Nasty Women North East is back and I am so excited to be a part of it. Taking place at Thought Foundation on the 16th and 17th of November in Newcastle with an exhibition and conference it's an event not to be missed as part of this fantastic movement. The piece I have been working on takes the classic fist motif associated with rebellion and revolution. By adding colour I have aimed to reflect the variety of people and women within this movement and to draw attention to the

System Gallery - Newcastle Upon Tyne - 19th October - 10th November Crafted with Intent is launching on the 19th of October with Mi Sisan featuring in this exhibition highlighting the debate between art and craft. 'Inspired by the crafted, colourful surfaces of Thailand and the Buddhist temples; Mi Sisan is a collection of knitted pieces. The patterns and colours of Thailand are translated into the work through diverse yarns, in a variety of textures and materials reflecting