Morley Gallery's current exhibition showcases the work of tutors from Morley College's textile and jewellery departments. As this includes some of my own fantastic tutors I don't think I can really write anything critiquing the show. Instead I have a selection of pictures from the show. Although there are quite a lot of images here there's still loads more to see and almost all of the pieces are for sale, (just in case anybody has any money left after Christmas).
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Paper-making
I'm back at college and we started off the term with some paper-making. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so I've got no work in progress shots, only the end results. The pulp from these sheets was made by recycling scrap paper. The brown and black speckles in some of the sheets come from uncoated paper bags (from The Body Shop and Ann Summers respectively), while the pink sheet of paper incorporated red envelopes left over from Christmas cards. The sheets with coloured smudges on had coloured confetti added to them while they were still wet. The dye from the confetti then bled across the wet paper.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Happy new year
My new year's resolution is to try and finish some of the many knitting projects I've started over the last couple of years. I got off to a great start by finishing these robot socks from spillyjane knits:
It's taken me about 18 months to finish these. There were some errors in the instructions for the heel and as a result I ended up knitting the heel of the first sock three times before I got it right, after which I couldn't face doing the second sock for a very long time. However, if anybody wishes to make these socks despite my warning then the pattern can purchased on Etsy or on Ravelry.
Next up is Cookie A's Hedera sock pattern.
It's taken me about 18 months to finish these. There were some errors in the instructions for the heel and as a result I ended up knitting the heel of the first sock three times before I got it right, after which I couldn't face doing the second sock for a very long time. However, if anybody wishes to make these socks despite my warning then the pattern can purchased on Etsy or on Ravelry.
Next up is Cookie A's Hedera sock pattern.
Monday, 19 December 2011
The World Is Still Big at Victoria Miro
Entry: Free
The Victoria Miro is not very welcoming to passers-by. There are no windows at the front and the door, which also lacks windows, is kept shut. To get in you have to press a buzzer. It's definitely somewhere you have to intend to go rather than somewhere you might just visit because it looks interesting as you walk past. If I hadn't been told about the current exhibition by a work colleague I would have missed out on it completely.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Morley Winter Fair
I forgot to bring my camera along on Sunday, so I've got no pictures from this fair. Suffice to say, it was a great day with loads to see and do. Thank you to all of the people who attended, (whether you came to buy, sell or entertain), and a special thank you to all of the people who purchased something from me!
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Morley Winter Fair Sunday 4th December
If you're looking for another opportunity to drink some mulled wine and shop for handmade Christmas gifts, I'll be selling my work at the Morley Winter Fair this Sunday.
The fair is being held at Morley College on Westminister Bridge Road and is open from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Entry is free so if you're in the area come along and check it out!
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