by Jan Ward | Jan 28, 2018 | Uncategorised
Yesterday I had the most amazing day hosting a glass fusing workshop to 6 amazing ladies. After I put some of their work into the kiln this morning I sat down to read their feedback forms and realised just how much pleasure people take from these experience days. It...
by Jan Ward | Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorised
The pop-up-shops at Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk At the start of the summer my mum and I were heading towards Blakeney for our annual short break. It is generally the case on our trips that by late morning we are more than ready for coffee...
by Jan Ward | Jun 8, 2017 | Uncategorised
It’s been a funny week so far weather wise. Yesterday had I not been out at work I would have been in shorts and a t-shirt. The weather was glorious. Today, it is grey like a winters morning and I am wrapped in a fleece. Workwise however, for a change, it was...
by Jan Ward | May 10, 2017 | Uncategorised
I thought this week might be a bit hectic and I was right. So much to do and so little time to do it in. Of course, it’s all my own fault for leaving everything until the last minute – again! Fortunately, I am at my best when working under pressure as it...
by Jan Ward | Apr 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
The last few weeks have been reassuringly busy for a number of reasons. First of all the spring collection went out into the shops and has had great feedback. It seems like just a few days ago I was stressing about getting it all finished and packaged – now...
by Jan Ward | Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorised
What a day it was yesterday, storm Doris certainly let her hair down over the East of England. In the comfort of my spare bedroom (The Busy Box Room) I sat quietly at the computer working on designs for a new set of jewellery for Mini enthusiasts. Listening to the...
by Jan Ward | Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorised
Do you ever have ‘one of those days’? The ones where nothing seems to be going the way it should and you feel like you aren’t achieving anything. I’m well and truly having one today. As a general rule the first big event of the year for a...
by Jan Ward | Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorised
A makers blog… Believe it or not this is the question that I get asked the most when I am out and about at craft fairs and pop up shops. In this age of modern technology and automation people find it hard to believe that there are still some of us out there who...
by Jan Ward | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorised
Earlier this year I signed up to join Peterborough Artists Open Studios. This is a group of people who, every summer throw open the doors of their little hideaway workshops and studios and allow the public to wander around, have a chat and something to drink in a...
by Jan Ward | Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorised
It’s almost a year since The Busy Box Room opened for business and I’m really pleased with how things have gone. There have been quiet times as with any business but it occurred to me this morning that I’ve already secured a serious number of...
by Jan Ward | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorised
I’m working hard at the moment to secure plenty of occasions to get out and about to showcase my work. Here’s the latest list of what’s coming up……. March 26th – Demonstrating my craft at ‘Art in The Heart’, a...
by Jan Ward | Nov 1, 2015 | Uncategorised
So, Christmas is coming and you’re looking for that special gift. Why not come and visit me at one (or more) of my upcoming events. 22nd November – Whittlesey is having a Christmas Extravaganza, part of which will be a craft fair at The Ivy Leaf Club. I...
by Jan Ward | Sep 10, 2015 | Uncategorised
It’s been a strange week knowing that my former colleagues have all returned to ‘school’ and I’m still at home. I’m trying to sort out my website and get it live but I keep putting it off because everything takes soooooo long &...
by Jan Ward | Apr 19, 2015 | Uncategorised
So – my first exhibition since leaving university 20 years ago! Feeling slightly nervous about getting everything right but would love to see people at St. Mary’s Church, Whittlesey 24th – 26th April. I will be demonstrating my crafts on Saturday and...
