The Decorative Folk Artist Issue 116 | Page 3

BADFA member opens new studio Long serving BADFA member, and out-going committee member, Diane Dening, has opened a new craft studio at 54 Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset. Just Purdy, the paint your own pottery, and crafting centre offers a whole variety of hobby and crafting sessions. Owner, Diane said on Facebook, “I would like to say a massive thank you for all the support, encouragement, and enthusiastic messages and comments I’ve received for opening my new shop yesterday. Just Purdy Paint Your Own Pottery and Crafting Centre in Chard, Somerset had a great opening day with a surprise visit all the way from Crawley in West Sussex from Clare Holmes and the lovely Shelly, it was the icing on the cake thankyou so much, also to Kim and Julie Moody from Southampton for coming to see our developments and progress last weekend, and again with tips, encouragement and enthusiasm it’s been truly overwhelming. ” New committee member, Clare, visits DD at Just Purdy on the opening day