Diary Date: 14 June 2015 - Meet Gianni Deidda at Stamford Arts Centre

Gianni Deidda: Scroll saw artist based in Peterborough

"I am passionate about handmade crafts & hold demonstrations to promote this craft & show what can be created from a simple piece of wood."

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I am one of the founders of ESCartists in collaboration with my artist friends Eve Marshall and Cathi Prince. Escartists is a new creative group planning an escape from the ordinary by organising Artist markets and exhibitions promoting extraordinary workmanship and talent. I will be sharing details of all 12 artists taking part in our 2015 events on this blog. Feel free to share, reblog and also ask any questions you may have via the Escartists website. Thanks :-)

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7th Bead Soup Party: Shalini's Sparkly Serving Revealed!

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‘Fantasy’ One-Off Hand Beaten Upcycled Copper Pipe Cuff

Upcycled Rustic Copper Cuff FANTASY (06) Rustic Salvaged Copper Cuff made from old copper pipe. Each piece of wearable copper art is organic, bold and a one off. £ 46.00 This antique finish copper cuff is a good fit for 6 – 7 inch wrist. The opening is 1.5 inches. When putting on the cuff you should put it on the wrist sideways ans slide it over the narrowest part of your wrist. Read More: https://shaliniaustin.com/shop/upcycled-rustic-copper-cuff-fantasy-06/

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