In September I showed some of my jewellery as part of the Saltaire Festival. The Russian Firebird Necklace was exhibited in the World Heritage Art Competition representing St Petersburg - which was very exciting for me and I was so proud to see it up there on display with lots of amazing paintings and photography.
I also had a stall in the craft fair which was held in the beautiful Victoria Hall. It is such a pleasure to take part in any event in Saltaire because it is a great place full with such an interesting history. I shall be there next in November for a Winter Warmer craft fair and again in December for the Christmas show.
The craft fair was without a doubt the best one I've ever taken part in. Everything for sale was locally made handicrafts from jewellery to cards, paintings, pottery, altered books & ties. There was a street festival, continental market and beer festival too. Lots of things going on over the weekend and I met loads of great people.
We were also treated to live music acts. I totally fell in love with the music of Paula Ryan. She is a very talented singer songwriter and a lovely lady. She is from Ireland and sang a song in Gaelic called "Havin' The Craic!" which was amazing. My new favourite song.
http://www.myspace.com/paularyansingersongwriter
Looking forward to next year ..
This is my collection for the annual Christmas Presents Show. My jewellery will be exhibited at Bankfield Museum in Halifax.
Turquoise Tassel Necklace with Matching Bracelet.
Onyx Metallics Necklace & Earrings.
Magnetic Hematite Bracelet & Earrings.
Freshwater Pearl Illusion Set.
Biwa Pearl Charm Set.
Swarovski Fuchsia Heart Set.
Abalone Tapered Fan Set.
Crystal Heart Necklace & Earrings.
Honey Heart Necklace & Earrings.
Beaded Abalone Set.
Abalone & Swarovski Crystal Necklace.
Rose Quartz & Onyx Briolette Earrings.
Rhinestone & Pearl Charm Necklace on Ribbon. With matching Rhinestone Earrings.
Lampwork Bead Charm Necklaces on cotton thong.
Cream & Lilac Mother of Pearl Necklace.
Heart Mobile Phone Charms.
Beaded Heart Necklaces.
Blue Beaded Necklace.
Coloured Cluster Earrings.
The bird is made up of lots of little feathers which I cut out of the painted paper above. It is a page of watercolour paper which I covered with brown, orange and gold washes. I've been making a few of these pages this weekend as possible backgrounds for artist trading cards (my new thing!). I really like the different shades, tones and patterns that form randomly when I make these.
