London Clay Birds

I'm on Twitter!

2012-01-22T13:01:00.000-08:00

Well, I've finally dragged myself into the world of social media at long last. Find my ramblings and updates at @dhpainter and feel free to follow me x

Jolly Hobbies Arts and Craft Fair

2011-12-28T10:37:00.000-08:00

I love nice craft fairs - and this craft fair is nice. Hornsey Parish Church Hall is a stones throw from Crouch End, at the bottom of Muswell Hill and Alexandra Palace and is the most ideal place for a fair such as this. It has been running since September and will continue into the new year thank goodness. The lovely ladies Ako Kivanc, who runs the stylish shop Forms in Camden Lock and textile artist Yasu Hasegawa (creator of gorgeous felted art pieces, in lovingly handmade frames) organise the events and are very gracious hosts indeed. We had a great time at the fair on 17th December, our last fair before Christmas. There was delicious food from the fabulously named Hungry Wolf and there was tea and jewellery and cards and cushions AND PARKING just outside!. We sat next to Tanya from Strikk, who amuses us greatly with her worldly charm and wicked sense of humour. Strikk's knits are of the highest quality and style - lush, thick, cosy knitted hotwater covers, blankets and cushions. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2012.

We Make at Battersea Arts Centre - Lavender Hill

2011-12-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

Had the most lovely time at the We Make London fair yesterday. Once again Mary, the main organiser and all her people put on a top notch event. Thank you ladies of We Make, you're the best! There were carols from the Jubilee Singers filling the hall which in itself was stunning. We met lots of amazing people like Paula Eastman of Feather Fancies selling exquisite fascinators and the amazing Kate Rawlinson of One of a Kind Boutique was sat opposite us so I got to gaze across longingly at her beautiful stall. We met Kashmira from Ant Designs who makes lovely papercut messages. And Anna Wiscombe with her decorative, folky little wooden brooches. I didn't get a chance to shop, as much as i'd like but I did buy a couple of felted mushrooms from Nichola Pitt. Gorgeous. I cannot possibly mention everyone but the quality of products at this handmade event was so high, everyone did a great job - all the stall holders are listed on the We Make website.

A crochet mushroom by our very own Woolsmiths

the quiet revolution and London Clay Birds stall 2011.

Columbia Road Christmas Market

2011-12-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

I love Columbia Road all year. But there is something magical about the place at Christmas...

and the band played... and the people shopped...

Of Cabbages and Kings Market

2011-12-04T06:10:00.000-08:00

Did the Stoke Newington Market on Saturday and it was brilliant!! Jessica and Sanna always create a wonderful environment for shoppers and stall holders alike. Thanks ladies. Anyway Claire and I had a great day, lots of lovely people and pressies to buy.

Our stall at Cabbages

Doors just opened!

Claire setting up in the morning.

Hampstead Christmas Fair

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

We had a stroll through the very pleasant Hampstead Christmas Fair Sunday 27th November and there were Reindeer and Owls and Liam Gallagher. Very exciting it was. Get Set Bake were also there selling their delicious cakes and baking kits. Another stall holder of note was Soupologie offering wonderful healthy soups - perfect for a late November afternoon....

Get Set Bake table of delights.Yum.

Reindeer

Owls and falcons drew a crowd.

We Make London Christmas Fair - 10th Dec

2011-11-24T06:18:00.000-08:00

We will also be at this fine event. Pop in and enjoy the festivities.

Abney Hall Market Day. Yay.

2011-11-24T06:08:00.000-08:00

We will be at the Of Cabbages and Kings Christmas market in Stoke Newington on Saturday 3rd December. Come on down and have a look at us, there will be loads of great designers and merriment . Can't wait.

The Woolsmiths are here!

2011-10-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

Hello one and all,
I'd like to point you in the direction of woolsmiths.etsy.com and woolsmiths.folksy.com - a marvellous new venture for our knitted and crochet goods.

Thames Festival - Craft Trail

2011-09-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

London Clay Birds and thequiet revolution will be selling our wares with the Lovely Sanna Panda and Friends on Saturday and Sunday. Looks like it'll be a very exciting event indeed.

Craft Market Crouch End!

2011-09-07T01:56:00.000-07:00

Hurray - a craft market in Crouch End... alright Hornsey...potato tomato. I'm sure there have been craft events in crouch end before now but not with us in them. Until now, well this Saturday. If you find yourself in North London, we're pretty much at the bottom of Muswell Hill and Alexander Palace, off Park Road. Join us.

I would also like to mention that the event is raising money for the Japanese Red Cross.

Lonny Magazine Blog

2011-07-15T05:26:00.000-07:00

We are today's office obsession, courtesy of the lovely Brittany, thank you x

Lonny Magazine Blog

Handmade Living - July Edition

2011-06-09T08:24:00.000-07:00

London Clay Birds features in this months Handmade Living Magazine. Thank you Charlotte, I love it! I shall make sure that everyone refers to me as a genius from now on.

Aardvark plugs London Clay Birds

2011-05-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month, the lovely Lesley and Pea from Aardvark, gave us a plug in their rather marvellous interview with From Britain With Love. Thank you ladies. They were very kind to stock my cards, brooches and flowerpresses back when they ran the Aardvark Tea Room in St Leonards-on-sea. They are the creators of such classics as: Kill your TV Manifesto and Boat of Life not forgetting the Pause and Wonder Manifesto for the V&A Museum. Awesome.

GoodHomes Magazine

2011-04-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

One of my 'London Clay Birds' Birdboxes is featured in this months May edition of GoodHomes magazine! Page 57 people, check out the glorious array of bird homes. Nice.

Mine is the one in the centre left.

Little Bird Exhibition

2011-03-10T03:20:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know about this amazing show starting 22nd March - 17th April at The Dukes Theatre Gallery in Lancaster. A flock of birds by artists and crafters will fill the gallery space and each sold to raise money for Women For Women International. The charity helps women in war-torn places to rebuild their lives and start new businesses.
For more info check out the Little Bird Facebook page .
And of course a pair of London Clay Birds is winging its way to the event as we speak.
Thank you Goergia Rusch for geting in touch - an excellent project in which to partake!

Oh Comely Magazine

2011-01-11T08:17:00.000-08:00

Thank you Beth and Liz at Oh Comely magazine for the feature in issue four of your stunning publication. I hope the wren box finds a wonderful home....

UK Handmade interview...

2011-01-06T07:16:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the wonderful UK Handmade for my online feature this week! Their superb new look website is teeming with creative stories along with advice and support - it is well worth checking out.

Craft Market Timeout

2010-11-18T12:33:00.000-08:00

We Make London's Chelsea Fair got featured in this weeks Timeout, with The complete guide to London's Christmas markets. Marvellous. London Clay Birds got a special little mention too! Thanks guys.

See you on the 4th December.....

Abney Hall Fair 13th and 14th November

2010-11-17T09:22:00.000-08:00

Thank you one and all for a lovely weekend, we had a great time. The stalls were of an exceptionally high standard, as always, too many to mention all of them but a few stand out sellers were: all cats are grey with their super imaginative prints; likewise heart zeena had a beautiful table of goodies; edwyn uk brought a bit of style and class with her must have gifts. Other designers of note include emily bucknell, fancy and fondant and Vic Lee - brilliant.

Our table at the fair.

We Make Christmas

2010-11-01T06:10:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fairs

2010-11-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Dates for the ol'diary. We will be setting up stall at the lovely Abney Hall again on the 13th and 14th November thanks to the amazing efforts of Jessica at Of Cabbages and Kings and again on Saturday 18th December to end the year. Inbetween these events we'll be at the WE Make Christmas fair on the 4th December - Hope you can join us!

Pair of London Clay Birds

Handmade birdboxes with pyrography detail. Products found on my Folksy site....

September Fair

2010-09-02T03:05:00.000-07:00

We will be presenting our goods at Abney Hall on Saturday 4th September and Sunday 5th, Stoke Newington. Please feel free to join us and many others besides for a craft fair with magical powers and quality products...

London Clay Birds, brooches, flowerpresses etc and of course prints, sketchbooks and cards from the quiet revolution, as well as our lovely crochet blankets and baskets. This fair is bought to you by Of Cabbages and Kings - design emporium.

Market Days in Stoke Newington

2010-03-31T02:47:00.000-07:00

http://www.ofcabbages.co.uk/OCK-News.htm

We will be at the April and May dates, very much looking forward to the events. Come and join us. Many lovely products and prints.

Bentley Priory Spring Fair

2010-02-22T05:13:00.000-08:00

Spring Fair

2010-02-19T04:30:00.000-08:00

Come and join us at the Bentley Priory Spring Fair on Saturday 6th March. 10am til 5pm. Handmade wooden flowerpresses, brooches, clay birds, prints, crochet baskets by London Clay Birds and the quiet revolution.

London Clay Birds

2010-01-21T08:17:00.000-08:00

What a lovely pair.

Last Fair before Christmas - 19th Dec 09

2010-01-11T09:39:00.000-08:00

Our stall at the of cabbages and kings Christmas fair, such a great day, very busy.

The amazing Edwyn stall - gorgeous materials, printed logos and mind blowing embroidery.

Stoke Newington Fair 12th Dec 09

2010-01-11T09:27:00.000-08:00

Above, the delectable Strikk and Lush and Lovely

Fantastic carol singers - they did the best rendition of a Fleet Foxes song, it was awesome.

Chelsea Fair 5th Dec 2009

2010-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

Our stall at the fabulous Old Town Hall. The main hall was just such a beautiful room, very elegant. Bottom two pictures show some of our new crocheted baskets. I regret, my photos of other stalls were not blog worthy but we (me and my sis) met so many lovely people and there was way too much talent on display to see the whole show. Some of my favourites were Kate Broughton, Lost at Sea, Atherton Lin, Sara Carr and the lovely people at We Make T-Shirts.

Chelsea Fair

2010-01-10T13:47:00.000-08:00

The amazing Chelsea Old Town Hall. Blog entry, better late than never...

BIG BIG THANK YOU

2009-12-06T02:52:00.000-08:00

To everybody who came to the Chelsea Christmas Fair yesterday, it really was a fantastic day, thank you all so much for coming and have a very Merry Christmas!

I shall endeavour to post some pictures of the event this week when I get a moment but don't forget if you didn't get enough crafty stocking fillers yesterday there's always next Saturday 12th and the following Saturday 19th at Abney Hall, Stoke Newington 10.30am - 5pm both days - there'll be carol singers and everything (by the way the carol singers yesterday were delightful, really set the Christmas tone).

Bye for now
Dawn
London Clay Birds
and Claire thequietrevolution

URGENT MESSAGE

2009-12-06T02:32:00.000-08:00

For the lovely lady and her husband Derek who travelled for many hours by car and three buses to get to the Chelsea fair yesterday: PLEASE please please get in touch, send me an email or call me (number's on my card) - I would like to send you something for your epic journey on Saturday. My email is dawnpainter@blueyonder.co.uk

Thank you again for coming and sharing your story and links to the local area, really interesting.

Anyway all the best
Dawn
London Clay Birds

Christmas Craft Fairs

2009-12-01T07:43:00.000-08:00

Hello one and all, just thought I'd post a few flyers for upcoming fairs we are attending, please do come and find our stall - my sister of thequietrevolution and my good self. Very excited, can't wait!

Of Cabbages and Kings Christmas markets:

* * * CHRISTMAS MARKETS - ABNEY HALL 2009 * * *
Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th December

Abney Public Hall, 73a Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 OAS.

Jubilee Carol Singers Dec 12th 12.15pm
Put the fun back into Christmas shopping and come and join us for some festive treats. Hot and cold refreshments will be available from the Of Cabbages & Kings cafe.
Entry is FREE to the public. 10.30am - 5pm on both days.

Nearest BR: Stoke Newington or Rectory Road

Buses 73,393, 476 stop outside Abney Hall.

Autumn Fair

2009-09-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

Just some of the many amazing products at the fair below from top left: gorgeous knitted cushions by Strikk, lavender infused key fobs by Helen Rawlinson, donkey shape by the lovely Sara Carr, totally adorable beeb bears, Of Cabbages and Kings table of delights, Handmade to Measure awesome owls, goodies on the Make do Menders stall and Fabric Nation postcard purse. There were so many great things, too many for my blogging brain to process in one night.

Autumn fair continued...

2009-09-11T13:11:00.000-07:00

Pin cushions.

Cake decorating with Make, Do, Menders.

Behind the scenes.

Autumn Fair

2009-09-11T09:19:00.001-07:00

We had a great weekend at the We Make and Of Cabbages and Kings Autumn Fair. There were so many amazing stalls and the ladies in the cafe provided excellent style and cuisine. I will endeavour to blog photos of the event. In the meantime check out this fabulous review by basil exposition.

Cards for sale

2009-09-01T01:16:00.001-07:00

New cards for this Autumn. Lots of lovely designs to choose from.

Autumn Fair Fast Approaching

2009-08-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

We will be here, come and join us, lots of lovely goodies for your delectation and delight. Handmade prints, cushions, cards, t-shirts, as well as hand-crafted wooden and clay gifts.

24 Clay Birds

2009-06-22T07:28:00.000-07:00

Made using London clay - a marine deposit from the Palaeogene period, 50/60 million years ago, back when a warm tropical sea covered London. The clay is straight from the earth - dug out from where a Victorian Workhouse once stood in Islington. Fascinated by recent local history as well as the clay’s pre-historic origin I sculpt each bird in the image of our city's little birds. I get a variety of effects when firing. The birds turn an almost terracotta red colour, a gorgeous deep dark brown or a mottled combination not unlike tortoise-shell. I also find some turn out smooth and some are textured but each bird has it’s own unique charm. They are finished with a bit of wax. These very tactile objects are lovely to hold and have a calming quality. Every bird is different and comes in its very own handmade bag.

Walnut Brooches

2009-06-10T04:51:00.001-07:00

Oak brooches

2009-06-10T04:48:00.000-07:00

New Product

2009-06-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

Brand new shiney brooches. This lot are made using walnut, also made some oak brooches and birch-ply too.

Our stall at the fair

2009-05-15T06:40:00.000-07:00

A lovely weekend was had by all, thank you ladies of WeMake and ofCabbages!! A great venue and atmosphere. Amazingly talented designers, very complimentary of each other.

Our Stall at the Spring Fair

2009-05-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Spring Fair

2009-04-27T02:56:00.000-07:00

London Clay Birds and the quiet revolution half of Sanctuary of Wilderness will be at this lovely fair at the weekend, come and find us.

Paleogene birds

2009-02-05T15:24:00.001-08:00

London clay is a marine deposit from the Paleogene period - 60/50 million years ago. London was, back then, covered by a warm tropical sea.

Bird in a bag

2009-02-05T15:20:00.000-08:00

Each bird comes in its very own handmade bag.

Numbered Birds

2009-01-30T06:55:00.000-08:00

London Clay Birds

2009-01-28T07:28:00.000-08:00

Each bird is unique. Made using London clay. They are each sculpted to represent the city's little birds - wrens, robins, tits etc. As the clay is unpurified I get a variety of effects when they are fired. Some turn an almost terracota red colour others go dark brown, I aslo find some turn out smooth and others are textured. As I said, they're all different. I polish with a bit of wax and let them be. They are very tactile objects, lovely to hold and have a quality not unlike a stress ball.

London Clay Birds

2009-01-28T07:06:00.001-08:00

Welcome to my new blog, I shall be using these pages to give information and images of the products I make and sell at Folksy. Keep checking for my latest creations!