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MaxineFaye Handcrafted Jewellery
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Maxine: Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:35 PM
Lampworking is an ancient art form that is growing in popularity.  Similar to glass-blowing artists, lampwork artisans create glass beads using fire and tools. These vibrant lampworked glass beads show off intriguing patterns and colours. I have recently received an order from one of my suppliers which includes some wonderful lampworked glass beads that I will be incorporating into my upcoming designs.   These pictures show some of the beads included in that order.  The white oval bead above is the most delightful translucent colour with a pattern that reminds me of a peacock feather. The brown striped beads and the cream & black beads with red swirls are opaque. The pattern on the blue bead offers so many design opportunities and colour matching choices.  The same applies to this Topaz and teal bead. It is transparent with an opaque pattern. I just love it. It is even better in real life than I imagined it to be when I ordered it. Due to their handcrafted nature, no two beads are exactly alike, which suits me just fine as none of my designs are the same. I cant wait to start using these beads and showing you the designs I come up with. This event runs from 10am to 4pm at the Corner of Riley and High Roads in Riverton. It is just opposite the Riverton Forum Shopping Centre. There is plenty of parking and lots of interesting stalls for the whole family. Find me in Stall 2. Remember Mothers Day is only a couple of weeks away so call in and find something unique, local and handcrafted for that special person in your life. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, April 09, 2012 4:44 PM
I hope you have all had a wonderful Easter. We had our son, partner and children here for dinner on Good Friday and then the Grandkids stayed over for the night and went home around 10.30 on Saturday. As Barney has worked 12 hour shifts on the wharf all weekend, (and I dont have a car at present) I have had plenty of time to myself to do "my things". The evenings and mornings have been delightful and I have had a couple of lovely walks. Got some baking done and the freezer is full of meals for those nights I just dont have the time (or inclination) to do any cooking. And most importantly - I have had time to work on some new designs. These individually handmade porcelain hearts are made in Australia by Robyn Allen Waters and I purchased them in Wollongong when we were over East last year. Silver butterflies and findings are added to one set while the other has Peridot Swarovski crystals and gold findings. Although the hearts are quite large, they are very light. I have paired this set of 3 carved linked elephants with raw copper wire and findings and Unakite gemstone chips. The stone picks up the colours of the blankets on the back of each elephant and the copper echoes the deep salmon colour within the chips. This design is finished with a magnetic clasp. 3 x faceted cubes are separated by brass spacers and highlighted with gemstone discs and rounds from which 3 strands of Moonstone and other assorted gemstone chips fall. On the other side these strands weave through shield shaped gemstones highlighted with brass beads and are caught into one strand again at a junction of 3 brass tyre shaped spacer beads. This design is claspless. These are some of my recent designs. Now I just have to write up their full descriptions, price them and list them on the website. They can be jobs for another day as I have a couple more items to finish before I tidy up the studio tonight. To see these and other great designs, visit me at the following events or contact me to arrange an alternative appointment. Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd), Riverton WA 6148 Opposite the Riverton Forum Shopping Centre For further information please contact the group at Both of these events are just before MOTHER'S DAY so they would be great opportunities to get that special person in your life something wonderful, unique and handcrafted in Western Australian by one of the various stall holders. If you are purchasing something from my website for Mother's Day, please allow time for postage as there will be the Anzac Day Public Holiday before then. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 5:41 PM
 There was a slight drizzle early on & a little shower, but then the day, although overcast was a beautiful day for the monthly Canning Bridge Arts Markets. The Canning Bridge Arts Markets are held on the first Sunday of the month at Kishorn Road between Moreau Mews and First Avenue in Applecross, between 9am and 3pm. Today was only the second month of these delightful markets and of course the numbers of visitors are still building, but today we had repeat visitors from last month and many who had heard of us from visitors to the last months markets. As word of mouth is generally the best advertising, I am expecting these markets to just keep getting bigger and better. Musicians and dancers are booked to entertain the crowds at the May 6th markets and as these are the week before Mothers Day, it would be a great chance to visit, present her with a brilliant gift from one of the various stallholders and show your support for local and handcrafted wares. Two of my favourite pieces found new homes today. To me they represented time - one the past and the other looking into the future. The natural Amber drop earrings have wonderful inclusions within them. Captured images of time past. Best Wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 7:59 PM
Only 1 sleep to go!! RECONNECTING: Art and Community Event 10-11th March 2012 (10-4pm). Come on down and get involved with your community, be part of art and craft! Gold Coin Donation Entry. Enter Your Details at the event for a chance to win the Daily Door Prize with artworks and goodies from the artists and crafts people at the Event! ARTISTS & MARKET STALL HOLDERS: Explore the sound vibration of the Dreamharp and experience a new way of music making, which harmonises the heartbeat and calms the mind. Find out about woodcraft workshops held by Nis or come and pick-up some great artistic work. Danica Wichtermann Be inspired by Danica’s delicate ceramic works, which explore the Australian land and botanical life, revealing unseen or concealed beauty. There will be many functional and non functional works available to purchase.  Andreas HutterExplore stone carving and stone artwork, follow amazing patterns and colours within this natural work, and collect your very own stone bowl, necklace or wall hanging to take home. Discover the beautiful hand made Jewellery by Maxine. She enjoys working with the naivety, almost primitiveness of some handmade glass, the precision and sparkle of Swarovski crystal and the organic feel of semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls and Bali silver. Leisa- Healing India Glass and GiftwareSpoil yourself with unique handmade glass jewellery, bowls, platters, clocks and more. Pamela JonesBead work at its most creative- as well as hand sown toys and assembled wind chimes, perfect for a gift for someone special. Tara ReidExplore the various hand made works by Tara, including hair clips and hair bands, bags and phone snuggies. Bernadette Aitken Experience creative and colourful hand dyed fabrics and Print and Textile Artwork including cushions, shoe-bags, sarongs and scarves. (Saturday Only) Anthony MacleodFill your soul with colour, creativity and joy. Anthony works on paper and canvas, with pastel and gouache, oil, acrylic, and hand painted Japanese papers, to bring you these vibrant celebrations. (Saturday Only) Julie Have some fun and get your face painted from $3- $5 (Saturday Only) Teresa Kileff Enjoy conceptual mixed media paintings influenced by nature, as well as hand made greeting cards and originally designed t-shirts. (Sunday Only) Kerryn-Leigh Experience Linj`dta Relax and be revitalised with Reiki Healing and Massage. Cost- donation. (Sunday Only) ...and more! MUSIC: *There will be a variety of different musicians performing over the weekend, including Perth Waldorf School Students Jack and Tashi Hall (Acoustic/Indie/Roots sound), Trojan-John (Acoustic/Soft Rock Pop Blues), and Acushla Music, from 12-1.30pm. There will be a SUPER SUNDAY MUSIC SESSION on the 11th March from 12-4pm. Featuring: Dave Brewer, Natalie Gillespie, The Coots, TJ, Dave Billing and more! There will also be a variety of YUMMY & WHOLESOME FOOD, COFFEE, TEA AND SCRUMPTIOUS CAKES served over the weekend. Proceeds will be going towards the Perth Waldorf School Class 7 Sailing camp to Albany. INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS: Come and be involved in creativity- art, craft and music! There will be a variety of different activities for the whole family. Demonstrations will be run over both days from 10am-4pm unless specified.* These demonstrations, interactive opportunities and short workshops are FREE of charge. Drumming and Percussion Circle - Michael O'Shaughnessy Michael will be holding a drum & percussion circle- come and be a part of this organic music! *Workshop times:Saturday 10th March 2pm-4pm Kitsiri will be holding Magical Storytelling workshops. Become a kid again, experience enchantment and fun, and learn wondrous new tools for bringing stories to life! *Workshop times: Saturday 10th March 1pm-3pm Sunday 11th March 10.30am-12pm Danica will be demonstrating how she creates her ceramic works on the wheel. There will also be an opportunity for you to create your own ceramic artwork or pot on the wheel. Demonstrations & interactive opportunities: 11-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm Saturday & Sunday  Stone Carving - Andreas Hutter Nis will be doing wood carving demonstrations where you will have the opportunity to learn how to carve, sculpt, tune and play a Dreamharp. Come and make your own beautiful jewelled butterfly with Maxine. These can then be used as brooches, sun catchers, ornaments and make wonderful and inexpensive gifts Bernadette will be doing demonstrations on *Saturday 10th March with print and dye on fabric. You will also be able to participate in creating your very own print and dye work on silk or cotton. Be part of painting and creating a community mandala mural (Sunday only).  RECONNECTING will be held on the weekend of the 10-11th March, from 10-4pm at the Perth Waldorf School- 14 Gwilliam Drive, Bibra Lake. Entry to the event is by gold coin donation, and you can also go into the draw to win an amazing door prize with artworks and goodies from the artists and crafts people at the Reconnecting Event. We look forward to seeing you there! This information and more is taken from the above websites. Please visit them. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 6:17 PM
They are held in Kishorn Road, Applecross, between Moreau Mews & First Avenue (near Toscanini’s and opposite Clancy’s adjacent to the pedestrian bridge across Canning Highway). Come for a wander and relax in these delightful surrounds while picking up some lovely handmade items – including, but not limited to, jewellery, woodwork, metalwork, paintings, printings, books, and giftwares. Have a coffee at Toscanini’s or a sausage sizzle with the Rotarians and be entertained by the musicians or poets. My stall (No. 22) is just off the main road in the northern carpark under a lovely tree. I plan to make this my “home” for one day each month, so next time pop in and say hello and meet some of my crafty neighbours while you are there. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 7:24 PM
50 x 8mm Turquoise Blue Czech glass rounds and 56 x 4mm Orange Opal Czech Fire-polished faceted glass beads are the supporting act to these beautiful dyed blueAgate oval tubes with flashes of orange in some of them. Two strands of the Agate beads fall from large Vintaj Brass blossom beadcaps which adds extra drama to the design. Brass findings and clasp complete this piece which has an inside strand length of approx 67cm and an outside strand length of approx 77cm. I have stalls at several local events over the next couple of months. Click here to see times, dates and venues or Contact Me for further information on this or any of my other designs. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:45 PM
The luscious purple tones of 'Violet Opal', 'Amethyst' and 'Purple Velvet' Swarovski crystals in faceted round and bicone cuts and silver 3mm rounds add highlights to the 30 x beautifully crafted Designer cane glass beads hand blown by Fire Design Beads. The total length of this spectacular glass necklace is approx 65.25cm and it is finished with a small silver magnetic clasp. The Roxy earrings are a perfect match to this necklace. I have recently listed these designs under the JUST FOR FUN range of my designs. Remember to check out the EVENTS page to see where you can find me over the next few weekends. If you want any more information on these or any of my other designs, please feel free to CONTACT ME. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 11:33 PM
For the March 10th & 11th, 2012, I will donate two of the designs from my Metaphysical range. Analisa - Soft pink Milky glass 6mm rounds form the pattern on both the Rose Quartz and crystal strands. The Rose Quartz strand includes silver bead caps. Both strands merge into one at the back of the design which includes flower spacers, 10mm clear AB bicones with Bali Silver beadcaps and round pink milky glass and silver beads. Strands measure between approx 53cm and 58.5cm and is finished with an embossed silver plated round box clasp. Woody - A Wood Jasper donut is added to a freeform peyote stitched necklace. Seedbeads in the peyote stitch include hex cut, cubes, silver-lined, clear colour lined, AB finished, translucent, transparent and matt finished. The colours consist of basically green and topaz tones with a sprinkling of gold, clear, grey and red to add depth to the piece.
Part of this unusual design is the peyote completely encases one side of the donut (keeping it in place on the necklace), but the other side is not attached, simply threaded though – as per the close-up photos. It can be worn either way.
The necklace has a centre core of tiger-tail wire for added strength. The beads are then stitched onto and around the wire to form the freeform design. It is finished off with a bronze clasp and extension chain and measures approx 45.5 plus the extension chain and pendant. Remember for your chance to win these and other beautiful items donated by other stall-holders, you need to visit us at the Perth Waldorf School, 14 Gwilliam Drive, Bibra Lake (next to Adventure World). |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:02 PM
 Gwyn 50 x 8mm Labradorite round beads and 4 x 11x8mm bright Sterling Silver oval message beads are used to create this beautiful and uplifting necklace.  This design could also be wrapped around the wrist as a delightful bracelet. The message beads read "Love", "Learn", "Laugh" and "Live". 16 x Swarovski Crystal Vitrial and 9 x Sterling Silver rondelle spacers add highlights, with the crystal mimicking the flashes of colour with-in the greys of these semi-precious stones. This piece is finished with Sterling Silver chain and a beautiful Sterling Silver heart shaped clasp. Findings (including crimp covers and wire guardians) are Sterling Silver and the total length is approx 70.5cm. If you wish to purchase it, please visit my stall or contact me to make alternative sale arrangements prior to the event. Best Wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:49 PM
Another couple of my recent designs. These would be suitable for any romantic occassion, or when you just want to give yourself (or someone special) some love. If you wish to purchase them, please visit my stall or contact me to make alternative sale arrangements. SHAKIA CHARM BRACELET  30 foil-lined clear glass12x11x9mm heart charms are highlighted with Swarovski crystals in Silk, Light Sapphire and Aqua AB bicones and finished with small smooth scalloped silver-plated beadcaps. These charms are wrapped onto rolo chain which is finished with a lobster clasp and a small Silk Swarovski crystal dangle. The maximum length is approx 19cm, but due to the design, it can be worn shorter. Findings are silver-plated. The Sandie earrings are a perfect match to this bracelet.  SANDIE EARRINGS The foil-lined clear glass hearts are approx 12x11x9mm and are highlighted with Swarovski crystal Silk bicones and finished with small smooth scalloped silver-plated beadcaps. The length is approx 3.5cm. These are a beautiful match to the Shakia bracelet. |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:13 PM
Sunday 22 April 2012. 10.00 am - 4.00pm I will have a stall at this Gala Day event. These markets are not long before Mothers Day, so it is a great way to find something different for that special person in your life. I will have a range of bookmarks and earrings suitable for small gifts and they will be offered at a very reasonable price. (Suitable for children to purchase). Buy extras, receive a discount and save. I offer free gift-wrapping and have small gift-cards available for purchase. It was a great day last year so mark it in your diary and bring the family. Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd), Riverton WA 6148 Opposite the Riverton Forum Shopping Centre For further information please contact the group at |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:01 PM
will be held over the weekend of 10th & 11th March 2012  Note this weekend into your diary and come down to enjoy the displays, interactive demonstrations, workshops, music and stalls in these beautiful surroundings. The Reconnecting Group have a grant from City of Cockburn. Because of this we are able to offer many free interactive workshops and demonstrations. I will be offering the Butterfly interactive workshop at these markets free of charge. These delightful little creations can be worn as a brooch, hung as a suncatcher or used as an ornament. They are brilliant gift ideas so make sure you pop in and make yours. While you are there you can also try your hand at fabric printing, storytelling, ceramics, stone and wood carving to name a few. ________________________________________________________________________ |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:44 PM
Opening Day for these new Art Markets will be Sunday the 4 March, 1012 and will run on the 1st Sunday of each month thereafter. I have been accepted as a stallholder and look forward to seeing you there. You will find me at Stall No 22. The Canning Bridge Arts Markets will be an exciting and innovative monthly event that brings life to the Canning Bridge Precinct. The Markets will feature musical performances, singers, actors, strolling minstrels, bush poets, as well as art-and-craft stalls selling locally produced items. Each Market will have different acts. The stalls and performers are adjacent to the pedestrian bridge across Canning Highway (near Toscanini’s and opposite Clancy’s Fish Pub). |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 3:35 PM
Today I have been playing with some of the chain I have in my stash. While experimenting with different grouping and patterns etc, I came up with this mixed metal design. The gold coloured rolo chain in the centre adds some weight to the strands and creates a nice drape. The small silver plated leaves on that section of chain add loads of movement and a bit of bulk to the design. The brass chain and connectors add a depth of colour to the design and bring it all together.  The gold plated neckchain adds contrast to the heavier gold section in the front and is finished with a gold plated lobster clasp and a small gold plated drop and length is adjustable. I have just completed this piece and have not had time to price it yet. Look out for its listing on the website shortly. If you cant wait to make it your own then contact me. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:12 PM
 With tonight seeing the end of 2011, it is time to reassess our desires and refocus on our dreams. It is a time of celebration, of a new beginning and it offers us much, but to achieve we need to have clear and realistic goals, achievable timeframes and know what the rewards for our effort will be.  My personal goal is to get fitter & healthier. If this also means losing weight then bring it on. I have a cross-trainer (elliptical machine) that I haven’t used consistently for a while. My aim is to use it each morning for 20 mins at least and slowly but consistently increase either the time or the distance. Once I get into the swing of things (I am thinking a couple of weeks) I will add some weight resistance to my programme, to speed up weight loss and tone up. I am not going to tell you what my current weight is, but I will let you know how things are going and what improvements to my fitness I have achieved.  My business goal is to develop a business plan and work to it. I would like to at least double my business exposure this year by participating in more Artisan Markets and competing in state,national and international competitions. I will also send items to several of the magazines I read, both as pictures for “readers galleries” and instructions on how to make some of my designs. If you are able to help with suggestions for competitions to enter, or magazines to get published in, it would be greatly appreciated.  It is wonderful to be able to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you and your loved ones stay safe and that the coming year will be one full of Love, Joy and Success. I also wish you good luck in the 31 Million Lotto draw!! Best Wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 1:06 PM
will be held over the weekend of 10th & 11th March, 2012 Note this weekend into your diary and come down to enjoy the displays, demonstrations, workshops, music and community spirit. I will post more information closer to the time. If you make hand-crafted items, are a musician, or offer healing or meditation and would like to join this not-for-profit group, or be part of this or future events, phone Nis on 0400815689 or Danica on 0422 986 129 At present the aim is for a larger community event once a year to encourage the community to become involved with arts & crafts and the community spirit itself and a few smaller (by invitation only) events at the Pulse Art Studio in Spearwood. The following pictures are from the last private event at the Pulse Art Studio in November 2011. There were hands-on demonstrations and workshops, musicians, community mural painting, meditation and healing offered over both days of the weekend. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:45 PM
Over the weekend of November 5th & 6th the Reconnecting Arts & Community Group held an Art Market and Open Day at the Pulse Art Studio in Spearwood. We had a shaky start with some last minute hiccups with the Health Department, but with the support of Councillors and the Mayor we continued, with some changes and made it a private event - by invitation only. Invites went out via word of mouth, email, facebook etc. Although the Saturday was quite wet, we had many brave souls come to try out the workshops and participate in the event. Sunday, although a little damp, was in general a much nicer day and again people came to participate in the demonstrations, workshops, to paint on the community mural, listen to the music, meditate, have a blessing or healing and just join in with the positive feel of this community minded event and meet the artists, musicians, facilitators and other members of their neighbourhood. The next event is planned for March, 2012. At this stage it will be held at the Waldorf School in Gwilliam Street, Bibra Lake. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:46 PM
 Come and join in the fun, participate in some hands-on workshops, watch demonstrations by local artisans and meet your community neighbours. I will have a stall over the weekend, so it is a great chance for you to see my designs "in the flesh", and try them on. I will be demonstrating how to wire-wrap glass beads into beautiful butterflies. These can then be used as brooches, suncatchers, ornaments and make wonderful and inexpensive gifts. Other artisans will demonstrate woodwork, ceramics, stonecarving, painting, textile dyeing and resin rings. Music, dance and healing practitioners will all be in attendance over the weekend. I look forward to seeing you sometime over the weekend. Love Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 5:06 PM
This Interactive Art Event and Community Markets held by the Reconnecting Arts & Community group will have market stalls, musicians, interactive workshops and demonstrations over both days of the weekend of the 5th and 6th November, 2011. As I will be away for nearly 3 of these weeks, I have been busy making some new designs. Some of which I have just loaded onto the website, but others will be launched at the markets. MARKET SPECIALS - I will have some earrings on special for the markets. These are mostly Indian glass beads (no plastic beads) with an assortment of findings (gold and silver)and styles that I have made for the event. I will price them at $5.00 each, 3 pair for $13.50 (approx 10% saving) or 5 pair for $20.00 (approx 20% saving). These SPECIAL earrings are not available on the website and can only be purchased at the markets at this stage. As the markets will be held not long before the break-up of school and then Christmas isnt far behind, I will also be offering a range of bookmarks in three styles and some keyrings. Just perfect for a teachers gift or to add to someone specials Christmas gift. These are very reasonable priced at between $5.00 and $20.00. Many of these BOOKMARKS are available online, but the KEYRINGS will be a Market special only. Why not come, experience and participate in this community building event. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:17 PM
I have taken the following excerpt from that page. Mission - The overall intention is to bridge the gap between ourselves and our community, getting to know our neighbours, and build better dialog and better relationships with one another.
Through getting involved in the arts, people may also be inspired to pursue other artistic endeavours, and though this foster better communication and build positive relationships. Description - This working group was created to bring people together to reconnect with creativity, the arts and our community.
In order to do this our group organises ‘Community Art Markets’ where we invite local artists, musicians and crafts people to share their own work with others through stalls, a small exhibition and most importantly through short interactive workshops and demonstrations available to the public. Our goal is to bring something new to the usual ‘markets’ by encouraging a peaceful environment and homely feel, as well as sustainable community space where people can come, experience and participate. To read Nis's vision statement, for further information or to participate in this exciting concept, please follow the link or contact Danica.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Part of my stall under the trees in the front garden.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Part of my stall in the shade of the trees in the front garden.
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Part of my stall with necklaces hanging from the clothes line.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Stonecarvings at another stall.
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Looking down the driveway at some stalls.
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Inside some of the stalls
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Nis in his studio discussing his dream harps with visitors.
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Danica setting up for a ceramics demonstration.
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Visitors could also relax with massage or visit the back yard to partake of some delicious homecooked food and drinks.
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:01 PM
It is amazing what I can fit into the Elantra. I - 3x3mtr marquee, sides and sandbags. 2 - folding displays and their legs. 3 - large plastic storage containers (busts, displays, cloths, etc) 1 - smaller plastic box (receipts, wrapping, cards, jewellery bags, etc) 2 - soft cooler bags - (jewellery and beadwork storage) I - smaller cooler bag - (drinks etc for the day - may be a bit warm) 2 - large boxes (garden stands - for corner displays) 2 - 10kg weights (just in case it is extra windy) 4 - tables 1 - chair 4 - fabric backdrops and some beadwork to do during the day if it has quiet times. Might even get into the Guinness Book of Records one day. :o) The Gala Day events will be between 10am and 4pm at:- Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd)
Riverton WA 6148 I have stall no 31, and will be looking forward to meeting you all during the day. Remember - If you have any items that need mending or altering, bring them down and let me see if I am able to help you out (either myself, or direct you to someone else) |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 5:40 PM
Gala Day 2011 Canning Arts Group will be celebrating 40 years in March 2011 with a Gala Day to be held on Sunday 13th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd)
Riverton WA 6148 Phone: 08 9457 9600
I will have a stall (No 13) so pop in and say hello and pick up some early Mother's Day gifts or find something special just for yourself. As well as many of the items I have listed on the website, I will have a selection of bookmarks, bag clips, key rings and earrings that are not currently available online, all for very reasonable prices for children and younger people to purchase as gifts. Free gift wrapping is available, while gift boxes may be purchased. Orders can be placed up to the 8th April for items to be ready for Mothers Day gifts.  Dahlia $20.00 - This bracelet is easy to wear, and sure to gain attention with its brilliant combination of black & hot pink seedbeads, black faceted glass and silver-lined clear seedbeads that add sparkle. It is not currently listed on the website. If you would like more information on this piece, or any of the other designs I have created, please contact me. Come along and join in the fun filled day with handcrafted & local art & craft stalls (including painting, pottery, pastels, textiles, glass & jewellery), music and food. Looking forward to seeing you at the Gala Day. With Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:11 AM
Pulse Art Studio Community Art Markets This is a piece taken from this week’s local newspaper on the Pulse Art Studio Community Markets that were held last weekend in Spearwood. The photo of me isn’t great (a bit bright) but it was good to get a mention, not just for myself, but great for the Markets. Nis and Danica are planning the next one for the end of October/beginning of November, so if you would like to be involved - as a stall holder or a visitor, remember to keep an eye out for details as that time gets closer. Bead Guild of WA "Summer" 2011 Bead Challenge I have also taken an excerpt out of the Bead Guild of WA's Feb/March newsletter showing some of the other entries in their "Summer" bead challenge. Click on the following PDF to see the different ways each of the bead artists used the items supplied in the kit. There were more entries than shown here and hopefully they will soon be able to view on the Bead Guild of WA website. Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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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 Friday, January 28, 2011 2:33 PM
will be held on Saturday & Sunday, February 26th & 27th, 2011 between 10.00am & 4.00pm both days. FREE ADMISSION - Come and be inspired. Artwork by up-and-coming Artists. Mini demonstrations and hands on experiences planned over both days. Come and try something new for a gold coin donation. Nis and his beautiful woodcarvings and dreamharps, Danica and her etherical looking ceramics, Terry with his woodwork, Jean and her ceramic beads and jewellery. There will also be painting and mixed media, resin work and jewellery, Music & singing.  Come and visit my stall and see some of the wonderful creations I, and the other artists have to offer. Food will be lovingly supplied by Irene & Mark (for a donation). Pulse Art Studio is situated at 52 Kent Street, Spearwood - opposite the Phoenix Shopping Centre Visit the Pulse Art Studio website for updates or to apply as an artist for this event. Feel free to print off the following flyer to advertise this event at your local shops, workplace or community centre, etc.  | (PDF — 338 KB) |
Read Nis's community empowering vision below. The Vision for the Pulseart Studio: “I feel that I am being called to make a space for art and community, here where I live. It’s my passion and dream. I’d like to invite you to share it with me. My home in Spearwood is no longer needed as a family space to bring up children. I want to make a different kind of home: for art, craft, local people. I want to share with you, and with our community, my sense of gratitude for life. I want to help others see the beauty around us. My passion is to create a place where people feel that they can belong. It will be a place to come together through arts, craft and music. My dream is that we sustain this place, and it sustains us. We can listen and talk to the trees and plants. We can value everything in nature that makes the world the wonder that it is. So, if you are inspired by my words, please join me. You can get involved in a small way, or a big way. You can join me in creating a space from and for the heart, in a society that is run so much from the head.
I believe that we have all helped create the world around us. If there are things that don’t feel good to us, then it’s up to us to recreate something new.
And it’s time for me to give back to the community of teachers and friends that I have found here in W.A. Please help me create a space where everyone can use art to celebrate and enjoy the richness and beauty of life.” Blessings Nis |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 2:39 PM
I have just finished off the last couple of items for the Rotary Spring Fair tomorrow. These are just perfect for the beach or pool and expecially a seaside wedding. Anywhere you want to be barefoot, but add a little bling with the crystal sliders and Czech fire-polished glass crystal beads. The Neoprene rubber section for between your toes makes them very easy on the feet (no rubbing) and the ribbon tie means they will fit from quite small to large foot size. I can replace the ribbon with a chain and catch preferred. And here are some tassel earrings I have been experimenting with... I love the regal burgundy colour of these tassels and they look brilliant with both the silver and copper findings. I have made some this length and some longer shoulder dusters. I have also made bookmarks, key rings, bag charms and many other items suitable for gift giving, stocking fillers or priced low enough for children to be able to purchase. I offer free wrapping, which includes a small gift card or for a little extra you can purchase a lovely gift box or bag. And of course there will be loads of my other beautiful items, so treat yourself, or your loved ones, to something special this Sunday. Remember the Fair is a Holloween theme and there will be fireworks in the evening so come in your party mood. :o) Best Wishes |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 7:57 PM
The Exhibition was only open for 4 hours this afternoon and there was a reasonable turnout for the official opening by the local MP, but it was mostly very quiet with only a few sales. Some of the work in the exhibition though is outstanding. The photography section - only small has some great items and I love the one who got first prize. One of the watercolours of the wharf is also brilliant. So many diverse styles. The sculpures and needlework items are interesting and the wood turning is beautiful. There was a good variety of styles in the Jewellery section with some of the pieces made by other members of the Bead Guild of WA so it is thrilling to be able to say that I won 1st prize in the Wearable Jewellery section with Deandra - a metal and crystal piece. Tomorrow (Sunday 17th October) the exhibition is open from 9.30 to 4.30 with entertainment and the award ceremony during the afternoon, so hopefully more people will visit during the day and sales will improve a bit. DEANDRA - Boho Gold metal and Jablonex Vitrial crystal with a Brass stamped feature |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:19 PM
Well it’s been a busy couple of weeks, but the time is up now. I set up tomorrow morning for the above Arts & Crafts Exhibition and sale of work. I have 3 items in the exhibition and a table stall area for the weekend and have been busy making items for sale. I have made some lovely necklaces and earrings, but have also made some bookmarks, key rings and bag charms and some simple earrings all from between $5 and $15 (one for $18) so children can afford to purchase them either for themselves or as gifts - even as stocking fillers for Christmas. I have been making some pieces out of old retro buttons and am pleased with how they have turned out. Still finishing off two of them as I needed more jump rings. Should get them done over the weekend and will then start taking photos of all the new work to show you. Haven’t had time yet to take the pictures or even price them yet, let alone get them loaded onto the website - BUT they are coming so stay tuned...!! If you are able to come to the Exhibition it is in the Spearwood Dalmaniac Club, Cnr Azelia & Hamilton Road, Spearwood, WA from 12.30pm - 4.30pm on Saturday 16th and from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday the 17th. There will be some entertainment and is a gold coin donation for entry. Remember - if you can’t get to this Exhibition, that the Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair is on Sunday 31st October at Manning Park, Azalia Road, Spearwood. Halloween theme and will finish off with fireworks in the evening. I will have my marquee at this event and a couple of friends for helpers so drop by and say hello. Best Wishes
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:33 PM
I have just returned from collecting items from the Exhibition in South Perth. At this stage it looks like this will be the last one held in Heritage House as South Perth Council is moving its collection to their Library and I believe the building will be used for other businesses (i.e. Real Estate). Next year it will possibly be an online competition and exhibition. Many of the current competitions are done this way and it makes it more accessible to a wider range of artisans. Tomorrow midday I will see how the “Ogiku” necklace went in the Wongan Arts Society Competition – Looking forward to receiving the judge’s feedback on it. My first major brick stitched item! Now I have started making some smaller and “kid” priced items for Christmas gifts to sell at the two Cockburn events. Today have been making key rings and book marks – trying to do unisex designs, but just can’t help it – I keep adding crystals and bits of bling.... I will have to look at doing a range of Men’s things – I have bought some lovely wood, gemstone and ceramic beads to use for this. Anyway – Such a beautiful day today so I’m off to crank up the BBQ for tea. |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:36 PM
I am pleased with the result, but it doesnt look like the original design. The componants do, but I was thinking of linking them together as one mass, but it just didnt work and I kept breaking beads and had to make some of the componants several times :o( A Kimono print was the inspiration of the colours and design of this piece. The smaller glass seedbeads are a combination of Japanese Mill Hills, Delicas, Toho with Miyuki fringe beads around the outside of each component. The larger glass beads consist of black Jablonex (Czech) rounds, Czech Ruby and White Opal Druk beads, glass pearls and faceted Chinese glass crystal. Some of the componants are flatter while others are more curved than others to give more texture and movement to the design. The necklace is finished with red Russian braid which ties allowing the length of the piece to be altered to fit either the wearer or the cut of the blouse being worn at the time. |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, September 06, 2010 6:56 PM
Well another week has zoomed by. I hope all the Dads out there had a great Fathers Day. We went to AQUA. Nikkita loved the sharks and looking at Nemo through the magnifying glass.  I have had some lovely feedback from people who have visited the Exhibition in South Perth. Thank you for taking the time - both to go and look at the Exhibition and to ring or email me with your wonderful reviews. You made me feel on cloud 9. I am currently working on the piece I am entering into the Wongan Hills Show. I have made most of the components, but am having a blank with what to do now. It isnt sitting just how I want it to do with the original design so I have to tweek it a bit...... Im sure an idea will come to me soon. In the meantime I have been busy sewing new table clothes and display thingys for the two Cockburn events coming up in October. This week I received an order of some lovely creamy coloured seedbeads in various sizes, finishes and shapes to make a birthday gift. I had been looking in the local stores and not found much at all. Lots of whites, but not the pale yellowy cream I wanted to match some glass pearls. This will be the next project - once the above piece is sorted!!! Anyway - back to the sewing machine. Have a great week and I will catch up next time. Love and Light Maxine |
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Maxine Clarke: Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 3:47 PM
I am so excited. I have just come back from the Bead Guild of WA Inc Exhibition in South Perth with a win! My piece "Morocco" won First Prize in the non seed bead category and I am so happy as the Judges were leaders in their fields and I was competing against some wonderful beaders. To see details of this exhibition visit the events page on my website. Be sure to vote for your favourite design for the peoples choice award. Many of the items are for sale. Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back soon to see what I am up to, view some of my current designs and find out about other exhibitions and places that you can view my work. With Love and Light Maxine |
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