our new work at ingenious pursuits 29th & 30th april

come & join us this weekend where we'll be exhibiting brand new work at the exciting new show Ingenious Pursuits.
a gathering of local artists & makers based in and around Bude, North Cornwall, the event will take place at Norton Barton Artisan Food Village.
the 2 day event will showcase beautiful new work from 12 hand picked artists & makers from disciplines including furniture, sculpture, ceramics, photography, art, lighting, printmaking & macramé.

entry to the event is free, with donations welcome to 2 local environmental initiatives.
food will be available by caterers Beautiful & the Feast, bar by Norton Barton and coffee by local roasters Sabins Coffee.

for more details: ingenious pursuits facebook page here

our new studio opening this weekend

we've had a busy start to the year and lots of changes over the last few months too.  
we moved to Cornwall and found a new place for our workshop / studio space, so it feels like a completely fresh start for us which is great.

the studio space we found needed lots of work and we've spent the last few months converting it - we've built a completely new floor, some interior walls, a new ceiling, painted the inside and outside of the building and planned the space so that we can use it as not only a workshop but as a more permanent studio space to show our work.

it's very much going to be a multi-functional space - we have lots of ideas for the space to evolve and so it's a work in progress for us.  

we'd love you to come & visit us at our new studio space this Easter for our very first opening {details below}. our new space is still in Welcombe - follow signs to Koa Tree Camp just as you turn off the A39.

see you soon

sammy & glenn
pachadesign


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leaf lanterns by pachadesign

leaf lanterns by pachadesign

our beautiful leaf lanterns are the perfect little gifts for xmas, simply on their own or grouped together.
handmade by us in Cornwall, each lantern comes in a little box with tea-light & care instructions.
a lovely natural decoration with a warm golden glow when lit.

£16.50 each which includes p&p to mainland UK {Worldwide prices on the website}.
our last UK posting date for xmas is the 18th Dec.

Buy here: http://www.pachadesign.co.uk/leaf_lantern.html

currently loving

it's been such a long time since we did one of our currently loving features but we saw Derek's Winter Edit today and had to share.
we've been fans of Derek's beautiful ceramics since meeting him at Origin a few years ago and are lucky enough to own 4 pieces of his work.

"Winter Edit is a curated selection of samples, limited editions and exclusive gallery pieces direct from the studio" Derek Wilson Ceramics

visit Derek's online shop here
beautiful image by Nic Eames here

MADE BRIGHTON - Sat 10th Dec 2016

come & see us this Saturday at our last xmas 2016 show:

MADE BRIGHTON - The Design & Craft Fair
St Bartholomew's Church, Ann Street, Brighton, BN1 4GP
Saturday 10th December  10.30am - 6pm
www.madebrighton.co.uk 

our last event of 2016 is the new one day show MADE BRIGHTON curated by Tutton & Young.
the show takes place at St Bartholomew's Church, just a 5 minute walk from Brighton station and will show the work of 65 of the countries best designer makers - jewellery, ceramics, home wares, textiles + more.

we shall be exhibiting and selling a selection of our handmade objects including our beautiful leaf lanterns, mirrors in reclaimed Cornish slate, our new salad servers in walnut and oak, serving boards in oak and burnt oak, and we'll have our reclaimed Cornish slate serving plates in some new shapes - perfect for serving sushi, hors d'oeuvres, artisan chocolates or simply to use as coasters for sake cups or tea bowls.

along with some of the work we will have at the show, we have chosen a small selection below of other designer makers work that we are looking forward to seeing at MADE BRIGHTON this Saturday {see below image for info}.

1st row: leaf lantern | pachadesign {stand 53}
2nd row: rose ring | tanja ufer {stand 12} & carbon steel knives | two sticks forge {stand 5}
3rd row: beach stone | sue mundy {stand 29} & Cornish slate mirror | pachadesign {stand 53}
4th row: farrow silk scarf | sophie darling {stand 18} & salad servers | pachadesign {stand 53}


our website: www.pachadesign.co.uk
MADE BRIGHTON:  www.madebrighton.co.uk

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square stanley coffee table by pachadesign

we thought we'd share a few images of one of our latest commissions - a square version of our stanley coffee table that we delivered to london last week.

we used beautiful raw oak boards to contrast with the stainless steel bases.  we love our original design but was thrilled to be able to adapt our design to create this square version for our client.

stanley by pachadesign | steel & oak coffee table | details here

creative collective pop-up market at ocean studios

come and see us this weekend at:

Creative Collective Pop-Up Market
Ocean Studios, The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP
Sunday 4th December  11am - 5pm

this sunday, we'll be taking part in the Creative Collective Pop-Up Market at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard.  we'll be selling a selection of our handmade objects including our delicate leaf lanterns, serving boards in oak, slate & burnt oak, our new oak & walnut salad servers and our cornish slate mirrors + some of our smaller furniture pieces.

there will be lots of other artists, designer makers and open studios to visit at Ocean Studios too + there will be other events happening at Royal William Yard on Sunday - hope to see you there {links below}.

our website: www.pachadesign.co.uk
ocean studios:  www.facebook.com/oceanstudiosplymouth

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handmade components

handmade components in our workshop for a new project
brass + raw steel + oak
all will be revealed soon

images © pachadesign 2016

pachadesign.co.uk



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last days of summer

last days of summer | exploring secret beaches | well deserved days off

image © pachadesign 2016


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our last open studio in this beautiful space

our last open studio in this beautiful space.

open today from 10.30am to 5pm | come & join us in Welcombe, North Devon {details below}.

pachadesign open studio
well barn
welcombe
near bideford
devon
ex39 6hg

details here

pachadesign.co.uk


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new salad servers by pachadesign

brand new, especially for our last open studio in Welcombe, N Devon, we've designed & made these beautiful japanese inspired walnut & oak salad servers.

handmade by us in our small studio - we are open this bank holiday weekend & monday from 10.30am to 5pm.

more details here & here.

walnut & oak salad servers by pachadesign.

pachadesign.co.uk 

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on our pinterest

soft greys, pinks & naturals | from our pinterest boards 

details below & follow us here

1: popova earrings | acb {accessories}

2: masseria moroseta {spaces: sit}

3: golondrina collection {wear}

4: cecile daladier {ceramics} 

5. nudes {moodboards}

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15% off made to order furniture

we're extending our 15% off all made to order furniture from our current collection to the end of august.
this includes bespoke sizes - email or call to discuss your requirements.

pachadesign.co.uk

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our 3 day open studio as part of Welcombe Open Studios 2016

we are opening our studio in Welcombe, North Devon this Fri, Sat & Sun {12th, 13th & 14th August} as part of the Welcombe Open Studios event.

come & see a collection of our handmade furniture and objects for the home: coffee and dining tables, consoles and side tables, a range of mirrors, lamps, clocks, chopping & serving boards + more, with many discounted pieces only available at our studio for the 3 day event.

we'll also have new work on show not yet available on the website.
our current offer of 15% off made to order furniture ends on the 14th Aug, so do come along to our open studio this weekend to discuss any furniture commissions with us.

as well as our studio, the event has 11 other artists showing work around the village: fine art, textiles, pottery, glass, sculpture, abstract art + more ….. look out for the signs around Welcombe to direct you to the venues.
our studio + 2 others are close to The Old Smithy Inn, with the other 8 artists exhibiting at Welcombe Village Hall, where you'll also find delicious cakes on sale at Welcombe's Pop-Up Tearoom.
There will also be a National Trust Art on the Beach day hosted by artist Tom Hyde on Welcombe Mouth Beach {Friday only}.

Welcombe lies on the coast at the border of North Devon & North Cornwall, in-between Bude & Hartland and, as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are some great walks here as well as a stunning beach at Welcombe Mouth.
we hope to see you at our open studio this Fri, Sat & Sun {12th, 13th & 14th Aug - 10.30am to 5pm}.

pachadesign
well barn
welcombe
near bideford
devon
ex39 6hg

pachadesign.co.uk

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our materials: reclaimed cornish slate

like all of our materials, we spend a lot of time sourcing & choosing the right pieces.
our slate comes from old buildings and are sometimes so dirty that it is impossible to see the colours and markings underneath.
it's a lot of work cleaning them up, chipping away just to get to the slate.
once we have cleaned them up we can see the beautiful colours and markings in each piece - a mixture of deep & light blues, little patches of rusty orange, greys, browns & blacks, and sometimes a real defined contrast of lights & darks.
every single piece of slate is different which makes each item that we make unique.

Glenn hand cuts each piece and then polishes the slate to reveal more of the colours that have occured due to the slate being weathered for years and years and years.
we use reclaimed cornish slate in our accessories collection for our mirrors, ranging from small portrait ones to large sculptural panoramic ones.
we also make a range of clocks from this beautiful slate, polishing a circle for the face so it's smooth and leaving the rest slightly textured.

visit our website for more details & to see our work: pachadesign.co.uk

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oak & steel media unit by pachadesign

another new piece on our website is the oak & steel media unit.

we use raw folded steel paired with a full length soft close drawer made using sustainably sourced english oak.
the unit has an open section below the drawer and the back panel has a hole for cables.
this piece could be adapted as a low sideboard.
more details {here}.

we are currently offering 15% off made to order furniture when you order before the 14th aug and this piece is included.

oak & steel media unit by pachadesign

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jono smart

one of our favourite potters, Jono Smart, opened his online summer shop yesterday and is already selling out fast, which doesn't surprise us at all as his work is stunning.

we worked with Jono last year, collaborating on a few different ideas for wooden plinths for his beautiful cups, sugar bowls, pourers and little vases - as you can see below, we used english oak for the dinner set of 6 cups and ash & burnt oak for the breakfast sets.

check out his online shop {here} - only open until 6th aug {so be quick!}
and his Instagram feed {here} is a must for beautiful images of his work, info & images of his making process & stunning photographs of Scotland where Jono is now based.

1. dinner set by Jono Smart | oak plinth by pachadesign
2. espresso sets in stone, grey & black by Jono Smart
3. breakfast set by Jono Smart | burnt oak plinth by pachadesign
4. cups & pourers by Jono Smart
5. breakfast set by Jono Smart | ash plinth by pachadesign
6. plates, bowls & cups by Jono Smart

jonosmart.co.uk
pachadesign.co.uk

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3 day open studio 7th - 9th aug 2015

pachadesign open studio at Welcombe Open Studios | 7th, 8th & 9th Aug | 10.30am - 5pm

we hope you can join us at our studio in Welcombe, North Devon as part of the 10th Welcombe Open Studios event to see our collection of furniture & objects for the home.

there will also be 9 other artists in the village for you to visit showing ceramics, glass, photography, textiles, fine art & more as well as Welcombe's Pop-Up Tearoom, children's workshops & National Trust Art on the Beach Day {Friday only}.

more details about the event here & here

you can enjoy lunch or dinner at our local pub The Old Smithy Inn which is 150 yards from our studio and visit our stunning beach at Welcombe Mouth.

pachadesign open studio

well barn

welcombe

near bideford

devon

ex39 6hg

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xmas open studio + festive drinks & treats

xmas open studio + festive drinks & treats | 22nd + 23rd nov | 10am - 5pm

we hope you can join us at our studio in Welcombe, North Devon for festive drinks & treats and to see our collection of furniture & objects for the home.

our studio will be open for the Saturday & Sunday only, showing a selection of our handmade pieces, with 20% off most work at the studio for the 2 days only.

furniture on show will include our new rustic kitchen table with benches, a one-off walnut low tea and various groupie side tables.

objects will include various sizes of our cornish slate mirrors & clocks, delicate leaf lanterns and our oak & slate lamps and plenty of serving boards in oak, slate & blackened oak.

there will also be 2 other open studios in the village for you to visit showing ceramics, glass & photography, both within walking distance of our studio.
and you can enjoy lunch or dinner at our local pub The Old Smithy Inn which is 150 yards from our studio.

pachadesign open studio

well barn

welcombe

near bideford

devon

ex39 6hg

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oh comely magazine

so lovely to see our leaf lanterns in the latest oh comely magazine {issue 21}.
you can find them in the home from home section where there's a little write up about online store made by hand online who promote work by top uk designer makers {including us}.

leaf lanterns by pachadesign {here}
oh comely {here}
made by hand online {here}

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