Here we go! YAAY!

I can't believe three weeks has passed since I completed my Kickstarter project. The funding finally came through in the middle of last week and it took me 24 hours to realise it was actually spendable!

So what have I done? Freaked out mostly......then re-examined my Kickstarter wish list. Ordered the workshop, most important so I have somewhere to work. Then on Friday I placed an enormous order with Tuffnell Glass who have supported me by knocking nearly £100 off the price to help me get going. Thank you Martin, you're a star, and you now have another loyal customer.

The kiln will be ordered shortly and that takes up to 4 weeks for delivery, Martin is checking times with Paragon. I've gone for the kiln I priced into the project as I won't outgrow it anytime soon. The other kilns seemed much smaller, and I'd be less able to experiment with clays and kiln fused glass. It has cost me more than I had worked out, but that's because I've gone with the extra options for a bead door and window. This came recommended by Martin Tuffnell.
Thank you for the extra funds on Kickstarter, it has meant a world of difference.

Lastly I've had some exciting news this week from my local council. Although I won't be working full time due to my caring duties, and my M.E. I still qualify for the start up and enterprise grant. That's an additional £1000 this year, and another £500 if I'm still trading in Broadland's catchment in 12 months time.

The extra funds have enabled me to book my first trade stand! Oh my I'll be hitting the ground running as the stand is on 31st August in Westerham, Kent. It's the British Family Fayre and I thought this would be fitting for my first show. If you're in the area it's free to get in so please do pop along, if you're not I'm sure I'll be booking some more stands in the new year.

Bye for now!

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