Studio materials

These are all the erasers I could find in my studio. Some of them are really ancient. Usually I just use the ones nearest to hand, and quite often I notice that they don't do their job well. 

Jackson's Art Materials have just published a blog post that explains everything about erasers, the different kinds and what materials they work best on. Take a look here.

Printmaking workshop

Are you interested in learning how to create linoprints? 

I'm holding the next workshop in my studio in Kettins / Coupar Angus

Tuesday, June 28, 11am - 3pm. 

You'll learn how to prepare the linoplate, develop a design in black and white, carve the image and print it. Cost: £35, including materials and refreshments, plus a comprehensive hand-out containing step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks and a list of suppliers.

To book a place please contact me before June 26 on cwdesign2@btinternet.com.

Exhibition

In May I showed samples of my upcycled handpainted furniture at "Meet the Maker 2", a craft showcase at Cargill's Bistro in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. Busy afternoon - my stall was beside a craft mead producer...
The showcase was part of a fundraiser for guide dogs; you can read the full story here.

My corner at Cargill's

The group of makers and host Lesley (front left)

Event

Meet The Maker 2
 

Cargill’s Bistro, Blairgowrie
Sunday 22nd May, 3 - 5pm

Come along and meet some of Blairgowrie's talented local craftspeople:
 

Sarah Cave, Silversmith
Christine Findlay, Author
Michelle Hewitt, Artist
Tracie Dick, Crocheter
Chris, The Rookery Craft Mead
Cornelia Weinmann, Printmaker & Upcycler

Find out a little more of their craft, how they design and make their creations
and watch as they demonstrate on the day. They will also have a small selection of their work on sale and be able to take bookings for commissions.
You never know - you may just find that perfect gift or something for yourself!
 

Cream Teas will be available.
 

Why not enjoy a meal before or after? Call 01250 876735

 
There is a small entry fee of £2.50 which goes directly
to the Discover Blairgowrie Name A Puppy Appeal
 

Lower Mill Street, Riverside, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AQ
Call 01250 876735
www.cargillsbistro.com

Upcycling furniture

This piece of furniture came from a garage sale in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It had been hand built by a father to hold his children's clothes. And of course, it was painted white.
I changed the background colour and had nice contemporary handles made to match my painted design. The chest didn't have any feet; I added castors instead. The name Rote Kommode refers to the vibrant red I chose.

Wood, acrylic paint, acrylic varnish, steel. 1998
66x48x97cm

Upcycling furniture

The photos show the old kitchen chair from the previous post in the process of being made appealing again. I had re-glued and sanded it in my studio because there wouldn't be enough time for this kind of prep work on site in Pitlochry.

Fruit chair on the painting stand under a marquee

After applying two coats of DIY chalk paint in fresh spring green I stamped on berries and leaves to match the fabric of the old seat cover. Later the wooden parts will be varnished for extra protection.

Finished chair, already raffled off

Upcycling furniture

I'm going to demonstrate how to upcycle an old chair with paint and foam stamps. This is the one I'll be working on, a pre-loved oak chair that had already been painted once before. The seat fabric with fruit print is still in reasonable shape. It covers the original dark green plastic cover and I'll leave it untouched, just cleaned it up a bit.

Fruit chair before upcycling

The demonstration is part of  Perth & Kinross' Zero Waste Challenge and takes place on Saturday, 30th April, 10am - 2pm, at Atholl Road Car Park in Pitlochry.