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The story of the first Corby Open exhibition

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, In : Interviews 
The Corby Open is an exhibition that is a long time coming.  I moved to Corby in the early 80's just in time for the local bookshop and local woolshop to close.  There seemed to be nowhere, apart from W H Smiths to buy anything remotely like art materials.  I think this is probably why my own work has developed in the way it has due to the lack of access to materials.

I don't ordinarily apply for Open exhibitions, but at the very last minute I had a change of heart.  I like so many o...

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Lostock Hall Academy

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, February 12, 2012, In : Workshops 


At the beginning of January, I made my usual 6 week trek up to Manchester to visit my elderly mother.  This visit had a few more added extras a) it was my birthday b) I had a day's work in a school in Preston.




I had a fabulous day, working with year 10 and 11 who were working on their GCSE Art and Design Textile.  The girls were great, very keen and produced some lovely work.  I feel honoured that a few asked me for my autograph, which I have to say is a first.



 



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Phiona Richards I am intrigued by paper and it's versatility. It is a total misnomer and full of contradictions. I am continually exploring the possibilities this material unfolds for me.

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