Bisou with Samantha Alton

"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” — Gustav Mahler I feel so passionately about preserving craft skills and connection to land and people. I find hope in growing food, in community and in creativity. It is not the easiest path but it's the most rewarding. Sara Venn, founder of @ediblebristol , made me feel hopeful when things seemed bleak. She made me want to fight for what matters. I organised a Harvest Festival last year after she passed away, to raise money for Edible Bristol and help her son Noah continue her work. It was such a beautiful celebration of nature and autumn and craft that I decided to do it all again this year and I hope it will be as beautiful again! I feel even more in need of nature, connection and community with every year that passes. Access to fresh food and working with our hands are such fundamental parts of being human. There are some amazing craftspeople taking part in this Harvest Festival on Saturday, offering their time and skills. The workshops and demos are below: 11am - wild foraging workshop with @artist.forager 12pm - book talk and signing with @lia_leendertz 1pm - sandcasting workshop for kids with @issibulloch All day drop in sessions: Make felt acorn decorations with @moss.twig Weave a willow bird feeder with @bristolbaskets Leaf ID'ing with @woodcroftcommuntyorchard Craft demos by @moonbow.art, @craftpod_, @hivesandherbals and @avonguildswd C***r and seasonal food by @dickwillowsfarm Hot drinks and homemade cakes for sale #harvestfestival #celebratetheseasons #conectwithnature #traditionalcrafts

Thank you to everyone who bought my Bisou jewellery at Art on the Hill this weekend! 💛 Such a fantastic weekend full of creativity, with the sun shining on us all. ☀️

My earrings have found new homes, so it’s time to get making again for my next markets and art trails! ✨ Keep following me here on Instagram to see what I’m creating and where to find me next. 🥰

Lovely Saturday hanging out Born in Bristol to for the BS5 arts trail

🎨 BS5 ART TRAIL WEEKEND! 🎨 We’re so excited to be part of this year’s @bs5artstrail! 💗 Venue 30 – Born in Bristol, and the weather is looking fantastic all weekend! ☀️🙌 We will be hosting @samantha_alton77 and @en.japancraft in the shop, showcasing their gorgeous work alongside all our usual Bristol goodies! ✨ Come along, explore the amazing local artists and makers, and pop in to say hello — we’d love to see you! 💕 📍 Venue 30 – Born in Bristol 🎨 BS5 Arts Trail ☀️ All weekend See you there! 👋 #BS5ArtsTrail #BS5 #BornInBristol #BristolArt BristolArtists BristolMakers ShopLocal

All set up and ready to go BS5 Arts trail Bisou 💋

🎨 BS5 ART TRAIL WEEKEND! 🎨 We’re so excited to be part of this year’s @bs5artstrail! 💗 Venue 30 – Born in Bristol, and the weather is looking fantastic all weekend! ☀️🙌 We will be hosting @samantha_alton77 and @en.japancraft in the shop, showcasing their gorgeous work alongside all our usual Bristol goodies! ✨ Come along, explore the amazing local artists and makers, and pop in to say hello — we’d love to see you! 💕 📍 Venue 30 – Born in Bristol 🎨 BS5 Arts Trail ☀️ All weekend See you there! 👋 #BS5ArtsTrail #BS5 #BornInBristol #BristolArt BristolArtists BristolMakers ShopLocal

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Oh Dolly, the icon you will always be 💗 @dollyparton 🦋 #dollyparton

This is so true. I love making up random words when I read and can’t think of the right one 🤣 But that’s why we are all unique and creative people 💋 Bisou Daniel Alton you know 🤣

It’s kind of like when you’re going down the steps, not looking where you’re going, and you thought you were at the bottom step and so you confidently stepped toward it only to find that there was actually an extra step and now you’re just free falling through the air. #dyslexia #dyslexic #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiacommunity

If you are free this weekend please support a great, raising money for breast cancer 💋

@serenityclaystudio @bosombuddiesbristol @bladefarmer @cats.tarot @mrsdrurywritesbooks To book a place on a workshop; Clay trinket dish email [email protected] Wreath making - as Lisa website and social are in the process of being created email Sam [email protected]

☕️✨ Come and join me at my new Creative Café!

Enjoy a relaxed and friendly morning making your own beautiful polymer clay earrings. No experience needed—just come along, get creative and have fun! 🎨

Spaces are limited, so book your place using the link below 👇

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998486951269?aff=oddtdtcreator