A chip off the block - Lino printing

Exciting news, I'm leading a one day workshop at Newcastle Arts Centre on the 12th December!

I'm really excited (and a little nervous) about doing this workshop as I love lino printing and it will be great to spread the word about this lovely print technique. It will be a fun and relaxed workshop,where we will look at the design of your plate, as well as cutting and inking techniques. We will also explore how you will be able to use your new skill at home and other surfaces you can print on. 

The workshop is well timed for Christmas so you could come and make a gift or card, alternatively you could make a plate for any occasion so you can enjoy using it at home.

For details on how to book your place please visit http://www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk/

A selection of my lino plates.

Busy bee and coin purses

Wow I've just realised how time has flown since my last blog! Hope I still have a few loyal followers out there :-)

I've been pretty busy at the art shop and also have a spot or two in the Craft Shop selling my brooches, cards and my new little project below coin purses. The lovely ladies in the shop have been keeping me quite busy with requests for hand made bits and bobs, so on my days at home I've been creating all sorts of lovely stuff. To see some of the things I've been making and to keep up with my studio life check out my Facebook page.

The Craft Shop is a great place for those unusual gifts for birthdays, weddings and Christmas or just because you want to treat yourself or a loved one. They stock handmade pottery, jewellery, cards, bags and have a lovely selection of cards and wrap too.

My gorgeous little coin purses are on sale £13.99 for the small (approx 10cm x 10cm) one and £15 for the larger ones (approx 15cm x 12cm). They are printed on 100% cotton, lined and with a good quality zip.

Layout idea and prep for screens.

Coin purses in progress all hand screen printed and machine stitched.

Little collection all complete and ready to deliver to the Craft Shop.

Thank you for stopping by and hopefully it won't be as long for my next post.

Reading: Girl gone by Gillian Flynn

Next project: felt card toppers and more printing.