I hope everything will be Hunkydory...

I am really excited as I have just posted off a cover letter and my CV to Hunkydory Crafts in Preston  asking for work experince in March.  It is a Paper Craft Business and stockist of some of the most amazing craft products on the market today. The magazine is a must for all crafters as it has the latest trends and new products in the world of card making and scrap booking. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that they will agree to accomodate me as it will give me a valuable insight into their design process. If like me you love all things craft check out their website and the lovely craft goodies they have to offer. www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk

Teaching textiles.

This is the board inside Neston Community and Youth Centre advertising the textile classes.

Sue demonstrationgthe first stages of making fabric paper.

In my last post I mentioned Textile Artist and Teacher Sue Sercombe.  I contacted Sue via email explaining about my degree and the workplace module. A few days later Sue kindly offered to assist me by allowing me to shadow her through a new project she was about to begin with her students in Neston. Sue has been teaching textiles for over twenty years and it was a sheer pleasure and a joy to see her at work. Her wealth of knowledge in all things textile and mixed media is amazing.  I arrived at Neston Community and Youth Centre a little after nine o'clock which gave Sue and I time for a quick chat and introductions before the class got under way. The first thing on the agenda was a cup of tea or coffee for everyone. Then Sue went over the list of things students should have brought along for the class. There where a couple of things that some students did not have and Sue was able to provide them with these items. The atmosphere in the room was warm, friendly and very relaxed. You could see and feel each one of these ladies transporting themselves to a world of creativity, they where so emerged in the rhythmic flow of pasting tissue paper to muslin that a peaceful calm fell across the room. However, when it came to adding colour to the white fabric paper the atmosphere changed again and it became energised and exciting as vibrant reds, blues, greens and yellows where passed about. Through out the morning Sue answered all my questions and I gained so much from just observing her, how organised and prepared she was, both with equipment and knowledge. Sue has recently gone self employed and she was able to share the pros and cons of working for somebody or working for yourself. I can not thank Sue enough for all the help, support and advice she gave me and I look forward to seeing her and the ladies next week. If you would like to know more about Sue and the course she runs check out her eb site at http://www.texartcreative.com/

Ninnynoo and Esty

On Saturday the 1st November I attended an area day organised by the Quilters Guild of the British Isles. The speaker was a textile artist named Nichola Hulmson who has recently started her own business called "Ninneynoo". Nichola's work is very diverse and varied but what really came across was her passion for all things vintage.  Due to popular demand for her quirky childhood memory broaches, Nichola opened a Esty shop and has begun selling her pieces.  Nicholas business is in its infancy and unfortunately she was unable to offer me any work experience. However, she mentioned that she was part of a group of textile artist who meet every Friday in Neston and suggested I contact Sue Sercombe who runs the group.

After reading my friend Claire's post regarding her Esty Shop and encouraged by Nichola at the weekend, I have bitten the Esty bullet and opened my very own Esty shop.