FAE: What inspired you to start Fae Nation?

Bryony: As dull as it sounds, my bookmarks folder was getting a little out of hand! I had amassed a huge list of links to faerie sites and decided I needed to organise them. A blog seemed like the most practical way to do this, but it also filled what I thought was an important gap – while there were many, many sites dealing with faeries no one site brought everything together. With this idea of inclusiveness I created the site and have always tried to show as wide a variety of faerie-inspired greatness as I could find. Obviously it is biased towards the things I like, but fortunately I have quite eclectic and far ranging tastes!

Woodland Wild stall at the Avalon Faery Fayre

FAE: Are you surprised at how much this no.1 online Fae resource has grown over the past 6 years?

Bryony: Mostly I am surprised that I stuck at it. Apart from a short break while I was on maternity leave I’ve posted something new several times a week (in the beginning it was every day!) for that entire time. I recently passed the 1000th post which was quite a landmark. I’ve often referred to it as a labour of love and truly, it is. But it is my way of supporting and promoting the faerie world, a community that has really felt like home for me all these years.

FAE: Where do you see yourself and Fae Nation in the next 6 years? And do you have any special plans for the future?

Bryony: At the moment I’ve no plans other than continuing doing what I do. So long as there are people out there still creating faerie art, music, fashion, film, events and so on, I’ll keep writing about them!

FAE: As well as being the founder of Fae Nation, the Assistant Editor of FAE Mag, you’re also a full time mum, AND you’ve launched Woodland Wild and are selling the sought after Elflocks! How do you fit it all in?

Bryony: Very little sleep and a steady supply of chocolate to keep my strength up! Plus boundless enthusiasm for all things Fae

FAE: Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Bryony: I want to say thank you to everyone who reads Fae Nation, or who takes the time to send me their emails and comments. And to all the people who’s work I feature, for allowing me to share with our awesome community.

Visit : www.faenation.com

Karen Kay, Editor in Chief of FAE Magazine says “We would like to wish Bryony every success in the continuation of Fae Nation and the joy and magic she brings to her site visitors.’

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Colours include:
Royal Flush – pastel pink (matte)
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Macarooned – peach (matte)
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Doe Deere was the winter 2010 FAE cover girl (issue 13) Buy this edition of FAE Magazine HERE

The Goblin King contacted FAE magazine personally to offer a discount code for our readers and fans to go to the Ball for the special price of £20 instead of £30 – if purchased online!)

Just enter the special code:RUNES to receive your discount from the Goblin King himself!
Visit http://bookings.oldvictheatre.com/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=15010

You’ll see the promo box is in the top right hand corner

For more details on the event see www.goblin-king.co.uk – This event is sponsored & supported  by FAE Magazine

Visit The Goblin King’s Annual Masquerade Ball 2012 on Facebook

There will be music from Pippa Lusty and Malachite, plus many more amazing performers. A raffle will also take place including prizes from Alexandra Dawes, Marc Potts and Kelly Potts Martinez. The poster has been designed by artist Anthony Spears.

Tickets are £20 for adults and £5 for children.

To book call Pip at Carnclaze Caverns on 01579 320 251

Project Primrose was created to unite and mobilise those special caring people across the world who want to help personally care for these loving orphans that are facing extreme hardship in the Ubuntu Orphanage, Duncan Village, S Africa.

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We have 15 pages dedicated to Faerie fashion from designers, Pixie Wagner, Jules Newman of Ghoulias Peculias, Daisy Viktoria and Linda Ravenscroft! Plus a feature on UK Faery Festivals, and our worldwide faerie events diary. There are lots of exciting things in store for the Froud’s this year, so ‘read all about it’ in our Fairy News pages!

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We welcome Cecile Dubuis and Simon Satori as they review the Gala Nocturna event. Ceri Norman has written a fantastic article on Midsummer, whilst Flavia-Kate Peters leads us in a flower Faery meditation. Elizabeth-Jane-Baldry brings us to the conclusion of her search for the Fynoderee, and Felicity Fye Le Fay helps us to hear our ‘Faery Calling’. Hannah Titania shares her beautiful poetry, and Doreen virtue pulls another card from her magical fairies oracle deck. Bryony Whistlecraft continues with her tales from the Ancient Isles. Faerie Whisperer ‘Aurora’ shares her knowledge of the Elemental Masters, and Kitchen Faery, Sharon Williams, cooks up a storm in the kitchen. Plus much much more for your faery delight.

*Please note this edition of FAE will not be on sale in WH Smith this time.

EXCITING NEWS!

Issue 3 of Mermaids & Mythology Magazine will be in Barnes & Noble Stores THIS WEEKEND!

Available in Barnes & Noble stores across the USA from this weekend!

or buy online here

Faery wishes and pixie kisses!

Karen and the FAE team xxx

Extras must be over 17 years old and of a slender build, and around 182 cm or above in height. This is a very exciting and possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for budding actors and Hobbit fans who fancy being a part of Hobbit history!

To apply to be an extra in the Hobbit click here

Imagine the setting, a fairytail castle in France! Then allow your imagination to really soar as you see yourself taking part in Brian Froud’s first ever faerie art master class, and just when you thought it could not get even better! Wendy Froud appears and facilitates a master class where she will share many things including how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.”

For a fairytale experience with the Froud’s Book now! Visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com

WHEN:  4-11 August | 11-18 August or 18-25th August 2012
WHERE: Chateau Belcastel, in the midi-Pyrenees region of France
WHAT: Master classes by renowned artists Brian and Wendy Froud with a holiday in a medieval castle that is an historical monument that is a tribute to art, music and architecture.

INCLUDED: Master classes, a private reception and a fine dinner in the castle with the artists, Wendy and Brian Froud. Stay for a week in a wonderful private or semi-private house in one of France’s “Most Beautiful Villages,” Walk across the bridge for warm croissants in the morning, and enjoy them on your own patio or prepare dinner in your own kitchen. More

Project materials, a VIP tour of the castle and transportation to & from the market and local airport or train station is also provided. (There are no additional costs except meals.)

Please note: Wendy’s classes have already sold out for the first week! Spaces on all classes are limited, so early booking is advised.

DETAILS OF WENDY FROUD MASTER CLASSES

Beginning with a guided visualization, Wendy will show students how to access the unique gifts that can only be discovered by flexing one’s own imagination. She will enable the class to understand how to breathe life into a sculpture through an understanding of “anatomy with integrity.” The master model-maker will share her knowledge and technical expertise about how to construct an armatured creature that is fully capable of expression through movement. The head, hands, upper torso and feet will be sculpted while participants gain knowledge of proportion and technique. Students will work with the artist to paint their sculptures and finally finish them with embellishments of hair, costumes and accouterments. Wendy has given similar, abbreviated creative workshops in the past, and her students have always been overwhelmingly pleased about the artistic growth and inspiration they gained.

DETAILS OF BRIAN FROUD MASTER CLASSES

The Liminal Line – Drawing the Unseen | Brian will share his insights into the inner world of Faerie and teach his unique process of using a sketchbook and pencils to express and develop style, emotion and characters. Students will discover new realms of their own inner creative spirits when Brian shows them how to build pathways to new places in their imaginations.

He will show participants how the expressive use of line and color is a response to an impulse that exists in everything around us, and how to use it effectively as a tool when developing characters and finished drawings.

Both master classes are serious but light-hearted workshops, with no previous or professional experience required.

For more info and details of how to make your dreams come true, visit: www.chateaubelcastel.com NOW!

Skewbald Theatre Returns to 3 Wishes Faery Fest with daily performances of :

‘Down the Rabbit Hole – An adventure in Wonderland

and The Clever Baker in Faeryland

2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s story of a little girl called Alice who goes searching for adventure. Skewbald Theatre are celebrating by taking audiences on a magical journey through the Mount Edgecombe Estate and into the curiouser and curiouser world of Wonderland. Here the Queen of Hearts is hosting her very own Wonderland Games and only she decides who will win and loose. Can you keep your head? This is a fun packed strolling theatre production suitable for all ages.

The Clever Baker in Faeryland

The Clever Baker in Faeryland – An interactive storytelling adventure for young audiences

Skewbald Theatre bring to life this funny and enchanting folktale from Scotland using their magical ingredients of storytelling, music, song and puppetry. It is the tale of Annie, a wonderful baker who gets stolen away by the King of the fairies to bake cakes for his kingdom.

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Clever Baker at 11am & 12pm

Down the Rabbit Hole at 3pm-5pm

Performances are included in the ticket price of the 3 Wishes Faery Fest

Get your tickets here

For more info and updates join the Faery Events newsletter here: www.faeryevents.com

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World Première of The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heugh

Sunday April 29th, Exeter Picturehouse, 11.00am

This magnificent, multi-layered Northumbrian tale tells the story of a princess who is turned into a dragon. The forty minute film by Chagford Filmmaking Group features local children, a giant toad, some scary little imps and a very wicked stepmother. Dozens of volunteers worked alongside industry professionals to create this film of one of our nation’s most compelling fairytales.

Adults £7.00, children £5.00. (suitable for age 6 and above)
visit www.fairytalefilms.co.uk for tickets and further info

Photo credits: The creepy fountain was created by names well-know to FAE readers. Designed by Alan Lee, it was superbly sculpted by Armorel Hamilton and James Ewing. The actress playing the beautiful and evil toad queen is Maxine Fone. Photo credit: Brian Skilton.

in Sprit & Destiny magazine (April edition)

To enter visit the www.spiritanddestiny.co.uk or buy the magazine in your local newsagents. Competition ends on 17th April 2012.