Sunday 2 September 2012

Getting Ready for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

What a mouthful - 'The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair' - held in Manchester  October 4th - 7th.
I will be exhibiting there this year, (Stand 98), and now with my son Luke going back to school on Tuesday, I'm hoping to focus all my energies on getting my stock together for this event.  It's the first time for me, so am hoping its a good one.  I went to visit last year, and it was soooooo busy!  I'm almost buried under a pile of felt 'pebbles!'
I have been working on some new pictures too...... and even though I say it myself, I am very happy with them.  I hope you like them too!
Here are some pictures from my new 'Strata Collection'.
 Mixed media -  Just wondering how many different techniques and process I can combine in one picture!!



Also getting new stock together for a small feature at the Ropewalk Gallery, Barton Upon Humber at the end of September


Feltmaking Day - September 1st

Well what a great day, filled with fun, productivity and lovely people...
I can't believe how productive everyone was.  Everyone went home with at least one, and in some cases, a few wonderful creations.  The beauty of Feltmaking days, is that you can make what you like.  There were felt pictures, Nuno scarves, cobweb scarves, flowers, bowls. and bookmarks!.Phew........  Well done everyone!


 Working hard

 
A well deserved rest - and lunch outdoors - doesn't seemed to have happened so often this year..........


(Quick - hide the cake!)


Enid and Jackie modelling thier scarves.  Beautiful felt pictures by Ruth, Jan and Jill, and picture, bowl and bookmarks by Margaret!
And they even managed a quick visit to Dave Chalmers Exhibition, Carbon to Carbon, upstairs in the gallery.

Saturday 7 July 2012

Texel Looms - On the lookout

On the lookout!
If you just happen to be the owner of a texel loom, or know of one - I'd be grateful if you would get in touch....  info@lindseytyson.co.uk
ManyThanks

Demonstration, Durham Guild of Spinners and Weavers

Many thanks for a great evening with the Guild of Spinners and Weavers in Durham.
What a great crowd of people - and so interested in everything I had to say and do! 

It is so much easier talking about ones self!!! But I did also demonstrate how to make a nuno felt scarf - which turned out far better than expected, as I did have to rush it a little.


It only took me three hours to get home! what with fog and diversions.... arriving safley at 1.00am. 
But it was worth it...............

My Friday class were very forgiving with their zombiefied teacher!!  Thanks everyone...

Wednesday 27 June 2012

What a great weekend at Woolfest.  As usual, it had that exciting buzz, and was nice and busy despite the terrible weather, so a very big thankyou to all of you who made it, came to say hello, and maybe even made a purchase! And to those of you who didn't manage it, there is always next year......

For those of you who don't know - if you add your name to my mailing list before the 6th July, and answer the short survey, (which will be sent to you), you will be entered into my prize draw with the chance to win a voucher to the value of £50.00 which can be spent on any of my products or workshops.  To join just visit my website. www.lindseytyson.co.uk .

Next major focus - The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Manchester in October.

Finally - all set up, ready for the onslaught...

What a buzz............

Saturday 16 June 2012

Today, I been mostly selling Felt Pebbles!
 

Tuesday 12 June 2012

Transfer Print Workshop, June 12th

What a great day.  Everyone worked really hard and produced some great work!
Just starting out....

Roma and Gill, discussing Maggies wonderful feather picture - (because she knows what she's doing...!)



Open Studios

Many thanks to all of you who ventured out and visited my open studio at the weekend.  After a quiet start it got quite busy..... and I even remembered to take a few photographs.
Claudia checking out the merchandise, whilst modelling 'Ivy Wrap'.

Rush hour

Service with a smile!  Sales Assistant Jan!!!



Sunday 3 June 2012

Well, it has been another busy week.....
Wednesday evening, (after a slight detour to visit to Ikea!), I went to the open evening of the Taster Exhibition for North Yorkhsire Open Studios in Harrogate at the Royal Hall,  "Secret Spaces, Hidden Gems".  There was a great turn out, and lots of lovely art and craft to ogle at.  I even succumbed and purchased a beautiful ceramic pot by Fiona Mazza.  I just love the feeling I get when I  buy a little piece original art, and can support a fellow artist. If funds had allowed, I could have gone crazy.  I loved the ceramics by Eric Moss, blacksmith Annabelle Bradley's tree, and a number of paintings.  The exhibition is on until the 17th June, so if you get the chance, I recommend going to see it.  (You can also see my woven and felted scarf, 'Fossil' which is also on show!)   The Royal Hall has an amazing Theatre, which is worth a look too.


Friday morning was the last of this term's weekly art and textile class.  As usual, everyone was in good form, and kept me on my toes making a variety of items including needlefelting,  felt bowl and vases, collage and painting.  And as soon as they had gone, it was a mad rush to get my things together for my trip to Louth via The Ropewalk Gallery, Barton on Humber.

At the Ropewalk, I was discussing my new work with Laura McNair, (gallery co-ordinator) and we agreed that I would deliver  a range of my new work in September, just in time for winter, Christmas etc.....

I'm now back after spending a great weekend with the lovely ladies of Louth Embroidery Group.  Friday evening they had a go at making a felt flower, followed by a Nuno scarf workshop on Saturday.  They all did a great job, and went home with some wonderful creations. They all seemed to be pleased with the results of their labours.

I would like to send a special thankyou to Jane Abson,( and her husband John,) for putting me up in their lovely home. I can't remember the last time I had such a good night's sleep - although, they (the group!) did work me hard - so maybe that has something to do with it.

So now all efforts  are focused on Open studios which start next weekend, and I hope that some of you will be able to fit in a visit.

I also hope you have all had a great Jubilee, despite the cold weather!

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Next Workshop

Please note, there have been a few changes to my original workshop itinerary.  Basic print and dye techniques in July and devore and discharge printing  in September have been replaced with feltmaking days.  Feltmaking days give you the opportunity to create almost anything in felt, (apart from large items such as clothing).  So if you have missed your preferred technique, now is your chance.

The next workshop is Transfer Printing on June 12th.  Transfer Printing is a fun technique, which is relatively instant!  This is an experimental workshop, exploring the various ways you can utilise the technique. 

Primarily for use on synthetic fabrics - you can create some colourful and creative images. Dyes are painted onto paper, and then 'transferred' by heat (iron), onto fabric. It is great fun, and has to be one of my favourite things.  The world is your lobster!

For more information on any of my workshops, please visit my website.  Online booking is also available.

Dyeing for June

Having struggled with my website blog, I have returned to Blogger!  Hopefully it will look a little more professional, and I may get a few more hits.

So what's new!!??  It's only 2010 since the last post....(doesn't time fly?!)   I won't bore you with the last two years, but this is what I am up to right now!!  And I have to say, for those of you who don't know me,  my work, or haven't seen me/it for a while, over the past year, my work has developed at a fast rate of knots!

Well it's that time of year again - it's all go, preparing for a busy time ahead. June has to be my busiest month.

You will be proud of me.....I have been very busy (with the help of the lovely Pat, Woodend's friendly handiman!) sprucing up my studio. It has been properly de-fluffed!, painted and beautified, in anticipation of lots of visitors. Hopefully it will still look clean and tidy by the time they get here...?! I'll try my best.

Firstly, Jubilee Weekend, I will be revisiting Louth Embroiderer's group to deliver a demonstration and Nuno felt workshop. Louth is such a beautiful and unique town, and the people so friendly, I can't wait to go back.

Then it is North Yorkshire Open Studios on 9th/ 10th &16th/17th June. This is your opportunity to see my new felt pictures, pebbles (with a difference), and woven scarves, and of course I will have my usual SALE Bucket, full of greatly reduced priced scarves. And why not kill two (three) birds with one stone and visit jeweller Samantha Birch and Painter Sally Gaitie while you are here at Woodend, and/or visit many of the other amazing artists in North Yorkshire.
'Dragonfly' felt picture
'Upstream' Woven picture

'Fossil' woven scarf
   
Followed closely by Woolfest  on 22nd &23rd June. Dyeing, creating, and generally getting orgainised for a woolly weekend. Why not visit for a great day out in Cockermouth. I Can't wait. I will be trekking up there with my good friend Jan Bee Brown, and hopefully meeting up with fellow feltmakers, Jenny Pepper and Jacky Lunn.

Dyeing fibres and fabrics for Woolfest


















Oh - and the steamer is working! An on going saga - but you will be pleased to know, it is now up and running and fully functional - yehey!!! So watch this space....
Hope to see you soon!