I started this blog a few years ago and just left it sitting there. At the time I was a wee bit lost in my direction in life. Well what a change since then. The creative juices are well and truly flowing at the moment. I need to get at my website and update also but this is on my to do list shortly.
Now had my rant in 2010 about creativity so decided to do something about it. I have a website http://catherinesotherndesigns.com which as I said needs work doing on it. Since then I have been Designing and making neck pieces, shrugs and home wears from recycled fabrics. Recently I did a workshop on Natural Dye and Print to go with the sustainable ethos I have with my other pieces. Now I have to say it has changed my life, the colours and patterns you get from this is amazing and it is something I am totally addicted to, below are some of the finished products. 100% silk scarf, naturally dyed and printed with leaves, are they cool or what.
I attended a workshop in Kilkenny last Wednesday supported by the CCOI (Craft Council of Ireland)and CCEB (County and City Enterprise Board) call Continuing Professional Development Workshop Programme. The Workshop was given by Mary Carty www.marycarty.com an amazing workshop on Effective use of Social Media in developong and promoting my craft and design enterprise. This has given me the kick start I needed to get more proactive with my business, so upwards and onwards from here.
I intend to post as often as I can on what I am up to with pictures etc, I have a pot on the boil at the moment waiting for more dyed pieces, delivery of some beautiful silk and wool fabric today, sun is shining, dogs are happy and all is well in the world, off to work I go. You all have a great day and get as creative as you can, it really is the spice of life.
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esotherndesigns.com
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