The Muddy Dog Company

Show Diary & My Favourite Things

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Many of you will be thrilled to know that Lance (above) has now finished his student year with The Liquid Glass Centre is now making his fused glass jewellery in our workshop at Barrington Court, he is also working hard to improve his hot glass work by visiting Siddy Langley's studio in Devon www.siddy.com  where he is trying to improve his woblets and stumblers So many of you adore his early attemps of making glass that he is taking orders and his production book is nearly full.  He would like to say a huge Thank You for all the orders and he will be exhibitng at Wambrook Church Christmas Fair opens 10am on 12th November at The Tythe Barn, Wambrook, TA20 3EP. 

We are all participating in Somerset Art Weeks at Barrington Court, Paul at Barrington Pottery has visiting artist Clare Newman who has some amazing detailed pictures which she creates whilst picking up details of her subjects which are usually under her microscope,

Jozef is always very busy and he is working on an amazing project which is a very detailed coat of arms which he is carving out of a huge piece of oak. I think he will be working on it for some time.

Mary Davis has made some beautiful Art Wear which she is exhibiting in my workshop for the first time during Arts week, I think Somerset is giving London Fashion Week some competition. 

Janet East and I are really excited as we have an editorial coming up in the new magazine Handmade Living, Charlotte and Cahterine attended one of our makers workshops a few weeks ago both went home thrilled with their newly found talent and have very kindly written about us in their magazine.  Look out for November issue of Handmade Living on the shelves in W.H.Smith and Newsagents. www.kalmedia.co.uk/shop.php

A huge thank you to the Field Magazine who have very kindly printed a mention for The Muddy Dog Company about the fact that we can make bags out fo your own sourced animal hides. www.thefield.co.uk

We have been busy bees as Somerset Life are also doing an editorial on all of our workhops and courses in their November issue so please do not hesitate to grab a copy or go online to www.somerset.greatbritishlife.co.uk

CADDIE WORKS AT BARRINGTON POTTERY next door, he is the smartest choc labrador you have ever met, he also has his own blog check out www.cadburythechocolatelabrador.blogspot.com he is full of news from around the Estate, he lives with www.Paulthepotter.blogspot.com and Marion, they are both very well behaved as Caddie has trained them well.  Paul runs courses from the workshop for those who wish to get their hands dirty, he also creates some beautifully turned and glazed pots and tableware.  I want to buy them all www.barringtonpottery.com

 My neightbour on the otherside is JOZEF MESAR who uses his woodcarving skills to create stunning commissions and restoration pieces from huge lumps of wood.  He sells desirable wooden hearts, bowls and hand painted jewellery. www.jozefmesarwoodcarver.co.uk

Janet who owns Barrington Patchwork runs a smart shop, it is always so well ordered and colourful, she has an amazing selection of textiles and kits. Her quilts are beautiful and she has a huge selection of bits and gadgets to make sewing easier, www.barrington-patchwork.co.uk ask Janet about the courses she runs from her workshop.     

SWING LIKE A MONKEY from one of Marnie Moyles beautiful oak swings www.greenoakfurniture.co.uk

Every wardrobe needs to be filled with clothing from CORDINGS OF PICCADILLY www.cordings.co.uk

STEVE HANDLEY makes amazing handmade furniture and cupboards from all sorts of reclelaimed kitchenalia www.stevehandley.co.uk Mrs Handley is also a star, check out her funky wardrobe, I want to look like her.

THE CARRIER COMPANY for all things canvas and English, from log carriers to clothing.www.carriercompany.co.uk

The Holt, Honiton, Devon. Owned and run by two excellent masters of food and wine. www.theholt-honiton.com also check out their family business www.otterbrewery.com where you can find Smoking Jacket Foods another fab foodie intro. Tate tea at TOAST in Honiton.

Fab cake hampers and gifts from www.honeybuns.co.uk at Matt and Emma work very hard to make award winning gluten free cakes and now savoury yumbleicious, scrummy and delicious cakes, tarts and puds.  I LOVE THE DONKEY CAM....XX

Guy Mallinson for great greenwood course and funiture making under a tree canvas www.mallinson.co.uk 

Have you seen the black willow mugs and jugs from Aurea, Ilminster a beautifully presented home and interior shop with some wonderful gifts and design classics. www.aurea.co.uk

www.Pylehouse.co.uk Special Place to stay with Madeline & Mike Berry providing one of the best views, breakfasts and crisp linen. T:01460 239268

www.Wambrookfarm.co.uk Sue & John Eames have a delightful cottage in my favourite village in Somerset. Sleeps 8 and is tucked away in the best location. The village pub, The Cotley Inn, open for lunch & supper and if the cottage is full you can stay B&B in the farmhouse. Sue makes a delicious breakfast with all locally sourced produce. T: 01460 62371

Mary Davies is undoubtedly the best Knitwear Designer in the world. www.elusivecollections.com or visit her shop in Wedmore,Somerset T: 01458 210 447  while you are in Wedmore pop into The Cottage Gallery to view the exsquisite work of Rowan Van de Holt www.rowan-berries.com 

Dapper Dogs will keep the Hairy Muddy Dogs in trim call Jennie Salter for a home visit:01297 444348

www.harriet-whinney.co.uk the best pearlsmith in history, Freshwater, South Seas, Pacific. She also magically restrings making the old ones new agian, bespoke service available.  Sadly the only thing worth getting from the English Channel is the fresh fish on offer at www.beerfish.co.uk the nearest fishmonger to the sea, on the beach at Beer, Devon. make sure you join Hughs www.fishfight.net/

The Trading Post, Lopen will supply you with anything required LOCAL organic veg, fresh eggs, fine ORGANIC wines,the finest seed or walnut bread and fresh flowers for mum. T: Sue Hasell 01460 241666 or for your sat nav post code TA13 5JH.

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