Snafu Craft Sale

Today was the day I was taking part in the Christmas Craft Fair at Snafu, organized by Hero Next Door, an organization in aid of PAPYRUS (prevention of young suicide). This was my first ever one, so I felt rather rusty, but soon got into it and really enjoyed the day! I have been making lots of little accessories over the past two weeks which include collars, neck pieces, jewellery and my favourite of all, tights.
Below are some of the items that were being sold today.
My friend Hannah has been down working in London so I was also selling her hand printed scarves. They are very lovely! Check her out on her website Hannah Joy Scott. Her beautiful designs are influenced by landscapes, beaches and shores.
I also ought to spill that I have secured an internship in February time in Riga, Latvia at the design house QooQoo. Basically my favourite brand and te head designer Alyona already seems like such a lovely person. I really look forward to heading over there to work, I can't wait to experience and enjoy the different culture!

Aymee

The Lost Boy Trailer

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The trailer for the film I was working on in August

Aymee

Getting Down To Business

I have been extremely busy the past month with working a lot and organising my life. As a result havent updated this blog in a fair while. So I really ought to discuss what has been happening that I have been too busy to blog!

Graduate in Residence is going great! The second year students I have been working with are all really lovely. I have been helping out on Tuesdays whilst they are in the studio, and so far have been supporting them with pattern cutting for their skirt designs. I admit that pattern cutting is definitely not my strongest skill, infact it would most likely be what I am weakest at when it comes to fashion design. I have just had to accept I am not a natural pattern cutter. However having been in the studio and looking at so many skirt designs, I think my pattern cutting knowledge is increasing - I could be the queen of skirts at least? Perhaps not.

I am also taking part in my first craft fair on 17th of November at Snafu in Aberdeen. There will be a lot of talented folks selling handmade goods which is exciting, I really can't wait to see what other people are selling. I've been cracking on with hand painting tights again, and still have a fair few from summer that I beaded. I have make more collar cage shapes, lots of little handmade jewellery pieces and perhaps if I get a spare moment, I can decorate some t-shirts so that the guys are not left out. My boyfriend (Paul) has designed a lovely logo for my collars. I would love to keep on manufacturing these as I adore the silhouette and they go with any outfit!

There is another event I am taking part in, which is even more exciting! Teach Me How To..'s page was requested to me by a friend on facebook. I checked it out and found out that she had this amazing idea of an event solely on learning new things from sports and dance to arts and crafts. I contacted her straight away and am now going to be doing a workshop (on what I am yet to decide, but it will be fashion based). It will be on 26th January down in Edinburgh, thats about all I know just now, but will update more once I know more. After the workshop I am being given a stall again to sell and promote my work. I have offered to help out with logo's and posters for this event, so hopefully I can get involved with that too.

Very busy and exciting times ahead!

Aymee