It’s been lovely out in the workshop over the past few days, with the sun beaming in through the door and the sound of the birds singing outside, it definitely puts me in the mood to keep moving and make lots of new work! Today I’m taking a break from making while the kiln is […]
Plant markers are recently taking over my workshop! Because they need to stay flat, they need to be left to dry out on a flat surface. This means most of the surfaces in my workshop are currently covered in them, but I don’t mind, it gives me an excuse to take a break for a […]
It’s been another busy week in the workshop. I’ve got row upon row of work in progress at the moment – different production lines of work that either need to be smoothed, trimmed or glazed. I like having lots of different things on the go, so that I can change to a different job if […]
Somehow (I’m not quite sure how!), I’ve managed to find some time to make some bits & pieces in my new workshop this week. I love it in there, I’ve got so much more space… although I suppose more space means more mess. These little ceramic shapes are white because they have been glazed. The […]
Hop aboard my spaceship (aka workshop with bubbly silver insulation lining), and find out what I’m up to today! Yesterday I completely cleaned out the whole of the workshop, including sorting, tidying and hoovering, in preparation for a big glazing session. (I am more motivated to work when the space around me is clean and […]
I’ll be at a 4 day show at the International Bristol Balloon Fiesta again this year (12th – 15th August 2010). This is one of my favourite events because we camp on site and treat it as a little holiday. Last year the weather was gorgeous and the fiesta attracted its most ever amount of […]
I’m so pleased to be home! Sunday night was the best feeling walking out of the hospital, and I still can’t believe how well I’m feeling. I’m still a little bit delicate, sore and tired but those things are to be expected. I don’t remember recovering this quickly last year. The doctors have advised me […]
I’ve been busy making lots of new work this week. It has been nice spending time out in the workshop. I’ve discovered that I’m motivated by music! I seem to get more done when listening to a CD or the radio, and spend less time faffing. The music seems to keep me working constantly. I’ve […]
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 […]
As part of the Northamptonshire Open Studios 2009 programme, I took part amongst up to 100 other local artists/designers who have their work on display at different venues throughout September. I chose to showcase my work at The Evergreen Gallery in Daventry, where I had full use of these four glass shelves… The gallery held […]
