North East Open Studios (NEOS) - Update

Our local village hall in Mulben has been transformed into a gallery once again, as part of the NEOS annual event.

We have some new exhibitors this year - Sally Williams (spinning), Peter Harvey (photography), Lyndsay Watt (potter/sculpture), Jane Lannagan (batik artist), Joyce Wiseman (multi-media) and Peter Duncan (photography).

The spinning demonstrations are proving popular with people wanting to have a go:

Here's Lyndsay, the potter:

Some of the stances:

Sunday was a busy day and the atmosphere has been really good. The feedback from visitors has been positive and they have been leaving encouraging comments in the visitor book.

If you are local, please pop along and have a look at some of the local talent - you will be amazed!!

If art is not your cup of tea, then we have plenty of other things to look at. Talking of cup of tea - we are also offering refreshments with homebakes. And it's free entry. The exhibition is open daily until Monday 21st September.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Portsoy Boat Festival

What a busy weekend and fantastic weather. I attended the Portsoy Boat Festival yesterday and today and had a great (although tiring) weekend AND both days were sunny and hot. The event usually suffers bad weather and is often a washout.

Saturday morning started slow and we (my crafting buddy and I) both thought it wasn't going to pick up, but we were busy in the afternoon and today was exactly the same.

I was thrilled that my 3 piece slumped set sold - it's now going to take pride of place on someone's mantle. I took lots of fishies, but it was the dichroic glass jewellery that was more popular - people even buying Christmas presents!!.

It was an eventful weekend, with lots of races taking place, pipe band, local heritage marquee, craft marquees and traditional crafts (spinning, weaving, knitting etc).

Wood Carvings (above)

Boatbuilding Skills (above)

Our friend Sue of 'Ewe can Too' spinning (above)

The setting in Portsoy is beautiful around the harbour side and take a look at this view in the restaurant marquee:

Restaurant overlooking the bay

I did of course indulge in the local strawberries and the famous Arbroath Smokies - absolutely delicious!!

Arbroath Smokies (above)

Another busy weekend next week - I will be attending Cullen Craft Fair.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy xx