Tea Appreciation Society – We love tea
Art
A Northern Tail
Feb 3rd
This beautiful paper cutting was created by Sally Robinson, a student at the University of Leeds, in her final year of obtaining a Bachelor’s in Fine Art. Sally mainly works with paper, and this was a paper cutting which was used for an exhibition in Leeds about memories of the North of England. The title – A NORTHERN TAIL – was based on the idea that these memories forever follow us around. For Sally, tea played a large part of her nostalgia for the north. She fondly remembers visiting relatives and grandparents, stopping by each house for a cup of tea and a huge selection of biscuits – often presented on a special ‘Tea’ trolley. The patterns on the tea-pot resemble those owned by her great aunt.
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 360,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
A cup of tea and a good book
Jan 20th
If you’re familiar with the Tea Appreciation Society’s Manifesto you’ll be aware that item number 7 proclaims that “We want to visit museums and libraries, encourage philosophy.”
Imagine how intrigued and in awe we were of some extraordinary scenes unfolding in Scotland last year.
Sculptures carved from paper started appearing from March 2011 in Scottish libraries.
The first sculpture had a message attached that read “We know that a library is so much more than a building full of books… a book is so much more than pages full of words.… This is for you in support of libraries, books, words, ideas….. a gesture (poetic maybe?)”
Nobody knew where it came from, nor was anyone forthcoming with information in person or online, despite a fair amount of local news coverage.
Sculptures continued to appear throughout the year and then in August 2011 one appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival that we at the Tea Appreciation Society really love, for obvious reasons…
The tag on this reads:
To @edbookfest (their twitter name) ‘A gift’ This is for you in support of libraries, books, words, ideas…… & festivals xx
It includes a teabag filled with cut out letters, on the tag of which are the words “by leaves we live”. The cup on the top has a swirl of words which read ” Nothing beats a nice cup of tea (or coffee) and a really good BOOK”, and on the ‘tray’ next to the cupcake it says “except maybe a cake as well”.
We are indebted to Chris Scott who spends most of his time documenting the literary scene in Edinburgh and as a result found himself the accidental biographer of the paper sculptures. You can read his excellent blog and see all the sculptures here.
I ‘heart’ Tea by Dominic Marten
Dec 2nd
Thanks to Dominic Marten for sharing this with us.
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 340,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
Push Button For Tea
Nov 22nd
Carlton Jefferis spotted this tea crossing in Bristol and tweeted a picture asking: “Is this Banksy at work again? Genius!”
We hope so!
Tea and Books…
Oct 28th
Handmade sterling silver necklace by Courtney Gifford, Fairport, NY. Quote by Christine Hanrahan.
Reaching and Searching (for purple) – The Art of Tea
Oct 21st
Natalie Scott is an art student in Calgary Alberta Canada.
This piece, entitled “Reaching and Searching (for purple)” – mixed media on rag paper, is made from a dried fruit tea called “Cherry Berry”.
Natalie said, “It was such a fun process to use the tea and watch the berries dry into such beautiful colours. The tea stains made the path for the rest of the painting, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. And on the plus side, it smells amazing.
Want to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website? Illustrations, designs, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea, could make it onto the website. Email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
The Tea Of Life
Oct 14th
Continuing our series of artwork that pays homage to the humble brew, we present an illustration by Tina Marshall
Want to have your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website? Illustrations, designs, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea, could potentially make it onto the website. Email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
Daily Teacup
Sep 30th
Jessica Zagers is a graphic designer that loves taking photographs. Jessica has started a 365 project… Every day she photographs her cup of tea. You can take a look here at her blog http://daily-teacup.blogspot.com/
If that’s your cup of tea you might also be interested in our special offer… We’re giving away a 125g refill pack of tea with every 50g tin purchased from our online store. Click the link or the image below to go to our store.
Teacups by Zanna
Sep 9th
Illustration by Zanna Goldhawk
If you are an artist, or designer, and would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website drop an email to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
That’s My Cup Of Tea – Win A Personalised Print
Jul 16th
This has to be ‘Everyone’s Cup of Tea’ beautiful, unique, personalised pieces of art for your home. Simply choose between 2 and 5 names, and then choose the strength and number of sugars required for each person. The print is then individually designed for each customer. Never forget how to make your family or friends their perfect cuppa again!
Bear Graphics has TEAmed up with the Tea Appreciation Society, and we’re giving away a free personalised print to one lucky tea lover. All you have to do is ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page and in the comments section write Tea Appreciation Society. One lucky winner will be picked at random on Tuesday the 19th July.
Prints are available to buy from Bear Graphics online here or from notonthehighstreet.com
