Monday 22 December 2014

Thank You & Merry Christmas!

Karen and I would like to thank all who have passed through our Studio in 2014, for After School Classes, Adult Workshops, Kids Arty Parties, Hen Arty Parties and also our hugely successful Christmas Open Studio Event back in November!
 
We wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and hope to see you and new faces too in 2015!

Wednesday 12 November 2014

Only Two More Days till our Event!! Here's another Stall Holder....

Here's another Stall Holder for you, and it's a popular one from previous years, we welcome back FRANCES & GRACE, who create beautiful delicate bracelets using silver plated beads, Swavorski Crystal Charms, Shambala Charms and pretty findings.

 

This year the bracelets are displayed in gorgeous packaging to make the perfect Christmas Gift (although Karen and I must confess Gifting them is the last thing on our minds unless we're gifting them to ourselves lol!).


There is only two more days till our Event so be sure to pop it in your calendar.  We have a few more blog posts to cover on our Art on display and also the scrumptious food available, so be sure to check in again over the next two days to see what else is in store.

Thursday 6 November 2014

Floral Fancies at our Open Studio Event...

Let's say hi to another of our stall holders; WREN FLOWERS, .."a little bird told me" . They are a happy team of two florists with over 20 years experience between them.

 


Ana will be attending our Event and she will have a selection of wreaths and floral displays for your Christmas Festivities and you will also be able to place orders.
Last year I purchased a stunning door wreath from Ana very similar to the one shown below and received so many comments on it. Wren Flowers floristry has a lovely vintage twist to it which makes their displays have an edge about them.



Wednesday 5 November 2014

Our Next Exhibitor.... Sarah Rickard

I am very excited about our next Exhibitor for our Open Studio Event, the super talented SARAH RICKARD. Sarah's work is inspired by nature and the birds, beasts, botany and beings which inhabit our world.

 
She is driven to create art which c...elebrates life and conveys a sense of wonder at nature's mysteries. Many pieces are wall hung but she also makes free standing pieces, plates, platters and art for the garden.


All of her work is unique but many are total one offs. Due to her busy Christmas Fair Schedule Sarah will be exhibiting her Angels, Moon Phase Hares and Ceramic Birds to take orders which will be with you in time for Christmas.

   To find out more about her work please visit: http://sarahrickard.co.uk/

Tuesday 4 November 2014

Beauty & Holistic Therapies at our Open Studio Event...

As we've still got quite a lot of stall holders to get through we'd better move on to our next one, so lets say hello to Samantha Kasaley of AWAKENING ROSE HOLISTIC THERAPY. Samantha is an experienced holistic therapist and works with energetic massage and natural healing within the body. She is also a trained Weleda Wellbeing Advisor.

 
At our Event Samantha will be offering free taster massages, she will also have her Weleda products available to buy and offers on vouchers for massages and natural facials. To find out more about Awakening Rose please visit: http://awakeningrose.co.uk

We will also have Hair & Beauty Expert, Jo Walters of JO'S BEAUTY BOX... Jo is a qualified mobile Hair Designer, also qualified in Gellux and Opi manicures/pedicures, spray tanning and hair extensions. 

 

During our Open Stu...dio Event Jo will be offering File & Gel Manicures or File & Paint Manicures at a reduced rate for the two days. She will also have available to buy, OPI Nail Polish Sets. So not only can you shop with us but you can also relax and have your nails done.. FABULOUS!. You can find out more about Jo here: https://www.facebook.com/jowaltersbeautybox

Monday 3 November 2014

Say hello to another Stall Holder.....

 Lets welcome our next stall holder attending our Open Studio Event:
MARIA MURTAGH - "THE LITTLE POTTER"

 
Karen and I first saw Maria's work at the Chiddingly Art Festival and fell in love with it, particularly the deep indigo bowls ...with heart motifs, so when we set about looking for stall holders for our Fair we knew we wanted Maria's work.

Maria has been a potter for over 30 years, she makes high fired stoneware which she decorates with her own mix of wood ash and coloured glazes. Each piece is unique and individual, glazed with high temperature stoneware glazes, Microwave, oven and dishwasher proof. Over the last few years she has started using words on her pottery and her most recent works includes The Four Seasons which are large bowls with words from different poets combined with images which she feels represent the seasons.
 Find out more about her work here: http://www.thelittlepotter.co.uk/

Sunday 2 November 2014

Christmas Open Studio - Our Next Stall Holder Is.....

Another Stall Holder, but this time it's one of our tutors Amanda Howard, with her Art Company... MAYGREEN FAIRIES.

 
 Amanda creates whimsical gifts and art using vintage images and findings. In addition to her handmade items she will also have for sale at the Event limited edition digital art prints and items from her licensed product range "The Sicklehatch Faerys"

 Maygreen Fairies Storybook Jewellery (above)

 Caged Fairies

 Bottle A Loved One (above), bespoke bottled Fairies and Mermaids
 Luxury Christmas Gift Tags (above)
 Amanda's humorous, whimsical Greetings Card Range will also be available at our Open Studio Event (above is one example of her cards)
 Storybook Brooch Pin (above)
 Amanda's newly Licensed Product Range "The Sicklehatch Faery Range" will be available (above & below); Garden Stakes, Notelet Tins, Notebooks, Tea Light Holders and Scented Pillows


 In addition to her Gift Range, Amanda will have limited edition prints of her digital art available

 For more information on Maygreen Fairies please visit:
 
Don't forget our Open Studio Christmas Event featuring all the Stall Holders you have seen so far is on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th November, for more information see previous posts below or visit our Events Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/703566066391279/