Summer has arrived

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.

www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk

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

www.Facebook.com/wytchesmarket/

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!