sock pigs

another litter of sock pigs has escaped into the world!

this time they are heading for the Turnpike gallery with other crafty stuff from The Manchester Craft Mafia the Mafia will have a couple of cabinet full of stuff throughout Novemeber and December.

paintings on esty

A few of my painting are available on Etsy

see my shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ccillustrator

remember I also do commissions

more than just paper

loving paper and always looking for new things to make I did a workshop recently at The Manchester Craft and Design Centre called Book Bangles run by Magpie Arts highly recommend their workshops and not just because they have used a picture of the bracelet I made!

back to using origami paper for origami I am running a workshop on Friday going to be trying to make giant origami!

Samlesbury Craft fair

Just a couple of snaps from Samlesbury from 26th September

I will be there again on the 31st October

(best get making so spooky goodies!)

I'll be showing at many other craft fairs though out the North West leading up to Christmas

including Bolton, Manchester and Ramsbottom!

keep an eye on the blog for more details and first look at new ranges

SAMLESBURY HALL FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT FAIR

THE LAST SUNDAY IN EVERY MONTH 10AM - 3PM

Lancashire’s newest Farmer’s Market, combining a delicious display of the county’s finest produce with amazing hand-made art and craft stalls.

The day includes over 40 indoor and outdoor food and craft stalls as well as courtyard food displays.
The Art Gallery will be open to view exhibitions, and maybe you will buy a painting or piece of craft. West Wing antiques, is a definite place to visit or dine on our seasonal menus at the restaurant-cafe. Plus the Samlesbury gift shop, featuring fabulous creative art and crafts, distinctive gifts and local produce