Events and exhibitions

Hampshire Open studios 2026:

I will be exhibiting at home with Jill Goodenough as well as having more of my work on display at the GAF in Bursledon:














Arty Crafty fair at the GAFS Burseldon


I've been busy printing some infrared local photos and making some encaustic Xmas cards, so hopefully see some of you there - lots of other local makers with some interesting gift ideas....!


Infrared shots from Warsash:



and a couple of encaustic Xmas cards:



Hope to see you soon!



Hampshire Open Studios 2024

Come and have a look at my creations in real life (and have a nice cup of tea and a bit of cake) I'm happy to be able to say that I'm finally going to be part of Hampshire open studios - venue 256 in Swanwick lane, SO317DX. There are 4 venues just in Swanwick lane, so plenty to see. 

https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/artists/southampton


I am currently turning my she-shed into an art gallery and trying not to make too much mess whilst continuing to fling hot wax around. Too many ideas to fit into the weeks I have left.....I WILL be ready in time! 






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