IKEA again

I am running another workshop for IKEA this Thursday. Its free and a "drop in " so you can come anytime between 11 and 4.30. Heres a link for more information. The theme of this one is to turn an Ikea placemat in to a work of art! http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/store/gateshead/storeInfo

My studio

I have been tidying my studio all today in preparation for the Open Studios event this weekend. Its all a bit odd as it is a private space where I go and be creative and then I have to make it more shop like as that is what is expected. Anyway these are some photos of it as I left tonight. I guess by next week it will be back to a mess with fabric all over the floor and wonky pictures! Please come if you are around.

Drawings

I have been doing a lot of drawing recently, partly inspired by teaching other people how to do it on the summer school. I have returned to the palette I am happiest at here. All work will be for sale at my studio this Saturday and Sunday.

Flower festival and Open Studios Event

My studio will be open for a whole weekend soon ( 25/26 August) in conjunction with a Flower Festival at Horsley Village Church. Please come as not only will the Church be full of flowers we have some really good guest artists in the hall with work on a floral theme.

Talk at Shipley Art Gallery 23 August

I will be giving an illustrated talk about my work at The Shipley Art Gallery Gateshead next Thursday 23rd August. It is £2 unless you are a "Friend of the Shipley". The talk is at 7.30 with refreshments and doors opening at 7.

I shall be talking about my Maidens Garlands exhibition in North Yorkshire last year. If you don't know what a Maidens garland is then  come to the talk to find out! For info about the Shipley click HERE

My Newsletter

Every now and then I send out a newsletter via Mailchimp to all those who might be interested in my work, courses and exhibitions. If you don't get it but would like to then contact me through the comments box or through my web site and I will add you to the mailing list and send you the latest issue.

The Textile Hub

Our new brochure has just been printed so you will start to see it around the place. In the mean time check out our web site www.thetextilehub.co.uk for a list of all the courses. This term we are joined by Jayne Turner, Some of you will know her as we organise the vintage fairs together.