Derbyshire Open Arts

It's that time of year again:D The Derbyshire Open Arts is on this weekend, 2nd-5th June, 11-5. I'll be exhibiting at The Ghislaine Howard Studio Gallery, 7 Oak Street, Glossop, SK13 8LS. Please drop in and say hello!

This event offers an exciting opportunity for the whole family to see what goes on behind the scenes in studios and workshops and discover some of the secrets behind the making of paintings, ceramics, textiles, glass and much more. Glossop is rapidly becoming a centre for established and emerging artists and craftspeople and this is an opportunity to meet and talk with them about their practice and to see their work in a welcoming and informal atmosphere. During your visit you will get the opportunity to see work in progress, watch demonstrations and, of course, have the chance to purchase or commission work. Full details of all the artists, images of their work and a detailed map showing the location of all the venues participating in this free event over the bank holiday weekend can be seen in the free brochure available at the library and many other places around Glossop. The artists are using the Oakwood pub on the High Street as an information centre. There will be friendly people there to help visitors find their way to the various venues and a specially created interactive map. New this year is an interactive quiz for children – all entries completed and handed at the Oakwood will be entered into a prize draw for a children’s art set donated by Wains Services of Glossop. Further details and a downloadable copy of the brochure can be found at: www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk Hope to see you there xxx

New etsy shop

I've been working on some lovely jewellery to put in my new etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettythingstolove

I've already had 2 sales which is so exciting!

I've been working on these beautiful glass tile pendants using some of the chiyagami paper I bought back from Japan.

Also been working with silver, brass and copper.

Happy viewing xxx

What a very merry christmas:D

It's been a lovely few weeks, exhibitions, music, friends and great food!

I spent christmas day with friends. Dave O'Brian is the best cook, what a feast he prepared,he even made his special, no air in the middle yorkshire puddings:D Beef cooked to melt in your mouth perfection, and all the trimmings. Christmas dinner has to be one of my favourite ever meals. And the cheese platter, oh my....

This is Clive, my brother, my mum and me at the exhibition in Ironbridge, a lovely evening. I met a girl there i used to go to school with and I've not seen her since I was 15!

My jewellery.

Silver necklace, etched, domed, soldered and polished by me.

Reticulated silver pendant with a cabochon aquamarine. This is my first attempt at stone setting, it's very difficult. Luckily the rustic setting suits the necklace.

Jenny, the gallery owner, hanging my pictures before the show.

Rosie and Jamie playing in Ghislaines sitting room at the Gallery.

Me in my room at the Ghislaine Howard studio Gallery.

Merry christmas everyone xxxx

Glossop Christmas Arts Trail

I hope that you can visit me as I take part in the Glossop Christmas Arts Trail taking place over the first weekend in December. I shall be holding an open studio and would love to see you and share a Christmas drink and mince pie. My studio will be open during the times shown below:

Saturday 3rd December, 10am – 7pm

Sunday 4th December, 10am – 5pm

at The Ghislaine Howard Studio Gallery, 7 Oak St, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7AP

Sixteen Glossop artists are taking part in the Arts Trail, opening up their studios and exhibiting their work in this celebration of arts and crafts taking place at seven venues in the town.

Within the group are both nationally renowned artists and emerging artists and craft artisans. Working in a variety of media including oils, pastels, ceramics, glass, textiles, printing and stone this event showcases the creativity abounding in Glossop.

The Glossop Christmas Arts Trail will give people the chance to go from venue to venue on the Arts Trail, see the artists in their studios and provide an exciting opportunity to view their work and shop for original and affordable gifts for Christmas.

For further information visit:
www.glossoparttrail.co.uk

Glossop Arts Trail

Love and Light xxx

Upcoming exhibitions!

I have been so busy lately doing lots of wonderful things but haven't been able to blog because my internets down, so frustrating and I hope to get it sorted this week. I'm currently in the library, I love the library:D

I have 2 exhibitions coming up, one group show beginning on Fri 2nd Dec in Ironbridge, Shropshire, at http://www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk/


The second exhibition is the Glossop Christmas Arts Trail starting on Sat 3rd Dec! Have a look at the links for more info, really hope to see you all there, I've been doing lots of new work!
http://www.glossoparttrail.co.uk/

Love and light xxx

Mmm, lovely things....

Watching this

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1281450323&ref=ts#!/photo.php?v=10150802110695405

and listening to this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvd_tvffGbc&feature=related

Enjoy:D xxx

I'm on page 8!

Finally made it into the Glossop Advertiser:D

Now to do some new work for the next exhibition, the Glossop Christmas Arts Trail! More info to follow soon...

Love and light xxx