Holidays!!!!

So tomorrow I'm off on a rather relaxing holiday with my mum.......to catch some sunshine, chill out & recharge the batteries.

Poor hubbie Tim is being left to look after the studio in my absence so normal opening hours over the next couple of weeks. I'll have to make sure I bring him back a good prezzie to make up for leaving him behind & missing Valentine's Day!

SALE ENDS SATURDAY

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I have decided to continue my little 'sale' at the studio until this weekend. Although it feels like it's been going on too long....because of the awful start to the year with the ice & snow I thought I'd carry on for a few more days. I'm itching to have a move around and put out my Valentine display next week.

There are still some bargains to be had... £5 items of jewellery....cards @ £1....pictures @ £10 & £25...

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New jewellery patterns

Today I've been working on my new jewellery 'masters' in the bunny studio. Duke the rabbit was very happy as I had the heater in there so he probably thought it was spring!

This is the first stage of production so they are not finished yet - cleaning & filing to be done, then moulds made...

Watch this space to see more details in the next few weeks.

Sorry that the studio has been closed this week so far...

Tim will be opening tomorrow (friday) & Saturday then back to normal next week.

Well it has!! It just had to wait until we try to return to work didn't it - typical eh?

Anyway made it into the studio this morning but then decided I did not want to get stuck there as it was coming down pretty heavy so gingerly made my way back through Worcester - a 15/20min journey took 1 1/2 hrs!!!

Still eventually got home & have been working on some designs for a large scale metalwork commission......

Let's see if any more of the white stuff appears this evening??? If so I may have to do my Valentine designs in the kitchen!

SALE! SALE! SALE!

We have been into the studio today to set things out for our SALE which starts on

10am Saturday 2nd January

• A whole cabinet full of jewellery reduced by 50%!!!


• A special £5 jewellery bargain box


• Greetings cards reduced to £1 & £1.50


• Selected Ceramics 1/2 price


• Limited reduced panels & block pictures
  
  

Sil Urchin drops £36 now £18!

CO Fairy drops £26 now £13!

SIL fairy necklace £40 now £20!

Plus many more 1/2 price pieces.....

The studio will return to normal opening after Saturday 2nd

Tuesday - Saturday 10am until 5pm

We intend to close the studio for 1 week to refit & revamp the space towards the end of January...watch this space for more information

Last events this weekend!

Not long to go now.................

On Saturday I'll be showing again in Chelthenham at the Arts & Crafts Market

on the Promenade 9am - 5pm

Sunday will be my last retail show for this year in Hereford High Town

once again from 10am - 4/5pm

The studio at The Fold will then be open the following times:

Saturday 19th 10am - 5pm

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Sunday 20th 11am - 4pm

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Monday 21st - Wed 23rd Dec 10am - 5pm

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Christmas Eve 10am - 2pm

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Closed until Sat 2nd January 2010

Designer Makers @ The Fold Special Event

Once again I'm doing 2 things at once this weekend.......

Exhibiting at No8 in Pershore & involved with a special weekend at The Fold.

All the designer maker studios will be open this Saturday & Sunday for a Christmas shopping opportunity!!

Saturday 10am - 5pm

Sunday 11am - 4pm

I shall be having some special offers...haven't decided what yet???? But will probably involve Christmas cards & decorations....plus a new nibbles & maybe a tipple.....Much nicer than trawling the High Street I'm sure?

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

Cornwall calls.....

Just to let you know I'm away from tomorrow for a week

for some relaxation & inspiration

down in St Ives again...

October looks like being very hectic with lots of exhibitions & events & orders to do!!!

So hopefully I will return on Saturday 10th full of ideas & enthusiasm?

Unfortunately my studio will be closed throughout the week:

(CLOSED Friday 2nd - Friday 10th Ocotber)

Cheltenham Arts & Crafts Market

Let's hope the sun is still shining tomorrow as I'll be showing at the one day Arts & Crafts Market in Cheltenham.

As with previous events the stands will be situated along The Promenade.

Opening times are 9am until 5pm

My Bransford studio will still be open as usual on Saturday & again this Sunday as it is the last day of the h.Art event.

Cheltenham Art Market

Last event for a couple of weeks...

Cheltenham Art Market this Saturday 18th July

9am - 5pm

The Long Gardens, The Promenade, Cheltenham

(Fold studio will be open as usual)

Event this week

The next event we are showing at is part of the Ledbury Poetry Festival.

This Friday there will be a Arts Market next to the Market House.

9am - 5pm

I'm hoping that my studio will be open as usual as I have another new recruit to the McSwiney empire with my mum joining forces with us to help out!

Worcester City Arts Market this weekend!

Bit of a last minute decision but we'll be showing on

Worcester High Street this weekend.

The event will include a range of local makers including Roy Dutton's woodwork who I've been exhibiting at the studio.

Opening times:

Saturday 25th April 9am - 5.30pm

Sunday 26th April 10am - 4pm

The Studio will still be open on Saturday as normal & on Sunday we have a

farmers market at The Fold so we'll also be open 10am - 2pm there too.

Hope to see you in Worcester or Bransford this weekend!

Easter Opening Hours

Easter studio opening is as follows:

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  Good Friday 10am - 4pm


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  Saturday 11th April 10am - 5pm


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  Easter Sunday closed


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  Easter Monday closed


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  Tuesday 14th closed


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  Wednesday 15th normal opening starts

Studio Opening

While I'm on this big Indian journey my Fold studio will still be operating via my mate Sarah Roberts who has the studio next door. She has access to the space & will be happy to let you visit. It might be best to check she is around before visiting...

(usually Tues/Thurs/Fri & Sat).

The number for Sarah is 01886 832222