Hope you all had a grrreat festive period, we did, it included receiving and giving some amazing handmade gifts :)

Just a quick update on our goings ons

We are working with the lovely Maggie Love again, this time, Easter themed, family friendly workshops in April, in Shrewsbury.

We are developing Craft after school programmes

Jamila and Jenni are collaborating on a Fine Art project which will be exhibited in Shrewsbury in Spring 2014

Jenni and Jamila are running a 'Introduction to Social Media' session for Shropshire Visual Art Network on 30th January. Contact them for details admin@vanetwork.co.uk

For news on our solo projects see our individual websites

Byeeeee, for now :)

As usual all dolls are juggling creative tasks, with life and ALL the admin needed.

Dulcie, had an inspiring time in London as part of her degree course, a whole week submerged in Art history - bliss.

Jenni has been living and breathing Inky Fox.(Jamila and Dulcie, and of course Jenni have their creations on sale there).

Jamila's work from the Charity Coffee culture exhibition in London is now over. She is working on an Arts for Health drawing project, upcycling stuff to save cash, the environment and the opportunity to say, "I made it" when people ask where she bought her brooch, necklace etc. Jamila has also been doing lots of drawing, and helping Jenni with Inky Fox marketing, helping or hindering, I'm not sure, he he he :)

Our Jenni has opened her first shop!! Inky Fox is in the John Rose studios, United Art Spaces, Coalport, Ironbridge. TF8 7HT. Come visit her. There are lots of lovely handmade treasures to buy.

She has been open since 22nd May 2013. 

Jamila has taken some stock and shop photographs for Jenni, but has forgotten the lead, so the images will be edited and uploaded later :)

The Jenni has a Facebook and Twitter page too, 'Like', 'Follow' Support.

Jenni will be running Art/Craft workshops from studio. 

Launch party 22nd June 2013!!

Howdy Craft bunnies,

So much to tell you.....


Our first Craft fayre, went very well, lots of hard work, but the venue looked great and  we had lots of VERY positive feedback from stall holders and visitors. Jenni took the lead on this, as she has always wanted to host a fayre. We wanted it to be a fayre that we would like to attend, activities, competitions etc, varied and all handmade work, and it was!! 

So that's done and you never know we may well host another one.......

We did our fist Artist talk for the lovely ladies of Church Stretton WI- Marmaladies, followed by a Craft taster session. The talk was on the Arts and Craft movement and doing the research for that was most interesting.

Dulcie is still working hard, painting and studying for her University course.

Jenni is about to open her first ever Art and Craft shop in Coalport, the John Rose Studios, Ironbridge, it's called Inky Fox How exciting!!

Jamila is focusing on her Arts for Health projects, Elixir Arts and has had a few exhibitions (Photography as well as illustration) in the big smoke London of late, as well as workshops, commissions and lots of admin. 

All in all a busy, creative and fun times for Hey Doll! (as ever prepping and planning Craft parties and events).

Thanks for reading, :)

Hello all!

We hope you had an enjoyable and crafty Xmas break.

As well as running crafty parties, exhibiting, going to University and more we Dolls are also happy and willing to see our work.

- Jamila is selling Original Pieces, jewellery, key rings and more inspired by her Illustrations and macro Photography work, see her Facebook page, (see below for one of Jamila's necklaces, African bird, Rabbit and leaf key ring). Prices from £4.50.

http://www.facebook.com/Jamila.Visual.Artist?fref=ts

- Jenni is making cards, pillows etc & will be selling her wares at St Marys Church, Shrewsbury, Bus Stop Vintage Fayre, 26th Jan 2013. (See below for Jen's flower)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-Nina/177933188981686?fref=ts

- Dulcie also has her paintings and greeting cards for sale at the Antique shop on Mardol, Shrewsbury, called Memory Lane.

http://www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneAntiquesAndVintage?fref=ts

Hello Craft Fans,

See below for our New Poster for Xmas Wreath and Card Workshop. We have already started prepping for this and hope to see you there. Taking bookings now!! 

English Bridge studios is a great space, lots of light and Dulcie is gonna make mince pies too. So nibbles and Craft, winning combination.

We have 3 exciting winter workshops you should know about.. get your diaries out..

2 on the 24th November at the Trinity Centre, Meole brace, Shrewsbury.

10am-12pm Christmassy Critters making lots of fun super adorable creatures to adorn your tree or mantel for many years to come. This includes a introduction to needle felting.

The second on the 24th November 2012 is Vintage inspired jewellery workshop 1pm - 2pm Making cute vintage inspired bejewelled collars, earrings and brooches perfect to give as handmade Christmas gifts.

The third is on the 8th December at the English Bridge Studios, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. 10am until 12pm This workshop will be making fabulous fabric wreaths and Christmas cards.

Places are limited due to space and the details of how to book are on our "workshops" page - Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hello fellow craft fans,

We are currently revamping our website, we loved our old one, but it took too long to load, so bear with us.

Can you hear jingle bells in the distance? Well neither can we but we are none the less beavering away prepping and planning Christmas workshops.....sorry we know it's only August. 

Jenni will be running 2 sessions on the same day (she is hardcore) at the Trinity centre, Shrewsbury, really lovely space and helpful staff. See Workshops page. Jamila and possibly Dulcie will be also running a Christmas workshop in early December, in Shrewsbury more details when we are all sorted.

We want to support our Arty pals too, so tell us about your events, exhibitions fayres etc.

Got some Hen Parties coming up too, which we are very much looking forward to.
Doll, Jamila is currently part of a touring exhibition with the Photographic angle and has a piece in the 'Lights Camera Action' exhibition at the Public, West Bromwich.

Jenni has also been updating her own website and Dulcie started a new job, she is a busy bee. Jamila is prepping for her Upcycling course at the Qube Gallery, Oswestry in October, 5 weeks, Wednesday afternoons.

Here is a picture of some bunting cos we seem to have a unquenchable desire to make bunting, fabric, paper, laminated, sew, no sew....etc etc.

And our our old logo, which Jamila illustrated way back in March 2012, so you can get a lil idea of what we look like, perhaps we should get a good photograph of us all together?

Hey Doll! meeting later, in a pub, good idea or no?? Will be lovely to have a cheeky crafty catch up.