Pat made the embellishment section last week and finished
the beading and jewels for homework.
It is really beautiful.
Well done Pat.
See more of Pat's work on previous posts.
See more embellishing on my website portfolio pages
click this link
Friday, 20 August 2010
Kate at the Gallery
Kate is Pat's 13 year old Grand Daughter and came to the Gallery to see what Nan gets up to!
She too saw what work Nan makes and
set about making an Embellished card.
Kate had never used an embellisher or sewing machine before
but by the end of the morning had finished
a fantatastic card.
Kate wants to come along next week too!
Well done Kate!
Gallery Day 17th August 2010
Pat brought along lots of artwork she wanted to move on and work in different ways to make very unique handmade cards.
Her shopping bag is one of those hessian unassuming
shopping bags. She is like Mary Poppins as she
takes artwork after artwork,materials and finished pieces
out of it.
She had a wonderful morning arranging, stamping and
Altering Art!!!!
See more of Pat's work on previous posts.
Inspiration
Coven girls reading the wonderful wedding square messages, brainstorming how they can be joined and colours etc.
Wedding Squares
Joans daughter got married,friends and quests were asked to fill in a cream fabric square with a message or sentiment.
Joan brought them to Coven night to get some inspiration
on how to join them together.
All the Coven girls had made one and it was lovely to see the different messages
and pictures people had done.
Joan is going to make a small keepsake quilt out of them.
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Joans Birthday
Joan had another Birthday celebration with us, as it had been her birthday the week before.I am known for not baking as I tend to cook savour and meals more.
Jenn is the cake baker in the family but
I made a lemon sponge cake with lemon icing and zest decoration
for this occasion.
It was delicious. I know so because the plates were bare
and there was only one slice left for Jennifer
when she came in from night duty.
Coven Quilters
Coven Quilters was at mine, in the studio, on Monday night. Jane R was missing as she was in London celebrating a daughters Birthday.
As you can see with all the fabric over the table,brought by Kate.
We were having a wonderful evening, some more than others as usual,
Mrs. W at the back!
The fabric looks like it's going to be made into curtains, pennants and bags!
I think Kate is trying a piece on for size!
See my patchwork curtain made from similar fabric in a previous post.
So much in one week
I have only just got my computer back after the gremlins decided to have a rumage!
and do unspeakable things, my front screen looks like a new computer!!
Thank you Pete for saving what you could and sorting out my computer issues.
I have lots of news to share about this week even though
I am now sharing with a heavy heart.
Sad news Today
We lost Merlin last night to an irresponsible van driver who was speeding through the village.
Our neighbours witnessed it happen and the driven didn't stop. We have tried so hard to get speed inforcements in this section of the village as their are no pavements and there are alot of children.
Poor Merlin didn't stand a chance. He was coming home from his visit to the field opposite. He was 16 years old and has had a very happy life, we have been very lucky to share our haven here with him and he will be sorely missed.
Best wishes, dear friend.
Our neighbours witnessed it happen and the driven didn't stop. We have tried so hard to get speed inforcements in this section of the village as their are no pavements and there are alot of children.
Poor Merlin didn't stand a chance. He was coming home from his visit to the field opposite. He was 16 years old and has had a very happy life, we have been very lucky to share our haven here with him and he will be sorely missed.
Best wishes, dear friend.
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 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.
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