A royal visitor.

I can't believe it's been a month since, it's been a busy one- but I had the pleasure of meeting (and painting with) HRH The Prince of Wales at the official opening of Gloucester Services. What an experience, I'll be telling the grand kids about this one! 

The first jar of honey from the site's beehives was presented to the Prince, and the plaque I designed now sits happily on the honey mural I painted for the occasion on the southbound services situated on the M5. It has been nothing but adventures since the Westmorland lot came into my life! 

All work and a lot of play...

The play area at Gloucester Service's new south bound site is now open- kids (and adults) GO WILD! I had so much fun painting my illustrations onto the walls of this amazing creative play area. Children's play spaces usually ensue raging headaches for the design conscious among us, but hopefully we've provided both children and adults with a space both can enjoy in harmony. Parents can soak up environmental stats and site info that may surprise them whilst sipping (a very good) coffee and watching the little ones play. The kids are treated to a host of my local wildlife illustrations and the best play ground I've seen anywhere, let alone a motorway services- by Flights of Fantasy. You simply must drop in!

There's still more to come here! I'll keep you posted... 
S x

Cream Teas & Good Causes

A date for your diary! I'll be bringing my art & wares to the Cotswold Farm Gardens near Cirencester, Saturday 11th July for National Star's Summer Cream Tea & Crafts Fair, 11-4pm. It'll be lovely to see you there in this beautiful spot, for a very worthwhile cause. 

All money raised will allow National Star to continue working with people with disabilities, enabling them to live their lives independently and to the full.

Advance Tickets – £7 (includes entrance & cream tea)
Tickets on the day – £8 (includes entrance & cream tea)

(You can also buy your tickets in store at Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre)

http://www.nationalstar.org/event/cream-tea-and-craft-fayre/

Hope to see you there, S x

A little treat!

South Bound

I've been back at Gloucester Services, (part of the Westmorland Family) once again painting the walls of the stunning eco-build - this time for the opening of their South Bound farmshop and kitchen on the M5 between J11a & 12. It's so great to be back! Here's a little of so far...

(Mark Lord Photography)

All previous photos and content ©Stephanie Cole, 2015. (It is not ok to reproduce my designs. If you like them please just get in touch and we can discuss what I can do for you!)

New work showing...

You are cordially invited! Catch new multidisciplinary pieces I've been working on lately in the New Brewery Arts, Cirencester, through May...

S x

New textiles!

I've just launched a collection of hand screen printed textiles, introducing new 'Allotment' aprons & tea towels! 

Inspired by outdoor living and printed in a mid-century inspired aqua blue and zingy orange this combo should be just the thing to cheer up your kitchen as we migrate into a (hopefully!) more al fresco lifestyle, Pimms & BBQ anyone? They come wrapped beautifully, so will also make perfect gifts for foodie or garden fanatic friends. They're in the shop now, hope you like them!

S x