A giveaway (And details about my next show)

This Saturday, 17th September I'm taking part in a show with Caversham Artists and friends. It's set in the beautiful riverside gardens of Caversham Court. Drop in if you're about as there will be plenty of art to enjoy. If the weather is nice stay and enjoy some tea and cake too. Visit us from 10am to 4.30pm, postcode is RG4 7AG. 


Artists and guest artists include: Nina Krauzewicz, Mary Phelan,Charles Burns,  Therese Wicks, Matthew Hitch , Louise Spiers, Julie Simmonds, Lauren Denney, Claire Elmes, Maureen Futter and members of Pangbourne Art Group, Salvo Toscano, Caversham Globe, Debbie Page and New Directions pottery.


It's also time for a giveaway. My cupcake tea light holders are still a very popular seller and i thought I'd give you the chance to win a set. 

All you have to do is either leave a comment here, or on my Facebook page with ideas of what you might like to see me making in the next few months. Closing date is 18th September.  Keep those ideas coming, thanks for the great comments so far. 

Henley Arts Trail 27-30th May 2011-Venue 12

It's only five days until the opening night of the Henley Arts Trail. I'm taking part with over 20 artists at venue 12 in Wargrave. I can't wait to see it all come together. I'm also ready for a big spend up myself. If you're free then please pop down to the opening event between 6pm and 9pm this Friday 27th May. Venue 12 is at Woodclyffe Hall, High Street, Wargrave, RG10 8BY. If you can't make it this Friday we are also open from 11am to 6pm on 28th, 29th and 30th May.

Here are some of the amazing things you can purchase.

Handmade Jewellery by Beady Pool.

A wonderful range of handbags, purses, accessories and baby gifts made by CoCo Crafts. 

Cute softies, as well as many other creations by Monda Loves.

Mixed media paintings and textiles from Patchwork Butterfly.  

Handmade Silver Jewellery by Jo Jo Jewellery.

I'll also be there with my range of ceramics, including my new wall pieces. Hope you can make it.

Caversham Arts Trail - 13th to 15th May

The first weekend of the Caversham Arts trail was a great success. We are very much looking forward to opening again this coming Friday 13th May until Sunday 15th May between 11am and 5pm.

You can find me and my ceramics are at Venue 7 along with jewellery by Machi de Waard and knitted textiles by Jules Hogan. Come and visit us if you get the chance, we'd love to see you. 

You can download the leaflet which includes all artists details, opening times, demonstration information and a map showing all venues here.

My ceramics

New porcelain wall art I've just finished

Jules Hogan - knitted textiles at venue 7 

Machi de Waard also at venue 7

Julie Simmonds and David Pope at venue 2

Peter Quarmby, Louise Spiers, Mary Phelan and Sonia Olaniyan at venue 1

Nicola Duncan at venue 9

 You can see more images from last week here.

If you would like to know more regarding parking, restricted access and refreshments at each of the venues please click here.


This weekend you can also enjoy the following demonstrations: basketmaking,  silverwork, chinese brush painting, spinning and weaving,  jewellery making, slip casting ceramics as well as poetry reading. See the flyer for more information.


Five of the artists participating in the Caversham Arts Trail will also be showing their work at the Reading Contemporary Art Fair on 14th and 15th May. Look out for Louise Spiers, Julie Simmonds, Charles Burns, Sonia Olaniyan and Matthew Keeler at the Caversham Artists stand. 

The Third Thursday Event with Caversham Artists

I'm very excited to be taking part in my first show of the year on Thursday 17th February. If you're in Reading town then come down and see us from 5.30pm to 9pm. 

As part of the Third Thursday events  for one evening only the shop windows will come alive.  You will see demonstrations from Caversham Artists, have the opportunity to talk to the artists and purchase the art work on show. This all takes place in the surroundings of Kings Walk and is sponsored by London and County.

We will also be open for two extra days on 19th and 26th February where you can also view and purchase the art work on show. 

There will be musical entertainment, and wine tasting from Award Winning local Organic Wine Merchant, Vintage Roots.  The Third Thursday team will be on hand to talk about the partnership project between Reading UK CIC, Jelly and the future arts events.

For more information on the Caversham Artists, see  www.cavershamartists.co.uk.

For more information on Third Thursdays click here.

Highlights from the weekend

Last weekend was a busy one. I was taking part in a show with Caversham Artists over the weekend so spent some time there with so much lovely art work. Here is a snippet of the weekend, you can see more here.

I'm second from the left, you should be able to tell from the vase I'm holding!

I also managed to make a few new moulds, this one should be dry this week so I can start casting from it. I've also take photos of it at various stages so I'll post them soon as people are always asking how the moulds are made. This is a textured beaker, vase and matching coasters to follow.

I was very chuffed as I sold the first large jelly mould dish last weekend too. I've got a few more to glaze so once they are finished they will be listed in my shops.

Caversham Artists Autumn Show 18th & 19th September 2010

You are invited to the Caversham Artists Autumn Show taking place this coming weekend, 18th & 19th September 2010. The show is taking place in a beautiful 17th Century Barn tucked away in Emmer Green. The show is open from 11am -6pm Saturday and 12pm - 6pm Sunday. See the website for further details.

Caversham Artists Autumn Show

I've been working to finish a few things for my next show with the Caversham Artists. See flyer below for more information and come along if you are free. Our show is taking place in a wonderful artists studio barn in Emmer Green, there will be a range of art and craft to view and buy if you fancy it.

You can keep up to date with news from Caversham Artists on their website, facebook group or twitter.

Exuberance - Meet the artists 14th January 5pm -9pm

The second part of Exuberance closes on 16th January at 5pm. We are having a meet the artists evening from 5pm-9pm on 14th January (this has been moved from 7th January due to snow).

Exuberance is taking place at 43c Peach Street, Wokingham. More details and a sneak preview of the show can be seen on www.cavershamartstrail.com. Hope to see you there.

Exuberance - nearing the end of show one

Happy Christmas!

There are two more days left of our show Exuberance taking place in Wokingham. If you want to see some photos of the current show click here.

The second show starts on 4th January 2010 and runs until 16th January.

Come and make a pot, eat mince pies and buy some handmade christmas gifts

Just a quick reminder that All I want for Christmas is taking place this weekend (28 &29 November) at the New Directions Centre, North Reading Centre (Caversham Centre) by Waitrose Car park in Caversham.

Saturday 10am – 5 pm & Sunday 11am – 5pm , 28 & 29 November 2009.

Not only will there be a range of work for sale from local makers, there will also be drop in pottery workshops from 11-3 every day. These will run on a first come first served basis so get there early to avoid disappointment. And if that isn't enough to tempt you there will be homemade mince pies and lots of lovely people to meet!

There will be Ceramics, painting, furniture, wood, jewellery, weaving and lots more locally produced handmade art and crafts for sale. On both Saturday and Sunday tutors from New Directions courses will also be showing and selling their work.

Contact us at info@cavershamartiststrail.co.uk or visit our website http://www.cavershamartiststrail.co.uk/