Networking on the farm

Last night was what we call our Summer Social networking evening, our last before we take a break to resume in September.
Our hosts were Heather & Lynnda. We met at Heathers farm where she runs the Calf House Studios, it's like a mini artists community, they've renovated stables and outbuildings into lovely little studio units where Lynnda has her stamping emporium.


On the farm they are currently pea vining 24 hrs a day, there was a lovely smell of peas in the air and Heather had made some delicious pea dips for us to dunk things in. We had a fascinating tour of the farm and studios, hearing the history about the place as it's been in Heathers family for centuries. And although not summery, we didn't get rained on!


We then made for Lynnda's studio and she gave us a demo to stamp and texture some card and make an inspirational fridge magnet. Then we got stuck into the inks and stamps and made our own. I think they look really effective, good fun to make.


Finished the evening with a bit more networking, catching up with old friends and nibbling more pea dip!


These are some of my artworks of Calf House Studios, Heather uses the green one as their logo.
Bottom photo is my inspirational magnet.

http://www.calfhousestudios.co.uk/
http://www.oakhousestudio.co.uk/

Networking at Calf House Studios

Last night was our final networking event before the summer break and we changed the usual venue and headed off to Calf House Studios where Heather & her resident artists had thrown their studio doors open for this summer social.
It was really interesting having a nosey in the studios of other artists, jewellery makers, sculptors etc. The converted cow sheds make a lovely setting for creative pursuits.


Equally wonderful was the buffet which was completely vegetarian and not just boring stuff like cheese sandwiches & salad. We were treated to stuffed vine leaves, Spanakopita (spinach & feta pie), olives, bean salad, bulgar wheat pastries, roasted  pepper mozarella rocket & tomato tart to name but a few of the tasty treats from Kate's Kitchen.


A great evening was had by all. 
Above is an illustration I did of Calf House Studios when I was designing their logo.


http://www.calfhousestudios.co.uk/