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AFC / Dons Bairns new Stock

2015-05-01T03:05:00.003-07:00

We've just delivered a fresh load of new stock to the AFC Shop featuring Dons Quines, Loons, Bairns, Mon the Dons & Bosies designs. They sell fast, so quick, go get em!

Gabi.

Happy New Year / 2015

2015-01-08T07:02:00.002-08:00

Hello Again!
Once again, we're so busy, we've failed to keep up with posting news on this blog! We'll (once again) try to post more & often on here... looks like we've relied heavily on social media to "get the news out" - but this is a great repository for us... so, we should try harder!

So! First up is : Success!
Gabi will be working with Morag McGee on a public art commission for SMart consultants / RGU / ACC as part of a new visual arts festival called "look again". Gabi & Morag will be working with a group from Tory to create works of art to be added to the William Wallace Statue.

Philip has also been successful in gaining one of the commissions to enhance / augment an existing sculpture on the ACC "Sculpture Trail". More information to follow.

Philip was also successful in gaining a Cultural Grant from Aberdeen City Council to enhance his knowledge of Arduino & Microcontrollers. He is using the funding to get 1 to 1 training from Martin Evans. Philip has already had one session with Martin where he has learned how to solder, creating his first Ada Fruit Wav Shield.

Gabi & AFC
Gabi has been asked for a 3rd run of kidswear from her Small Stories moniker for Aberdeen Football Club. Currently in production, the apparel will be available soon, exclusively from the AFC Shop.

Gabi & Phil - NEOS 2014

2014-09-05T03:42:00.000-07:00

Gabi & Phil are taking part in NEOS 2014 at their "new" studio - at the Haughs, Kinellar, AB21 0TZ.

It's a really exciting time for us, it's the first NEOS in a long time that we've been able to let people into our own working studio! We moved house last year & we're lucky to have a small studio in the back garden now & we're looking forward to welcoming visitors & showcasing the work we've been creating over the last year.

Our NEOS entries are : Gabrielle Reith & Philip Thompson, where you can find our "open times" & directions.

We're also having Morag McGee with us, showcasing her Raku & porcelain work.

We also worked with Patricia Reith, Sandra Rettie & Clare Louise Burnette to create a small "trail" to encourage visitors to explore the Westhill area. We've created a flyer & map, where visitors can obtain signatures from all three locations in order to be entered into a prize draw & discounts on sales over £100. You can download & print the flyer here: NEOS Westhill Trail (340 kbs PDF)

We look forward to seeing you!

Timelapse of Carnigie on youTube

2014-06-24T06:05:00.000-07:00

Gabi's wild dolphin - Carnegie is put in his place

2014-06-23T13:25:00.001-07:00

Gabi's dolphin "Carnegie" has been put near the Aberdeen University Library for the wilddolphins trail. All of the Wild Dolphins have launched! There is a map of all Wild Dolphins which can be seen from 23rd June – 29th August. The sculptures will be designed and painted by local artists, creating an arts trail around the city and showcasing Aberdeen’s rich cultural offering.

It's been a while!

2014-03-30T14:56:00.003-07:00

We (Gabi & Phil) have been neglecting this blog / news feed of late... apologies for that! Does anyone still read this? We've been relying on Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, Pinterest & Instagram of late!...

We do need to "keep this up to date", as it is a fantastic, simple repository of all things G-R-A...

I (Phil) will retrospectively insert some "news" posts for some major events / items we've recently completed. Thanks for reading, and again, Apologies for failing to post anything here, if you've been expecting posts here!

Itchee Wasp & NEOS

2013-09-11T06:33:00.000-07:00

Gabi & Phil will also be showing some 3d work as part of the "Itchee Wasp" collective's NEOS show at the Waldorf School, Aberdeen.

Artists exhibiting with Itchee wasp for NEOS are: Chris Bailey, Kelly Mcmeekin, Phil Thompson, Elspeth Winram, Margaret Stewart, Gabi Reith, Kelly-Anne Cairns, Linsay Macdonald, Nicole Gildea, Charlotte Campbell, Cowan Watson, Clifton Forest, Alison Watson, Lynne Strachan, Katarina Chomova, Naomi Leckie, Fergus Connor, Sophie Ormerod, Monica Wisniewski and Graeme Milne.

Click here for more info about NEOS

Gabi is also showing her full range of Small Stories work at Oriel Art, Skene for NEOS. Oriel Art will be open for the entire 3 week duration. (Sept 7th - 29th)

PlayPark / Oor Monsters game

2013-09-11T06:26:00.000-07:00

Gabi & Phil have been asked to create an alternative version of the old carnival game "hook & hoop" for the SMart Consultant's "Play Park" event on September 28th & 29th in Rubislaw Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen .

Full details on facebook here :

Here's a quick peak at some of the monster heads (Oor Monsters) that'll be making up the game parts....

Dancing In The Dark - Creativity & Culture in Aberdeen & Beyond....: Oor Monsters III @ Junction Arts!

2013-05-09T12:32:00.001-07:00

Big thanks to Jon (Mood of Collapse) for a very flattering review of the Oor Monsters III Show @Junction Art (Aberdeen, Holburn St).

Dancing In The Dark - Creativity & Culture in Aberdeen & Beyond....: Oor Monsters III @ Junction Arts!: Some snaps from the Oor Monsters III show currently on at Junction Arts ! If you like monsters, character design and cool hand made goods...

GnP @ Hack n Make @ May festival @ Aberdeen Uni - sun 12th

2013-05-08T04:13:00.000-07:00

Gabi & Phil will be doing live demos & workshops at the Hack n Make faire at the Aberdeen Uni's "May Festival on Sunday 12th - 10am - 4pm. Come along and make yourself your very own Small Stories Brooch or a personalised Typeface...

http://hacknmake.com/

invite on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/371580762961402/

Oor Monsters III at Junction Art, Aberdeen

2013-04-17T05:48:00.000-07:00

Preview Evening - Friday 26th 6 - 8p.m

During the months of May and June Junction arts will become a temporary monster emporium!
Created by artists Philip Thompson and Gabrielle Reith, this will be their third venture into the world of all things monstrous and with many other special guest artists invited to take part we are very excited about what will most definitely be a very memorable and exciting show.

The Idea of the "monster show" has been left open to interpretation by the artist and maker.
Work will range from fantasy to reality ‐ utilising the very open idea of what a "monster" is. The one
parameter of the interpretation, should be "creativity" ‐ what monsters work with or against artists and makers when they create work? Be that in everyday life (a car breaking down) or those little (but oh so weighty) little critical daemons on our backs…

Artists taking part are;
Philip Thompson, Gabrielle Reith, Cosmic Nuggets, Iain Gildea, Mags Gray, Katie Guthrie, Melodie Stacey, Aubin Stewart Max Stewart and more...

Woodend Barn Christmas Fair 2012

2012-11-24T04:11:00.002-08:00

I'm showing at the Woodend barn Christmas fair - http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk/event/woodend-barn/woodend-arts-festive-craft-fair - Saturday & Sunday (24th & 25th) of November.

I've got some new items for sale (Christmassy stuff) pop in and say hello!

Gabi featured on Folksy "Frankly" Blog

2012-11-13T08:00:00.001-08:00

Gabi has been interviewed by Folksy on their blog "Frankly". Some interesting insight into Gabi's work, inspiration & plans for the future...

read the full interview here : http://frankly.folksy.com/2012/11/12/meet-the-maker-gabrielle-reith-small-stories

Small Stories Folksy sales are up!

2012-08-13T04:54:00.002-07:00

A big thanks to everyone dropping by my folksy store : http://folksy.com/shops/smallstories it's been my most successful month! Facebook hits & likes are up... so just a wee post to say thank you everyone! for checking me out, sharing and talking about my work.

the Facebook Bird card competition nearly ready to be called too... so... eyes peeled!

yours, Gabi.

Small Stories on PapaStour !

2012-07-31T13:33:00.000-07:00

We're so pleased to be included on the PapaStour website, a brilliant on-line store promoting the best in Scottish hand made crafts & design items. Here's the PapaStour intro text for a better idea :

Papa Stour is an inspiring showcase of Scotland's best designers and artists, curated with a keen eye to offer collections of exciting contemporary craft and design.

The products are crafted and handmade to order or produced in small batches and we are dedicated to support the artists we represent as some of Scotland's brightest talent.

http://www.papastour.com/artist/Small-Stories/

Small Stories showing in Edinburgh's Fruit Market Gallery

2012-07-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

Gabi will be showing, along with fellow Affa Fine Quine Aubin Stewart (Aubeebop) in the Fruitmarket Gallery (Edinburgh) at the "Design Market"...
Gabi has prepared several new products for show, along with new bird prints (in collaboration with Lloyd McNeill (Cotton Screenprint)) ... details / opening times below...

Free entry
Friday 13 July, 5–9pm
Saturday 14 July, 11am–6pm
Sunday 15 July, 12–5pm

http://fruitmarket.co.uk/bookshop/markets/

Oor Monsters II @ Aberdeen Art Centre 17/03/2012

2012-03-12T17:18:00.005-07:00

Oor Monsters

17th March - 7th April

Preview Sat 17th 2-4pm.

A selection of prints and new illustrations from Gabrielle Reith & Philip Thompson.

Aberdeen Art Centre

33 King Street

Aberdeen

AB24 5AA

Tel: (01224) 635208

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Continuing their monster themes recently shown in the Pictoplasma Paris Exhibition 2011, Aberdeen artists Gabrielle Reith & Philip Thompson will be showing new illustrations utilising print, drawing, found photographs and objects.

During the preview, Gabi & Phil will invite children to partake in creating their own monsters on paper... RAR!

Gabi's "Small Stories" apparel will also be on sale during the preview.

Gabi @ Bridge View : "BIRD"

2012-03-06T01:41:00.004-08:00

Click the image to download the PDF (258 Kbs)

8th March - 26th May
preview 6-8 Thurday 8th march

Aberdeen Pinterest

2012-02-26T07:29:00.003-08:00

I've been kindly added to the "wild wolves" Aberdeen Pinterest Board... it's a great way of seeing who's making what in Aberdeen... and I'm very happy to have been asked to join.

If you think your work should be up there, send the WW boys an email.

http://pinterest.com/wldwlvs/aberdeen-artists-illustrators/

Gabi @ Bridge View 8th March - 26th May

2012-02-24T04:04:00.005-08:00

Gabi will be showing new work at Bridge View (Aberdeen) along with Martha E Anderson, Hazel Fortescue Irvine & Mel Shand.

"Bird" will run from 8th March - 26th May Preview 6-8pm - Thursday 8th March.

for the downloadable full resolution invite, please click here.

Pictoplasma "missing Link" now open.

2011-12-14T02:56:00.000-08:00

http://paris.pictoplasma.com/

We're happy to say that the pictoplasma show both Gabi & Phil are showing at - is now open. If you are in paris between 7th - 31st December, pop in past La Gaîté lyrique - and check out the show.

From their facebook pages, the show looks fabulous. We're so proud to be a part of it.

Gabi at the Lighthouse, Glasgow

2011-12-10T00:59:00.000-08:00

Gabi will be selling her Small Stories wares at the fantastic Made in the Shade craft fair at the Glasgow Lighthouse Museum today. Along with many other fine Scottish crafters, Gabi will be selling Xmas Decorations, Baby apparel, drawings, prints and much more...

Amazing news - Gabi & Phil selected for paris pictoplasma exhibition.

2011-11-17T08:58:00.000-08:00

http://paris.pictoplasma.com/

This is very exciting. Pictoplasma put out a call earlier in the year for drawings / models / prints of monsters (primarily the "Yeti")... gabi made an amazing needle felted plushie of a yeti & Phil enetered some of the "oor monsters" chaps...

the entries for the comp reached over 5000 and 500 have been selected for the final show... we're in the top 10% of entrants. Now, that's cool.

Peacock Visual Arts - Xmas Show

2011-11-17T08:55:00.000-08:00

Gabi & Phil have work in the 2011 PVA Winter Show.

Keep your eyes peeled for some lovely black and white drawings from Gabi

Phil's produce entered a photo (in aid of Japan Tsunami victims) and a collaboration photo with John Rutherford.

the show's on until 23rd December.

http://www.peacockvisualarts.com/

Getting busy...again...

2011-10-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post to let everyone know we (Gabi and I) used to post our news through the G-R-A blog - which we have let slide for a while now...

BUT! We promise to get back on top of this - post more news regularly, and not rely on faceBook to drop our news onto... after all, this is a little more "permanent" and specific. We're also using the blog to populate other streams... filtering news etc, and feeding it through www.feedburner.com (pulling out Small Stories specific news for example).

Anyway... we promise to put our news on here more often.

Eyes peeled for news about up and coming Craft Fair's Gabi will be taking part in leading up to Christmas...