Hello.
Our November meeting was very well attended and the speaker was Nicky Dillerstone.
She delivered an amusing, animated talk about her wide ranging work and what inspires her.
I would recommend if you have the opportunity to work with her or attend one of her workshops then you go. I'm sure you'd have a great time.
These first two pieces are hung outside in Nicky's garden all year round and were inspired by a old (uninhabited) wasps nest. They were really interesting structures.
These next two photos show small books that Nicky has worked on - they were exquisite.
And these dolls were stunning - small and beautifully formed. I was particularly delighted by the dolls in the geisha shoe boxes. Really beautifully made, all with different expressions.
Nicky described how she uses a range of tins and containers - sardine and anchovy tins as much of her work is in a container.
She spoke about how she loves making, loves to play and loves thread and fabric - something I think we can all relate to.
A really enjoyable meeting.
