Flights of Fantasy

04/10/2026

Nearly time for the Wey Valley Textile Arts exhibition at Riverhouse Barn, starting on October 8th and running until the 18th. Some stunning work on show and for sale, including smaller items just right to tick off your Christmas list!
I am also exhibiting with Horsley & Clandon Society of Art at East Horsley Village Hall. This is a one-day event at East Horsley Village Hall.
I'll have examples of my decorative biodegradable urns at both venues - and of course there will be tea/coffee and CAKE!

28/08/2026

Another event for your calendar - this time at the Riverhouse Barn gallery in Walton on Thames. The open evening is Tuesday 8th September 6-8pm and then work will be on show from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th -10am-4p.
The Oxshott and Cobham Art and Crafts group will be exhibiting their work for just under a week, so put something in your diary now and pop along with a friend (or on your own) and maybe even take in a stroll along the Thames?
This lovely gallery has an equally great cafeteria with CAKE but if you aren't a cake-lover, there are two very good pubs on the doorstep!

15/08/2026

Time is marching on, although with these high temperatures, I do feel it is moving very slowly in this household!
Meanwhile, plans are well on their way for my first selling event of the year - a new one for me: Horton Arts Centre, near Epsom. I've never been there before, so looking forward to meeting other craftspeople (and visitors of course) who I've not come across before.
Hope you can join us - masses of parking on site and in nearby roads and a bus route passes the gates, I am told.
Look forward to seeing you there

23/07/2026

I've rather overlooked promotion and listings of my folksy shop in recent months. A combination of exceedingly hot weather sapping my energy, and preparations for two up-coming exhibitions have had me pre-occupied!
Please do take a look at https://folksy.com/shops/charlescottage - there are some new listings and some items on sale, giving you an opportunity to stock-pile for Christmas or find a perfect gift for a friend's birthday, house move or wedding.
Let me know if something not on sale is of particular interest and I can consider lowering the price for you as a one-time summers special!

Charles Cottage Designs - Beautiful creations in handmade felt and upcycled materials

08/05/2026

I'll be among the artists and craftspeople exhibiting in Esher over the bank holiday weekendin the lovely Bluehouse Artspace.
Do hope you will come and find us. Members will take turns with stewarding duties - I'll on Friday morning.