around the town.  It will be launched in the new year.

Harborough website has more details about crockery collections.  If you or anyone you know used to work at the factory we'd be really keen to hear from you especially if you have any photographs of the time. 

Uschi the Koi

Commissioned by Colchester Zoo for their Japanese inspired gardens in the Koi Niwa area.

Uschi is based on the Kohaku type of Koi and stands over 2m tall.  She is made from hundreds of orange, gold and pearlescent glass tiles. There is a You Tube video showing the progress.  There will also be a little baby Koi coming soon too....

For more info or if you'd like to visit Uschi, see the Colchester Zoo website.

History Tree & Leaves. Collaboration with Michael Condron

Phase 2 of the "History Tree" for Maidstone's new centre was completed in the Autumn.   An 8 metre stainless steel tree, with translucent mosaic at its base adorns the front of the building, with 17 steel and mosaic leaves changing from green to red blowing along the pillars.

The final phase of the project, set into the paving will be the shadow of the tree.  This will involve almost 50 etched leaves containing stories, anecdotes and historical facts gathered during workshops from people all over Kent.  The building was formally opened by the Duke of Kent in 2012.

"WDL worked with Anne to create a new website to display her amazing mosaics and we couldn't resist the opportunity to own a piece of her work to proudly feature in our meeting room.  The resulting work is truly incredible"  Emily Wood, Marketing Manager, WDL

The circular panel is based on how information flows through the internet and around the world.  It is made using Anne's trademark combination of shattered glass, tiles and crockery.

To find out more about WDL click here

Voted most popular Giraffe!

As part of Colchester Zoo's 50th birthday celebrations, Anne was commissioned to create a design on a 2.5m fibreglass giraffe. 30 giraffes and almost one hundred half sized ones created by local schools are on parade over the summer.

Anne's Indian inspired design "Sarasvati" was sponsored by Sainsbury and is made using white and gold crockery, mirror and coins. Sarasvati will be on display in the Colchester Branch of Sainsbury for 12 weeks until 26th August.

The giraffes return to Colchester Zoo for a farewell tour, before heading to London's Thames for a week. The finale is a giraffe auction on 19th September for the Zoo's charity "Action for the wild"

"Sarasvati" at Sainsbury, 2nd June-26th August.  

1 Western Approach, Colchester. CO3 9AA 

More info on Anne's facebook page