Preparing for Bucks Open Studios and Gallery Exhibition

Currently, I'm very busy preparing for Bucks Open Studios, and my exhibition at the 'Upstairs Gallery' in Berkhamsted.  I'm looking forward to both of these.

Am also doing building work with the Studio too, which is taking up some time too.  This expansion of work will allow me to take on a greater variety of things too.

Getting ready for exhibitions

I've had a busy few weeks getting ready for several exhibitions which happen in the next few weeks.  I've also been working on my 'vase' etc. inspired shaped clocks, which I'm getting some good feedback on from various people.

Also been having work done on the house, first stage of things we need to do.  Our son at last has a real bath - up to now he was just using his baby bath, which, at 14 months old, was getting a little to small for him!   He likes his new bath now (as do his parents as they get less wet!).

More updates to follow in the coming weeks.

Berkhamsted 'Upstairs Gallery' Exhibition

Happy to announce that I will be exhibiting with other artists at the 'Upstairs Gallery' in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, 11th June to 7th July 2012, where I will be putting in various clocks for sale - some will be made from local wood.

See their website for more information, and for opening times http://www.upstairsgalleryberkhamsted.co.uk/.

National Trust (Ashridge) to take some of my clocks

Pleased to say that the National Trust's Ashridge Estate will hopefully be stocking some of my clocks - perhaps by Easter.  It is all very exciting!  More news to follow as we progress.

Chesham Exhibition Opens Saturday

Chesham Mayor Derek Lacey is officially opening Reasons to be Cheerful at 10am this Saturday.  He will be in Broadway, along with some cheerful street sculpture, which you can get a sneak preview of on their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/CheshamArtsTrail.

Anna (who has organised it) will also be there with 250 smiley balloons to hand out!

I'm pleased to have my clocks within the Chesham Museum, to view the clocks I have on display, and their prices, click here.  Some clocks similar to items exhibited are available via my Online Shop.

I have teamed up with Mary Gamester (Textile Artist) - do visit her website http://www.the-gamesters.co.uk/MaryG/index.htm.

Setup Chesham Museum Exhibition

Today, I'm pleased to say that I've setup my clocks within the Chesham Museum, as part of a town wide exhibition of various local artists with the Chilterns Art Network.

To view the clocks I have on display, and their prices, click here.

Some clocks similar to items exhibited are available via my Online Shop.

I'm pleased to have teamed up with Mary Gamester (Textile Artist) - do visit her website http://www.the-gamesters.co.uk/MaryG/index.htm.

Relative's clock on Antiques Road Show

Last night, a silver clock made by my great great great uncle's company was on Antiques Road Show, valued at £15000-£20000.

My great great great Uncle was William Hair Haseler, a Birmingham silver smith, and his company made designs by Archibald Knox for Liberties under the 'Cymric' etc. names.

Unfortunately, we don't have any items made by him for Liberties!  His Liberty items do come up on the programme from time to time and are usually valued high, although not as high as this one usually!

A little more info is on: http://articles.hand-made-clock-cases.co.uk/article_297.php