At the Christmas Fayre...

Hazel Fisher Creations

I will be selling original artwork and prints of my illustrations which range from pet and animal portraits to quirky illustrations of Hexley; my steampunk inspired fictional town.

Hexley is a centre for learning and discovery set in the late Victorian era from a past that never was.  The most popular illustrations from my Hexley series are my Clockwork Birds - I now have 10 different birds from the Robin and Blackbird to a Barn Owl and Kingfisher.  My Hexley illustrations also include unusual modes of transport like steam powered carriages, dirigibles and a fish shaped submarine.

Alongside the prints I will also be selling greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets and other items featuring my artwork.

See more of Hazel's art on her website: www.hazelfisher.co.uk

At the Christmas 2012 Fayre...

Helen Maxfield Printmaking

 

I create small edition original lino prints. I love the different stages in the process of linoprinting: from the creative stages of translating my observational drawings into a design, to the physical carving of the lino, and finally to the magical revelation of the finished print!

My subjects include animals, flowers, landscapes and people. I exhibit my prints in local art shows in Suffolk and Essex.

At the fayre Helen will be selling original lino prints, available framed and unframed as well as hand made cards incorporating original lino prints.

You can see more of Helen's work at helenmaxfield.moonfruit.co.uk

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Hazel Cronin

After thirty years of floristry and preserving flowers I have finally found time in life to combine my love of painting water colours with my pressed flower art skills to create some unique pictures.

I will also have on the stand a collection of tapestry and patch work tote bags for sale. I have more recently been inspired to start sewing, the need to always have our shopping bags handy these days, the main inspiration behind them! Made with durable, attractive materials and strong handles for every day use , these bags won't end up in the recycling bin after one shopping trip.

A self taught potter, my husband Graham will be selling his hand thrown stoneware pottery too. After many years of professional potting, and then a break from it, he has returned to the wheel to enjoy making pottery as a hobby.

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Hazel Fisher from Hazel Fisher Creations

What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

I will be selling original artwork and prints – mainly of animals and illustrations based around my fictional town of Hexley. My Hexley illustrations range from clockwork birds to dirigibles and a submarine shaped like a fish! Other items I will be selling are greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets and keyrings made from my art. I will also be taking commissions.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I love to work with a range of materials. My art is usually made with a combination of pencil, pen, watercolours and digital painting.

What inspires your creations?

Trips to Colchester zoo and my pets inspire my animal art.

The Victorian and Edwardian eras fascinate me. This combined with science fiction has influenced my creation of Hexley which is also inspired by Steampunk (alternate history science fiction set in the 19th Century where steam power is widely used).

 Visit Hazel's website: http://www.hazelfisher.co.uk/