Collect 2011

Just had a great day out at Collect 2011, lots of great makers at the Saatchi gallery. I loved the glass work by Steffen Dam which was very beautiful, the work at collect was his study of fossils and plants which he describes as frozen extracts of chaos to be watched undisturbed.

I also loved the delicate textile piece by Anne G loland.

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As textile artist it is always very disappointing that there is so little textile work at collect I always hope there will be more and there never is. However there were also a couple of textile pieces by Matthew Harris and as always the inspiring embroidery of Alice Kettle.

After a lovely morning spent looking at the work of contemporary makers what a better way to end the day than lunch with friends.

Art at 88

Art at 88 opened on Thursday and I have sold my first piece of work there so I hope the new Gallery is a great success. Their web site is www.artat88.co.uk. so have a look.
Here are some images of my

art work at Art 88

Living Crafts

I had a great day out at living crafts yesterday with fellow HVAF members Jan Clark, Linda Gifford, June Faulkner and Tessa Barnes. The day started of rather quietly and unfortunately very cold. I have got used to the sun shine so consequently was very underdressed and couldn't stop shivering. Luckily the sun made an appearance in the afternoon and brought lots of visitors with it. Living crafts is on over the weekend so if you go visit HVAF.

Living Crafts

I am spending the day at the Living Crafts at Hatfield House tomorrow with HVAF as part of the textile event, where I will be showing some of my work and displaying my portfolio. It should be a good day and I am really looking forward to it. Come and visit us if you go!!!

The good times

I have just had a very proud moment watching my daughters 'A'level dance which was brilliant, all the challenging teenage moments just seem to dissapear.

Art 88

I have been very busy working hard and have just finished some new pieces of work for the new Gallery Art 88 opening soon in Berkhamsted so hear is a preview before they are framed.

Art 88

Art 88 is a new contemporary Art Gallery opening late April in Berkhampstead. The Gallery is featuring a range of products from applied Art, prints and paintings, so I am just starting some new work to put in the Gallery. I will post when it is opening!