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Work from our artists, our creative students and daily life at The Colour Factory.

Commissions are a delightful job. It’s so much m

Commissions are a delightful job. It’s so much more personal than ordering an item from a website. It gives us the opportunity to get to know you and make a connection, which doesn’t happen often when you’re a one-woman-band!
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These pieces were created by Jess. A solid silver torque bangle with two little dice to dangle.
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Each side of the dice either has an initial for a family member or a special sentimental symbol. It was made as a 40th birthday present.
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If you’re interested in commissioning a piece made by Jess, head over to @frivolities to get in contact!
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Last sneak peek for now! Finishing touches being a

Last sneak peek for now! Finishing touches being added to the gallery tomorrow ready for anyone who intends to visit next week.
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Please make sure to give us notice (by phone or message!) if you’re planning on visiting next week. As we’re all practising artists, it’s much easier to answer the door if we’re expecting it; we don’t want to abandon anything mid-task or leave you waiting outside!
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We can’t wait to share all of our hard work with you!
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SNEAK PEEK AT OUR MAKEOVER - Who’s coming to see

SNEAK PEEK AT OUR MAKEOVER
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Who’s coming to see us when we’re open for business??
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Classes?? Gallery?? Both??
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REOPENING - In line with the government guidelines

REOPENING
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In line with the government guidelines, our workshops can start up again from the 17th May. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing availability for the workshops. Many of the workshops will be giving priority to those who had booked previously and weren’t able to come along due to closures, but do feel free to ask if there’s anything of interest! We will be sharing plenty of posts in the coming weeks!
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve all worked really hard to give our space a spruce-up so that when you’re all back, we’ll have a lovely, shiny place for you to come back to! We’ll have finished the gallery by Monday 18th April and having our ‘soft opening’ so if you’d like to book an appointment to sit down with any of the artists for a consultation or if you’d just like a browse, please send us a message to arrange a time in advance so we can have someone here to meet you.
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From the 17th May, we will have gallery opening times for you so you can book ahead to talk to a particular artist or swing by whenever you like within the given times! We’re hoping to really give the gallery some limelight and have you all visit as much as possible. It has been transformed into a beautiful space and we can’t wait to share!
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Let us know if you’ve got any questions! See you soon!
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We’re slowly putting together an easy access soc

We’re slowly putting together an easy access social media guide to showcase all of the workshops and classes we offer. Not all of these will have spaces available once we reopen as we work towards reorganising classes that had to be cancelled. If you’re interested in any of the classes, be sure to drop us a message and we can let you know the earliest possible option and/or add you to the mailing list.
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Acrylic Pour Workshop with Jenny!
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A one day session exploring a variety of methods to create some brightly coloured fluid art. An excellent opportunity to try something new and not having to worry about cleaning up the mess in your own home.
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Create a lovely stack of work from the cosy comfort of our garden workshop (the pod!) and enjoy a day of a therapeutic art form.
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Earliest availability for new bookings on @jennymuncaster classes are September.
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A work in progress from @miapreston_interiordesign

A work in progress from @miapreston_interiordesign today. This is the project she’s been working on for her Upholstery course.
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If you had the chance to learn something new, what would it be?
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Stay tuned to see the progress!
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A few sneak peeks at some of the things Rosie has

A few sneak peeks at some of the things Rosie has been up to in her classes!
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Here she’s demonstrating a method of abstraction with a ruler and a saucer. It’s amazing what everyday items can come in handy in a creative context!
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If you’d like to keep up to date with what Rosie’s teaches, head over to @rosieparmley !
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The focus of Emily's attention for most of the pas

The focus of Emily's attention for most of the past three months. 60 medals and 26 plaques.
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A big undertaking and something she is very proud of! She's currently working on a video to curate the entire process, alongside her new project! It's going to be a good one, so keep your eyes peeled!
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If you'd like to see the process so far or recieve updates on the new collection, you can give @the_metalsmith a follow or sign up to her newsletter! Just drop us a message to let us know!
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From idea to creation. These grand earrings are fr

From idea to creation. These grand earrings are from the mind of Carol.
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Why not socialise with this sophisticated pair if you can’t get out just yet?
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Head over to @cazwadejewellery to see more of her fabulous creations!
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This very aesthetically pleasing layout is courtes

This very aesthetically pleasing layout is courtesy of @miapreston_interiordesign!
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A lovely plan for a bathroom in spring colours. Mia has a very good eye for colours and beautiful design.
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If you’re interested in taking a project to her, do get in touch! Drop us a message or go straight to the source! More of Mia’s skill to reveal soon!
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Today's share is a lovely commission from Jess. -

Today's share is a lovely commission from Jess.
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This Rainbow and Aquamarine pendant was created for a first birthday gift for a lovely little girl born on the first day of lockdown last year. Although it's a piece she’ll wear when she’s much older, it will always represent the first year of her life. And what a time that has been!
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If you're interested in commissioning a lovely, sparkling piece from @frivolities , make sure you get in contact! If you know you want something but not quite sure what yet, why not peruse our feed and Jess' to get some ideas?
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A little bit of colourful content from Jenny today

A little bit of colourful content from Jenny today!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lockdown is nearing its end but if you’re looking to fill some time between now and freedom, head over to @jennymuncaster !⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over the past few months, Jenny and her pal have been putting together some really lovely videos for nature ‘how-to’ painting! These paintings in the picture above have been created with water soluble coloured pencil on postcard paper.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can find all of the seasonal videos explaining the process at @jennymuncaster !⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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