2015 - Surprisingly Different!

Happy New Year to all of you!

2015 is already shaping up to be busy.  The last month has been very interesting from a home point of view as my husband has started work in Paris, therefore I will likely be joining him closer to the summer!


However, I am vey much in the here and now, and looking forward to several projects before June.

First of all, I would like to thank Trend Magazine in Aberdeen for their amazing article in the winter issue, not only was it well written but I have had so much positive feedback from people I both know - and don't know!

On the 28th January, I will be starting a very exciting collaborative community project with my friend and general amazing artist Gabrielle Reith-Thompson of Small Stories fame.
We have been commissioned by the folks at Smart Consultants to take part in Look Again - A visual Art and Design Festival in April.  There is more info to come but those who know the Robert the Bruce statue outside Marischal College will certainly Look Again when we are finished with it!

In March, I will be taking part in the Arts Across Learning Festival with Aberdeen City Council, this festival aims to improve learning and develop creativity through access to high quality arts and cultural activity across the city.

As for moving to Paris..... It is rather a thought to potentially wrap up my kiln for a couple of years but being able to spend quality time gathering ideas and soaking up the atmosphere would be unmissable.  I guess I will cultivate my sketchbooks for a few years instead of clay!

New Year - Moving On......

Well, its been a busy January....

All things change, Ive been very busy getting on these past few months but I've not really blogged and told you all the news!

Its been a month of transition too.... for years now, I have balanced by more creative, making life with a part time teaching job - after applying for a promoted position and the prospect of full time work, I have had time to reflect (after not getting the job!) on what exactly I'm doing.

Its a daunting prospect, so, a couple of weeks ago, we picked up this wee beauty:

Shiny Van of Whiteness

After realising that its been some years sine i actually had passengers in the back of the Clio, and that the back seats were down more than up... AND that no matter how hard I try, I cant get a gas bottle, metal bin, sawdust, pots, shelves and... a raku kiln , in the back!

On the plus side, it has roof bars, should we need to take the canoe out too.....

I rejoined the Scottish Potters Association too - its been 6 years since I renewed my membership and I wanted to reconnect with new folk who worked in clay - dont worry, I wont be building a wood kiln and growing a beard anytime soon (I jest)

I also managed to get a last minute place in their residential weekend in March - it involves a Ceilidh, so look out!

I absolutely SUCK at application forms and my terrible knack for procrastination is worst when I have a paperwork deadline... however, I am perusing forms that involve porpoises, tiles and castles..... hmmmmmmmmm

One big job for the year was announced this week. i am officially the Educational Artist in Residence for Fabric of the Land in 2014....

I will be working with the Creative Learning team, St Machar Academy and the great smART Consultants to get the 3rd year interested in Art and Geology....

In October 2013, I completed another project with smArt Consultants.  Along with Walker Road Primary in Torry, we produced the table centres for the 2013 Art and Business Scotland Awards.... it was a terribly posh occasion but the kids were the stars of the show!... heres a video to show you how it was done...

Ill keep you posted on any more developments!
M