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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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The 50+ group request butterflies again....

Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, March 4, 2011,
Here's Jessie and Anna, two new ladies who came to my 50+ group at the Autumn Centre in Corby. They had turned up expecting to be making Royal Wedding bonnets which in fact we are doing in a few weeks.



Although they were initially disappointed I think I managed to bring smiles to their faces by getting them to join in anyway.

We were also interviewed by the local Evening Telegraph as like everywhere funds are being cut. The biggest effect this will have is on the transport that is laid o...
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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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