Hand spun Yarn for the Talmadge Art Show.

Talmadge Art Show

~Our booth with my new scarf display~

Talmadge Fall Art Show

                                                           

 Lots of my nuno felt........Shawls and other wearables.

And all the latest Burt Watson Originals, leather handbags.

Meandering Vines.......Completed!

As promised, here is the finished nuno felt cotton gauze shawl,

finished in time for the Talmadge Art Show this past weekend.

My friend Cielo Pessione, who makes beautiful crochet jewelry and accessories,

graciously modeled the shawl at the show. Her crochet necklace goes perfectly with the piece.

I'm more than pleased with the result.

Talmadge Art Show this Sunday

I will have lots of new work at the Talmadge Art Show, this Sunday, November 20th.

If you are in the San Diego area, we hope to see you there. We do this show three times a year and feel it is the very best art and fine craft show in town!

You will also be treated to a unique selection of new leather purses from Burt.

His unique color combinations, wide soft shoulder straps,

and signature closures finish each piece beautifully.

Same Great Show, New Venue

I'm so excited about the February 27th, Talmadge Art Show. This time at a new venue in Liberty Station, Point Loma. For you San Diegans who have not discovered Liberty Station and NTC Promenade, you are in for a treat. With great restaurants ( my favorite being Tender Greens) and beautiful galleries, you can plan a delightful outing!

NTC Promenade Event Center

2875 Dewey Road, Corner of Dewey and Truxton

Directions to the Talmadge Art Show

I am proud to be going into my seventh year of selling and showing my work at

The Talmadge Art Show

Hope to see you there!

Talmadge Art Show in the rain!

Yesterday was another great Talmadge Art Show here in San Diego. In spite of the threatening weather, we had a fantastic turn out. The growing reputation of this show, in it's 20th year, brought lots of new people and old friends out on a rainy day to see the best in art and quality craft items around.

New this show, for me, were my new art batts. A specialty item for sure, or so I thought. But, as I commented to a fellow felter, the soft almost magical quality of the carded wool was so compelling, that I sold many to people who were not felters or even crafters, but just wanted to take one home! They were the first batts I made on my new drum carder, and I discovered that everyone found them as delicious as I do!

Set up is always a challenge.

I love the mixing and blending of my felted pieces with Burt's leather.

Great Show!

The Talmadge Art Show was a huge success! Lots of friends and past customers came out and I was so busy I totally forgot, and didn't have time, would you believe, to take any pictures. The room was packed with people almost the whole day. So no pictures of the show.....sorry, but here are a couple of my Mini Nuno Felt Pillows that made their debut yesterday. They are small, all under 10" square. Each one has a unique detail on the back to make that interesting too. I had a great time making these little treasures.

Marsh Grass at Sunset, front and back

X's and O's, Front and back

Talmadge Art Show this Sunday

The Talmadge Art Show is almost here! I really enjoy the show. So much excitement and so many wonderful artists. Space design is always a challenge. This was my space last year. I used to put everything on a table with risers and racks, and I would stand or sit behind the table. But with so many more scarves I had to rethink my set-up. It's so much more inviting like this, and I am able to really interact with my customers. If you are in San Diego this Sunday November 22, please stop by the Talmadge Art Show, at the San Diego Women's Club and say hello. The event runs from 10:00 to 4:00.

Talmadge Art Show

Next weekend I will be showing and selling my work at the fall Talmadge Art Show . It's a wonderful show, I think it's the best in San Diego. I have been doing this show for the past five years, in the spring and in the fall. This show will be the biggest yet with 56 artists from many mediums. In addition to my scarves, and pillows, I will be showing these gauzy shawls. They are large and dramatic, making them suitable for draping over baby grand pianos or the foot of your bed, when not being worn. The fabric I used for the first two below is hand dyed from Australia. They are soft and light weight. Perfect for Southern California.

The Talmadge Art Show

The Talmadge Art Show

Is always "the" place to find quality hand made art and crafts.  Burt and I have been doing this show, both in the spring and fall for 5 years now.  The work I have shown at Talmadge has evolved from beaded jewelry, to my present and always focus on FELT!  It was, as always,  a good show for both of us.  My display is simple, as I show pillows and scarves/shawls only.  We were  in "our corner" by the French doors.  The splashes of wool, leather and silk colors draw folks into our space and we had lots of great talks and happy customers checking us out. 

No bag or tissue for this woman who insisted she wear her new scarf, and as I watched her walk away, I admired for the last time the soft gauzy piece of Nuno Felt gracefully draped around her neck. Oh yes, that one was called Mangos and Peaches. There was great interest in my Nuno Felt Workshops.  I passed out a lot of fliers for my May 11 & 12 and June 1 & 2 dates.  My friend Susan who owns the Grove, the coolest place to knit in San Diego, stopped by, very excited about my felt pillows, she blogged about the show including very nice photos. 

Burt enjoys a good chat with a customer.  

His beaded leather is so unique.  The guy has a bit of a following , 

in fact, two previous customers came back, on Sunday, 

for another Burt Watson Original 

Tracey loved the belt she bought from Burt.  Tracey's company Razmajette, makes beautiful handbags with vintage elements and wonderful fabrics, so she has a keen eye for fine fashion accessories.