Shake Your Glass May to October - How did that happen!

May = amazing photo shoot with Derek Johnston

                                          June = Stansted Garden Show

      July = Friday Night Markets organised by the The Portsmouth and Southsea Consortium

                                         August = New Forest Fairy Festival

September = Holiday! We had the pleasure of visiting Antigua and swimming with stingrays. 

The Fairy Tale Fair Brighton

This weekend I have the pleasure of attending this funky fair in Brighton! 

I will have a selection of my new trinket dishes along with my super sparkly etched pendants! 

Love is in the air.... at Shake Your Glass

Love is in the air at Shake Your Glass this February. I have secured 2 new stockists, am looking forward to some bigger events and have ideas a buzzing!
Let me introduce the stockists....
The Gift Boutique in Petersfield is a haven of hand made, pop in and see the lovely Charley or nose online here.
Bosham Walk is located in the most picturesque village in Sussex. Home to several working artists as well as displaying local crafts like my own in the downstairs cabinets. For more information click here.

Woman Of The Year Awards 2014

I was thrilled to have been shortlisted for a Business Award in The News Woman of The Year 2014 Awards. These were sponsored by Rachel Lowe of She Who Dares. Clint and I put our glad rags on and attended the awards at The Marriot Hotel in Portsmouth.

It was a fantastic experience, extremely inspirational and humbling. I did not win my category but the woman who did had made remarkable achievements and was only 23! I am just at the beginning of my journey and am pleased that I am on the right road. It left me buzzing with a new zest for moving forward and keeping up my determination even when faced with set backs. 

Christina Corp pictured with Rachel Lowe below was the overall winner. What a story! This lady was told she would never walk or speak again yet she is and volunteers helping others with brain injuries. Amazing! 

 All I can say is go with it, hard work and sleepless nights do pay off. If you have family and friends that support you like me then it makes it all that bit easier. Have a great week, Elisa x

Wandering Witches Fayre 2014

Woo hoo! This weekend sees one of my favourite event's of the year the Wandering Witches Fayre. Showcasing the most beautiful Pagan inspired arts and crafts, readers and live entertainment it makes for a perfect Sunday. Look forward to seeing some of you there!

I will have a selection of dichroic glass pendants, fused glass dishes and glass gift items.

Portsmouth Arts Trail - Created in Portsmouth 2014

I am pleased to confirm that I will be taking part in the Portsmouth Arts Trail - Created in Portsmouth 17-19 October 2014. I will confirm details when the leaflets have been published. Another exciting opportunity for Shake Your Glass!
The aim of the trail is
"To create opportunities for the 'Artists' in Portsmouth to reach the public in Portsmouth and make art and craft of a high standard accessible to those who currently feel 'it's not for them' as well as open the eyes of the residents of Portsmouth to the bounty of skill surrounding them." Lucille Scott 

Top Sellers - Fused Glass and Lampwork

This week's Top Sellers at Shake Your Glass.

Bottle Openers £15 can be made to order with your choice of bead design and colour.

Statement Dichroic Rings £15.

Hampshire Open Studios

Me demonstrating glass bead making at HOS

I have had an overwhelming response so far and it has been fantastic to meet soo many new customers.

If you have missed out on the fun the studio will be open again

Saturday 23rd August 11- 4 pm

Sunday 24th August  11-4 pm

Monday 25th August 11-4 pm

I look forward to welcoming you, Elisa :) 

Shake Your Glass Promo Video 2014

Hampshire Life Magazine August 2014 Edition

I am pleased to have been featured in this month's edition of Hampshire Life Magazine http://www.hampshire-life.co.uk/

Hampshire Open Studios and Festival Break

Hampshire Open Studios is fast approaching! I've been busy behind the scenes contacting local press and listing the event on all the local radio and news websites.
If you have any further suggestions or would like a brochure please contact me.

I have had lots of lovely commission work on the go this week and was sent this photo of the lovely Georgia on her prom night - I custom made both earrings and pendant. Her dress is to die for!!

Yesterday saw a little spot in the local paper The News so I was very pleased about this.

I'm off to recharge by energy attending 2 festivals over the next 2 weekends. Barefoot in Leicester and Wacken in Germany.
Have a fabulous 10 days, Elisa.

Facebook Giveaway!

Facebook Giveaway competition of a Dichroic Butterfly Pendant.
Pop over, like and comment to be in with a chance to win!



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Portsmouth Listings for Hampshire Open Studios 2014

Portsmouth listings so far for Hampshire Open Studios 2014 :)

Glass Commission Work

Phew... what a weekend Drakefest was - dancing, live bands and lots of merry making along with some sales to new faces.
All in all pretty awesome! Even the downpour Sunday night didn't ruin the mood although did make for a very wet pack down which is always a bit well soggy!
I've had some awesome glass commission work to be getting into this week - glass bead earrings, a beautiful sparkly cat pendant with more on the cards including a new design and a special memory necklace. Pictures will follow as the owners receive safely! Have a fab weekend! Elisa
Also new in this week - Glass Cufflinks

Dichroic Glass Cabochons

Dichroic glass cabochons fresh out of the kiln this morning ready to be shaped into rings, pendants and earrings! :)

This Weekend's Events

Saturday I will be at Emsworth Craft and Gift Market 10- 3pm.
Sunday Grammer School Summer Fete, Governor's Green, Old Portsmouth. 11.30 - 3pm.

This week's new designs... Hare and Owl Pendants. Have a great weekend.

Shake Your Glass Promo Video Clip

Today I have put together a short promo video with comments from my lovely customers.
Take a look.... http://youtu.be/_PIGtCQY6F8

Marketing

This week I have attended the Vistaprint Night School evening with Jo Fairley Co Founder of Green & Black's as the guest speaker. I like other creative types freely admit that marketing does not come naturally to me. I make the product well and that's about it.... So this year I decided that it wasn't going to happen by magic and I needed to at least get to grips with the basics. The journey so far has included reading lots of online articles with top marketing tips. I have implemented - new brand and design, working on the social media side of things and writing a press release. So far so good. Jo's advise is hard work, perseverance and excellent customer service are key. I don't want to be a multi millionaire but I can scale this to help with my local success. I left feeling positive that I'm at least headed on the right path!

Love Southsea Market This Weekend

If you'd like to come and see me I will be at Love Southsea Market this Saturday.

This week Statement Dichroic Cocktail Rings

I'm soo excited I have had my delivery from the States this morning! Gorgeous sparkly textured glass is awaiting my cutter. So this week I have become very excited about these fabulous statement rings, I just want them all! The process is 2 firings a full fuse followed by fire polish after grinding to make sure the cabs fit the ring bezels. Enjoy! E x