The last 3 years at my studio in Brunswick

My time in Brunswick May 2006

Hardy Street

Our first day setting up at Hardy Street ~ Brunswick

Jamie & Amy

of ‘Dragonfly Blue Beads’

Were very generous and offered me a corner of their warehouse to try my fisrt classes in Melbourne

Peter building work tables

An enthousiastic group of students having their first experience with Metal Clay

(note the coats and scarves, it was freezing there)

Our very first workshop

Some of the first group & the pieces they made that weekend, some of these ladies are still coming to my workshops and have become good friends.....

After having to cancel several workshops, the cold finally got the better of me.

I decided to bite the bullet and move to more permanent premises, airconditioning was on the top of the shopping list!

Next stop: 80A Sydney Road

Sydney Road ~ Inspiration

My Brunswick Bracelet was inspired by the buildings around the studio on Sydney Road

1st Workshop at Sydney Rd October 2006

Early morning view over Barkly Square shopping centre, at the back f the studio Glass fusing & PMC class

Starting the workshops

Carol & Tracey at ‘PMC Certificate Level ll’ Workshop Maha attended that class too, she was the very first friend I made in Melbourne, when we did our ACS certification together!

Getting into ‘hard’ metal

Chain making class ........... and roller printing

PMC Guild Visiting Artist: Barbara Becker Simon Demonstrating the loading of the firing box for bronze clay, we had a great time learning from Barbara, and had lots of laughs as well!

Summer School 2009

This was an 8 day workshop with ‘The Gang’ Fold & Die forming and with some etching thrown in as well Tracey & Robyn

Summer School 2009

Carol & Janine ‘ After Class Drinks’ Any excuse will do!

Enjoying luch with Falafel made by Maha’s lovely Mum, YUM!

Some things I will remember....

These early morning balloons came low enough for me to talk to the people on board! Peter even tried to move his business to Melbourne - briefly - this proved not to be a viable option

My own work room; always a creative mess (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it)

The studio was a fantastic place to work for me, when there were no classes on. I’d have all the toys to myself and could make all the noise I wanted any time, day or night! My own work room; always a creative mess (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it)

Some people I’ll remember....

I’ll miss the days (and evenings) with Carol. Carol knows Melbourne very well and showed me where to get all sorts of things, we’d visit the jewellery galleries and have great lunches together! Carol & Tracey

Some people I’ll remember....

And Tracey.... who introduced me to Indian food and Marlborough region wines!! Lots of dinners together & lots of fun with this talented lady! I’ll miss the days (and evenings) with Carol. Carol knows Melbourne very well and showed me where to get all sorts of things, we’d visit the jewellery galleries and have great lunches together! Carol & Tracey

Some more people I’ll remember....

Past & present members of ‘The Gang’ at their first exhibition together

Some of the members of this group have been with me for the whole 3 years I was in Melbourne Past & present members of ‘The Gang’ at their first exhibition together

Some of the members of this group have been with me for the whole 3 years I was in Melbourne Past & present members of ‘The Gang’ at their first exhibition together Thanks ladies, you’ve made it so much fun!

To all my past & present students.....I’d like to thank you for your support over the last 3 years and for making my time in Melbourne so enjoyable. I’ll miss you all.Come and see me on the Gold Coast!