Paper mosaic making is a great activity for children and grown-up’s alike. I just did it with a group of 30 adults at Crafty Pint (crafts in a London pub, no less!) and it was great seeing how absorbed people got making this. Here they are in action… Whilst it seems pretty obvious how to […] Read more...
What’s going on around here….
A certain little girl has completed her 7th lap around the sun! I am so proud of her, so in love with her enthusiasm for life, her eye for small things, her way of speaking and being, which is changing so much week by week. She was sooo happy to receive mummy’s old camera as […] Read more...
Learning mosaics – workshops in action!
Goodness, I have just checked and its been 9 months since I did a round up of my students’ mosaic art work. So its about time to reveal some eye candy of mosaic works (in progress and completed) – mostly by people who are brand new to mosaic art. At the start of my 7 […] Read more...
How to see the world…
How lovely to stumble upon inspiration from my children’s favourite authors (both book sets were happily received for Christmas !) “Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places” Roald Dahl “Congratulations. Today is your day. You are off to great places! You […] Read more...
From us to you….
Mr Winter Flu has visited our family, putting aside many plans for cards, family newsletters and the like. So I hope you can accept this brief offering. Preparations for our feast with family and friends continue on this most beautiful of nights – the cranberry sauce and stuffing is ready and the veggies are being […] Read more...
Inspiring women create community mosaic exhibition
I have just finished a wonderful 4 week series of mosaic workshops, teaching a group of total beginners, in the “jump straight in and mosaic” method! Each person designed their own mosaic and got straight to smashing and sticking! And in four 2 hour sessions, didn’t they do well? Here are some pics of the […] Read more...
Art giveway winner (and some little goings on)
Thank you all of the many people who entered Experimental Art E-Course Giveaway! The winner was selected using a random number generator and number 33 (and the winner) is… Charlotte Hughes! Well done Charlotte, you will LOVE it! Contact me and I will put you in touch with Amelia. Since the last blog post, one […] Read more...
Art E-Course giveaway!
Hello friends! My blog buddy, Amelia, runs an exciting Experimental Art e-course that you can take part in wherever you are in the world, at your own pace and in the comfort of your home. We are doing a lovely Christmas giveaway of a free place on the next course starting in January – […] Read more...
Mosaic making galore…
Life (and blogging) has been interrupted somewhat by our kitchen-dining room (where we spend most our time) being out of use for two weeks, at one point with no floor! Despite it all, here’s been a lot of making going on – have a peek… Isabella’s butterfly slowly emerging… …and Toby’s Toucan! Some little mosaic […] Read more...
Mosaic lights and candles…
It’s that time of year… Time for candles, light in the darkness, snuggling in, warm and cosy. Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. ~Chinese Proverb We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light. ~Evelyn Dunbar There […] Read more...