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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2011 6:51 PM
This weekend's markets were a success. I wasn't able to make Saturday, but although it was very hot, there was reports of a good turn out with members of the local Council visiting and making some purchases. The Council also discussed the option of a possible grant for future Community Markets. Wonderful!! Sunday started out hot and muggy, but just as the heat was getting a bit much, a lovely little breeze came in and it turned out to be a delightful afternoon under the trees. Click on the above picture to see more photos of the markets. I had set up my stall in the front yard. My necklaces I left in their storage packets and hung them from the clothesline. They looked good and were easy for people to see. I set my earring and bracelet display up under a lovely gum tree near the clothesline and the other side of the front path I put my display table. I popped my chair under a pine tree and once the breeze came in I was quite happy sitting there beading or wondering around chatting to visitors and other stall holders. No great crowd showed up, but a steady trickle of people came and went all day. Some bought, some participated in the workshops and others came for healing sessions or to eat some of the wonderful food that was available. Most were delightful and the overall energy at the studio was great. Nis and Danica are planning the next market for October/November so make a note in your diary and drop down for some great Christmas gift ideas, or just to enjoy the atmosphere of the Community Art Markets at the Pulse Art Studio. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 8:21 PM
This week I have been working on two totally different pieces. One is made of glass in a "fan" style and is crisp and clean in design, while the other is a beaded and formed fabric & lace "bib" style necklace using lots of recycled & vintage materials and beads. I enjoy working with different mediums and seeing where the creative process takes me. Sometimes I have a definite design that I wish to create while at other times while I may start out with a general idea of what I want to produce, the process seems to have a life of it's own and anything can end up happening. Click here to see more of my current designs. Best wishes Maxine ________________________________________________________________________  Adalia A recycled vintage crochet doily is backed with beading foundation to give this design structure and then lined once the stitching was completed. Cream and gold ribbon flowers in satin and organza decorate the base doily and are highlighted by beads and flower shaped, lustred buttons. A white frayed ribbon flower adds contrast. Recycled vintage glass pearls in white, green, mauve and cream, lined seedbeads, gold coloured rounds and small beadcaps (which have been flattened to form a flower shape) are joined with new gold coloured freshwater pearls, small white seedbeads and gold plated approx 9x11mm linked chain. The doily is finished will a recycled satin fringe of approx 13cm long. Drops of glass pearls hang from the lower section of the doily with some dangling amongst the fringe. The widest section of the "bib" is approx 25.5 cm and it is approx 13.5 deep (not including the fringe). The chain is finished with glass pearl on one end and a small toggle pin on the other. This togglr pin can be threaded through any of the links in the chain to give a range of lengths. ________________________________________________________________________  Adele 7 faceted trapezoid shaped 14-17x22 clear glass beads are separated by 6mm opaque black faceted glass to form the central fan of this necklace. Black opaque seedbeads attach the central design to the silver plated screw clasp. Length is approx 48.5cm |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2011 5:33 PM
 My Beach Bag was chosen as joint winner in the "Summer" challenge. Yayy!! Such a buzz to be judged by peers. Today was the first Bead Guild meeting for 2011 and it was nice to catch up with other members after a couple of months off due to the Christmas break. It was also great to see the variety of items and techniques used in the "Challenge".  The designs included necklaces, bracelets, a beaded mini bikini & beach towel scene through to my beaded and embroided beach bag. It was a delight to share the win with Jean. She is such a talented and lovely lady who incorporated beaded beads she had created from the kit into her necklace. Pictures of all the entries will be posted to the Bead Guild's site in the near future, so remember to check them all out. Remember the Bead Guild is open to all beaders and new members are always welcome. Come for a cuppa and have a chat with like minded people, bring an item you are working on, or need assistance with, or participate in one of the regular workshops. Hope to see some of you at the next meeting in March 2011. Love Maxine |
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