Ponderisms....

I've had an interesting, thoroughly thought - provoking wee day. Today I met up with some old Jewellery class mates, they were through in the Burgh attending a talk given by Jerwood nominated jewellers in the Art College, and, given that it was raining and all too miserable for a wander round my favourite shops I siezed the opportunity to sneak into the 2nd half of the presentation.
It was really interesting, listening to these designers discussing their work, inspirations etc, I realised that I've forgotten what it feels like to be totally immersed in your work, and it's a feeling that I think I miss. It was nice also to be surrounded by crafty folk, I miss that most of all. And so I returned home feeling a smidge disgruntled and have spent the evening searching for some solutions.... so here I am having just e-mailed the Eca for some further info on evening courses in constructed textiles, photography and Jewellery.
I'm beginning to wonder if I really gave jewellery a fair shot, I know that I'm capable and being only 2 short terms away from graduation when I decided to take a break, I was fairly settled into my own sense of style, but I wasn't confident enough in my fundamental skills and really just didn't feel ready for that final push. Perhaps going back to basics in a more relaxed, informal environment is what I need to do. Time will tell.

The above image is of a couple of cards that I made during the summer depicing my Great Grandmother and Grandfather, Lizzie and James. I was so happy with them, there's no better feeling than making something and getting a real sense of pride from it, I've posted this image as a reminder to myself of what is undoubtedly the most important thing of all in any craft, enjoy it!