Farewell to the Carnival of Monsters

The Carnival ended on Saturday and our little shop has closed its door for the last time. From my point of view the event has been wonderful - lots of sales and lots of lovely comments.

I would like to thank everyone involved - the small team behind the carnival, Simon at Bartons, and everyone who sat in the shop and did an outstanding job selling my work.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Carnival of Monsters - Number 55

Our shop! Come and look, (then purchase lots of wonderful handmade goodies)... Only open with the Carnival of Monsters - until the 29th October. Mon to Sat, 12 til 6.

Seed Gallery

Until the 5th November I, along with some creative friends, have some selected work at the Seed Gallery, just off the Market Place, Crich. It's a new gallery, tiny, and full of wonderful art work.

Frailloop on tour

OK these are not solo shows but all have some of my work in there somewhere.   15 to 29 October - www.carnivalofmonsters.co.uk/ located at the former Chilwell Barton Bus Depot.   7 Oct to 5 Nov - Inspired - http://www.seedgallery.co.uk/exhibitions_and_events.html - Crich, Derbyshire.   8 Oct to 12 Nov - Flash Trash - http://www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk/exhibitions.html - Lincoln   And don't forget the Christmas Fair at Harrogate   10 to 13 Nov - http://www.ruralcraftsassociation.co.uk/craftsforChristmas.asp

Pleased to say that frailloop is now powered by Good Energy - electricity from 100% renewable sources. :-) .

Open House /Art Weekend at Thurgarton

Hello everybody! This weekend a selection of my smaller pieces will be in Thurgarton - a little village about halfway between Nottingham and Newark on the A612. A small group of artists have been allowed to show their work in a real house and its garden. It's a lovely setting and helps you to see what pieces look like in the real world, rather than (in my case only!) a grubby studio. If you would like more information please email me.

Studio Time

At last I've been able to spend some time back in the studio. The Gardener's Bothy at Stauton Harold kindly gave me a pile of old tools to play with. This bird is part of the results. Now time to spot the tool!