Unit5

10/10/2026

If you were one of those people who were asking Louise when she is running creative workshops when the shop was open, please help her out by following her at Art on the Edge Newport.

It is a new creative space on Geroge St run by artists. If you follow their page you can see what's on offer. For example, today (Sat 10th) there will be a day of printmaking which is a drop in and have a go rather than booking, which is part of their open weekend.

09/09/2026

The shop may have closed, but I'm still making, exhibiting and running workshops locally — and there's lots happening in the new creative spaces around Newport.

Check out Art on the Edge Newport Barnabas arts house and my own page to find out what we are up to this September.

Best Wishes, Louise Horton

23/05/2026

Last day of our big sale today. We would love to see you and see you getting BIG bargains. It's been lovely to see familiar and new faces this week.

17/05/2026

The perfect time to stock up on thoughtful gifts for birthdays, Christmas, and all those moments in between. Pop in, have a browse, and discover something unique. Tues 19th, Wed 20th, Thurs 21st, Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd May.

22/11/2025

Does anyone have any house magazines like country living, house beautiful etc? I am after them for collage (cutting them up). If you have anything like this you no longer need please send me a message....I can pick up, Louise

19/07/2025

30/06/2025

Advice for painting with Frenchic in hot weather:

Too hot?
When the air temperature is very hot, the upper surface of the paint you have applied can dry too quickly. As well as potentially resulting in an uneven texture due to drag marks, this can impede the curing process of paint. That’s because the paint beneath dries slowly in comparison.

Another factor to consider in hot conditions is that the paint in the tin you are using will quickly be subject to moisture evaporation. This can cause it to separate in the short term but also thicken it, making it more difficult to apply smoothly. In addition, this can lead to colour variation.

To avoid evaporation from the tin, it’s good practice to decant a quantity of paint into a clean container as you need it (stir very thoroughly first!) and then reseal the tin. Don't leave the tin (or the temporary container) in the sun.

You should aim for a temperature below 32°C while painting, and for the following 48 hours.

06/05/2025

They have landed!! 🥳✨ It’s our 10th anniversary, and we’re marking the occasion with something very special. Drumroll please... introducing our NEW, Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Collection! 🌟 10 NEW Al Fresco paint colours, each handpicked by our Frenchic Experts and the team here at Frenchic HQ to offer a fresh coat of inspiration for your home and garden! https://frenchicpaint.co.uk/collections/limited-edition-paints Go on, tell us which shade you're most excited about...

​❤️ Abi's choices ❤️
​Fennec & Drama Llama
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​❤️ Kayleigh's choices ❤️
​Black Forest & Smoke Signal
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​❤️ Jen's choices ❤️
​Riad Red & Boujee
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❤️ ​Karen's choices ❤️
Anguilla & Citrine
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❤️ ​The Frenchic Team ❤️
Crème de la Crème & Jitterbug
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Also available with your local stockist which you can find here: https://frenchicpaint.co.uk/pages/find-your-local-frenchic-stockist

04/05/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJFJ5BETeMz/?igsh=eXc0c3Z5YjZydm1j

15/01/2025

Petition link to prevent the closure of caerleon library

Keep Caerleon Town Hall and Library open