HCF is about getting to know each other as well growing. We recently held an Art, Craft, and Produce Fayre for HCF members to share their work with each other. Here are some of our inspiring creators.
Esther (Plots 3 & 4)
Basketmaking
I did a couple of workshops at Hillier Gardens then embarked on a beginner’s course in willow basketry with https://www.louisebrownbasketmaker.co.uk/. I love that you can make useful objects just by bending sticks!
Photocards
I took up photography so I could do better justice to the places I was visiting (before I more-or-less stopped flying because of climate breakdown). Especially the aurora. If anyone wants any advice on how to spot the northern lights, just ask (if you dare – I could talk about them for some time!)
Gillian (Plots 1 & 2)
Stained glass
I have been producing stained glass for about twelve years. I produce colourful stained glass items mainly featuring flora and fauna alongside Christmas decorations. Outside HCF, find me at gillanddiky@aol.com.
Loki and Jo (Plots 3 & 4)
LOKIJO Greeting Cards and Handcrafted Decorations
LOKIJO is a small, family-run-business based in Winchester which was created by 12-year-old Loki and artist mum Jo in 2020. Inspired by his love of animals and his funny, fluffy whippet Wolfy, Loki illustrates his unique animal designs using pencil and ink and then Mum, Jo decorates them using colourful acrylic and gouache paint and oil pastels.
Outside HCF, find LOKIJO at www.lokijo.co.uk, @joandloki, jo@jorosestudio.co.uk, jo@deerlittleforest.com, www.deerlittleforest.com, www.deerlittleforest.wordpress.com, www.facebook.com/pages/Deer-Little-Forest, www.twitter.com/Jonegusrose, www.etsy.com/shop/roseintheforest
Steve (Plots 7 & 8)
Nature and Wildlife Photographic Art
I focus on birds, mammals and insects from around the local area, the farm, Dorset and southern Scotland. Prints on high quality photographic paper, any size up to A3 (42cm X 29.7cm), can be provided to bring nature and wildlife into your home.
Outside HCF, find Steve at sbg@sky.com
