The Owl and the Pussy-cat
by Edward Lear





contemporary jewellery and studio glass
The Owl and the Pussy-cat
by Edward Lear
Megsie’s getting so much pleasure from making these…we’ll let you into a little secret – they’re actually a rhapsody in G (for Giuseppe) minor.
Megan Bottari, Surf and Turf: It’s blue (homage to Klausie and Robert), Lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, Surf and Turf: River Mouth, lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, She missed the boat (from The Owl and the Pussycat series), lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
We have the most delicious palette to work through (we love you, James Thompson)…
…so we’re beating a constant track to the workshop (…as you do.) Happy happy joy joy.
Megsie’s been expanding the fleet, and getting fanciful with a childhood favourite. You can’t imagine how much fun she’s having in the workshop…
Megan Bottari, Surf and Turf: Fleet Review (against the tide), lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, Without a paddle (Bluebell, from the Surf and Turf series), lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, Surf and Turf: Fleet Review (against the tide), lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, The Owl and the Pussycat, lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Megan Bottari, Cat Overboard!
Fresh from Megsie’s oven is a new series of work, Surf and Turf, referencing all we hold dear about the agrarian-coastal culture of this glorious corner of NSW that we call home. We have the best oysters in the state (Tathra – wins every year!), fabulous seafood, divine beaches, a pristine (Wilderness Coast) environment and, last but never least, moo cows galore.
But of course that’s merely the surface chat (they’re not really just a promo for our delectable region!) – they’re so much more besides, not least being a classic example of Megsie’s inimitable narrative bent (and her predilection for a tasty melange of material and vernacular.)
We’ve only just launched these little sweeties on their Odyssean adventure, and Megsie’ll be back in the workshop this week to expand the fleet…
Megan Bottari, Surf and Turf, lost wax cast Australian lead crystal
Cast with our glass of choice, James Thompson’s fabulous Blackwoods lead crystal (love it!)
[Mmm, we can feel our fave culinary fusion coming on…yum yum yum!! n(Ed)]
Here at the Hideout we’re gearing up for Easter Sunday, with a special nod to the cute l’il furry feller…
Ginger Bottari, Bunny Tags (saw pierced silver & titanium, stainless), Boom Boom brooch and earrings (saw pierced silver & titanium)
Map of Tassie (schnitty night)
Megan Bottari, Yardbird earrings (Sparrow; secret girlie business), fused glass, silver
Megan Bottari, Yardbird earrings (King Parrot), kiln fused glass, silver.
Ginger Bottari, Caged pearl brooch (commission for Charles), saw pierced titanium, silver and South Sea pearl
Last Sunday we marked the anniversary of Ned’s hanging (11th November 1880) with our annual Prisoners of the Crown Open Studio Day (once a year, on the closest Sunday.)
We’ve kept things pretty low key this year, but that notwithstanding the date stands as the signal opportunity to celebrate both our workshops and our joie de Neddie.
It was a glorious day; all the critters were on duty…
…and security was tight…
A very, very special thanks to Charlie who volunteered for a long weekend of preparatory toil…
…and to Glenn who took the mugshots (managing to avoid having his own taken we notice!)…
We had a lovely line-up of visitors, including some dangerous recidivists and a few who pulled ‘a La Groppa’ and baulked the parade (clearly on the lam from the law!)
So, another year down. And for those of you who have sent messages of regret and apology, never fear – it’ll happen all over again in a mere twelve months time!
Mark your dance cards: Sunday 11th November 2018.