Next show: Chilterns Craft Show

22 - 25 August 2008

Stonor Park, Henley on Thames

9.30 - 17.30 Daily

Over 250 exhibiting craftsmen

Food marquee

Show Garden

Demonstrations & mini workshops

Free parking

Tickets available in advance or on the door

www.ichf.co.uk

Altered Book No.3 July & Aug 2008

Just coming to the end of my pages for Book No.3 - I've done less pages this time as I've been busy with shows the past couple of months. The pages I have worked on are quite involved in this book as I spent time with fellow altered book artist Sue Brown in her fabulous Cheltenham studio which I always find very inspiring.

Some of the elements used on these pages are taken from a Lisa Larson ceramic tile which I love. I'm always on the look out for her pieces particularly the bird tiles and stripey cats!

Donkey designs

Just working on a new design for a donkey brooch................

WORCESTER HIGH STREET ART & CRAFT MARKET

Don't forget...........

This weekend I shall have a stall on Worcester High Street (near to Next & the Elgar Statue etc.) There will be a variety of stands by local craftspeople some of which sell exclusively through events such as this.

The market will be open

from 9am until 5pm

Friday 15th & Saturday 16th

&

Sunday 17th August

10am - 4pm

(My studio is also still open on Friday & Saturday as normal)

FIRE ENGINE WALL PLAQUE

My latest commission had been for a metalwork fire engine for a guy who has recently retired from the Fire Brigade locally. The design needed to be fairly simple but I wanted the style to be in keeping with my work. The main part of the piece is copper with brass highlights. The wheels have been coloured to blacken and create a contrast.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

I shall be exhibiting with the Worcestershire Guild of Craftsmen at next month's Three Choirs Festival - this year being held in Worcester.

The Guild will be located on College Green next to the cathedral with a good number of crafts being represented by members.

Open daily from 11am until 8pm

ART IN ACTION

As previously mentioned this weekend I am at 'Flow' in Stourport on Severn. At least the weather is looking slightly more hopeful!?

Next I'm off to Art in Action in Oxfordshire. This is the third time I've shown at this amazing event. Last year was rather wet so fingers crossed for more normal weather. The show is well worth visiting with lots of demonstrating, workshops, music & gardens to visit. Over 200 artists attending representing a wide range of disciplines.

Find me in the Market Tent where I will be showing with Penny Williams.

www.artinaction.org.uk for more information