My previous favourite of 'Flour and eggs' (2011) has been joined by 'Cox in 5 pieces' (2012). I'll report back as Ben builds a body of work for his first solo show.
New pieces by Maria Lau from the Autumn Winter 2011 collection - just delivered to my office and she tweeted this photo.
The pieces I'm wearing are Eclipse and Virgo Moon, amazing combinations of braiding, tourmaline, polished lava, hairpieces, obsidian and hematine.
The second session for Craft Northern Ireland's Making It series is developing ranges and exploring markets. It follows up the initial business planning session which took place in January.
I will be joined by Matthew Maran wildlife photographer and we will outline how we have worked together since 2006 using the techniques described in the seminars. Matt's work has focused on Vancouver Island and culminated in a book published in 2011.
There are still places available to book and the session will take place at Down Arts Centre on 29th March so book and see you there.
The session on 14th June will feature guest, Holly Berry, weaver to share techniques used when working with me as her mentor on the Crafts Council Hothouse scheme.
Charlene Mullen was awarded best surface designer at Homes and Gardens Designer Awards 2012.
Congratulations Charlene!
British Institute of Interior Design Autumn 2012 Seminar Dates
Part one 13th September 2012 strategy / business planning Part two 11th October 2012 project management and contracts Part three 15th November 2012 financial management Part four 13th December 2012 marketing
Tina Lilienthal has a new lookbook which has inspired me to wear my black cherries this afternoon.