Maze Studios has gathered together a range of Bristol based artists and makers to join its summer pop up shop, situated on the 1st floor, The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol

The shop will be open from Wed the 8th May, until Sat the 15th June, Wednesdays - Saturdays

There will be affordable quality pieces to buy, as well as demonstrations of work, pots being thrown on the potters wheel, colourful wools being spun into yarn and beautiful beads being created, on Saturdays

More information can be found at:

www.mazestudiosbristol.com

Out of the Dark furniture is now on show in Bath at 44AD artspace at 7b Lower Borough Walls Bath, BA11QR, open until the 5th May 2013.

It was lovely to see the reworked furniture, lamps, chairs, sideboards, alongside original artworks by local artists and designers, some of my plates are on display and my big retro beige fireplace!

Deffinately something new to look in on in Bath

more information can be found at: www.outofthedark.org.uk

Out of the Dark (www.outofthedark.org.uk) are currently producing select pieces of furniture, in preparation for a spectacular showroom exhibition to be held at 44AD artspace at 7b Lower Borough Walls Bath, BA11QR, from 25th April – 5th May 2013.

Throughout the gallery space, Out of the Dark’s sideboards, tables, chairs and other furniture items will be arranged as display sets, alongside original artworks by local artists and designers.

Deffinately something new to look out for in Bath!

There is also a chance to take part in a furniture painting workshop on saturday 27th April from 2-5, for more information and to book a place call 07753 378 325 or call in person to the 44AD artspace.

everyone likes to have shiney new shoes, these brooches are made of porcelain, impressed and painted with a cobalt blue stain, then glazed with a clear glaze to bring out the details.

Playing with wilow pattern designs today...

The Romantic Fable: Once there was a wealthy Mandarin, who had a beautiful daughter (Koong-se), had fallen in love with her father's humble accounting assistant (Chang), angering her father. He dismissed the young man and built a high fence around his house to keep the lovers apart.

The Mandarin was planning for his daughter to marry a powerful Duke, the Duke arrived by boat to claim his bride, bearing a box of jewels as a gift. The wedding was to take place on the day the blossom fell from the willow tree.

On the eve of the wedding to the Duke, the young accountant, disguised as a servant, slipped into the palace unnoticed. As the lovers escaped with the jewels, the alarm was raised. They ran over a bridge, chased by the Mandarin, whip in hand. They eventually escaped on the Duke's ship to the safety of a secluded island, where they lived happily for years, but one day, the Duke learned of their refuge, he sent soldiers, who captured the lovers and put them to death.

The Gods, moved by their plight, transformed the lovers into a pair of doves.

Glass Designs is a stained glass Gallery and gift shop in North Street, Southville Bristol, just a short walk from Bristol City Centre, amongst the ever changing displays of stained glass, you can find handmade ceramics (including my brooches), prints and jewellery produced by artists from in and around Bristol.

Opening times, Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30, Saturday 10.00 - 5.00

www.dadswellglass.co.uk