New works..

Just thought I'd put up a few new pieces that I've been working on.


Firstly, a view of Whitby. I went there camping for the first time this summer, and totally loved it.

Secondly is a linocut that i'm using currently as a card-design. I may create some hand-printed versions in different colours in the near future. It is called 'Donkey & Bird'.

Lastly is another donkey linocut (I'm getting mildly obsessed). It is called 'King Of The Donkeys', and I've produced it as a poster-print. He is in charge, but I'm not sure he's that happy about it.

Oct/Nov/Dec Happenings

Hello people


Well, the busiest part of the year is here. Lots of fairs, markets and events (and hopefully not as much snow as last year!).


Here are the events I'm selling at during this period:


1. Crucible Craft Fair - Sat 22nd October, 10am-4pm I'll be selling my work at this event for the first time. The Crucible Theatre has started hosting craft fairs and workshop over the latter half of 2011. The fair will feature handmade art and craft from the region, and the possibility of spotting a luvvie or two on site!

2. The Art Market, Holmfirth Sun 6th November 10am-4pm
The renowned art market strikes again. 50 artists, painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints and more. I attended this in May and was blown away by the quality of the arts, and the enthusiasm of the browsers and organisers. So, looking forward to this one!


3. The Menagerie at The Cross Scythes, Monday 7th November 7.30pm-11pmA pop-up gallery/shop for one evening, at the Cross Scythes in Totley, Sheffield. As well as my work, there will be sculptures by Fenella Noble, Red Bear Jewellery and Panga Designs woodcraft.


4. Mary's Marvellous Vintage & Craft Fair, Sat 12th November 10am-4pm
Following on from the success of their first fair, St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane, Sheffield hosts a festive fair, packed full of quality craft and vintage items, and some really nice cakes too!


5. Winter Craft Fair 2011, Saturday 19th November 10am-4pm
A new fair in Sheffield Uni's Students Union, and a pretty big one too. Be prepared studentsville..


6. Wentworth Castle Festive Fair, Sunday 20th November 10am-4pm
45 stalls of festive gift, craft and farm produce in a pretty impressive location in Barnsley.


7. Carfield Primary School Christmas Fair, Saturday 26th November 11am-4pm
Annual festive event in Meersbrook, Sheffield, with plenty of locals craftspeople in attendance.


8. Reetsweet@ The Millenium Gallery: Christmas Fair, Sunday 27th November 12pm-4pm
Reetsweet comes to Sheffield! 'No ordinary craft fair', this one comes as a successor to the Craft Candy fairs, and will bring some pretty special crafts along.


9. Kelham Island Victorian Market, Sat/Sun 3rd/4th December 10am-7pm
In its 19th year, this Sheffield event should be pretty exciting! All stall-holders have to dress Victorian for the occasion, so that'll be fun! Probably the mostly Christmassy event you can imagine. A big market, enough said.


10. Elsecar Christmas Craft Fair, Sat/Sun 10th/11th December 10am-4pm
A right-whopper of a craft event, with textiles, art, homewares, books and food, oh and a brass band!


11. Union Christmas Craft Market, Sheffield University, Tues 13th December 11am-3pm
On the traditional students' Christmas Eve (not the real eve, but the day before the students finish for christmas), a craft event held in the Students Union. 


12. Saltaire Handmade Fair, Saturday 17th December 10am-3pm
To finish off my festive fairs, an event in the town that seems to live for art and crafts! Handmade crafts, artwork, photography, traditional home baking, textiles, jewellery, gifts, knit & crochet, and more.


I might sneak another event in this list somewhere, so watch this space!

Oh, nearly forgot..I have just made some plates with my designs on ('The Crow' and 'An Uncomfortable Silence') with a little help from Lianne Mellor. I will have a limited supply of these at the forthcoming events, and they won't be in my Folksy shop.


(Stop press - all plates sold out now, sorry!)


Phew...

Beady Eye...

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm taking part in a pop-up gallery organised by Beady Eye Art. It will be on 5th-8th October 2011 at Artisan Restaurant, Crosspool, Sheffield. There will be a selection of prints and paintings from local artists (inc. the immensely talented Zoe Badger). 


You can find out more about it at www.beadyeyeart.com and at their facebook event page.


Should be fun!

Upcoming Aug/Sept events

Hello


I thought 'd post up a few events that I'm taking part in over August and September. 

1. Devonshire Market - Sat 27th August 2011
On the bank holiday weekend, there will be a sizeable market happening on Devonshire Green in Sheffield; lots of art, craft, food, gifts and, apparently now, live music too! The last market there was a lot of fun, so I'm looking forward to it!

2. Art In The Gardens - Sat 3rd/ Sun 4th September 2011
I'll be selling my work at this event for the first time. An established art-only fair held in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. It is apparently the largest outdoor art exhibition in the north of England! My pal Lianne Mellor (Mellorware) will also be selling there.

3. Saltaire Makers Fair - Saturday 10th September 2011
Part of the famous Saltaire Festival, a one-off quality fair based in Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire. 



4. Crucible Craft Workshop - Sat 17th September 2011
The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield have decided (in their wisdom!) to host a series of craft workshops from September. I'm running the first one, on 17th Sept, 10.15am-4.15pm. I'll be teaching linocut printing. The class will be suitable for beginners and also people who have dabbled a little in printing before. If you do want to book a place (only 8 available), call the Crucible on 0114 201 3831 or email events@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk. 

5. Mary's Marvellous Vintage & Craft Market - Sat 24th September 2011
A new market in Sheffield, held in a really great location; St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane. 50 stalls of quality arts, craft and vintage items, plus some seriously tasty cakes. This place has a reputation for such things!


Thats it, for now. Oh, I have made some more printworks mugs, so will be taking those along to the fairs/markets!

August events

Howdy. So the years whizzes on. Can't quite believe we're already over half-way through it! I'm on the case with a fair few new prints and some exciting events...

So to August. I'm selling at two fairs/markets.

Firstly there is 'Reetsweet' in Leeds. Its a 2-day craft extravaganza at the Corn Exchange on Sat 6th and Sunday 7th August, 11am-5pm.

Secondly there is the Devonshire Market in Sheffield on Sat 27th August. It is a Farmers Market type event, with all sorts of art, food, clothes and other goodies.

Tramlines Festival commission

Thought you might like to see a recent commission I've had from Sheffield's Tramlines Festival. It is for a folk-ish event taking place in Endcliffe Park on 23/24 July called 'Folk Forest'.

Leisure Painter Magazine

I've been commissioned to write an article about the basics of linocut printing for 'Leisure Painter' magazine. The featured issue is out now (Summer 2011). It explains what equipment you need, how to compose your image, printing methods and hints and tips. 


I'll be following this up in the near future with an article about more advances linocut techniques.