Tuesday 15 May 2012

Exhibition details

I can't believe how quickly our exhibition has crept up on us, it's only a week and a half away. I've been so busy making jewellery. I still have some paintings to finish, nothing like leaving it until the last minute.



I've also been making the exhibition invitation. We'd love to see you there if you can make it.


Here are just some of the things I've been working on.


Drilling and wiring beach glass.


Etching metals with my hand made stamps.


Drilling and soldering china.


Cutting spoon handles, making beads and more yoyos with old tin centres.


My desk top where the jewellery happens, always a mess but I get there in the end.


Caught in action - DH snapped this looking down into part of my studio. He says he refuses to come down unless he's wearing a hard hat.



I also held an Altered Book workshop a couple of weeks ago, I haven't posted on my blog since then, very slack of me. Eight lovely students created some fabulous new books from old ones, with gorgeous pages to sketch, journal, write poetry or just leave as is.

Thanks for visiting, I hope to not take so long for my next post.
I'd better get painting.



18 comments:

Carey Wright said...

Good luck with the exhibition Ro! I am sure it will be a great success, and equally sure you will all have a blast... Once you get there... :)

Penny said...

Wish I was in melbourne then, but not to be. All looks fabulous.

Fenland Textile Studio said...

Good luck with the exhibition. Post photos for all of us overseas so we can have a peek!
Angela x

Heather said...

I'd love to be able to visit your exhibition - it promises to be a real treat.
Love the jewellery and your studio shot.
The Altered Books results are fantastic - your students must have had a great time making them.

Anonymous said...

Oh Ro, your studio looks FABULOUSLY inspiring.I could stay in there for a year, and not even come up for air!!
Good luck on your exhibition.

Rosie said...

Your studio is WONDROUS - it makes me want to come and explore, and look at everything! Your jewellery is just amazing, I love it all ...

Rosie said...

PS Does Jacky have a website/blog? I really like the look of her work too!

Jacky said...

Ro the exhibition is creeping up on us so quickly. Like you I am busy with those last minute things!!!!!
Love the photo of you in your studio Ro. It is a real Aladdins Cave in there...full of wonderful treasures.
I LOVE the pieces of soldered china (might have to commission a few of those when you have time???)
Looking forward to seeing all of your amazing work soon.

Jacky xox

Iz said...

I hope the exhibition goes well - wish I could come! PS I want your studio

artymess said...

Good luck it will be amazing I'm sure ...love your studio ......x

Emma said...

Your studio looks fabulous! I'd love to dive in there. Best of luck with the show. x

Jo Murray said...

Love your studio... it is indicative of the rich variety of your work. Good luck with the show.

Samantha Marshall said...

Wow- such beautiful, gorgeous designs!!!

ArtPropelled said...

All the best for your exhibition, Ro. Your work is beautiful and bound to cause a stir.

Lynda Howells said...

I love the part of your studio l can see...very jealous. My husband laughted and agrees with your husband! My husband's godson Damian and his family live in melbourne..lovely place l'm toldxxLove the work l am seeing today on your blogxxlynda

sue said...

Oh it all looks gorgeous and I am pea-green with envy looking at your studio.My space is less than 3m by 3m - I have to use the kitchen table when I get my torch out for fear of combusting the entire room!Have a great exhibition!

Unknown said...

what an amazingly talented bunch you are, the exhibition looks fantastic and I love your art work Ro xx

JP said...

love your exhibition pictures - this course looks great - why don't you write this as an E course!?