Fire and Ice ...

we went to see the fire and ice exhibition at the portland arts centre and did some casting using cuttle fish moulds and lead free pewter with potter Bill Crumblehome...

just chillin' .....

trying to take photos of my work with this lot around is interesting ...



matty is advising on positioning the work ...



ah, look there are my letters - my 'cold' word, to go with my 'hot' word at the fire and ice exhibition next month ...



and here they are looking a little more chilly!

juicy buttons on a lovely old plate ....

it was my grandma's plate, and ther buttons are a lovely mix of plastic glass and metal. i am applying them to some big letters to go into the next portland arts centre exhibition ... they must be finished this week ...

the spice girls!

i have made my 'hot' piece of work for the portland arts centre's fire and ice exhibition ...



here are my spice girls, shouting out the word !
matty, daisy and funny little mary !
looks like spice is as good as shouting 'cheese' for the camera, anyway !

letters must be arranged - we do like pie!

and next i must make a 'cold' piece of work, but i wont be making ice, and i will use a much subdued pallet, too ...

have a good weekend !

WIP - SPICE

getting some work done for the next portland arts centre exhibition ... how are you today? i hope these zingy colours make you smile. do they look hot and spicey?

Christmas Fayre and Art Auction at the Portland Arts Centre Saturday 19th

from an arts centre mailing -
"Sammy's Fun Afternoon was a roaring success with tons of children covered in glitter enjoying the christmas decorations and cards making! Lots more visitors and heaps of positive feedback! Word is getting around about the arts centre and the future is getting more exciting by the minute."



mary, daisy and matty certainly enjoyed the glitter-orgy!




would you like some pigs?



or some paintings?



Christmas Fayre and Art Auction at the Portland Arts Centre Saturday 19th. Fayre starts from 10am till 4pm, Art Auction begins at 2pm. We have just over £5k left to raise, so this is the final push to hit that target. The support from the public has been astounding! we have been thrilled with the turn and and the word is getting about fast, with visitors traveling from Swanage, Bridport, Bristol and London to make the exhibition.

We had 71 Artists exhibiting and many of the exhibiting artists are putting work into the art auction. Below is the full list of exhibiting artists

Adam Grose Painter
Alexandra Briggs Painter
Andrea Frankham-Hughes Jewellery
Andrew Curran Geometric Abstract
Angela Heron Photography
Annalisa Renee Painter
Anne Marie Kelly Painter
Antonino Photographer
Bill Crumbleholme Potter
Bronagh Fahey Sculptor
Caroline Nairne Painter
Catherine Owen Pottery/painter/collage
Cathy Chapman Photographer
Charles Maher Landscape painter
Charlotte Richards Crafts
David Archer Potter
David Mould Wood/paint/digital
David Walker Pottery
David White Photography
Denique Arnott Painter
Di Pattinson Textiles, felt
Eileen Sarup Felt maker/textile artist
Elaine Neale Painter
Elizabeth Morris Print making/painting
Erica Drake-Stoker Mixed media
Fi Woods Photography
Fiona Robinson Painter
Frances Shereston Oil, water colour, acrylics
Gary Biltcliffe Author
Gordon Chorlton Painter
Hayley Plested Painter
Heather McGregor Painter
Ingrid Ellis Textiles
Jan Walker Painter
Jane Davis Painter
Jill Garside Mixed media
Joanna Szuwalska Sculptor
John Stevens Digital photography
Julie Cross Painter
Julie McCabe Photographer/Sculptor
J McCavitt Photography/Digital
Katherine Bryan~Merrett Portrait artist Pastel/oil
Kieth Thompson Painter
Lin Stevens Ceramic Lights
Liz Wright Painter
Marian Arnott Painter
Mark Connell Photographer
Mark Hiscutt Acrylics
Mark Thompson Digital Media
Martin Leighton Portrait artist
Michelle Avison Sreen Printer/sculptor
Mick Bryan Driftwood Furniture
Morag Greer Water based bio paint
Pam Tetzner Mixed Media/ textiles
Pat March Potter
Pat Moverley Sculptor
Rachel Reed Painter
Rein Fulleylove Painter
Rhona Munday Print making
Richard Williams Driftwood Mirrors
Samantha Polley Photography
Sandra Symes Prints, Books and Installation
Sarah Gilpin Sculptor
Steve Mace Wood/painter
Tom Phillips Sculptor
Uschi Kruger Painter
Vicky Finding Painter
Virginia Day Sculptor
Viv Lydon Ceramic/painter/photographer
Wendy Braden Painter
Will Brown Photography/pin hole