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Christmas Fair and Student Exhibition

  • Nov 19, 2017
  • 2 min read

On Sunday 19th November the hubby, children and I threw open the doors to embrace the festive season! I have to confess that I was unbelievably nervous and exhausted as it is the first time that we have hosted anything like this in our home.

Ahead of the big day I spent an entire fortnight creating pottery just for the event, which included night shifts and 8 firings in the kiln as well as chronic insomnia! To say that my nerves were frayed is an understatement! Whenever I actually slept I was having recurring nightmares that no-one would come and that I would be found wandering the streets handing out mince pies and Christmas decorations whilst wearing my pottery apron! And when I couldn't sleep, instead of counting sheep I had allocated every single piece of pottery as Christmas and birthday presents for the next 10 years to my long suffering family and friends in case no-one bought anything!

However, people did come and we had a steady stream of visitors for 4 hours. They drank mulled wine and prosecco and nibbled on mince pies whilst perusing the ceramics on sale and the gorgeous work of my students this term. It was an informal, friendly day and I got to meet lots of new people, including some neighbours that we have only ever managed to say a brief hello to since we moved in to our house in May.

So thank you...

Thank you to everyone who came on the day.

Thank you for all the wonderful things you said about my work.

Thank you for loving the amazing ceramics that my beginner students have made this term just as much as I do (I am so proud of them all, I'm clucking like a mother hen!)

And most importantly, thank you for encouraging me to follow my dream. You are all so wonderful and I am overwhelmed that my little business that only started a few months ago had such a great response, it truly brings tears to my eyes.

 
 
 

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The part about the Christmas Fair combined with the student exhibition really stood out, especially how it brings together creative work and community interaction in a way that lets students showcase what they’ve been developing in a more relaxed, public setting. I also liked the sense that events like this aren’t just about selling or displaying work, but about giving students a chance to see how their ideas land with real audiences, which can be quite different from classroom feedback. It made me wonder how much preparation goes into balancing the festive atmosphere with the seriousness of presenting student work.

It also made me think about how presentation and structure matter in many different contexts, whether it’s creative exhibitions or…

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Cole Owen
May 26

What a beautiful and heartwarming story about your first Christmas Fair and Student Exhibition! It is completely natural to feel anxious and face sleepless nights when pouring so much love and effort into hosting an event in your own home, but the wonderful community response shows how truly valued your creative vision is. Juggling the demands of a busy family life with running a passionate business takes an incredible amount of dedication. It actually reminds me of early years educators who burn the midnight oil, balancing their practical teaching duties with heavy academic loads, and frequently relying on professional Childcare Assignment Help to keep their studies on track while continuing to care for children. Nurturing creativity in beginners and celebrating…

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Cole Owen
Cole Owen
Mar 25

What a wonderful celebration of creativity and community spirit! The Christmas Fair and Student Exhibition sounds like such an inspiring event — it's heartwarming to see young artists showcase their talent in a festive setting. As someone passionate about supporting students through their academic and creative journeys, this really resonates. Just like how resources such as New Assignment Help UK guide students through their coursework challenges, events like these nurture confidence and help learners express themselves beyond the classroom. The blend of handmade crafts, artwork, and the festive atmosphere must have created such a memorable experience for everyone involved. A huge congratulations to Lemon Studio and all the students who participated — moments like these remind us why nurturing creativity…

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