after dropping off a selection of my wire jewellery to the very kind Sarah for my entry in the Square Picture Exhibition at Broomhill Art Gallery, we progressed to Torrington for a wander around the town.
Really enjoyed all the varied independently owned shops - handmade soaps and candles, haberdashery, greengrocers, bead shop, craft shops and Plough Arts Centre. Had lunch in a lovely deli/cafe called Browns - exceptional flapjack :-)
Came back to Lynton via Barnstaple and re-discovered Bear Street with all it's artists shops and galleries. How lucky am I to have all this on my doorstep!
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Wednesday 11 May 2011
those pesky deadlines
deadlines keep us all on our toes - but I seem to be turning into a ballerina this week!
I wanted to put an advert into the local paper and it took me 3 hours to put something together that I was happy with - you know, get the message across without being too pushy and desperate.
It was to advertise Art Trek - (yes, there will be a lot of that over the next few weeks) and I hit on the idea of putting a wee box at the end to say that if people were not able to attend in person or wanted to follow my preparations for an Open Studios event, they could do so by blah, blah, blah and listed all the FB, Twitter and Blog. I felt quite pleased with the concept - will report back on whether it works or not.
As a P.S. to this blog I can understand why people get paid for putting a pithy, eye-catching advert together - it's not as easy as you would think!
No photos because a certain rabbit has a tendency to nibble on wires!
I wanted to put an advert into the local paper and it took me 3 hours to put something together that I was happy with - you know, get the message across without being too pushy and desperate.
It was to advertise Art Trek - (yes, there will be a lot of that over the next few weeks) and I hit on the idea of putting a wee box at the end to say that if people were not able to attend in person or wanted to follow my preparations for an Open Studios event, they could do so by blah, blah, blah and listed all the FB, Twitter and Blog. I felt quite pleased with the concept - will report back on whether it works or not.
As a P.S. to this blog I can understand why people get paid for putting a pithy, eye-catching advert together - it's not as easy as you would think!
No photos because a certain rabbit has a tendency to nibble on wires!
Tuesday 10 May 2011
trying to juggle with wire!
two events seem to have crept up on me so quickly!
The first is Square Picture Show at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Barnstaple with an exhibition entitled 'ELEMENTS'. This has been rather fun to take part in - for me it was a no-brainer to choose which element had most focussed my work - RAIN! When I think about it, rain dominated my life in Scotland for 18 years and now it's doing the same here in Devon.
I have decided to submit two types of work - some from the Rainbow Collection and some bracelets from Scribblework DOTS collection. The 'dots' are small metallic coated glass beads which are scattered over woven wire bracelets like raindrops.
I have scattered some of the bracelets on stones for display in the cabinets - hope it works in the exhibition!
The first is Square Picture Show at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Barnstaple with an exhibition entitled 'ELEMENTS'. This has been rather fun to take part in - for me it was a no-brainer to choose which element had most focussed my work - RAIN! When I think about it, rain dominated my life in Scotland for 18 years and now it's doing the same here in Devon.
I have decided to submit two types of work - some from the Rainbow Collection and some bracelets from Scribblework DOTS collection. The 'dots' are small metallic coated glass beads which are scattered over woven wire bracelets like raindrops.
Thursday 5 May 2011
art trek 2011
not long now until Art Trek. This is the Open Studio event for North Devon which is part of the North Devon Festival . Art Trek takes place on the last 3 weekends (well, friday, saturday, sunday) in June and I shall be at Gallery @ 500ft on the main street here in Lynton, on the edge of Exmoor.
This is the first time I will be showing people in Devon how I work, the tools I use and letting them have a go at manipulating the wire themselves. I love meeting the public and chatting about what I do.
It's a lovely spacious gallery and has easy access, so with the help of Katherine and Cliff fingers crossed for a successful event. So, if you are planning a trip to north Devon or know someone who is please pass this information on to them.
Sunday 1 May 2011
folksy site
in my constant efforts to try and raise my profile and business, I have now created a Folksy site
http://www.folksy.com/shops/SandyMitchellJewellery
my sister over at MiaScarlett. has had success with this site and Etsy - so I thought I would give it a try. I will keep the blog updated on progress.
A new spin on the recycled copper wire - this time a necklace which is spaced with steel ring 'knots'. I'm getting into this and hope to experiment further.
http://www.folksy.com/shops/SandyMitchellJewellery
my sister over at MiaScarlett. has had success with this site and Etsy - so I thought I would give it a try. I will keep the blog updated on progress.
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