Frosty Day-Dec 6th--some snaps

I hate spiders but you just have to admire thier work!

one of the biggest birch trees Ive ever seen-at my friend Jeannies--beautiful

wow---beautiful

the goldfinches have been here constantly--we have up to 12 at a time feeding

we went up over Whitcliffe and it was a winter wonderland up there

just a simple cow parsley-but with the frost on it a thing of pure beauty

horseshoe weir

poor ducks thought we were going to feed them..

what wonderful colors

casemill weir

onto the Millenium Green and Dinham Bridge

Im bloody cold!

Im really pleased with this pic of Dinham Bridge

We called by the market to see what folk had braved the cold--had a chat to Angus and Mick-who were froze solid bless em--but the Christmas tree looked beautiful covered in the frost!

Spotted this beautiful bush covered in berries when we headed home across the bypass--my patient hubby turned the car round and went back so I could get a photo of them!

The starlings have been here in force-they love the bird cake I make out of scraps and fat-

beautiful birds--

he is stuffed full of bird cake!

Its forecast -10 here tonight-still freezing fog so more beautiful scenery to photograph tomorrow--but will have to see if we will be on the market on Wednesday--if its still foggy we wont be there as the damp will get in the paintings--so watch this space.........

3 Places Left in March 5th Workshop

I have only got 3 places left in March 5th workshop "Reeds In The Breeze" after Angela booked 6 places yesterday!

Cancelled--BIRCHES WORKSHOP

Ive had to cancel today's workshop due to the weather---its snowed heavy over night and as most people have to travel a long way and the roads are bad it was the only option.
I have arranged to do this one again on 18th Dec and the 8th Jan for those who cant make the 18th..
Its only the 2nd time in 7 years that this has happened-but its unavoidable--I don't want people getting stuck in snow--

Ive just had a call from the venue to say they are closing now as the roads are awful around the centre so just as well I had rang everyone first!

Birch Tree Workshop

Well we are 4 down on tomorrows workshop due to the awful weather conditions---its snowing still at the moment so may get some more phone calls tomorrow as  well--fingers crossed the 10 that are local-ish can get here--if not I will make another date to do this class-maybe  Sat Dec 18th as I know a few people wanted to do this painting as a Christmas present for loved ones!
Time will tell!

Not On Market...

I will not be on the market tomorrow--my sciatica is playing up again and the cold weather does not help it at all!
I have got to go and see a chiropractor sooner rather than later.....
The weather is bad here as well-bad snow and ice so don't suppose there will be many folk about up there anyway.
I'm hoping to be there again on the Wed 8th, Sun 12th, Wed 15th and Wed 22nd December.
Then I'm having a break from the market until end of March /beginning of April-all depending on the weather!
I have 2 full classes-Summer Day and Stormy Skies already next year and bookings in all the other classes as well.
Lots of gift vouchers have been bought for Christmas pressies as well so I think the classes will be be booking up even quicker after Christmas!

Ludlow Medieval Fayre-what a day-part 2

Angus always makes us laugh on a Wednesday and sings "My Diane" when we pull up in the van-----and today was no exception-but his missus knows him well--she said she would make sure he had showered--when he said he was looking forward to next Wednesdays market...........

Ludlow Medieval Fayre-what a day

Bill and Adrian looked the part--we had set up early and got our electric heater  running in our stall--there is now way we could have managed without it,

I had leggings, tracksuit bottoms and tights under my dress--then I had a wool shawl and a thick velvet coat on top-but had taken it off for the photos

Wilma made my coat for me out of some velvet cutains-she made lots of the medieval costumes worn on the market today!

Jean and Paula are regulars on the Wednesday market and we always have a good laugh with them-

Mark has the cheese stall on the market--Wilma made his outfit too--

Edmound makes the most wonderful things out of willow--we have got a couple of dragonflies he has made in our garden--his hands were as warm as toast all day--nothing to do with the fact he was weaving he said--"come up any time and I will warm you up "he said..... what an offer!

Bob the Baker had to be the bravest or daftest man on the market today--he assured us he was Au Naturale under his kilt--I have to confess--I didnt check if he was telling the truth---the funniest thing is Bob is Irish!

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Debbie and Fleur---a pair of great mates--we always have such a great laugh with them--Debbie comes with Mick on a motorbike-and they were bloody freezing when they arrived  this morning--Fleur and her chap had to leave their van loaded up miles away from their home in order to be able to  come today---Im thinking I wouldnt of bothered if it were me!

Ludlow Medieval Fayre

We are on Ludlow Medieval Fayre tomorrow--dressed in all our medieval finery! We have to be up before 6am to get ready to go--the weather is supposed to be bitter cold-so we have lots of layers to wear and we will have our fan heater with us so we will be snug and warm in our stall.I don't think I will be painting much while there as it will be far too cold and I wont be able to hold the brushes!
I love the atmosphere there-and we had a busy day last year,,,so fingers crossed the cold weather doesn't stop folk from coming to the fayre!We are sure to have a laugh with the other stall holders--cant wait to see them in their medieval costumes---there has been a run on sales of leggings apparently--the men are going to get the mick took out of them something cruel--though Bill says he is wearing his under his jeans!
I'm wearing mine under my long dress-and have had a coat made that is authentic to the era for artists-made out of a pair of thick velvet curtains so I should be warm enough!
Well Im off to bed now--will post pictures tomorrow of the fayre!

Serenity workshop Nov 27th

 Today's group all knew each other as Sarah who had a private family class a short while ago at her home had organised it! It was a mixture of her family and friends !
All ages from Hannah who is 7 years old.......the results right from the word go were great--some lovely skies were created in a short time.Trish mentioned when she came in  that her art teacher at school had told her she was useless at art--and was pretty convinced that she couldn't paint-- Id love that 'art teacher' to see just what Trish achieved in just 4 hours today-and so would Trish!
The painting took shape very quickly -and we managed to finish on time-everyone was amazed at the results--some bold some more delicate but all very good-we had lots of laughs-especially at the amount of paint that some students managed to get on themselves-mentioning no names( Donna!) Amber and Carris were not far behind you!