Rabbit Calf...

On leaving my old studio i was presented with this fine gift by the lovely people of Cross Street which i am extremely touched by & pleased about as it is made by the very talented Sophie Woodrow. I already own one of her pieces & have been hankering after another so they chose well. I will keep saving my penny's & hope my collection shall grow a little more over time.
Here are a couple of photos of it, my son has decided it is a rabbit although on Sophie's site it is titled calf. Anyway here it is getting out & about in Pant Yr Heddwch...

The end of an era, 1999 - 2011

The lovely Cross Street Studios...
i was offered a space at Cross Street in the September of 1999 having graduated from Brighton University, not quite knowing what i was going to do but i was going to continue making. It has been a brilliant place to work full of fine folk and central heating!

Next door to the studio is where jeweller, Lalia Smith & mosaic artist, Anna Tilson run Cross Street Workshops.

Here are a few photos of my old little space...

A new view...

So a new year and a new view. After 11 years at the lovely Cross St. Studios i have fled to Wales for the winter and the beginnings of spring to work in a breezy barn in Pembrokeshire. My view has changed some what from the back streets of Hove to trees, fields, a car that runs on vegetable oil and visits from the donkeys and sheep every now and then.
I haven't spent loads of time at my bench yet as i am having the joy of reworking my website which should be ready soon. Once done though you will be able to purchase my work with a few clicks and none of this trying to hunt me down from one county to another as seams to be the situation now.
If you do need to get in contact with me just email on info@racheleardley.com

Bargains in the fair town of Brighton

The festive season is with us again and along with the Selvedge fair i am doing, (see details on my last posting) i will have work for sale in my brothers open studio in Brighton.
You will find me amongst his beautiful pots in unit 3, level 5 north *New England House, New England Rd. Brighton on Thursday the 9th & Friday the 10th, 12 noon to 8 of the evening.
You might also get to meet this rather dapper deer who's been following me about masquerading as a reindeer.
I will have some lovely screen prints for you to pick up for just £10.
There are lots of bargains to be had for all those Christmas gifts as there are many other studios selling their wares so get yourselves down to it...
http://www.aoh.org.uk/for-vistors/xmas-2010/venues?venue_id=33

Another date for the diary...

The gorgeous Selvedge ladies are at it again.
Having held their first fair during the summer, which was a great success. They are holding another one in early December at the same venue with the same impeccable style and they have asked me back again which i am well pleased about.
Thanks.
I recon it's a must for the diary and not only will there be great things to purchase but they are holding workshops by www.themakeryonline.co.uk
so if you are feeling a bit crafty then check them out.
For all the details of the fair go to...
www.selvedge.org/pages/christmas_fair.aspx

Port and Cheese at the Railway inn

I am venturing to Nottingham early next month for a weekend at the brilliant Lustre contemporary craft makers' marker, held at the Lakeside Arts Centre. 13th-14th of November.
It is well worth a look as it is so well put together and there is a really high standard of work.
I have exhibited at this great show for some years now and have never managed to get my self in to the fine city of Nottingham due to, well work.
I had planned to have a bit of a holiday with my family post this event and thought we might squeeze in a visit but due to some evil folk who stole our vehicle this will have to be postponed until another time.
My brother, the talented ceramicist Ken Eardley usually does the show too and we stay at a very classy B&B within walking distance from the show so a sunny autumn stroll can be had to the venue. It also has a pub across the road that serves rather good food, hence the Port and cheese.
Do come if you can.
For more details see the link below and if you would like me to send you a invite for the preview evening on the 12th, please drop me and email with your address to send it to.
info@racheleardley.com

www.lakesidearts.org.uk/Crafts/LUSTRE

on the road again

I am off up to Manchester next weekend, the 22nd-24th of October for the great northern contemporary craft fair so if you are able to make it then do please come a long. I'll be on stand 123 and if you happen to be there on Sunday, that's the 24th then you could always bring a little cake along as it's my birthday.
Cakes will always be excepted happily any other day or time.
Hope to see you there.