Stoneywell, a National trust property we visited on our journey 'up North!'
I have just returned from a relaxing week away with my family. We stayed in Aislaby just outside of Whitby in North Yorkshire. We met with friends in Whitby, We had a beach day at Sandsend, with sunshine and paddling. A bus trip to Robin hoods bay, beach combing for Jet at Staithes, where my husband found a beautiful piece of jet amongst the many pieces of coal we found!
Sandsend beach
Whitby
Views around Aislaby
Staithes
I hope to include some Jet in my work in the Autumn.
For those who don't know, Jet is a special kind of fossilised wood, approximately 180 million years old.
Here is raw Jet, and a piece of polished Jet.
I can't wait to have a play with this amazing material.
Work news
I have been back at my workbench for a week now, and have just finished a small collection for Old Chapel Gallery in Pembridge, Herefordshire. The exhibition opens on 8th July.
I am also working hard on new pieces for the next couple of events I am trading at.
On 1st July I will be in Glastonbury for the Wytches Market
This event is free entry, follow on Facebook to see the amazing traders you can find there
On 16th July you can find my little Gazebo at Folk By The Oak, Hatfield Park, Herts
You can get tickets here: www.folkbytheoak.com
I will be working hard to create lots of new jewellery for these events, and I hope to see some of you there!
enjoy the sunshine!
Much love
Rachel
Ooh! P.S!
For those who liked my triple raven pendant from many moons ago......
I have made more, they are yet to be hallmarked, but will be available on the website soon!
These are not yet finished, they will be oxidised and polished, and I may set black diamonds in the eyes!
