Manchester Art Gallery Zine Fair

Tomorrow, Thursday 31st January from 5-8.30 I will have my zine, The Sleeping Death, for sale on Sugar Paper's stall at Manchester Art gallery as part of their Thursday Lates evenings.  There will be self-published magazines and fanzines, small press books, comics, hand-made prints, poetry, and limited run vinyl records. 

Sugar Paper will have all of their zines available, as well as Seleena and Kandy's  brilliant individual projects and comics by the amazing Ben Cooney.  

Head down and say howdy!

For more information click here !

Inspiring exhibitions: The First Cut, Manchester Art Gallery

Recently I visited Manchester Art Gallery for a mooch at their latest exhibition I had heard about...I bloody love it, and will be going again very soon for a thorough look round!

Impressive as soon as I walked in, I liked pretty much all of it.  Being a fan of paper art, silhouettes and cutting skills it was right up my street, especially as I am so bad with knives, scissors, and any sharp objects myself.

Not only this, but the themes were very similar to those in my own work.  Dream worlds, forest and skeleton ridden!!!

Here are ( very poor, sorry!) photos of my fave pieces:

 Silhouette layering swoons of Andrea Dezsö

Skeleton A4 paper cuts of Peter Callesen

Lovely lettering of Sarah Bridgeland (not my photo)

And finally, the biggest surprise of all was discovering at the end that one of my favourite Artists, Kara Walker, was exhibiting. I love everything about her work. 

For more information on The First Cut exhibition go to:

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/whats-on/exhibitions/index.php?itemID=92

GO AND SEE IT XX

Winter Arts Market this weekend at St George's Hall, Liverpool

I'll be on my ace stall here  on Saturday, that's good enough reason to come along isn't it?!! xx

Winter Arts Market 8 & 9 December 2012 St George's Hall, Liverpool 10am - 5pm £1.50 Entry /  Under 16's Free Join us this weekend at the largest arts and crafts market in  Merseyside and discover affordable creations from over 150 artists and makers. You can find perfect presents in the opulent surroundings of the famous St George’s Hall – one of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world. Choose from thousands of handmade gifts including:  paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, textiles, knitwear,  cards, jewellery, glass, beauty products, accessories,  homeware and much more. It's a wonderful weekend for all ages and features: Children’s Christmas Workshop Two crafty reindeers need help from little deers to create their own magical antlers so they can help Father Christmas get his sleigh off the ground! Crown Court Concerts A special programme of musical performances in the stunning  Crown Courtroom hosted by Mellowtone Can Cook Café Shoppers can relax and enjoy food and drink from the pop up  Can Cook Café which will be offering their tasty winter  warmers menu including some scrumptiously seasonal  mulled wine and minced pies!

Christmas At The Mill

Just one week to go until the festivities begin and I'm excited!!!

Come see me here where we'll eat, drink and be merry!!! xx

Shop updated!

New things are now up and available in the shop yeay!

I have to say that they went down particularly well at the fair on Sunday, here are couple of pics of my little stall...

...tempted yet? YES? Head over to bearsandburrs.bigcartel.com and pick up some treats!

Buhbye xx

New wares!!!

Tomorrow is the Victoria Baths Art & Craft fair.  In this beautiful building I will be launching 3 new items for sale.

Firstly, my own zine that has been such a long time in the making ( too long!!!) For now you only get to see the cover!

Second is a set of badges...I have been toying with whether to do these or not for  a while, and then decided that I love badges, so why not?! These are very different to my wearable art brooches, as they are quite quick and simple to make, unlike the lengthy crafting of the brooches.  

Thirdly... I made a set of Christmas cards...

Excited that these will also be available on my stall at Christmas At Islington Mill, the end of this month...

Busy bee, out xx

Magical markets this winter

OOOOooohhhh excited to be taking part in three winter arts markets this year.

4th November - Art & Craft Fair, Victoria Baths Manchester
29th November - Christmas At The Mill, Islington Mill Salford
8th December - Winter Arts Market, St George's Hall Liverpool

I'll be selling my 'tickle trap' giclee prints, lino block prints, hand-crafted brooches, zines, postcards and christmas cards!!!

Here are some details about the Victoria Baths Arts & Craft Fair, more to come on the other two markets........

Open Day, Art & Craft Fair

4 Nov 2012 12:00 -16:00

Adults: £2.50 / gift aid £3.00, FREE for under 16's and Friends of VB

A great day out for all the family.  You can explore Victoria Baths, take an optional guided tour, view our history displays and complete the Soapy Sami Treasure trail.

This Open Day features an Art & Craft Fair - the chance to buy unique items from a range of stalls.  A great way to kick off your Christmas shopping!

The Art & Craft Fair is aimed at raising funds for our Stained Glass Appeal - we are aiming to restore the three large side windows in the Gala pool over the next few years.  Stalls cost £24 each and can be booked using the stall booking form below.

Guided tours will take place throughout the afternoon with the last tour starting at 3pm.  Tours cost £2.50 for adults (gift aid price £3.00).  Tours are free for Friends of Victoria Baths and for under 16's

http://www.victoriabaths.org.uk/visit/2012/open-day/