“I am a contemporary craftsperson & my creative practice has spanned 3 decades & 3 different countries since leaving Edinburgh College of Art in 1990. My motivation comes from being the child of post war parents, Scottish thriftiness & an avid watcher of Blue Peter!
For more information about me and current projects click on my links”
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Alison Bailey Smith: Contemporary Craftsperson
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Oxton
Having moved to Oxton over twenty years ago after living overseas for a decade and a brief spell in Aigburth in Liverpool, this morning ir…
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Blogging got put on hold
Speaking about the stop start nature of self employment
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Lauren
Made from reclaimed television wire & flocked air mattress. Necklace made for Floribunda exhibition in The Atkinson. Based on Maidenhair Spleenwort
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New photography
I have had the pleasure over many years since I was a student of working with different photographers. Most recently I have been working with…
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Wirral Open Studio Tour
Delighted to be taking part in Wirral Open Studio Tour in June again and hoping to have my new website up and running by then.…
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Wirral MakeFest takeover
Wirral MakeFest takeover has happened this time for the last three years. In the lead up to the event, my social media focus turns to…
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Current juggling
I am currently juggling several projects and not really managing to have lots of studio time due to ramping up Wirral MakeFest (10/5/25).
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Oxton Art Fair Day 1
Oxton Art Fair Day 1 proved to be a lovely event with visitors, sales, connections and a great vibe.
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Oxton Open Studios this weekend
Oxton Open Studios 29th Nov 10-4 and Sunday 12-4
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New website
I am delighted to reveal my new website https://alisonbaileysmith.com/ ahead of my return as an official Oxton Artist for the Oxton Art Fair returning on…
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Celtic Connection
Expect a Celtic connection at the forthcoming Oxton Art Fair with Mary Queen of Scots influence in my new pieces – a long standing inspiration…
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