Decoupage workshop (aka cutting out and sticking!)

Much fun was had last week by a group of lovely ladies indulging in a bit of mindless cutting out and sticking, organised by us at Made in the Valley.  

All was quiet concentration when a participant murmured " I feel so happy!"








And this is the work in progress - a set of masterpieces!

some snow was there...

and now its gone...
hurray!!!

More About Rachel

Up in her tower (otherwise known as Robinwood Mill) our very own Rachel Johns is busy establishing herself as a popular local artist. Six months ago she took the brave leap of leaving her job and making a living from her creations. So far, so good and she's hopeful for the future.

She takes inspiration from the stark environment around her in Cornholme for her striking black, white and red images, drawing with ink and a stick and embellishing with red thread on her sewing machine. If you visit the Staff of Life in Cornholme at the moment you will see a series she has made around the local myth of the Lady Sybil, featuring Eagle Rock which hangs over and dwarfs the magnificent Robinwood Mill.

This work is intense and emotional, so for fun she recreates her characters in playful little prints and pictures and makes vibrant cushions and book covers from vintage fabric. Which is good for her fans because she sells them for very reasonable prices!

Robinwood Mill

Rachel in her space

New Link to our online shop

For those missing the pop up shop in Bridge Mill,
www.madeinthevalleyshop.co.uk

The cupboard is now open to our online shop. You can also click on the link above. Keep posted for new lines to come.

Tis the jolly season

Made some light in the window today

Some lovely things in the shop today

Moving up the stairs

We love our little shop at Made in the Valley but we wanted more people to be able to enjoy it. We thought long and hard about how we could make it more accessible. A light bulb was switched on above our heads and as we looked up we saw the answer..... Tozie and Teals studio space! We are now a double Pop up at the weekends with much more space to welcome you all. Really happy with how it looks now and it's only the first day, onwards and upwards we say.