valentines day

Happy valentines day Ive been seeing hearts every where.

creative recycling

I visited the inspirational shop creative recycling on Beech Road Chorlton this weekend.The gallery was set up by Glennis Andrews and Fiona Norton showing a wide range of ethical and sustainable artwork. They also run a variety of wokshops in the 'shed' at the back of the gallery. when I saw this old rusty car it reminded me of the amazing things that can be produced with a bit of imagination. The artwork on display in the gallery and in the outside area is a testament to the ongoing hard work that Glenis and Fiona put in to help inspire others to recycle and live in a sustainable way.To find out more and courses available go to http://www.40beechroad.co.uk/

Liz Scrine ceramics

I have just got back from visiting Liz at From space where she is in the process of making this wonderful Mexican gothic type large candle stick.Earlier this year we helped indecorating the chimney for the wood burning stove in from space where liz works. Have a look at her web site to see the other work that she does my favorite is the passage light.The web address is www.lizscrine.co.uk

contempporary textile fair 2010

I will be taking part in the contemporary textile fair 13th-14th March at the landmark arts centre. It showcases more than 70 designer makers exhibiting and selling a wide range of textiles. Come along to meet and buy some of the finest textile artists in the uk.

Great northern contemporary craft fair

http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/ are hosting at spinningfields in manchester a cutting edge craft fair with 140 selected designer makers from the 23-25th october 2009 two designers to watch out for are Aisling Laws printed textile pictures. Inspired by manchester industrial lanscape andthe fabulous bags of Monica Boxley

New bag styles

This new bag design was launched at the 'made in manchester' exhibition at the Royal Exchange Theatre Craft Shop. Each bag is completely exclusive. The same style is repeated but the fabric used is only used once so each bag is unique.

The undiscovered country of the nearby

I was listening to the radio the other day and heard this phrase 'the undiscovered country of the nearby' this is so true we dont have to go on a great journey to find inspiration its right here on our doorstep it is in the most ordinary of things just take the time to look.

These are just images of a grided wall and a drain cover but I thought they were really interesting for designs.