Sunday, May 25, 2014

Open Studio preparations

My, how I love a list!

Barry and I are opening our  studio in a few weeks and the list of things to do in order to have a clean, happy, welcoming and well-stocked studio is quite long.

It ranges from clean windows and cob-web the outside; (thankfully not the inside), to bake food, print flyers and weed the garden, with many stops in between, such as make work, pack work, label work and price work.


The studio will be open from 10.00 - 4.00pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2014. 
You will find us at 601 Mountain View Rd, Maleny.

We do both really enjoy opening the studio - welcoming folk in and sharing what we do and how we do it. It's always a good opportunity to focus on making some new work as well as remaking work that is popular and sells well.

I have been lettering on pebbles a lot this week! They always seem popular, with folk selecting words, their grandchildren's names or whole alphabets to play with - even a scrabble set.


Peace in your Pockets are coming along - I am almost finished with the lettering, and then it's on to making.


I have packaged up some prints that haven't been shown before, and have been happily making art-cards as well.


A great way to use parts of prints that didn't quite work first time around…


I have also been hand-lettering labels  for some of Barry's work and my own. Phew.


Looking forward to it!

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  1. I've enjoyed catching up with your posts, Fiona. From "Peace in your pocket" books (what a delightful idea!); writing with syringe and ink, your Fragile Gains book, exciting preparations for your open studio and one of my favourite quotes about "getting out of your own way" bliss.

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    1. Thans Robyn - sometimes a catch-up read thru is good isn't it! Life is full and varied and rather wonderful...

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  2. I LOVE your pebbles. I want them all over my walls, floor, roof, etc. :)

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    1. Thanks Louise! Perhaps I should talk to interior designers about just how we could go about that! Glad you enjoy - they make me smile for sure.

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  3. Wishing you a delightful open studio weekend and fun in all the preparation.

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    1. Thanks J - it's a plesant sort of work to be doing, and the days are always interesting. Enjoy your week away creating...

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  4. Bet it seems like a never-ending list. Cross one thing off and another pops up. Your open studio days are great....hope the weather remains clement.

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    1. So true Jo - tick one off and another appears! Fingers crossed for fine weather - but then again, the fire can also be welcoming…go well!

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  5. It sounds as if it is all 'go,go,go' but your pleasure in the event comes through loud and clear. If only it was a car journey away, I'd be there like a shot! I shall wish you both well with it but with that level of planning how can it be anything else other than a success!

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    1. Well, I do have faith that a list will keep me on track; and i hope the rest of it comes together too Lesley! Hoping it's a good couple of days - always fun to share...

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  6. How I'd love to get to your open studio! Maybe next time. Your cards and pebbles are delightful and I know there will be many more treasures on show, both yours and Barry's. Have a wonderful weekend, Fiona.

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    1. Thanks for the wishes Carol - and our studio is always open to visitors! It's a nice thing to do and forces us both to focus and make as well! Go well.

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