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Michael is currently exhibiting some of his pieces at PROSPECT, an exciting exhibition showcasing new and developing work by North East based designer-makers.Michael will be exhibiting a wholly veneered version of his T2 Coffee Table as well as several other pieces. Prospect brings together a group of diverse designer-makers who have been awarded bursaries or who have established mentoring partnerships through the Designed&Made professional development. Michael has been mentoring Bettina Nissen, a young product designer, whose work is also on show at Prospect.

OURSPACE [volume:surface] is an exhibition of art and furniture showcasing Eva Bauer's vibrant and intricate paintings alongside Michael's simple, graphically detailed hand-made furniture. The exhibition will explore the link between functional aesthetic and art in an interior environment.There will be a creative crossover on several pieces, with art escaping canvas and relocating onto furniture.

Mushroom Works Gallery - St Lawrence Road - Newcastle upon Tyne - NE6 1AR

The Late Shows is back for the second year running and this year promises to be bigger than ever! On Saturday 17 May, Newcastle and Gateshead will come alive with culture as The Late Shows hit the streets once again. In celebration of the international event 'Museums at Night' Mushroom Works will join in the fun for the first time. We will be hosting a Meet the artists event This is the perfect opportunity to meet some the regions most prolific artists and makers and enjoy a drink with them in the comfort of their studio.

It was open studios time again at Mushroom Works on 24-26 November. Another great success, with lots of visitors, lots of 20 x 20 artworks sold. Michael showcased his new ES1 Cabinet and has several commssions to make new options of the unit (a low sideboard and tall drinks cabinet amongst them). Keep an eye on the 'furniture' page for images of new pieces. Thanks to all who came along and all Mushroomworkers who worked hard to get everything ready for the event.

'Delight in Design' was a great success, showcasing not only the work of many Designed and Made's members but also the excellent new exhibition space/shop the organisation has developed at the Live Theatre.

Michael launched his new ES1 Cabinet at Launch07 in October. The exhibition was part of Design Event and DOTT07. Launch was a great success with the best of local design talent on show.

The READesign touringArt Project run by the Inspire Public Art Initiative, which includes a specially produced tabled designed and made by Michael starts on Saturday 1st September and will be at a different location every weekend until Friday 12th October, when it will be shown at a permanent exhibition at Woodhorn Colliery Gallery fo 4 weeks. Check out this link for Dates and venues.

Designed and Made's annual showcase is nearly upon us again. This years theme, 'Delight in Design is based around putting value and meaning into an eclectic mix of old and new, promoting Designed and Made members as amodel for sustainable ways of working; increasing ecological sensitivity and awareness through audience participation. The exhibition is themed around 'dining' and begins on 20th October 2007 at the newly developed Live Theatre in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Michael is in the process of deconstructing 2 chairs salvaged from a skip to create seven seats to be used at the exhibition! www.delightin.co.uk

Michael will be exhibiting his furniture alongside artist Eva Bauer's painting's during the North East Art Expo 07 on Newcastle Quayside from 10-14th May 2007. The Expo is an artist-lead showcase which hosts the very best of the North East of England's professional artists and designers.

Michael has been selected to produce a piece of furniture as part of the READesign Art Project run by the Inspire Public Art Initiative. The piece will be part of a 3-month travelling art exhibition beginning Sept 2007. During the project Michael will be working with Lens-Based Media artist Lindsay Duncanson and the Keelrow Bookshop to produce a film projection based on the influences and icons that have inspired his career and work.

A ‘Creative Development Opportunities for North East Designer Makers’ bursary to develop a design for batch production was awarded to Michael early 2006. The T2A table is now in production and is available for purchase. If you are interested in the tables or are a retailer and would like to stock the product please contact Michael direct. For more information about the product and the bursary scheme please go to the Designed and Made website.

MIchael has just finished developing and finalising production of  his T3 Coffee table. If you are interested in the tables or are a retailer and would like to stock the product please contact Michael at Afid.

Mushroom Works open studios (24-26th Nov) and was a great success, with artists and designers/makers all doing well. The majority of  20 x 20 artworks sold out very quickly!

MIchael will be exhibiting several new pieces at the pre-opening launch exhibition of the Brickworks creative studio space - 11th December 2007. Click here for images.