Carmen Merimbula bust!

Have just finished my entry for this years Merimbula Busting Out event- had a great time making all the bits to decorate the bust. Can't wait for the big opening night on June 30.

Contemporary Craft Retreat in October

Just booked in for the Contemporary Craft Retreat at Greenhills in October, it sounds just fantastic. Booked a workshop with Kathy Geurts who was also at a mixed media workshop I attended in Sydney last year. The workshop is a lot easier to get to than the one in France last October and considerably cheaper plus my sister Sue is coming along too.
Have also arranged for a young photographer Rob Lawrence to take shots of some pieces for my Etsy store. Ron takes great closeup photos- much better than mine.

Back into polymer mode again!

After several months of mad activity with work and family I'm now back in the zone! Was reenergised by making a couple of items for the Canberra Show- only ended up putting in 2 out of the 3 I entered because I just wasn't happy with the quality of the finished item and of course it was took late to re-do. No matter, I remade it the following week and it now adorns the neck of one of my colleagues :)
Was disappointed that mine were the only entries in the polymer clay part of the show but I took out Champion in the overall Miscellaneous Crafts section (I don't see polymer as miscellaneous!!!).
Anyway, keen now to do some more courses and stock up my Etsy store. Doing the final touches to the floor plans for our renovations and it looks like my studio will be a reality by October this year, I can't wait!

Almost time to head off for France!

Only 11 days to go til I head off for my 4 day polymer clay workshop in the south of France- the five American tutors are all really well known and I can't wait to dive in! I'll be spending some time in Paris and also a few days with my cousin in Cannes but the highlight will be the 5 days spent in the tiny village of Luc sur Orbieau living with a French family and being inspired.
Since the exhibition I've been busy making orders for two shops on the South Coast of NSW who stock some of my work as well as doing some custom orders. I am also holding a one day workshop through the Brain Gym in Weston in late October- I will come back from France with a million ideas!

Luc-sur-Orbiere here I come!

On a whim, I've booked a place at a 4 day polymer clay workshop in the south of France in late September this year. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the very best polymer clay artists in the business, I can't wait!

Exhibited at the Radford Art Show

I had the chance to exhibit several items at the annual Radford Art Show in May 2010, what a wonderful collection of paintings, ceramics and jewellery! Was lucky enough to sell a couple of pieces, was a little sad to see one of my favourites go (Where's Wally?) but no doubt it went to a good home!

Exhibition launch a great success!

Well over 100 guests attended our launch on April 12 and it was a fantastic evening! The exhibition space was full to capacity, the drinks flowed and two great young violinists from Marist College Canberra provided great background music. I sold a number of pieces on the night, it was very encouraging! We have had some terrific coverage in the local press, web and radio and this afternoon I'm doing an interview for a local arts radio station.
I'll have some pictures up soon, the space has to be seen to be believed. Shanna and I are already in early discussion about a showing in spring......
I'm also going to raffle a piece to raise money for the MS Mega Swim that will be held here in Canberra on May 1 and 2, a great event for a wonderful cause.
Thought I wouldn't even want to think about making things for ages but I came back from holiday with lots of new ideas.