Magical Treat

One of those special moments to make a pilgrimage to one of my favourite artists.  Glistening late summer light, through a winding valley lane to Chagford, on the edge of Dartmoor, honoured by the company of my daughter.

Down a windy path, through dark trees....

yew trees in the church yard

We found a sign in the road...

She chose a little bird...

little bird by Nicky Scott

and I chose a little bird...

little felt bird by Yuli Somme

Also we found...

Rima Staines' magical work

Ahhhh... lucky us.  They will be open til the end of the weekend.  See here Devon Open Studios

In An English Country Garden...

Creating felt flowers with a lovely group last night in a workshop to celebrate Devon Open Studios at the wonderful adult learning centre in Totnes.

Here are some pictures -

a beautiful bunch of roses

creations

Each time I am amazed by the creativity of every individual - all given the same resources but the result is all their own.

The workshop is wonderful instroduction to felt making techniques as it shows how to make flat felt, 'sausages', molding soft felt into a 3d shape, and patience!  Fabulous results by the way.