Talk to the Hand

Ahh, lying in bed on a Saturday morning, refusing to get up or dressed and catching up with iplayer, there's nothing better is there?

Just watched this wonderfully moving documentary about Ventriloquism - Nina Conti learnt her trade from mentor Ken Campbell and after his death she takes his bereaved puppets on their a pilgrimage to their final resting place - to talking dummy heaven.

You can catch up with it if you'd like, it's on the BBC iplayer here

Watching it also reminded me of another puppet-related documentary I'm super excited to see - Being Elmo which has just got a bi pre-order on Amazon from me :) There's just something about really strong human emotions coming from a non-human object that gets me every time...it's like I see things clearer that way. I guess it's the same feeling I get when I've drawn something, like a rawness that is easier to read.

I will get up at some point though I promise, although the British weather isn't helping the motivation! I'm really excited/nervous about my first Little Peach market next week - The Designer/Makers at Spitalfields! I've got some brand new prints to launch there as well as the first set, and some new baby plates too. Do come along if you're in London :)

Sunny news on a rainy day :)

We are also SUPER thrilled to announce that we will be selling our printed wares at the Designers Makers Market on June 23rd :)

The market takes place at The Old Spitalfields Market which is a stones throw from my old neighbourhood in East London, and a really awesome place to spend a Saturday with lots of boutique shops and small food outlets.

Designers Makers is a 'not for profit Agency for contemporary Design & Craft within the UK. An essential resource to help create a strong supportive community for freelance practitioners of Design and Craft within the UK. Providing information on professional development opportunities and multiple marketing and selling opportunities for our members; our aim is to make a valuable and comprehensive resource for the industry.'

They have been running markets all over the shop for a while now along with other stupendous and interactive artfun days:

The markets will be happening every third Saturday of the month till Chrimbo and you can visit their Website or Tumblr for more information.

I think I'd better get printing (like I ever needed convincing!)