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Open Studios 2024
Craft at South Hooe
I am delighted to be having an open studio event at my new studio in South Hooe near Bere Alston in Devon. We will be open on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November 2024 from 10am - 4.00pm.
Wendy Bradberry of Glory of Glass and Debbie McCullough of Cleave Cottage Ceramics will also be showing their work. From Christmas decorations and stocking fillers to special one off pieces. We hope to see you there!
Scroll to see the two page flyer with directions on how to get to the studio.
2024 Events Summary
Royal William Yard
Bovey Tracey
Chagford
Rattery Village Hall
Country Craft Fair, Stonor Park, August Bank Holiday Weekend
You will find me as usual in Marquee G at the top of the hill. Find out more and book early bird tickets in advance on the organiser's website here.
Craft Festival
Bovey Tracey
9th - 11th June 2023
OVER 200 of the finest makers from all corners of the UK, handpicked for their quality and originality, will gather in Bovey Tracy, Devon from June 9-11. A weekend of discovery with craft demonstrations, workshops, family fun, film screenings, street theatre, yoga, story-telling, music and feasting.
All set in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor.
For more information see the Craft Festival website where you can buy your tickets in advance and book onto workshops.
Craft Festival Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town Hall
Stand 78
26th - 27th November 2022
For more information see the Craft Festival website where you can buy your tickets in advance and book onto workshops.
Stonor Craft Fair
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Marquee G, Stand G01
26th - 29th August 2022
For more information see the organiser's website where you can buy your tickets in advance.
Upcoming Shows May and June 2022
Caversham Arts Trail - First weekend only 14th and 15th May
Open Studios - Mortimer Hill - 20th - 22 May Mortimer Hill Studios RG7 3PW
Whiteknights Studio Trail - Reading - 11th - 12th June Venue 11, 32 Shinfield Road RG2 7BW
Contemporary Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Devon - 17th - 19th June TQ13 9FF
Craft Festival Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town Hall
Stand 75
11th - 13th March 2022
For more information see the Craft Festival website where you can buy your tickets in advance and book onto workshops.
Open Studios September 2021
I am opening my studio in Mortimer on Friday 24th - Sunday 26th September as part of the West Berkshire North Hampshire Open Studio scheme. We will be open 11.00am - 6.00pm each day. Please note that I will be there in person on the Saturday and Sunday only (although my studio will be open to visitors on Friday).
Stonor Craft Fair Henley Country Craft FAir Friday 27th - Monday 30th August 2021 10.00am - 5.00pm
I am delighted to be exhibiting at this show over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It is held in the grounds at Stonor Park just outside Henley-on-Thames. You will find me in Marquee G (at the top of the hill). This is always a relaxed show with plenty to see. There are several marquees of craft, live music, a food marquee and lots of different food stalls to help to make a great day out. Book your tickets from the organisers website.
Open Studios Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd May 2021 11.00am - 6.00pm Please book your visit... find out more below
Here I am at the door to my studio and I am looking forward to welcoming you during our Open studio event on Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd May 11.00am - 6.00pm each day.
I am taking part in the West Berks North Hants Open Studio scheme and several other artists will also be open locally including Sadie Brockbank, Jonathan Newey, Sue Bartlett and Jason Legett who also have studios at Mortimer Hill.
You can book a slot to visit on the calendar below and your slot will allow you enough time to also visit the studios of the other artists open during the weekend if you so wish.
Digital Craft Festival Friday 26th - Sunday 28th March 2021
I am delighted to have been selected for this brilliant online show. Over the three days the Festival will be showcasing work by makers from the UK and beyond, There will be workshops, talks, demonstrations and other activities such as yoya. Most of the events are free and you can sign up via the website.
I am making new work that will be released during the weekend, do follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see my preparations.
I will be running a workshop on the Saturday as part of the festival to make a pair of silver earrings - you can book this in my shop.
Digital Craft Festival Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November 2020
I am delighted to be involved with the Digital Craft Festival in November. Over the three days there are many talks, workshops, discusssions and activities such as yoga and a kitchen disco! Many of the activities are free so do take a look at the website and book your places.
I will be running a workshop on Saturday 28th November on Zoom as part of the festival. It is to make a statement brooch from recycled materials - you can book your place on my website here. You don't need any specialist tools or equipment and it will be a fun morning of making.
Open Studio Saturday 24th and Sunday 15th October
I am opening my studio to visitors on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2020. My studio is just outside Reading at Mortimer Hill RG7 3PW. You will need to book a slot and can do so on the calendar below. I would love to see you!
Bookings ended
Whiteknights Brooch - A Scene in Precious Metals Looking Across The University of Reading Lake
This Brooch was made to celebrate 20 years of The Whiteknights Studio trail in Reading. It is made from silver, gold (22ct yellow gold, 18ct rose and yellow gold) and the stone is a garnet.
The shape of the Whiteknights brooch is the outline of the University Campus (orientated with Whightknights Road at the base). The dots indicate the perimeter of the campus and the little arrows show all the pedestrian footpaths entries onto the Campus. For the last thirty years I have lived within a stone's throw of the campus and its many footpaths have given access to the beautiful wildlife that can be found in the park. The scene of the brooch is inspired by a walk along the path that runs along the top of the lake adjacent to Whiteknights Road, it depicts the rushes and reeds that line the path with the lake and the rest of the campus beyond. I chose a garnet for the stone as it symbolises the university colours.
This brooch features in a book 'The Art and History of Whiteknights' published by Two Rivers Press June 2020.
Brooch in private collection
Open Studios Friday 22nd November 5.30-8.30pm Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th 11am - 5pm Mortimer Hill RG7 3PW
April 2020 Thank you for visiting my website. Wishing you best wishes and hope you stay well and safe during these extraordinary times. All shows and teaching have been postponed or cancelled. The online shop is still open.
University of Nottingham
Private View Friday 8th November - see invitation below
Saturday 9th November 10 - 5
Sunday 10th November 10 - 4
You will find me in The Djanogly Theatre in the DH Lawrence Pavillion
Made London Marylebone
Made London
24th - 27th October 2019
One Marylebone
(opposite Great Portland Street tube station)
Stand 69
Henley Craft Show at Stonor Park 23rd - 26th August 2019
Henley Country Craft Show (formerly know as The Chilterns Craft Fair) returns to Stonor Park this August Bank Holiday weekend. You will find in in marquee G stand G01 at the top of the hill. The show opens on Friday 23rd August and is also open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm.
There will be 165 stall holders, live music, hands-on workshops, food market and demonstrations. You can find out more on the event website.
Tickets can be bought on the door or save £2.00 per ticket by advance booking here.
Free entry for RHS and English Heritage members.
Open Studios
May 16th - 19th 2019
Mortimer Hill
The Street
Mortimer
RG7 3PW
Access via Strawberry Fields - Look out for the Open Studio signs.
Craft in Focus Wisley Gardens 2 - 6 May 2019
Next Show...
My next show is at Wisley Gardens from Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th May 2019. Open daily 9.00am - 6.00pm (5.00pm Monday). You will find me on stand E03 in marquee E (the one nearest the glasshouse). I love exhibiting at this show as the gardens are so beautiful at this time of year. For more details see the Craft in Focus website.
Made by Hand 8 - 10th March 2019
My first retail show of 2019 is Made by Hand at Cheltenham Town Hall 8 - 10 March 2019. You will find me on stand 71.
Opening times are 10.00am - 5.00pm on Friday and Saturday and 10.00am - 4.00pm on Sunday.
Come and visit me in my studio Friday 23- Sunday 25th November 2018
I've moved!
I've moved Studio! I am now based in Mortimer, near Reading in Berkshire. I have a lovely bright, sunny workshop with a separate office/show room. I love it here! Do get in touch if you would like to visit.
Contemporary Craft Festival - The most wonderful show!
Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon
Friday 8th June - Sunday 10th June.
Marquee C, stand C15
Come and visit me in my studio Thursday 17th May - Sunday 20th May 2018
I am opening up my studio in Shinfield as Part of the West Berkshire Open Studios scheme. This is the last time that I will be opening at this studio as I will be moving in June.
11.00am - 5.00pm
Please look at the map below - you can only get to us from the Shinfield end of Hyde End Road as the the road is closed to through traffic from Spencers Wood.
Craft in Focus Wisley Gardens 3 - 7 May 2018
I shall be at Craft in Focus Wisley Gardens 3rd - 7th May 2018. You will find me in Marquee C, stand number C07. The gardens are really beautiful this time of year so it is a great day out.
Spring 2018
Trade buyers come and visit me on Stand CR711 at Craft London. The Craft section of the Top Drawer show is upstairs at Olympia.
More information about this Trade only show can be found on the Top Drawer website.
