Remember the bunting and the banner I made for my daughter Megan for "The Writer's Circle?"Well, I attended my first ever writer's workshop and I must say, it was fab. It was very interesting being in a workshop where I was out of my comfort zone - as a participant in an subject where I lack confidence. Sure, I write. But I don't do imaginative writing or novels like everyone else on the workshop. This was very good for me, because I give lots of workshops in art and I need reminding about … [Read more...]
The Writers’ Circle
I've finished the bunting for my daughter's writers' workshop which is part of the Oxfringe Literary Festival - see www.megankerr.co.uk, for details - and thought I'd do a quick banner - I mean quick! I don't really have much more creative-indulgence time for events, what with the Village Jubilee fête bunting, a group art project at the fair etc.I found some cotton duck canvas in the loft -as one does - a piece 200cm X 40cm - perfect! Then I typed up her logo font Travelling Typewriter which … [Read more...]
How to make bunting – part 2
This bunting was a surprise gift for my daughter, Megan Kerr.(The jubilee bunting making is next week) She is taking part in Oxfringe and is giving a free writer's workshop in Oxford on 1st June from 6pm-8pm. I was delighted with the fabric because it matches her website so well - right down to the blue sky with clouds and leaves in the "patchwork" background. http://www.megankerr.co.uk Fold the fabric in half lengthways inside out. Don't iron it or it will crease the wrong way.Measure 24cm … [Read more...]