The Decorative Folk Artist Issue 114 | Page 2

Forthcoming Events … and other interesting stuff: 15 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 5 Jan 1 Mar British Craft Weekend 6, Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (2 Day event) Heaton Fold Artisan Market, Heaton Fold Garden Centre Bolton, Lancashire Radlett Artisan Market, Newberries Parade Radlett London Stokesley Town Hall Craft and Gift Fair North Yorkshire Spring Craft and Gift Fayre, The Forum Bethel Street, Norwich Thanks to ukcraftfairs.com for the info (Please check details before you commit - BADFA are not responsible for any changes to, or cancellations of, the events shown) _______________________________________ Sharon found a YouTube video of a painted Santa pin, a RAK, random act of kindness, by Sara at myserenitycrafts. Not only is it a fun seasonal piece, it has a good demonstration of floating colour. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bXGo5hR_8ck&t=392s Chairman’s Christmas Message Hello painting friends, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and especially a very healthy Christmas! Often at this busy time of year, we think back to past Christmases and of wonderful times we had with those we love and miss. I really cherish my memories but it’s good to focus on creating new ones too; spending time with family and friends and having fun. In spite of the winter chill, it has been fun to design and paint seasonal projects, although as 2018 draws to a close, I am looking forward to meeting up with painting friends in the New Year and working on new projects in great company. I would also like to thank the committee for all the hard work they continue to do on behalf of everyone. Love to all and happy painting, Sharon xx