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Contemporary Craft Shopping Experience

I had a fantastic day at this event yesterday, it was one of the most successful craft fairs I have ever done! I was very impressed, especially because it was the first year the event was being held. The flow of customers coming in the door was pretty constant all day, it got very busy […]

Latest News & Commissions

Here are two latest commission pieces that are now settled in their new homes. The new owner of this hand built ceramic sculptural vessel piece has placed it outside at the bottom of her driveway, as she didn’t have a sign leading to her house. She lives deep in the countryside and plans to fill […]

Craft Fair Essentials – Check List

It’s too cold, wet and miserable to be out in the workshop, so I’ve decided to stay in the warmth and prepare for my next craft fair this Sunday – The Contemporary Craft Shopping Experience at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 22nd Nov – This event has been really well advertised and promoted and should […]

Giveaway Competition – 100 Followers!

Firstly I’d like to thank those of you who follow my blog and find it interesting enough to read! I reached 100 followers yesterday, and to celebrate I’ve decided to run my first giveaway competition. The winner will receive a handmade ceramic turquoise magnet, a decorative shiny red hanging ceramic star, and a cream & […]

Local Craft Fair

I had a brilliant day at a local craft fair on Sunday, it was in Rugby at The Benn Hall. This was actually one of the closest events to home that I’ve ever exhibited, I usually go for bigger events but I was very impressed with this one. A good number of people were flowing […]

Christmas is coming!

I thought it was snowing the other day after a quick glimpse out of the window, but it was leaves falling from the trees! I can’t wait til Christmas, its my favourite time of year. I’ve made these tree decorations and glazed them with a shiny red glaze, and a volcanic crater glaze which looks […]

Trip to Germany

I had a fascinating stay in Germany last weekend, where I visited several towns and villages. My favourite experience was the trip in Rudesheim. The tour started with a cable car ride, gliding over the sloping vineyards and looking out from above onto the gigantic panorama. The view of the river Rhine was amazing, its […]

Autumn – Four Folksy Finds

The evenings are slowly starting to draw in now, its definitely scarf and glove weather for me! I’ve noticed a change in the drying process of my work, each item takes twice as long to dry completely out in this cold weather. I suppose thats more of a good thing though, because the slower the […]

Workshop snaps, work in progress…

I have noticed a big change in the weather whilst out in the workshop this week, it has been sooo cold! I’m lucky to have a halogen heater which soon heats up the small space, making it feel nice and cosy. I’ve noticed someone watching me from outside while I’m working… he’s small and fat […]

Sources of Inspiration and Pumpkins

Many artists, designers and crafts people struggle for inspiration and creativity at some point during their design processes and thoughts. With me being one of them recently, I dug out this book by Carolyn Genders – Sources of Inspiration – a brilliant visual source for applied artists working in any medium. I usually find that […]