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BRIAN & WENDY FROUD will be special guests at the Spring Avalon Faery Ball and Fayre in Glastonbury on 10th and 11th March 2012 ♥ http://www.faeryevents.com/faery-events/spring-avalon-faery-fayre

Brian and Wendy Froud will be sharing their knowledge and skills in talks and workshops throughout the course of the weekend, and will also be special guests at the Avalon Faery Ball. for more details join the free newsletter on the Faery Events website.

About WENDY FROUD:

Wendy Froud was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1954. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Art (concentrating on fabric design and ceramics) from The Center For Creative Studies College of Art and Design in Detroit.

Wendy moved to New York where after receiving one of her puppets as Christmas gift from the Muppet’s art director, Jim Henson asked her to come and work on their newest project, “The Dark Crystal” where she met her husband to be, Brian Froud. Wendy worked not only on The Dark Crystal but on the Muppet Show, Muppet Movie, The Empire Strikes Back (as fabricator of Yoda) and Labyrinth as well.

Since moving permanently to Dartmoor, England, Wendy has concentrated on making models and mythic figures. She has illustrating three books – “A Midsummer Night’s Faerytale”, “The Winter Child”, and “The Faeries of Spring Cottage” – with author Terri Windling.

Wendy has recently published (published by Imaginosis) a book of her own writings illustrated with her dolls and figures -The Art of Wendy Froud. She also writes for magazines and has had her fiction writing included in two anthologies – “Sirens and Other Demon Lovers” and “Trolls Eye View”.

Wendy teaches sculpting, doll and model making and mask making workshops incorporating mythic and faery imagery and meditation. Her latest project is The Heart of Faerie Oracle – a deck of oracle cards with book, illustrated by Brian Froud and written by Wendy Froud. This was published in March of this year (2010).

Wendy has exhibited in Museums and galleries in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Japan and her work is in private collections throughout the world. She is an Academician of the British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.

About BRIAN FROUD:

Brian Froud was born in Winchester, England in 1947. He grew up in Kent and graduated with a first class honors degree from Maidstone College of Art.

He began his career by illustrating book covers and quickly went on to illustrating many books including “The Land Of Froud’, The award winning “Faeries” with Alan Lee and more recently “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Book” and “Good Faeries, Bad Faeries”.

Brian also designed the award winning and cult films “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” for Jim Henson.

Brian’s most recent books are “The Faery Oracle” with Jessica Macbeth and “Lady Cottington’s Faery Album”, the republished classic “The World of The Dark Crystal” “The Runes Of Elfland” , “Goblins! “ , “Brian Froud’s Secret sketchbook” , “Lady Cottington’s Pressed Faery Letters” , “Brian Froud’s World of Faerie” – “ The Heart of Faerie Oracle” with Wendy Froud.
Brian’s most recent book is “How To See Faeries” created with author John Matthews.

Brian has exhibited in Museums and galleries throughout the U.S, U.K. , Europe and Japan and his work is represented in private collections throughout the world. He is an Academician of The British SouthWest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts.

Brian has worked with many distinguished authors including:
Terry Jones, Ari Berk, John Matthews, Terri Windling, Charles Delint and Jessica Macbeth.

Avalon Faery Ball

Saturday March 10th 2012

Announcing the line-up for the Spring Avalon Faery Ball  on Sat 10th March 2012:

3 Daft Monkeys

Steampunk Faery Ziazan La Diva

Faery Belly Dance with Cara B and more!

Plus the Avalon Faery Fayre on 10th and 11th March. a free event at Glastonbury Town Hall, somerset, UK.

More details coming soon at: www.faeryevents.com. the Avalon Faery Ball, Avalon Faery Fayre and the UK’s 3 Wishes Faery Festival are all hosted by by ‘Karen Kay’s Faery Events‘.

Art from ‘How To See Faeries’ © Brian Froud worldoffroud.com

Christmas is a very busy time of year for the Christmas Fairies and Elves. They work in glittery offices helping Santa plan and prepare for his magical journey. They file all Santa’s letters, measure chimney pots, design new toys, make cards and labels, train the reindeer, plan a route for Santa’s magical journey amongst many other secret Christmas chores.

Every year, Santa has a team of Christmas folk who run secret Christmas fairy workshops. The workshops are usually run just before Christmas so that Children throughout the land can learn about the world of the Christmas Fairies/Elves and celebrate with our magical fairy folk.

‘Make A Wish Entertainment’ will be holding Christmas Workshops on the following dates in 2011:

Wakefield - Saturday 3rd December

Leeds - Sunday 11th December

Harrogate - Sunday 4th December

Shrewsbury – Saturday 17th December

To book a place contact  info@fantasykidsclubs.co.uk or call 01924 281365.

Come and meet Melissa Mermaid on the FAE Magazine booth at FaerieCon

on 4th to 6th November at Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn

Pick up the latest copy of  FAE magazine (Faeries and Enchantment)  and the new Mermaids magazine (Mermaids & Mythology)

Find out about Melissa Mermaid here.

For details FaerieCon visit the website here:

www.faeriecon.com/showcase.html

The Colours of Fall:

Walking tours and storytelling in Brocéliande, France

Go in search of the little people (fairies, goblins, dragons …) with a guide storyteller and discover the beautiful fall colours through the woods and moors of Brocéliande, France. Daily departure at 14:30 from the Tourist Office in the Country of Mauron Brocéliande and return around 17:00.
Reservation (subject to availability). Stroll 4 to 5 km in the forest of Brocéliande. Visit the website here: http://broceliande.valsansretour.com

In the Enchanted Palace,  the lives of seven princesses who once lived at Kensington Palace in the style of fairytales have been re-imagined.

Kensington Palace has been enchanted. Journey through this magical experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, stunning light installations and tales of the princesses who once lived there, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent State Apartments. In association with WILDWORKS.

CLICK HERE to find out more

Magic Worlds

at the V&A Museum of Childhood, London
8 October 2011 – 4 March 2012

Delve into the realms of fantasy, illusion and enchantment with our major new exhibition revealing how magic has been embraced for hundreds of years.

Magic Worlds explores the world of fairy tales and fantasy literature, the history and origins of magic and how themes of magic have influenced many artists and writers. The exhibition takes the visitor on a journey into miniature magical worlds, complete with witches, wizards, fairies and magical creatures. Objects on display include costumes, tricks and illusions, film merchandise, optical toys, paintings and ceramics, otherworldly dolls and puppets and illustrated books, together with interactive hands-on activities.

Visit www.vam.ac.uk for further information

A Feast fit for a Faery!

Avalon Faery Buffet

at 100 Monkeys, Glastonbury High Street

on Sunday 30th October 2011.

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Art copyright Pauline Marshall.

The Goblin Market

Goblin Market poster art by Brian Froud

8th May at 7pm until 9pm

at Friends’ Meeting House, Brighton, BN1 1AF

A performance for spoken voice and golden harp of the celebrated and disturbing narrative poem by the High Priestess of Victorian Pre-Raphaelitism, Christina Rossetti. “Goblin Market” is a unique combination in British literature of the grotesque, the fairytale, the erotic and the moral. This is the world premiere performance of a new setting of the poem composed by concert harpist, Elizabeth-Jane Baldry. The narrator is the utterly enchanting dancer/actress Maxine Fone (ex-medieval babes/Matthew Bourne Dance Company) Ticket price £10.00 (8.00) includes goblin-juice and fairy fruits.

Further info from www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk or by calling 01273 917272

Exciting new event!

Mermaids & Pirates Ball

At the 3 Wishes Faery Fest at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall on Sat 18th June 2011. Attendance to the Mermaids & Pirates Ball is included in your 3 day or weekend ticket to the 3 Wishes Faery Fest OR you can buy a ticket just for the Sat night ball with camping included! This event features The Dolmen + support, and is sponsored by FAE Magazine.