🌊 Cabin Views: February Light, Quiet Making & Coastal Moments
Hello from the Cabin!
February arrives without fuss here by the shore. The days are slowly stretching, the light feels gentler and the studio is beginning to stir again after winter’s pause. There’s no rush – just a steady return to the workbench, sketchbooks opening and materials waiting to be reconsidered.
This time of year is about paying attention. Beach finds gathered over months – worn wood, weathered plastic, scraps of metal – sit patiently until they suggest what they might become. Some ideas start as drawings, others take shape directly in the hands, guided by texture, balance and instinct rather than a fixed plan.
This early part of the year is about listening rather than rushing so a visit to our newest addition to the Hardway Business Centre family, The Hardway Coffee Co is a winner🪑☕️ Be sure to pop in for a warm welcome, expertly brewed local Explorer coffee and some tasty treats.
👀 A View Like No Other
From the Cabin, the winter light continues to do its thing – low sun glinting on the water, soft mist drifting across the Solent, and the familiar distraction of naval ships moored just outside. There are currently four which does nothing for productivity but a great deal for daydreaming. Even with shorter days, there’s plenty to watch between the shoreline and the workbench 🌊🌫️.
🌱 From Finds to Forms
Inside the Cabin, half-made pieces, rescued materials and new ideas share the space. Every “treasure” still feels like a small discovery, and when time allows, attention shifts to forming new work for the year ahead – garden-bound pieces shaped by the coast, driven by curiosity, and made to settle happily outdoors while bringing moments of joy 🪵🌿✨.
🌸 Looking Ahead
One date already marked in the diary is Art in the Garden, running from 22nd May to 6th June. Exhibiting work outdoors, among plants and changing light, feels like a natural extension of how we make. It’s something we’re gently working towards as spring begins to edge closer. More details to follow in due course.
📍 Planning a Visit
If you’re thinking of visiting, just give me a little notice. I’ll make sure I’m in – and attempt the familiar ritual of making the Cabin “visitor ready”, which usually involves moving a few creative mountains and sweeping the floor 😄🧹.
Wishing you a colourful, joyful and springy February, full of ideas, creativity and maybe a few warm drinks along the way! ☕❄️💛
— Kim x 😊