Technology

I have been busy trying to set up an Etsy shop, it's been time consuming and a struggle with technology and social media.

 I have been trying to promote my shop through social media sights that are a foreign world to me.   It's so easy for me to spend hours and hours on the computer and no time making, but I have had some material digitally printed by a company called 'Finger print' who will print images onto fabric.  So hear are some cushions I have made so far.

Down to Sleep

The Down to Sleep exhibition has just opened last week and curator Joetta Maue has sent me some images that I would like to share.  It is wonderful to be part of such a great exhibition with so many talented artists.

Joetta has also added more images and information on her blog. connectivethread.blogspot.com/

Down to sleep

It's been a while since I have posted on my blog, what with Christmas taking over December and my poor friend getting run over in January and breaking her leg I have had other things to keep me busy.  However my art life is getting busy again and I have just sent my picture 'Alright! Don't cry about it! to the US for a textile exhibition, curated by artist and Joetta Maue.

The exhibition is called 'Down to Sleep' and is at the Essex art centre in Lawrence USA from the 1st of March until the 12 of April.  Even though it is always exciting to be exhibiting internationally,  it always feels as if I am sending one of my children off on their own just hoping that they get there ok.

Exhibition at Spotlight Gallery Broxbourne

I have a solo exhibition on at the Spotlight Gallery Broxbourne which is on until the end of December.
I thought I would share a few photos.

Etsy shop

After returning form a great weekend at made London, I decided to take the plunge and make an Etsy shop I have been busy creating what will hopefully be a masterpiece for 4 hours but it seems more like 4 days.  Oh I wish I was more computer literate and everything didn't take so long to do!!! It''s not often I'll be glad of the excuse to make diner, but until that time here are a few pictures from made London and I'd better get back to Esty.

Year 11 Workshop

I had a very busy week last week that involved spending lots of time on motorways being stuck in Traffic jams delivering and collecting Art work.  The highlight of the week was spending a really lovely day at a secondary school doing a workshop for some year 11 students.  They all had limited or no sewing machine experience at all, were very imaginative in their designs and all worked hard.  I was very pleased with what they managed to achieve and would like to share their work with you. 

It's all still work in progress, I hope you like their work and are as impressed as I was.

Made London

I will be exhibiting in Made London 26th - 28th October, at One Marylebone, NW1 4AQ. After listening to there helpful webinar I have realised that it is not very far away now. As Origin wasn't on this year it will be a great chance to come and spend the day at a high quality designer craft fair (there is a cafe!).  I am sharing a stand in the Crypt under the umbrella of the Design Factory with Tracie Murchison, Phiona Richards and Kate Bajic.  full details of designers and opening times are on there web site, http://www.madelondon.org.

I have just finished a new piece of work for it called 'luvin life' capturing my daughter and her friend going on their first holiday although I didn't want to make the work until they arrived home safely.  Hope this evokes some memories for a few of you!