Details of where you can view my work, and also which past exhibitions I have been involved with
EXHIBITIONS AND CRAFT FAIRS FOR 2012 (Will be added to throughout the year)
LEIGH HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR Saturday 24th March 2012, 10am to 4pm, Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea.
This very popular event returns for its Spring show with over 70 stalls with a variety of handmade items and vintage stalls. Plus the gorgeous tea rooms selling lovely cakes.
PREVIOUS VENUES I HAVE EXHIBITED AT
RSPCA Christmas Fair, at Leigh Community Centre, Saturday 26th November from 10am to 3pm, entry 50p adults, free for children. Santa's Grotto, Handmade Crafts, Festive Gifts, Home Baked Cakes, and tea room.
This is a new fair, and is looking like it will be a great way to start your Christmas shopping, as well as supporting a very good cause.
LEIGH HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR Saturday 3rd December 2011, 10am to 4pm, Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea.
This very popular event returns for its Christmas show with over 70 stalls with a variety of handmade items and vintage stalls. Plus the gorgeous tea rooms selling lovely cakes.
HANDMADE FAIR - Saturday 19th November 2011, 10am to 3pm. Organized by Southend Adult College, a wide variety of crafts on sale, with the Leigh Farmers Market downstairs.
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL -22nd to 29th October 2011
Showing at the Third Rochford Art Trail, with my work shown at Ellis Hairdressers in South Street, Rochford. For one week the market town of Rochford transforms into a giant exhibition space as artists display in shops, cafes and public spaces. Follow the trail, meet the artists, take part in workshops and discover a day of free arts activities on Saturday 22nd October. www.rochford.gov.uk/arttrail Follow the trail on Twitter @rochford_arts
WE ARE HANDMADE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR
Saturday 15th October 2011, Ingastone and Fryerning Community Centre, 7 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9ED. www.wearehandmade.co.uk
10am to 4pm. Public car park at the venue.
MADE IN ESSEX, HYDE HALL GARDENS. Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August 2011
EASTERN REGION TEXTILE FORUM PRESENTS OWEN JONES
Letchworth Musuem and Art Gallery, until 28th May 2011
Owen Jones was an influential 19th century architect and designer, probably best known today for his publication, The Grammar of Ornament. This exhibition is the response Eastern Region Textile Forum members have given to the decorative designs and motifs of Owen Jones. Some of the exhibits have responded purely to the decorative whilst others have given thought and consideration to his design theories. This makes for an eclectic and diverse exhibition.
image depicting Piece of textile decorated with red embroidered flowers
The exhibition is accompanied by members' sketchbooks and design work together with a programme of Meet The Makers Days and short workshops, particularly aimed at school age children. My work and that of Beverley Folkard will be displayed at this exhibition.
Thursday 9th December 7pm to 10pm
Ladies Indulgence and Christmas Shopping Event at Westcliff Hotel, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff, SS0 7QW
27th November 2010 "Leigh Handmade and Vintage Fair", at Leigh Community Centre, from 10am to 4pm.
20th November 2010 - "Handmade" craft fair at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP, from 10am to 3pm.
13th November 2010 - "Made in Essex Craft Fair", at Leigh Community Centre, . 10am to 5pm. Everything handmade by the stall holders - a terrific way to start your present shopping. Check out their facebook page or website www.essexartanddesign.co.uk
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL -23rd to 30th October 2010
Showed at the Second Rochford Art Trail, with my work shown at Ellis Hairdressers in South Street, Rochford.
VILLAGE GREEN 25th September - an all day event held in Chalwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, at which 20,000 people attended last year. Lots of music, activities, things to buy.
Marketplace open 11am to 6pm, with the event open until 10pm. www.metal.org.uk
LEIGH-ON-SEA HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR - SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
from 10am to 4pm, at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP.
Jewellery, Clothing, Accessories, Vintage inspired homeweares and textiles, over 2 floors. Also includes the very delicious vintage tea room.
THE ESSEX ART AND DESIGN SHOW. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Western Approach, Rettendon near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AT www.rhs.org/gardens. 10am to 5pm
A new show by the organizers of the successful Cressing Temple show held in September, with over 50 artists / designer makers showcasing and selling their work. www.essexartanddesignshow.co.uk
LEIGH CRAFT FAIR - Saturday 5th June 2010,
New craft fair held at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP (next to the Police Station) Included paining, ceramics, children's clothing, jewellery, vintage clothing etc. Also "Vintage Teas".
HANDMADE SHOW - Saturday 21st November 2009, at Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SP. 10am to 4.30pm. Work by local artists, and students and tutors from Southend Adult Community College.
THE MADE IN ESSEX SHOW - Saturday 28th November 2009, at Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SP. A celebration of contemporary art, craft and locally produced food, ideal for buying your Christmas presents. www.essexartanddesignshow.co.uk
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL - 7TH TO 13TH NOVEMBER 2009
Exhibited on the first Rochford Art Trail, in the Rochford Hospital site.
KNIT ONE, STITCH ONE. Rochford Adult Learning Centre, Rocheway, Rochford, SS4 1DQ.
2nd September to 26th October 2009.
A joint exhibition with Beverley Folkard and myself. Beverley produces mixed media textile art, and I am showed my knitted accessories.
MOVING FORWARD. The Shop, Jesus Lane, Cambridge. www.theshopjesuslane.co.uk
8th September to 26th September 2009.
Inaugural exhibition of the ERTF. A sample of my knitting has been used to promote the exhibition in Embroidery magazine, but I had a small piece of work exhibited her. More details at www.ertf.org.uk
WARNER TEXTILE ARCHIVE. Silks Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 3GB
8th July to 21 August 2009, Open Wednesday to Friday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission Charge.
Enquires 01376 325266. www,enjoybraintree.co.uk
An exhibition in association with the Eastern Region Textile Forum. Exhibited a knitted wall-hanging, with a design taken from one of the designs from the Archive.
LEIGH HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR Saturday 24th March 2012, 10am to 4pm, Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea.
This very popular event returns for its Spring show with over 70 stalls with a variety of handmade items and vintage stalls. Plus the gorgeous tea rooms selling lovely cakes.
PREVIOUS VENUES I HAVE EXHIBITED AT
RSPCA Christmas Fair, at Leigh Community Centre, Saturday 26th November from 10am to 3pm, entry 50p adults, free for children. Santa's Grotto, Handmade Crafts, Festive Gifts, Home Baked Cakes, and tea room.
This is a new fair, and is looking like it will be a great way to start your Christmas shopping, as well as supporting a very good cause.
LEIGH HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR Saturday 3rd December 2011, 10am to 4pm, Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea.
This very popular event returns for its Christmas show with over 70 stalls with a variety of handmade items and vintage stalls. Plus the gorgeous tea rooms selling lovely cakes.
HANDMADE FAIR - Saturday 19th November 2011, 10am to 3pm. Organized by Southend Adult College, a wide variety of crafts on sale, with the Leigh Farmers Market downstairs.
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL -22nd to 29th October 2011
Showing at the Third Rochford Art Trail, with my work shown at Ellis Hairdressers in South Street, Rochford. For one week the market town of Rochford transforms into a giant exhibition space as artists display in shops, cafes and public spaces. Follow the trail, meet the artists, take part in workshops and discover a day of free arts activities on Saturday 22nd October. www.rochford.gov.uk/arttrail Follow the trail on Twitter @rochford_arts
WE ARE HANDMADE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR
Saturday 15th October 2011, Ingastone and Fryerning Community Centre, 7 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9ED. www.wearehandmade.co.uk
10am to 4pm. Public car park at the venue.
MADE IN ESSEX, HYDE HALL GARDENS. Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August 2011
EASTERN REGION TEXTILE FORUM PRESENTS OWEN JONES
Letchworth Musuem and Art Gallery, until 28th May 2011
Owen Jones was an influential 19th century architect and designer, probably best known today for his publication, The Grammar of Ornament. This exhibition is the response Eastern Region Textile Forum members have given to the decorative designs and motifs of Owen Jones. Some of the exhibits have responded purely to the decorative whilst others have given thought and consideration to his design theories. This makes for an eclectic and diverse exhibition.
image depicting Piece of textile decorated with red embroidered flowers
The exhibition is accompanied by members' sketchbooks and design work together with a programme of Meet The Makers Days and short workshops, particularly aimed at school age children. My work and that of Beverley Folkard will be displayed at this exhibition.
Thursday 9th December 7pm to 10pm
Ladies Indulgence and Christmas Shopping Event at Westcliff Hotel, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff, SS0 7QW
27th November 2010 "Leigh Handmade and Vintage Fair", at Leigh Community Centre, from 10am to 4pm.
20th November 2010 - "Handmade" craft fair at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP, from 10am to 3pm.
13th November 2010 - "Made in Essex Craft Fair", at Leigh Community Centre, . 10am to 5pm. Everything handmade by the stall holders - a terrific way to start your present shopping. Check out their facebook page or website www.essexartanddesign.co.uk
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL -23rd to 30th October 2010
Showed at the Second Rochford Art Trail, with my work shown at Ellis Hairdressers in South Street, Rochford.
VILLAGE GREEN 25th September - an all day event held in Chalwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, at which 20,000 people attended last year. Lots of music, activities, things to buy.
Marketplace open 11am to 6pm, with the event open until 10pm. www.metal.org.uk
LEIGH-ON-SEA HANDMADE AND VINTAGE FAIR - SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
from 10am to 4pm, at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP.
Jewellery, Clothing, Accessories, Vintage inspired homeweares and textiles, over 2 floors. Also includes the very delicious vintage tea room.
THE ESSEX ART AND DESIGN SHOW. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Western Approach, Rettendon near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AT www.rhs.org/gardens. 10am to 5pm
A new show by the organizers of the successful Cressing Temple show held in September, with over 50 artists / designer makers showcasing and selling their work. www.essexartanddesignshow.co.uk
LEIGH CRAFT FAIR - Saturday 5th June 2010,
New craft fair held at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP (next to the Police Station) Included paining, ceramics, children's clothing, jewellery, vintage clothing etc. Also "Vintage Teas".
HANDMADE SHOW - Saturday 21st November 2009, at Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SP. 10am to 4.30pm. Work by local artists, and students and tutors from Southend Adult Community College.
THE MADE IN ESSEX SHOW - Saturday 28th November 2009, at Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SP. A celebration of contemporary art, craft and locally produced food, ideal for buying your Christmas presents. www.essexartanddesignshow.co.uk
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL - 7TH TO 13TH NOVEMBER 2009
Exhibited on the first Rochford Art Trail, in the Rochford Hospital site.
KNIT ONE, STITCH ONE. Rochford Adult Learning Centre, Rocheway, Rochford, SS4 1DQ.
2nd September to 26th October 2009.
A joint exhibition with Beverley Folkard and myself. Beverley produces mixed media textile art, and I am showed my knitted accessories.
MOVING FORWARD. The Shop, Jesus Lane, Cambridge. www.theshopjesuslane.co.uk
8th September to 26th September 2009.
Inaugural exhibition of the ERTF. A sample of my knitting has been used to promote the exhibition in Embroidery magazine, but I had a small piece of work exhibited her. More details at www.ertf.org.uk
WARNER TEXTILE ARCHIVE. Silks Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 3GB
8th July to 21 August 2009, Open Wednesday to Friday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission Charge.
Enquires 01376 325266. www,enjoybraintree.co.uk
An exhibition in association with the Eastern Region Textile Forum. Exhibited a knitted wall-hanging, with a design taken from one of the designs from the Archive.