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It is thrilling to have an article on By Lisa Watson (That’s Me!) included in my Local Chorlton Open Up Magazine Jan-Feb 2021 Thank you to Linsey and her team for the article x
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Hard to believe this time last year I was still busy enjoying traversing the country attending festive fairs…
GNCCF online
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair online, took place a couple of weekends ago. However, you can still browse and shop via this link. With over 150 exhibitors to buy from, (including me!) it was/is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping completed in one magical online marketplace. Not only will you be buying something special for your loved ones, but you’ll also be helping to support makers during the pandemic.
I’m also really looking forward to being back at Alty Mkt (with real people!) again this Sunday 6th December for my last festive fair this year, so if you are in the locality do come and say hi
Enjoy your week, keep warm, take care & onward x
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Houndstooth Blanket NEW for 2020
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair online, will take place over the weekend of 21-22 Nov 2020 and, with over 150 exhibitors to buy from, (including me!) it promises to be the perfect Christmas shopping experience, all from the comfort and safety of your home.
This is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done early. Not only will you be buying something special for your loved ones, but you’ll also be helping to support makers during the pandemic.
GNCCFonline is live at www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk from 9am, Saturday 21st November and is on all weekend until midnight on Sunday 22nd November!
Support makers and buy something you love x
P.S A huge thankyou to all the lovely customers who shopped at #gnccfonline To all the artists and makers who took part and to @AnnMarieGNCCF and @AngelaMannGNCCF for all their hard work organising the event You can still browse and shop via the link @NorthernCraft
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Due to COVID-19 we are unable to host a physical event on the scale that has previously proved successful at the Dovecot Studios in central Edinburgh. This year it’s more important than ever to celebrate and support our vibrant community of textile makers and designers from around the world, so with this in mind we would like to present to you 50+ fantastic makers from around the world with links to their selling sites.
Participating makers have all agreed that 15% of all online sales from CLOTH#20 will go to Dovecot, a registered charity who are a vital resource in the landscape of creativity – specifically tapestry making – both nationally and internationally, so for track and tracing purposes please quote ‘CLOTH20’ in all communication with the makers you wish to purchase from. Thank you and enjoy!
How it works:
1. Explore our curated list of some of the most exciting makers here.
2. Click on the button in each entry to head straight to their online stores.
3. When you make an order please quote ‘CLOTH20’ at checkout, in their comments box or when contacting the maker to let them know that we sent you.
I’m super excited to be part of this show See you there x
NEW Houndstooth Blanket
I’m pleased to be exhibiting with over 160 selected designer-makers from across the UK with the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fairs new online fair – GNCCFonline : 25-31 July 2020
Support makers and buy something you love x www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk
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I’m thrilled to be part of the Spring Online Market for the fun&friendly Pop-Up In The Palm House this 16th May. Click the link to catch up with you there x
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Generosity is Infectious
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support and gallery work. Exhibitions and sales have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress artist Matthew Burrows has instigated the ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE #artistsupportpledge
The concept is a simple one. Artists post images of their work, on Instagram what they are willing to sell for no more than £200 each (not including shipping). Anyone can buy the work. Every time an artist reaches £1000 of sales, they pledge to spend £200 on another artist/s work. This spirit of mutual support and generosity is enabling artists to maintain a vital income stream at a time when most sales channels have disappeared overnight.
To make a pledge, post your work with the #artistsupportpledge and follow the # to see everyone else’s work. Keep updated on new opportunities and announcements @artistsupportpledge Repost and tell your friends, colleagues and collectors. Let generosity be infectious.
#supportartists #covid19 #coronavirus #livegenerously #makersupportpledge #artistsoninstagram #artistsupportpledge
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Read MoreHappy Chinese New Year!
Anna Violet’s atmospheric MCR Chinese New Year Print
One of the many things I enjoy about Manchester is that it is great at embracing its diverse population and this weekend there are celebrations for Chinese New Year 2020. I will enjoy the buzz in China Town on Sunday, and make the most of the delicious food on offer, but I’m not so keen on big crowds, so my top tip for watching the amazing dragon dance without the melee, is to drop into Manchester Art Gallery for the best view on Princess Street.
2020 is the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rat
What Chinese zodiac sign are YOU?
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If you are curious as to how to learn about Patchwork & Quilting, I am pleased to be running two can do taster Patchwork & Quilting workshops. On Sunday 16th February I will be teaching P&Q from James Donalds PickOne’s light and airy basement weave studio within the Coburg House Art Studios (www.coburghouse.co.uk/) in Edinburgh. On Saturday 7th March my P&Q workshop will be at Technically Brilliant’s light and airy gallery in Golden Square shopping centre in Warrington.
These Patchwork & Quilting taster workshop will be held from 10-4pm, priced £65. Click to book.
In this taster Patchwork & Quilting workshop Lisa Watson (that’s me!) will introduce you to hand stitched patchwork & quilting techniques and throughout the day talk through how you can develop your P&Q further at home, by hand, or on a sewing machine.
Takeaways from this days workshop are a hand-stitched patchwork pin cushion and a suffolk puff brooch. Lots of useful hand outs are provided, as well as all the materials. However, if you are a sewer, please do bring your sewing kit and fabrics with you to use for a truly personalised approach.
Bring a packed lunch for an half an hour break at midday. Tea and coffee and cake will be provided throughout the day.
Only 8 people max for these workshop, so book your place early.
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