Things are happening

I tried some felt making at our venue at Bucks Open Studios last weekend, it was fab. This is my creation, a felt bowl. I loved making it and I am super pleased with the result.

I've also been making some new coasters, buttons and brooches with a button pattern. They are quite cute, I like the round ones lots.

It's been a busy week, I also won an advert on I Love Handmade that showcases beautiful handmade products from around the world, check it out. I am proud to say I've been featured on it before too.

Bucks Open Studios 2010

This weekend (19th & 20th June) I will be at Bucks Open Studios at the Pugin Rooms, St. Peter's Church, Marlow, SL7 1NQ. There are 11 artists at our venue with a wonderful range of glass, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and more. It's th 25th anniversary of the Bucks Open Studios so come along and help us celebrate.

Here is a taster of what is on show at the Pugin Rooms.

Glass by Julia Hayward.
3D Sculptures and more by Oenone

and a range of ceramics made by me!

We hope to see you there.

The Henley Arts Trail 2010

On Friday we went to the private view of venue 13 of the Henley Arts Trail. There was so much lovely handmade work there I had to treat myself to a few things.

I'd seen this on Beady Pool's facebook page a few weeks ago and rather liked it so I quickly snapped it up. I did have mine adapted slightly so it doesn't have the silver heart.



I also bought two of these cute badges from Sumptuosity, I'll be wearing one out today.

I couldn't reist these fab melamine on oak coasters from Kate & Anna. They've finally added some colour to our white living room. They have a fab pic and mix idea, the only trouble is it takes ages to decide which combination to have.

Yesterday we also visited seven venues during the day, my favourites were venue 13, 9 and 11. Check out Wendy Penrose at venue 11, a fab mixture of makers at venue 9 and Jo Jo Jewellery, Beady Pool, Patchwork Butterfly, Ellen Brown, Kate & Anna, Penny Spooner and more at venue 13.

Henley Arts Trail 29-31 May 2010

Henley Arts Trail starts this weekend with 20 venues open during the bank holiday weekend. You can download a handy map from the website that shows the venues and gives opening times, check these first as they can vary.

Here is a little preview to tickle your taste buds.

Hand-made lampwork glass beads by Beady Pool.


Felted necklaces & bracelets by Ellen Brown.

Hand embroidered cushion by Patchwork Butterfly.