PORCELAIN WORKSHOP

Took part in a porcelain workshop today with artist Julie Miles, it was brilliant and very enjoyable! I made two vases/pots, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. As well as a whole load of buttons which will all hopefully come out of the kiln OK (hence all the photos, just in case!). I will hopefully find out on Monday if they are still in one piece, I shall just have to wait and see! On the first vase, I added butterflies which we printed in with the pattern from wallpaper. On the second I printed my own sew flowers onto the surface of the porcelain and then added some of the copper (which will turn green during firing, hopefully). So here are a few pictures of the pots pre-firing! 

YOUNG AT ART 2012

Thank you to everyone who came last night, was a great evening and I am sure everyone enjoyed it! Was lovely to see what all the lower sixth (as I knew then, they are now upper sixth and nearly finished of course), had been up to and their great artwork. I got lots of positive feedback about my work and a few new ideas as well so thanks again to everyone who stopped to chat, I really enjoyed the evening. I think after my busy last few days, I am going to take a few days off and then get back to sewing canvas and making my cards!

WINTER GARDENS CRAFT FAIR

 Thank you to everyone who came today, I had a fabulous time. It was my first fair of the year and I have to say it went splendidly! I cannot wait for my next fair- hopefully see some of you there!

NEW WORK

 I wanted to work with buildings more over the summer, last year was people in the secret garden and now I want to move on to architecture. I have discovered while at uni that I love architecture and that buildings are amazing (I am not joking) and I want to celebrate architecture in my work. I also want to look at local landmark (such as Blackpool Tower) and celebrate these in my work also. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

YOUNG AT ART

Please come along to Blackpool Sixth Form on Monday 25th, student artwork (and a few pieces of mine) will be on display and available to buy and enjoy! Promises to be a great evening. 

BAGS

 Preparing for a busy Sunday and Monday and made some re-usable bags just for fun! The cupcake, roses and deer will be available to purchase from my stall at the Blackpool Winter Gardens this Sunday- the sheep is just for me! I have a few more bags to make so watch this space- more may be appearing yet!

 Front:

 Back:

CARDS AND NOTEBOOKS

I had a crafty-session the other day and completed these cards and notebooks which are now available to buy at Truly Scrumptious in Poulton if you are interested. I am going to be even more crafty over the next few days, as I have my first craft fair of the summer on 24th June in Blackpool, I will keep you posted as to how I get along and hope to see you there!

Notebooks: