Over the winter I will be tutoring a course which gives comprehensive overiew of various uses of wool, including knitting and crochet. It’s at Forfar Academy from 7.15 to 9.15pm on Tuesday evenings. If interested, please contact me. 🙂

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October 17, 2014 | Categories: craft work | Tags: Broomstick Crochet, bruges, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet history, demonstrations, ellie, feltmaking, filet, Forfar Academy, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, weaving | Leave a comment
“Blairgowrie Antiques & Collectors Fairs
13 September at 13:23
New to this fair is Ellie Fiddes with her handmade arts and crafts, own crochet work and upcycled clothing along side other vintage and vintage inspired items. Ellie is a fine crochet specialist and tutor and can copy or repair damaged vintage items
Www.Elliefiddes.com”
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September 27, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I have a stall at the Then and Now vintage fair in Blairgowrie this Sunday. Will be selling and promoting my crafts tutoring skills. Please come along 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/events/494405157359731
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September 22, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: antiques, art, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, buttonholes, buttons, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, dressmaking, ellie, examples, exhibitions, filet, frogs feet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, patterns, resources, teaching, tenerif, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
During NEOS I will be exhibiting at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie as part of the Mavericks Art Craft Group!
I will also be demonstrating crochet skills on 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th and 14th September
http://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/neos/p-memb-viewentry.php?entid=631#.U_37_UjCa4Y
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August 27, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art, arts, Broomstick Crochet, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, drawings, ellie, exhibition, fiddes, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, mixed media, new work, original artwork, paint, teaching, Uncategorized, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
Last week was amazing! My grandchildren (twins) were born. My other daughter moved house. Friends got married.
Maybe now I can settle down to some work!
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July 28, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I’ve added a few pictures of one of my latest works in its various stages of creation in the Work in Progress Page. Enjoy 🙂
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April 17, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Art, art, arts, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, dressmaking, ellie, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, filet, flowers, foliage, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, lacemaking, mixed media, network, new work, original artwork, paint, prints, resources, teaching, tenerif, Uncategorized, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
New for 2014!
Angus Open Studios proudly presents a preview event at
Inverquharity Castle, a historic 15th century tower house sitting in the beautiful setting of the Angus Glens.
Saturday May 17th to Tuesday May 20th
Preview night 16th May 7pm-9pm (by invitation only).
Opening Times: 11am-5pm except on Tuesday when we close at 4pm.
Please Note: There is no disabled access beyond the first room. Visitors enter at their own risk. There is a narrow spiral staircase.

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April 17, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Angus Open Studios, AOS, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, Inverquharity Castle, mixed media, paintings, preview event, Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Here is the link to my member page :-
http://www.angusopenstudios.com/MemberPage.htm?Ellie%20Fiddes
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January 4, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: acrylics, Angus Open Studios, AOS, Art, art, arts, blankets, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, buttonholes, buttons, canvas, clothes, Collage, collars, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, drawings, dressmaking, edgings, ellie, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fabric, fiddes, filet, flowers, frogs feet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hallgreen Castle, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, jewelry, knitting, lacemaking, Mavericks, mixed media, NEOS, new work, paint, patchwork, resources, Scotland, tatting, teaching, tenerif, toggles, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
WINTER POPUP SHOP, POPPIES SHOP, BRECHIN HIGH STREET
Ellie will be one of a group of arts and craft workers running temporary shop in the Poppies Shop at the top of the High Street from Thursday 28th November til Saturday 30th November, in the run-up to Brechin’s Christmas in the City event.
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November 23, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
NEOS North East Open Studios Sat 21 -Sun 29 September 2013
I will be exhibiting at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie as part of the Mavericks Art Craft Group
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July 13, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Art, arts, Arts Worker, Blog, crafts, drawings, ellie, exhibitions, fiddes, flowers, foliage, Harley Davidson, jewellery, Mavericks Art Craft Group, NEOS, new work, oil painting, original artwork, prints, Uncategorized | Leave a comment
NEOS -North East Open Studios 15-23 September 2012
I took part in NEOS this year – exhibiting as part of the Mavericks Art Craft Group at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie.
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June 9, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Davidson Legacy Official Opening Party – 14 July 2012!
The Davidson Legacy was officially opened with a party in Brechin on 14 July. I was be there with artwork for sale inspired by the Davidson family and by Harleys.
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June 9, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Angus Open Studios 24-28 May 2012
I am exhibiting as a member of Mavericks Art Craft Group at Ebeneezer Hall, Southesk Street Brechin DD9 6DZ
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May 20, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Blog, Uncategorized | Leave a comment