I’ve always been fascinated by Automata. I used to call into Cabaret Mechanical Theatre when it was in Covent Garden in the 80’s and 90’s when ever I was in London. In more recent years, I found the MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) museum in Stratford on Avon. I’ve thought about trying to make my own over the years, but it always seemed to be rather difficult – I finally took the plunge in 2024! (for those of you...

I will be at the Christmas Craft Market at Red Maids School,Westbury Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW this Saturday from 11am – 3pm. Plenty of jewellery and little creatures for sale including theseChristmas owl, tree ornamentsChristmas owl earringsBright green and purple pendantI also now have some jewellery and owls and birds – oh haven’t shown you those yet – here they areat Tenderfoot, 100 Wick Road,...