Sue Firmin Artwork

Yesterday Sue Firmin delivered my fabulous painting which I'd purchased at her recent exhibition at Number 8 in Pershore 'Where Land Meets The Sea'. This exhibition has now finished but you can view Sue's work on her website http://www.suefirim.co.uk/

I'm really pleased with the piece & I'm hoping to add to the collection in the near future!

Innov8 show in full swing at Number 8

These are just a few pictures from Number 8 today....

The show is on tomorrow too from 10am - 6pm. This selling exhibition really is a great opportunity to view some of the best craftsmanship in Worcestershire.

Batik work by Maire Therese King

Porcelain by Bridget Drakeford

Wooden bowls by Ray Key

Lampshade detail by Sarah Walker

Willow work by Jenny Pearce

Fused Glass by Lorna Prudden

My stand!

Detail of verdigris panel

Also all geared up for a busy weekend at The Fold hopefully...

We have lots of nibbles & some warming winter cheer for you!

Hope to see you there either Saturday or Sunday????

innov8 @ Number 8 Pershore

The next event I will be showing at is a local show this time.

The WGDC Christmas Show is being held at Number 8 in Pershore.

The preview is this Thursday 19th November 7pm - 9pm.

The show will then continue on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November 10am - 6pm.

www.wgdc.org.uk

www.number8.org

Many of the Guild members will be exhibiting at this event:

*Willow Baskets*

*Batik*

*Ceramics*

*Furniture*

*Glass*

*Metalwork*

*Jewellery*

*Textiles*

*Wood*

Events for November

This is going to be a busy month with several shows booked.
The studio will be open as usual during these events as Tim is back full time.
We will now be opening the studio every Sunday until Christmas 11am - 4pm.

The following is a list of the November events:

• CRAFT FAIR SOUTH HILL PARK
• Bracknell
• Sat 15th & Sun 16th November

• INNOV8 THE WGDC CHRISTMAS SHOW
• Number 8 Community Arts Centre Pershore
• Fri 20th & Sat 21st November

• DESIGNER MAKERS @ THE FOLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
• Bransford, Worcs
• Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November

• BLACKTHROPE BARNS CRAFT FAIR
• Rougham, Suffolk
• Sat 28th & Sun 29th November

Also just to let you know there are 3 shows booked for December:

• HEREFORD ART MARKETS
• 12th & 20th December

• CHELTENHAM ART MARKET
• 19th December

Forthcoming Events in October

Time is whizzing by & we are almost in October....I have a number of events coming up which I will of course keep you posted about. Here's a brief listing.....

• Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are showing in the Craftcases at No8 in Pershore.A selection of work from some of the members will be on display & for sale, including some of my jewellery. This is from 9th October until 18th November.



• Three Little Pigs also in Pershore is going to be showing some of my metalwork panels & pictures plus a selection of garden sticks & greetings cards throughout October.



• An exhibition at Hookshouse Pottery is planned for 23rd October to 1st November where I shall be showing a range of work alongside Penny Williams & other makers including Christoper White who hosts the event at his studio near Tetbury.



• Several WGDC members are taking part in 'Showing off' in Ludlow 24th & 25th October together with members of the Shropshire Guild.

More details of these events will be posted nearer the time to each one....this is just to give you some ideas!

Komaneko cat animation

Yesterday afternoon Sarah & I went to see a brilliant film called 'Komaneko' about a film making cat! Apparently this is from a Japanese TV series and the film was shown at No 8 in Pershore as part of The Travelling Picture Show tour of the West Midlands.

The story entails Komaneko making an animation with handmade creatures which inspired me to make my own version of a fabric kitty!

Last night I spent a couple of hours sewing my 'Komaneko' as I've christened her....sewing is not really my thing but I was driven to finish her. I've used a couple of old buttons from my Gran's old tin & the cat fabric is a piece of felted packing blanket.

Over the weekend I'll attempt to make a dress from my old 70's orange & brown flowery curtain fabric....?