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Teaching again
The first students of the winter term arrived yesterday morning. It was nice to get back into teaching again though I have to remind myself every time that I DO enjoy it…
November 17, 2016 -
Classes
Classes will begin again on Wed 9th November. More info to follow as I’m away in Scotland until Wed.
October 29, 2016 -
Installing the Woodburner
Perfectly timed for the recent drop in temperature (can’t have a chilly artist), Dougie and Paul arrived to install the woodburner into the studio on Monday. It is important that we have…
October 20, 2016 -
Butterflies
Despite The GuardianĀ stating today that butterflies numbers are substantially down this year, the garden at Norton Conyers is still a’flutter with them. I only saw three species when I was there yesterday…
October 10, 2016 -
Student visit
I very much enjoyed having a group of sixth form students from Skipton GHS into the studio on Tues. I did a demonstration about beginning a painting; I hope it was informative…
October 1, 2016 -
New Season Classes
Secondary glazing units are going into the studio this week, the wood burner should be installed in a couple of weeks and then we’ll be good to go on the new season…
September 28, 2016 -
Autumn Bounty
Apple trees in the garden at Norton Conyers are laden at the moment; there are plums, sweetcorn, artichokes and soft fruits. Tomorrow we will be trimming the huge Yew hedges;…
September 11, 2016 -
Autumn Creeps….
The first hint of Autumn colour is beginning to tint the leaves and soon there will be a chill in the air. With this in mind I’ve been thinking about the vexed…
September 5, 2016 -
Open Studio This weekend Fri – Sun. 15th – 17th
Norton Conyers House and Garden are open to all this weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) and my studio will be open too. Come along and see a fascinating house, beautiful gardens, recently completed…
July 14, 2016 -
Open Studio
The gardens at Norton Conyers House will be open to the public this Sunday 3rd July as part of the National Gardens Scheme and I will be opening the studio too. Come…
June 28, 2016
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