Mobbs Wood and Warwickshire Open Studios 2013

What a great experience my first Open Studios has been. Mobbs Wood is an idyllic venue - it's a working farm in rolling countryside - and my fellow artists, Jo P, Jo B and Gabrielle are great fun to be around. Visitors' comments have been entirely positive and encouraging and we have had a lot of visitors!

Above - my worktable, complete with Unfinished Objects (UFOs).

Above - my assessment pieces on plinths, craftily lit from above. Behind you can see the staircase leading to the upper floor.

Above - brooches and cards displayed alongside my visitors' book and complimentary chocs!

Above - a glimpse of Jo Powers' studio upstairs and her Cabinet of Curiosities.

Above - Gabrielle's tired and distressed chair awaiting some TLC from Jo. Thanks to all visitors and special thanks to Phil, Tessa and Martin for their help and support. Watch this space for more news about taster workshops.

Open Studios at Mobbs Wood

Well, the middle weekend did not disappoint. Despite the sweltering heat (and the tennis) we had a steady flow of visitors to Mobbs Wood and it was wonderful to see so many faces, old and new, and to try to answer all the questions about my work. There was high drama with a car in a ditch, more tweaking of bunting (not for those with a nervous disposition) and more food and drink than you can imagine! We're having a great time but now there's only Friday, Saturday and Sunday to go. Tell your friends we're there and come and see us again.