Origin

Oh dear..... my blogging recently has somewhat fallen by the wayside as I've been frenetically busy. Last month I took part in Origin, the contemporary craft fair which is part of the London Design Festival. I had a great week meeting lots of customers, new galleries and fellow makers. Below are some pictures of my stand and some of the new work, including some of my jacquards of the Welsh landscape. Enjoy :-)

....and after a stand shuffle around on the weekend.....

New work - Aqua Circle



another new piece

and another new piece - finger knitted yellow threads



'Elan Valley I', jacquard woven silk and cotton

'Elan Valley II', jacquard woven silk and cotton

Collect, Saatchi Gallery 6-9th May

From tomorrow Friday 6th May until Monday 9th May, you can see some of my work on display at Collect, in The Saatchi Gallery, London. Full Details of the event can be found on the Collect website.

I'm delighted that Ruthin Craft Centre is representing me at this prestigious event. I'll be on the stand on Friday morning, Friday late afternoon and evening, and again on Saturday morning. Please do come by to say hello!

Origin: The London Craft Fair at Somerset House

Origin: The London Craft Fair at Somerset House

Week Two: 13-18^th October 2009, Stand E1

For the third successive year I am delighted to have once again been selected to exhibit The Resonate Collection of textile art at Origin 2009.

Please do pop along to see me if you're in London next week. Details are as follows:

• Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm
• Late closing Thursday - open until 9pm
• Last admission 5:15pm (Thursday: 8:15pm)

Somerset House
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA

Ticket prices:

Full price single entry	£10
Concession single entry	£8
Season Pass (unlimited entry)	£15
Concession Season Pass (unlimited entry)	£12
Under 12 years	Free
Guest with registered disabled visitor	Free

An illustrated catalogue is included in the price of admission.

For any further details, please check out the Crafts Council Origin website:

http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/origin09/

Look forward to seeing you there!

Origin etc

Well, once again I am starting my post with an apology for the lack of blogging activity recently.... must try harder!

Earlier this month I was exhibiting at Origin, the Crafts Council show at Somerset House in London. This was my second year there after a great exhibition in 2007. Akin to last year, I was given a fantastic stand, right by the show entrance - nobody could possibly miss me!

It was once again a busy show - great sales and contacts were made. The Thursday evening also saw me receiving my Wesley Barrell Craft Award for Interior Textiles which was the icing on the cake for the whole event.

It was also particularly wonderful to see some of the people that bought pieces from me last year.









This last picture shows me on the last day, somewhat tired and now if my comfy shoes!

As for other news: PARKart took some of my work to the Affordable Art Fair in London last week. They have also placed some of my 'Jacquard Sketch' artworks in Selfridge's, Oxford Street, London. You can see the work on the fourth floor in the Loft Living and BoConcept concessions.

Wesley Barrell Craft Awards

Great news: I have just learnt that I have been shortlisted for the Wesley Barrell Craft Awards in the Textiles for Interiors category for the work entitled 'Grid Weave: chocolate.' (Picture below.)

It will be included in an exhibition at the Wesley Barrell flagship store in London which will then tour around the country, finishing at Origin, the Crafts Council show at Somerset House in October when the winner will be announced. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

http://www.wesley-barrell.co.uk/