Summary 2010 and first half of 2011

In my last post (a year and half ago), I said I'd been a slacker and had not continued to make my brooches and pendants. Well that part is true. I took a break from making "made by Sarah" stuff for about a year. But to keep me sane, I've explored other creative mediums.

I've explored analogue photography. I bought a Diana lomo camera about a year ago and have had fun taking photos, not knowing what then the result will look like. I also purchased a Nikon D3100 SLR, a treat to myself for working in the textile industry for a year. Being able to upload beautiful, high pics to my blog was another incentive.
I've also undertaken two projects with my friend Russell Lloyd, a theatre designer and creative director. One a textile piece for an art show, the other decorations for my mum's 50th birthday. Working in an industry in which I'm told what to create, I've found a few different creative outlets to keep my creative juices flowing. This is essential to maintain my creative well being. Your probably thinking this sounds a bit wanky, but as a creative person i think it's true. If i stop making stuff then i start to get flat. I have to continue being creative to keep creative.

What else have i done? Made presents for friends,like the carrot brooch pictured. Continued to be involved in the Village Festival, a festival run in conjunction with the Falls Festival that runs over New Year's in Lorne, Vicotria and Marion Bay, Tasmania. It runs as an alternative space for people to come tand see live musis, comedy or just hang out. I run craft workshops and co-ordinated the Village Studio. It has given me opportunities to collaborate with other artists and do what I'm good at; chatting and making stuff. I really enjoy facilitating art and allowing people to be creative with a bunch of random materials. This year, we did a zombie march through the main arena, scaring punters in our zombie garb. It was amazing! See me as a zombie below.

As 2011 progresses, i continue to make stuff (including Made by Sarah), lead a group of grade 2 children in Sunday Club, be a good friend and daughter, design socks etc. But I still try to find time to keep my creative juices flowing to maintain my sanity.
Well hope this has got you up to date. See pics below.

Will keep you posted with more Made By Sarah products.
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