alcohol ink workshop

The workshop was a great success despite only having 4 students. As we had limited time I could only demonstrate a few techniques, but enough to get them going and wanting more.

However, the weather was not being kind to us as it was very oppressive and extremely sticky. It was a good job we needed all the windows and the door open!

Below are some photos of the day and especially showing three of the ladies work. Unfortunately one lady had to leave a bit early due to domestic reasons, and I did not catch her in time. However she did some lovely pieces.

We worked on Yupo, Encaustic card, silk and cotton fabric, tiles, metal, wood and  card. The tiles particularly produced some stunning effects.

                                                               Busy Bees

                                                                  The finished pieces

Berwick and beyond

John and I have just got back from a few days in Berwick. We had a great time, the B&B was good, weather excellent and countryside beautiful.

We managed to walk around most of the walls, visit the Barrack Museum, The Town hall guided tour, went on a steam train ride, visited a working , flour mill, Heavy Horse Museum and go to see My Cousin Rachel at the cinema.

Not bad considering, we had to find our way round and eat loads- my diet starts Monday.

Below are a few photos, which feature Gertie in some- She gets everywhere. See if you can spot her?