Swirly Basket

The Swirly Basket using wool and cord core. Shape that showed movement and gave the greyness of the yarn more texture than 2-D in other forms.

Glass

A workshop by Patty Gray - Wow is the most frequent word that came to mind. Wow because Patty showed and shared how to make glass into works of art in ones own way. To explore and gain confidence in opening a kiln, then to be given the chance to move my molten glass into new ideas. This workshop happened nearly a month ago in Melbourne at Axess glass, and ran over three very full fun filled days. I was able to try out a lot and here is the results - bowl, bas relief, reactive glass, combing, boxing platter, and skills glore. I thank Sue and Tammy (Axess glass) along with all that were there as they made it so enjoyable.

bowl - Mine and the green a friend who also attend workshop, with much looking forward to next year when Patti is back to teach us more wonderful skills.

Combing process from kiln to cooling

Bas relief front and back views

Joint project for workshop ( we three made)

Platter - using vitrgraph and differnet glass's

Sushi platter - copper mesh, vitograph, boxed method and much cutting of glass into small pieces to fill form.

I thank my friend Carole for her images as some of the above are her photos from the workshop, my camera is hiding at present.

Opening of Carole's Studio

 The opening of Carole's studio was a delightful event on a perfect day, just the right amount of sun and heat. Myself along with the many other friends all went to wish Carole, all the best for the future of this very talented person who welcomes people into her life, while being so creative.

Glass, metal, paper are but a few of the areas of exploration and desire for Carole.



These two felted ones enjoying the chance to meet people.




This shows how Carole balances and moves from metal to felt also glass and the sneak peaks of the digital images.



Metal objects which are aluminum to which some are coloured, what vibrancy in colour choice which is why I admire here work and friendship.
Thank you Carole for a wonderful day..



Vessels - Objects & Jug by Carole

 

I have a very talented friend who has studied well and this is her Graduation pieces. Carole standing next to her wonderful works.

Flowers and Satellite textured by use of metal that gives many depths to each piece.

Red objects coloured and shaped from square to round are beautiful individually and as a set.

Coloured and patina objects. 

 

Objects / Vessels and Jug each a beauty to behold with Carole's stimulating use of colour and shape.

Thank you Carole for letting a friend see and know a very talented person.