No Good At Art?
I do wonder about our school system sometimes. Perhaps some of the home educators and alternative models get more of it right. Surely it shouldn’t just be about passing exams or gaining kudos for the institutions. Take P.E. In my…
Lovely Grey Day ... Revisited
Living in the realm of curiosity
Lovely Grey Day ... Revisited
Living in the realm of curiosity
Category Creativity
Mango Mosaics Part 2
Following my post about Mango Mosaics where I introduced Caroline Jariwala and her beautiful home, here’s another. This YouTube video is a lovely introduction to this interesting and talented woman. There’s lots more if you’re interested. We had such a…
Mango Mosaics Part 1
Trips away with my girls have resumed! This is the first of a mini-series of posts about a trip to Birmingham that Red Mel, Spiky Kay and I made at the weekend. I’ve been mosaicking for years now and have…
One Stitch at a Time
I’ve dabbled in needlepoint for the last thirty years, one stitch at a time. It’s always from a kit so is unlike the other crafts that I play with. Usually I make stuff based on my own ideas. But’s it’s…
Naked Beach Art
We love a beach but I’m not too good at lazing around. I have to find something a bit more invigorating to do. This year I’ve started to leave my mark on the shoreline, at least until the next tide.…
Rainbows for the NHS
Mosaicking is my go to craft at the moment. I learned it years ago at Exeter’s Royal Albert Museum. It was probably the coolest course that I’ve ever been on. Right in the middle of a mosaic exhibition ,…