Thursday, 12 August 2010

Bark Inspired Embellishment


This morning I have been putting the first layers of
embellished fabrics on an artwork 'to be'.
This is based on bark and will eventually incorporate
real bark too! I made a small sample on Monday.
This piece is 10" by 22".
See more of my embellishments
on my portfollio pages on my website

Swaffham Caterpilar Art Session

I was at Swaffham Community Centre on Wednesday morning.
The centre is really modern and light with lots of facilities available.
This was a Caterpilla Art Board Session with a small group.
They all made their Caterpilla's and most enjoyed it but
as I found out not everyone enjoys a focussed art session
Caterpilla's or completing a project!
The first one in over 200 Caterpilla's made throughout
Norfolk.
See the Caterpilla Board on my website

Rhiana's Embellished Card

As you can see Rhiana really made a beautiful card.


Rhiana Embellishing


Rhiana is the 'Splat', Saturday, Art Club Artist.
She had never used an Embellisher so came in for a 'Taster Session'.
Rhiana soon got the hand of it and I can see a lots more
creations!
See more embellishing on my website

Gallery Day 10th August 2010

Sarah came in to do a printing session.
Using the etching press, ready for Printing Workshops
which start in September.

Monday Embellished Sample


I am exploring the techniques I can mix with the
embellished materials,
ready to present a new body of work based upon 'Nature'.
This sample is inspired by tree bark.
I have used alot of recyled silk scarves.
See more of my work at

Sunday, 8 August 2010

Dunbheagan Open Gardens

After Sunday lunch Stewart and I decided to go and visit
an Open Garden near Dereham, about 25 miles away.
The weather had become sunny and it was a lovely drive there.
The Open Garden Scheme is so special.
People open their gardens on behalf of Charities and
it is advertised in The National Garden Scheme, Yellow Book.
This is the garden of Jean and John Walton.
They were raising money for the
St Johns Ambulance.
It was wonderful, full of Blooms and so much interest,
even Carnivorous plants.
It was very popular and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
There was music being played by The Reepham Ensemble.
A very lovely afternoon.
See another picture of the garden on my website

Card Making


As you can see I had different colour samples to finish.
I really enjoyed adding the embellishments.
See more of my Embellishing and work at

Card Making

Saturday morning was spent doing all those chores you leave and leave!
Well, I thought 'We', better do them.(Stewart and myself)
So the freezer got defrosted,cleaned and sorted out.
Why is there always that bag of green beans at the bottom of the freezer with last years date?
The bags of recycle and garden rubbish was taken down the tip
and some of mylarge pile of ironing was dealt with,
while we watched an afternoon film.
"Ambition to Meaning,
Finding your Life's Purpose"
Directed by Michael Goorjian and starring
Dr. Wayne Dyer.
I first saw the film on Utube,
(you can see the whole film in segments).
Its a very good film to watch when you are in need
of mental or emotional strength, a real lift to spirits.
This then inspired me to go into the studio and ponder
what I had watched, life and 'chores'.
I put some music on and finished the pile of card samples.
I had started cards and had promised The Gallery some to sell.
So as you can see the 'Evening' of my Saturday was very creative
Embelishing,machining,beading,embroidery and packaging.
So as you can see I had a really mixed day.
I think every artist has to mix so many things into their
day and inspiration comes from many different sources.

Saturday, 7 August 2010

Embellished Mesh Card Detail


I have really enjoyed making these cards.
The base is embellished felt and the mesh is
Florist Ribbon dyed and soldered.
Lots of beading and stitch as usual.
See more of my Embellished work on my art page portfollio on
www.art2inspire.co.uk

Museum Day

I was demonstrating the Embellisher technique on Friday at the
Kings Lynn Museum. I had a lovely time and several visitors sat and
had a taster, making an ATC, so they could take them home.
The Embroiderer's Guild Exhibition is going well and lots of
lovely feedback.
I managed to make these cards while I was there.
These are available to buy.
See more of my work at

Caterpillar


Well would you believe it?
Look what laid on our doorstep on Thursday.
A Hawk Moth Caterpillar.
It was huge.
I took this picture with it sat on a large laurel leaf on Stewart's hand.
Seems ironic with all the 'Hungry Caterpilla' workshops
I have been giving, more workshops next week.
We have seen the moth in the evening in the Summer,
over several years so they must like the garden.
See more of what goes on at
Quilters Cottage on this blog and
http://www.art2inspire.co.uk/

Thetford Forest

This is the lovely view we had from the car as we ate our
picnic on the way back from the Dentist at Mildenhall.
It as pouring with rain and looked so green in comparison
to our parched gardens at the moment.
Yes! You did read right, the Dentist!
We make a trip of it because it is not our favourite
appointment. Stewart and I got off lightly with a spring clean
but Jennifer had to have a filling re-filled! oooo!
This view made our morning better.

Gallery Day 3rd August 2010

Lots of comings and goings today.
Lots of enquiries about classes starting in September
and new artists wanting to book in for taster sessions.
Two even came back and started theirs so they can make
jewellery next week.
Judy was away feeling poorly, so hope you feel
better now.
The sample above is embellished wools and
a small amount of metallic gauze.
See more of what is going on @The Gallery and the move to.

Sunday, 1 August 2010

Friday Gallery Day 30th July 2010

On Friday I went to the Gallery to organise some of the
art materials
and equipment for Workshop Sessions.
Lots of wonderful stuff had been put away in the
storage containers due to the different exhibitions that
had been going on at The Gallery and the space was required.
We had forgotten which art materials were in which box!!!
I really enjoyed the day sorting and finding out
what there was.
Judy and Haydn were so busy as usual but
look what they gave me to say Thank you for what I do,
a beautiful bunch of flowers and yummy
box of chocolates.
Thank you Judy and Hadyn,they are really appreciated.
See more at The Gallery