Crazy busy for Easter

   Getting the launch of the training session at the Mill organised has been a great deal of effort. I think I am paying for it. Work is coming in but I still have a back log. One of my commissions has caused me a great deal of aggravation but I believe I have resolved the issue. The work has been varied the last month. The Star Wars character piece, Darth Revan armour bridge, a strap for a Steam punk purse, a strap for a Radley bag, a repair to a pair of boot for a medieval reenactor and an order for a pair of slippers.

  Easter Bank Holiday weekend in the UK approaches. I have my pitch arranged for at Papplewick Pumping Station steaming days which are Sunday and Monday 20/21st April from 10.30am. Papplewick is an amazing place. High Victorian engineering at its best.

  The engines will be steaming and there will be a couple of traders besides myself, a chap doing some wood turning and not least Dave the Blacksmith bashing out Unicorn shoes. I think the model boat club will be there too. There is something for everyone in the family.

Click HERE for their website. See you there?

Woodend Mill Studios Spring Exhibition

   I has been a bit hectic but we are pretty much there. Jason is covered head to foot in paint and dust but we are ready to take our part in the Woodend Mill Open day and Spring exhibition.



The open day is on Saturday and Sunday 5th-6th April from 10am until 5pm.
Woodend Mill, Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9RR

 visit https://www.facebook.com/woodendstudios for details.

   Besides the resident artists opening their studios there will be craft stalls, children's activities and workshops. Lots to do for all ages. For my part I will be making a bag over the weekend in the workshop and chatting to folks about what I do and how you can learn it too. Jason will hopefully scrubbed the paint off and will be in Open Day's reception area manning our stall.

  The tea shop "the Flying Teapot" will be open for a respite from all the heady excitement.

Oh, I nearly forgot.....admission is FREE!