Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 28, 2012,
In :
Interviews
 Can you tell me a
little about your work I use objects that are usually considered rubbish to others
and employ many processes to develop ‘found’ mass produced pieces. Everyday containers
are transformed; cast in ‘white gold,’ commonly known as porcelain. Often
pieces have precious inclusions, which create unique marks in the firing
process or are explored in Pâte-de-Verre glass, raku and smoke firing. I explore the notion of ‘still life’ within ceramics. My
work is inspired by mu...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 7, 2012,
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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... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, February 15, 2012,
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Designer/Makers
Tell me about your current body of work? My current main work
is producing interesting and thought provoking lighting, sculptures and wall
pieces produced from a mixture of papers and metals. By using various
light sources I am able to display hidden textures and designs often missed
when using a simple item such as a piece of paper. Coupling this with repetition and
manipulating these shapes leaves me able to produce chandeliers and lights with
a different appeal.  I find your work truly stunni...
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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Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, November 4, 2011,
Following my appearance on Kirstie's Handmade Britain last
Wednesday, I've been approached by many people wanting to know more
about papercrafting or how to get started or more about what I do as a
designer/maker. Each email I have answered as fully as possibly, in the
hope that they will go on to enjoy their experience of crafting with
paper. Recently I've had a small spurt of enquiries from blogs and magazines, one of which was Val Williams aka
@SlickSilverJ from twitter. She sugge... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Thursday, August 4, 2011,
In :
Exhibitions
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What an opportunity, to exhibit in Paris the capital of France. Culture, Coissants, Wine and some of the world's most recognised monuments. Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Worlds Fair. At the time there was a petition by many local
artists who saw the structure as .....useless and monstrous. Amazingly
nature lovers were concerned that it would disrupt the flight of
birds. Within the first year sales of tickets to ride the nine hundred
foot elevator covered the cons... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, July 29, 2011,
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Sampling
 Yesterday, I decided to have a shot at papermaking.
It's ages since I have done it but I had a nice stack of scraps left
over from making my jewellery. I absolutely hate waste, so much so that
I can get slightly cluttered with bits and pieces that in the words of
my mother, 'Will come in, one day'. STAGE ONE When papermaking
you need to plan a little in advance. First, I got the mulch ready.
This involved a bucket of warm water, the paper torn up into little
pieces and then left to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
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Trade Fairs
I've been so busy that I just haven't had time to show you all the lovely creatives that I came across at BCTF. As
mentioned in the previous post, the show was very friendly. I had
linked with lots of Twitterers pre-show, in the hope that I would meet
some of them. The plan worked well. Imagine a world of lots of
individual creative people all tweeting and creating. Since I have
joined twitter, I am never alone whilst I work, I can always pause,
strike up a conversation, or comment o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, April 17, 2011,
Wow! Has to 
be my first word. I really didn't know what to expect from this event.
It was my first time and the thought of exhibiting at a trade event
kind of scared me. Even the week before the event I kept telling myself
that maybe I was out of my depth. It all began with the Design Factory get together last year. Margaret Bunn came and talked to the group about BCTF.
She is a very inspiring lady. I think because she spoke about her
routes and how she had developed her business f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
In :
Trade Fairs
Not as the title suggests. Since being selected for the British Craft
Trade fair I had had the idea of putting empty frames in my stand and
pinning my work within theml. I've since found out that the walls are
actually quite thin so I had to re-think my original plan.  I
filled my frames with canvas and board, which means that I will be able
to use them for other events....OTHER EVENTS!! Ok I guess I can do
that once I have got over BCTF. Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Monday, March 28, 2011,
Time is marching on and before I know it I will be talking to people at
the British Craft Trade Fair. Hence this is my last week for finishing
all those odds and ends that need doing. Today was paperwork day.....
pro-forma invoice, press release, press pack, price lists etc  All very time consuming but needs to be done. Just my catalogue to do now.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Monday, March 28, 2011,
In :
Selling Event
You know when  you get one of those moments when you wake up and you just want to do something different. Saturday, was just one. I woke up with SOCK on my mind. Note the capitalization. I don't want you to think I had some sort of strange fetish.
No, the Sock Craft Fair was on this weekend as was the Freecycle 'Give and Take' sale. As the latter was in the afternoon I took a chance that I would be back for it. Unfortunately, travelling from Corby isn't always that easy. Sure, we have a ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, February 16, 2011,
I just think this is absolutely amazing, click on the link......for more Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Tuesday, February 15, 2011,
So one exhibition finishes and the next one begins. Flair is being held
at the Ferrers Gallery at Staunton, Ashby de la Zouch. Leics. A
selection of Design Factory members are being shown. These include
designer/makers who work in paper, ceramics and metals. I found an excellent link which gives you a good overall of the designers. FLAIR
I hope some of you get the opportunity to visit, it's a lovely
gallery set in a rural setting and part of the Ferrers Centre so there
is plenty to see. Continue reading ...
Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, October 20, 2010,
20 Good and Gorgeous make it yourself (MIY) designs suitable as festive decorations or gifts are being compiled into a digital book.Following a recent shout out for a re-design Christmas MIY book I have successfully secured a page which is the brainstorm of re-design My submission is entitled Filigree Fantasy. re-design will be showing the book along with the finished artifacts at two prestigious events. Handmade in Britain Chelsea Old Town Hall, 27-30 October 2010 Eco Design Fair Islington Town... Continue reading ...
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About Me
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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