I have temporarily switched off sales to the United States from my online shop. This is due to the US’s announcement of the suspension of de minimis treatment for imported goods from August 29th. The cost to US customers for importing goods from the UK will certainly now increase. However, there is still no clarity… Continue reading Sales switched off to the US…
Tag: the British craft house
The new Wren sculpture is now in production.
The foundry bronze Wrens are hand cast by Aron McCartney of the Mc@rt studios, Barnard Castle, in the north of the UK. Aron also moulded and cast the Max the ‘miracle’ dog bronze statue from my wax original. Nestor is now available to purchase online from my British Craft House store here HERE Just Kirsty… Continue reading The new Wren sculpture is now in production.
Limited edition Otter Sculpture – Hand made in the UK
Say hello to ‘Erik’, a limited edition Otter Sculpture. He is the life-size of a four month old Otter pup. He is set on a Shetland beach, complete with sand and shells. ‘Erik’ is being hand made to order in a choice of finishes, in Cumbria, in the far north of England. Donation to a… Continue reading Limited edition Otter Sculpture – Hand made in the UK
Hare sculptures almost sold out
The availability of my limited edition Harriet Hare sculptures is drawing to a close. There are currently just two remaining in cold-cast iron, as well as three Artist’s copies in a choice of finishes, and then that’s it! The remaining Hare sculptures of the 150 piece limited edition have all been sold. It will be… Continue reading Hare sculptures almost sold out
Happy Winter Solstice – December 2024
Hi Kirsty Armstrong Sculpture followers! A very happy winter solstice to you… 😊 The Winter Solstice, along with the longest day in the Summer, are two of my most favourite days of the year. The Winter Solstice brings hope for the coming year. It also marks the beginning of the slow road back to lighter,… Continue reading Happy Winter Solstice – December 2024
A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
I’ve been thinking about producing a Wren sculpture for some time. And today, a few changes have led me to actually getting started on it! The end of an era… The new GPSR regulations came into force yesterday, with the potential for huge new costs and time consuming red tape for small businesses like mine.… Continue reading A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
Last orders for Christmas on Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts
Last orders for Christmas from my ‘Just Kirsty Sculpture and Gifts’ British Craft House store is Friday 15th December. Please make any purchases intended as Christmas gifts by Friday to give them the best chance of being delivered in time! Thank you! Kirsty
Erik the Otter Sculpture
I’m currently working on my Erik the Otter Sculpture. Erik is a life-sized otter cub and stands at about 14” tall. Although the stylised fur I add to my animal sculptures takes a very long time, I do enjoy it and I only have to do it on the original wax once. It is then… Continue reading Erik the Otter Sculpture
Downing Street Festive Market
The Downing Street Christmas market is on today ( 30th November 2022). It features just 12 businesses chosen to attend, and includes The British Craft House, which I’m part of. Dottie, the founder of the British Craft House, will be in Downing Street today manning the stall. It will showcase almost 200 small businesses who… Continue reading Downing Street Festive Market
New Metallic Leaf Brooches
I’ve finally got my new metallic leaf brooches finished and photographed! So far I’ve produced an Oak and a Beech leaf for the collection, hand making them in cold cast copper, bronze and pewter. My metallic leaf brooches are now available from Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts over on The British Craft House (link opens in… Continue reading New Metallic Leaf Brooches
