Thought it'd be good to start the forum off with an Introduce Yourself thread. Come on in, say hello, tell us who you are, what you do, what you had for breakfast etc. while everyone else listens attentively.

is anyone there?

Hello everyone!

Gillian, in his later years, the celebrated guitarist Derek Bailey developed carpal tunnel syndrome and was unable to hold a pick. Rather than give up playing, he forced himself to learn how to play without one, and this drove him to new creative heights. He recorded a wonderful album (called 'Carpal Tunnel') charting his progress - each track is recorded a couple of weeks after the previous one, and there's a clear development from the uncertain, scratchy beginnings to the fluent and exhilarating final tracks, which is a really fascinating journey to experience. In the accompanying notes he says that while "medical people" insist he should have an operation, he's "more interested in trying to find a way around it". So, think of the wrist as an opportunity for trying something different!

Hello I'm Mel.  I've just discovered Helfa Gelf.  I live in Bala and am an Artist/Encaustician.  I also have just created a group on Flickr for artists as I should like to create an interactive site showing our regular work in Wales.  I don't think there is anything at the moment.... maybe you can let me know if there is.  If you want to look at the site go to:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/1172865@N25/  There's just me on it at the moment.  Can you show your work on the Helfa Gelf site?

I also run a B&B and am involved with the tourism association locally and am trying to put together a list of creative people for the site. 

 

Looking forward to joining in with you all.

Best wishes

Mel

Hi Everyone

My name is Emma and I am joining Helfa Gelf for the first time this year. I live in Pont y Pant near Betws y Coed.
Just thought I would pop in and say hello!

I am mainly a painter and you can see my work here http://art.seeds-of-light.co.uk - My other activity is as a tarot reader (http://www.tarot-guidance.co.uk in case anyone is interested :-) )

I heard from Sabine the other day that there is a facebook account for Helfa Gelf and also a twitter account - does anyone have a link for these - I would like to connect up and use them to help spread the word. Thanks

Love and blessings to all
Emma

Hi fellow Gelfers

this is my first year with HG and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm in Colwyn Bay, where there seems to be an inordinate number of active artists.

I'm an "emerging" artist - what a lovely phrase, sounds like a butterfly!

This forum is an excellent idea; I shall keep popping back to see what's happening. Just thought I'd say hi at this point.

Sally