The bridge to optimism.

There are so many beautiful things in Snug Gallery. Usually I get really intimidated with snobby gallery waiter that really puts me off on enjoying the art that's inside. But here, the owner is genuinely friendly and just lets you enjoy on what's to offer within the space.

I was so proud to buy my first ceramic piece by Rebecca Callis, that's now sitting prettily in my dressing table to hold my Make-up brush.

And what do you know about 'one thing lead to another'. I was ever so lucky to visited Great Nothern Contemporary Craft Fair in Spinningfield Manchester (Fiuhh that was a long name :D ), and actually met the designer of my pretty pot and say hello to her.

The fair was just indescribable. There were so many high standard pieces from textiles, art, jewellery design, and illustration design. My brain was like a fireworks, filled with excitement just by browsing all the beautiful handmade things.

Below is Ingrid Wagner who kindly let me tried one her gigantic knit needles. I could stay forever in that stalls admiring her work, and also to continue my first rug knit.

Do check out her lovely company here for more information and possibly join exciting studio program.

The graduate pavilion that was dedicated for fresh graduate was as highly competitive as the established UK craft makers next door.

Julia Snowdin's gentle art piece really struck me the most. The artist herself was generous enough to chat with me and my group of friends about her inspiration and how the materials evolved together with the initial ideas.

Visiting the event has helped me very much with getting more focus on the brief that I'm working on at the moment. The video below also inspired me to enjoy bright but slightly muted colours for my final design this term.

What inspiring things have you came across lately?

Lv T.