Welcome to Story Time!
This is the page where you can see my progression and relive my experiences.
Let the positive times flow and watch the inspiration grow
The WCQ Market
My time on the (WCQ) Waterford Cultural Quarter Market
Here's my story and journey as an artist along with working the WCQ markets here in Irelands oldest city, Waterford.
Upcoming market days and where you can find me in person will be updated as they are confirmed.
Upcoming Market Dates
kick off - Sunday 4th of May
Saturday 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st of May
Upcoming Projects
Suncatchers
Aromas room spray
THE BEGINING
As art has always been apart of me, I spend hours doodling away! When I found the WCQ market, I found myself with a platform to allow my creations to be seen and thus growing in every way. I started with a small A4 folder with about 20 pieces of art and a box of art supplies. Noticing I had not thought about display (and other things) hit me as I landed for my first day. I ran to get a sheet for my table and got to work setting up. Feeling underprepared, making myself vulnerable, with a front row seat for everyone as I tried to figure things out. I stuck with it and learnt quickly what I needed to do to make it work. How easy it was for me to find my groove thanks to Trevor and the other stall holders. I found myself adapting and changing with each market day and fell in love with every aspect of the market (except the RAIN!!!)
My products quickly grew, starting with hand drawn cards. a lot of my small art pieces worked perfectly! Then came my mini candles and my books. Expanding my products was so exciting and the limits were endless. I definitely spiralled with creativity! Every day I finished on the market, I would be on the job of improvements and change. The next market day was another opportunity to test out endless possibilities.
With my first summer season finished up, I was setting my sights on the Winter market season. Winterval is Waterford's own Winter festival that takes over the city for 6 weeks with many markets, events and much much more. For the weekends on the run up to Christmas, I was kept on my toes! The winter market was very different to the summer, shivers instead of sweats!! So much was learned during those 6 weeks! Thermals and hot drinks were a must. The excitement and buzz around the city was electric and I got to meet so many people from all corners of the globe. I created Christmas themed items, kiddo friendly bits and a box filled with hand written positive messages along with sweeties for people to have. Spreading the positive vibes became a goal every time I was on the market.