Cathedral Green in Exeter

It has been an age since I last blogged but my studio has been a hive of activity.
This weekend (12th and 13th June) I have been on the Cathedral Green in Exeter showing my wares as part of Exeter Craft Fair. Today was lovely and sunny and the Green was full with people enjoying the craft fair and the entertainment.
Next weekend I am back on the Green again as part of Devon Wildlife Trust Festival. I haven't done this before and am a little nervous as I have to take my own gazebo and tables and all the equipment that is usually magically there for you to use. If you are in the area please stop by and say hi.

March news

This photo was taken of the group and myself at the end of an improvers course in the studio. Each Monday night this group has assembled for laughter, fun, and even some stained glass! For 20 weeks this lovely gaggle of people has lifted my spirits and challenged my grey matter. Well done to all of you and can't wait to see some of your work exhibited in the studio in September.

February nearly over

I don't know about you but I can't wait for March. In the studio the sight of snow falling was fun first time and I have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed snowball fighting but what about the other awful weather that has come our way! Yuk! Roll on March. Anyway that is enough Winter moaning. Happy spring thoughts to you.

The Glamour Girls of the studio

Sorry you three but I couldn't resist! The naughty elf in me took over! As you can see from these photos the immensely glamorous lifestyles that they usually enjoy are sacrificied for the craft! Even an injured foot is not allowed to get in the way of working hard in the studio!

Monday nighters

These lovely people are some of the Monday night class. They are currently working on creating a 3d project, lamp, wall light, tower lamp and pipe cover. The task was to create a card maquette and then make the 3d object in glass. All going well.

Where has the time gone?

It has been a while since I last blogged and I'm not sure where all the time has gone.
The 20 week course is going really well even though some of the tasks and new ideas have caused some learners to look at me with that 'what the hell are we doing this for' look on their faces.
Just this week travelled down to Blackawton to teach a day workshop to the WI. Despite the pouring rain on the way down, all went well.
More good news. Turn of the Tide in Teignmouth is now stocking my work too and apparently the Nov/Dec issue of Devon Diary is out this week and I am definitely in it!

Sunny September

Wow that September was badly needed wasn't it! The sunshine and blue skies were just the tonic for the awful summer.
Although I did enjoy the sunshine it was a busy month too. The exhibition in Dawlish went really well and will look forward to going back next year. South West Craft Gallery in Tavistock has agreed to stock some of my work and apparently I should feature in Devon Diary in Nov/Dec issue!
Started a brand new course in the studio this week. It is a 20 week course and should keep me out of trouble on a Monday night up to March!! Will keep you posted on how it goes.
With all of this you'd think I wouldn't have had time to make any glass pieces but little heart mirrors of one colour or another have been flying out to shops and galleries.