When I was a whipper snapper twenty or more years ago I used
to hop on my bike during July weekends and visit artists’ studios. It was
joyous to see their work, chat about how it was made and, if the student funds
could stretch to it, buy a hand-thrown mug or a print.
to hop on my bike during July weekends and visit artists’ studios. It was
joyous to see their work, chat about how it was made and, if the student funds
could stretch to it, buy a hand-thrown mug or a print.
Cambridge Open Studios has been running since 1987. It’s a
group of around 420 artists and craftspeople who work together to promote
creativity, the making of original works of art and to forge a lasting relationship between local people and makers. The COS guidebook is a truly fantastic resource for finding artists in Cambridgeshire. I used it
to bring together an ace group of stallholders for several local arts fair I
organised in the pre-blog days of 2007. Gina and Celia were amongst them.
group of around 420 artists and craftspeople who work together to promote
creativity, the making of original works of art and to forge a lasting relationship between local people and makers. The COS guidebook is a truly fantastic resource for finding artists in Cambridgeshire. I used it
to bring together an ace group of stallholders for several local arts fair I
organised in the pre-blog days of 2007. Gina and Celia were amongst them.
I’ve been part of this stupendous organisation since 2010.
Our studios, sheds, corners of the living room and potters’ lean tos are open
during the weekends of July each year for members of the public to see our work
and talk about and often demonstrate our making techniques. The yellow guidebook tells visitors who we are, what
we make and where to find us.
Our studios, sheds, corners of the living room and potters’ lean tos are open
during the weekends of July each year for members of the public to see our work
and talk about and often demonstrate our making techniques. The yellow guidebook tells visitors who we are, what
we make and where to find us.
A jaunty yellow flag outside the house means that you’ve found the right spot.
My studio will be open as follows
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th and Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July
from 11am-6pm
Here’s my COS page or email emma@minniedog.co.uk for directions.
It would be wonderful to see you there. You can peep at my
jewellery, obviously, but many people bring portable craft projects, sit in my
shed at the bottom of the garden and chew the fat whilst crocheting or knitting.
It’s lovely. If I have time I’ll bake things and a shiny new studio kettle is
on order. The garden will be flowering away and I’m hopeful that my small cut
flower patch might have a few spots of colour by then. Come and sit in my studio with me if
you fancy.
jewellery, obviously, but many people bring portable craft projects, sit in my
shed at the bottom of the garden and chew the fat whilst crocheting or knitting.
It’s lovely. If I have time I’ll bake things and a shiny new studio kettle is
on order. The garden will be flowering away and I’m hopeful that my small cut
flower patch might have a few spots of colour by then. Come and sit in my studio with me if
you fancy.
I’m ready*
*may not be entirely true
Not sure whether I'll make it this year Emma as I'll be open for your second weekend and the first coincides with various birthday activities. Hope it all goes well – your garden and studio are always so inviting. Wish I could say I was ready!
I wish I didn't live so far away Emma, I would love to see your studio 🙂 Your garden looks a divine place to craft in too. Good luck to you with your preparations and have a wonderful time, Safxxx
Emma, your jewelry is just so beautiful! Why oh why do you have to live so far away???
Love Love Love your beautiful jewelry! I would love to buy the scissor, button necklace, if only I could come. I live in the Vermont, USA. Could I?!
xoRobin
Your jewellery is so very identifiable as 'yours' – and all gorgeous. Good luck with open studio weekends.
I wish I could, I wish I could!
Your garden and makes are as always lovely. 🙂
I'm wishing I lived nearer too. It is such a beautiful studio and garden, I'd love to sit there and craft a while. One day… I hope it all goes really well. CJ xx
Oh my, beautiful garden, beautiful jewellery, what could be nicer?? Only sorry I'm not nearby! I hope it's a great time!
I'd love to visit and we will be driving up from Sussex to Suffolk on the 20 July to a 100th birthday party so there may be time for a detour. Hope you have a wonderful time anyway.
I bet your garden and "work shed" will look lovely. I am always tempted to do a fabric collage of your little shed each time I see your picture of it! x Jo
Hi Emma – this is a truly wonderful idea and I think I say every 'I wish!'
Have fun and a wonderful time,
Nina x
Oh, if only! I hope it all goes well for you.
I too wish I lived near enough to visit your lovely studio and garden – I enjoy looking at your beautiful photos instead. Hope you have sunny weather for it.
Cathy x
If only it didn't involve swimming the North Sea , I'd love to .
With such lovely pieces of jewellery , the day will be a resounding success !
Hello
your blog is very nice i like your blog
Oh to havé a place to create like you. Love your silver creations, I just added a mosaic collage of a bird and hands in my etsy, I adore your bird pieces and the bee is equally adorable.
I am going to follow you so I do not miss out on a thing you are creating and inspiring.
Now I am going to return to your post to read up on your throwing I love pottery.
See you soon.
Beautifully inspiring weekend to you.
Xx
Dore
I like your writing style and reading about your creative journey. Your necklaces are so delicate and unique. I live in the United States, but have visited England several times. I hope next time to visit some artist studios. I recently started a blog about my creative journey. Would love if you would check it out. saltairandpistachios.com
Nice silver jewelry collection. Really awesome. i like it.
What a wonderful opportunity for both artist to promote their work and show how they work and for the public to find their way to the artist. I hope you had fantastic days, met lots of nice people and that your beautiful jewellery found new owners.
Take care.
Charlie
xx
I like all the pieces featured in this weblog.
Can I buy your items at Argos?
Please let me know in due course.
Alan S.
You have such beautiful, delicate pieces. I absolutely love all of it and wish I lived closer so I could go see them in person and meet you. Maybe someday … I have one of your necklaces on my Christmas list … I think I have been good … So maybe Santa will bring it for me .
Have a fun time on your open studio ?
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