http://www.thewhitelighthouse.co.uk en-gb thewhitelighthouse.co.uk 2011-10-25T00:00:00Z thewhitelighthouse.co.uk http://www.thewhitelighthouse.co.uk/page11.htm#105418 Its great when you learn a new skill or craft Ive learnt two in the last couple of weeks by taking part in the craft workshops Im holding at the gallery. I can now wire wrap and can make myself silver plated jewellery or sterling silver if Ive got the cash to splash I have also learnt how to make Suffolk puff fabric accessories based on a centuries old technique used for making quilts. Check the front page for some of the photos Both workshops were really enjoyable and that may come into play when Im planning my Christmas presents this year Lots of handmade stuff. But... before we get anywhere near Christmas weve got Halloween... Some of the traders at Wood Street Market are celebrating Halloween this year by dressing up and decorating their shops. There will also be face painting a spooky nail bar ghoulish green nail varnish for your Halloween parties an unlucky dip for those brave enough to put their hand in as well as a charity raffle for Children in Need. Coincidently The White ... 2011-10-25 22:14:19 http://www.thewhitelighthouse.co.uk/page11.htm#104438 Ive been a bit silent on the blog for a few weeks its been a busy time with the E17 Art Trail the Wanstead Art Trail and preparing for the launch party last week which was a great fun day with lots of great art and craft music drinks and lots of balloons Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the gallery and we hope to see you back there soon...speaking of which we have just finalised our first lot of craft workshops for October starting this Saturday 15th Oct from 24.30pm with a jewellery making workshop with Ellen Jones the following week we will have Lindsay Cole teaching how to create Suffolk Puff fabric jewellery and accessories. Workshops are 16320 each and include all materials and refreshments. For more information or to book check out our website or pop in to the gallery booking is available via our online shop Dont miss the beautiful people... Glamour of the gods Hollywood Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery. An enchanting flashback to a bygone era the ... 2011-10-11 19:27:37 http://www.thewhitelighthouse.co.uk/page11.htm#103145 2011-9-23 18:32:49 http://www.thewhitelighthouse.co.uk/page11.htm#100631 Im a person who likes to write lists and tick them off a planner a thinker in some ways a procrastinator I work things out map the scenarios and ensure all bases are covered. But at some point planning gets boring and you want to get your hands dirty. I spent yesterday gutting the space for my new gallery with some help from my lovely family and by the end of the day I had a blank canvas to work on along with a big stack of shelving boards and a bin bag of mangy carpet. Not content with having spent the day doing that I then went home and spent the evening in my under stairs darkroom getting a bad back by hunching over but creating a hairdressing masterpiece for the Wanstead Art Trail in September I am exhibiting in Biyoni hairdressers so thought I would mould my piece around it so a very productive day indeed. Not all days are quite so productive when setting up your own business you feel a bit out on a limb not quite sure if youre making the right decision and wanting to run back to ... 2011-8-17 08:31:03