Update

This blog documents previous Re-Toyed Trash workshops and activities between 2006-2008.  I hope you enjoy reading it.

To find out what I am currently up to have a look at my blog here: aliciayolanda.wordpress.com

LCAD prospectus 08/09

A photo of my degree show work is in the Leeds College of Art & Design 08/09 prospectus. Alongside work that had been made at previous workshops, I exhibited an interactive projection of this Re-Toyed Trash blog and had a workshop bench and materials for visitors to make their own toys with. In the prospectus image my coursemate Bav Shah is making a toy at the workshop bench during his invigilation of our Art & Design degree show.

Lovebox festival photos

Lovebox festival

I’ll be at Lovebox festival this weekend in Victoria Park, London doing workshops in the Folksy tent.  I can’t contain my excitement, yeep!

Knottingley workshops

During June and July I visited the Crafty Folk in Knottingley to run a series of workshops with the lovely ladies there.  The Crafty Folk make sellable crafty objects to sell at fetes and fairs and give the profits to local charities.  I think some of these amazing furry toys might be given to loved ones though.

Photos from the Easter Sunday workshop

The recent workshops on Easter Saturday at theartmarket included a Re-Toyed Trash Easter special and Toby Juliff’s collaborative painting. We saw some finger puppets being made, some toothy bunnies, a rather special fish and kids enjoying getting messy with paint. We had fun and we hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend too.

This Easter Saturday…

The next workshop will be a special Easter sewing workshop, making all things Easter-shaped out of scrap fabric.  Think eggs, bunnies, flowers, finger puppets and monster rabbits.  We’ll be returning to theartmarket Saturday 22nd March 12-5pm, so if you’re feeling creative come join in.

The workshop coincides with a collaborative painting event by Toby Juliff as part of his ‘I don’t believe in painting’ exhibition.  There will be a huge canvas to work on and paints available to use.

Wash this down with some cake and chocolate and it’s set to be a creative mini festival.

Everyone welcome!

Directions to theartmarket here