We are nearly at the end of November and yet it is still mild enough to go into town without a coat. The wind has got up today here this afternoon in north Norfolk, and has been swirling the leaves around on my lawn. As it got dusk, and chillier, I decided it was time to cut the last of the roses in the garden and bring them indoors.
My trailing geranium is also in full bloom again and my Malus sieboldii is heavy with berries.
Most of the trees in my garden have lost their leaves leaving skeleton branches silhouetted against the sky.
Our Aldborough Creative sale last weekend was great fun. The private view on Saturday evening was heaving with people. The mulled wine flowed, mince pies were devoured and sometimes it was difficult to make sales because it was too busy! We also had a steady flow of people through the doors all day Sunday when it was easier for people to see the stock properly and have a chat with the artists and makers.
I bought far more things that I should have. This lovely necklace was made by Fiona Morrison. I have hardly taken it off since I bought it.
These earrings by Dawn King look like droplets of water when you are wearing them. Lovely.
And this ceramic brooch by Paul Jackson is decorating the beam in my kitchen when I'm not wearing it.
Paul is going to start some evening classes in ceramics in the new year, in the Aylsham/North Walsham area. Do get in touch with him if you are interested.
The pièce de résistance of my buying was this print by Heather Tamplin. I love it!
I bought a few stocking fillers for my girls too, but obviously I can't show those!
Roll on the next Aldborough Creative on 3rd and 4th June next year!
This morning I went over to Holt to buy some of Celia Hart's cards and ended up having a chat with her about lino printing. I was surprised to discover that she doesn't use a press, just prints by hand... very interesting. I went straight off to Picturecraft and bought myself a piece of lino, so watch this space!
I also met Emma of Silver Pebble. She sources tiny vintage buttons, glass beads and gems and puts them all together as the most delicate necklaces, earrings etc. She also had bird and tree motifs made from silver clay which were made into brooches, earrings and necklaces. She runs courses on how to use silver clay – something I'd love to have a go at.
Then I had a browse around the Bircham Gallery. Some lovely things, as always, but you do have to pay such a huge premium to buy from a gallery. I don't know about you, but I'd rather give the money direct to the artist...
Lovely to meet you... keep your fingers behind the chisel when you start cutting that lino ;-)
You've collected some lovely things. I wish I'd had time to explore the shops around Holt - but I was busy on my stall all day!
Celia
Posted by: Magic Cochin | November 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM
I knew you'd not be able to resist trying printing again. Can't wait to see the results.
Posted by: Fiona | November 26, 2011 at 06:23 PM