by Linda Banks | 29th May, 2020 | Blog
While all my usual craft fairs and exhibitions have been cancelled, I have been busy making pieces ready for when we can show our work to the public again. My stocks of small items, like Quirky Birds, angels and coasters, were running low. To keep you safe during the...
by Linda Banks | 21st May, 2020 | Blog
I am sad to report that another major event in the art calendar has had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and that is the popular Hampshire Open Studios. While August, when this popular event takes place, is a little way off, the organisers, and...
by Linda Banks | 1st May, 2020 | Blog
Sadly, the COVID-19 restrictions continue, with little prospect of us being able to visit friends or loved ones in the near future. While many of us can participate in video chats and phone calls, an unexpected gift through the post can bring a little extra cheer....
by Linda Banks | 30th April, 2020 | Blog
Koi carp are revered for their colourings and markings in Japan, as well as for their tenacity for swimming up rivers against the current. In Japan they are a symbol of good luck, representing courage, wealth and abundance, as well as supporting the flow of positive...
by Linda Banks | 29th April, 2020 | Blog
It is always distressing when cherished objects around the home get damaged. It is even more upsetting when they are made of glass. While Tiffany-style lamps are generally quite hardy, sometimes they get bashed and begin to lose their integrity. Over the years I have...