{"id":4585,"date":"2017-01-30T15:24:23","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T15:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glitteringshards.com\/blog\/?p=4585"},"modified":"2017-01-30T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T15:24:23","slug":"starting-out-inspirations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glitteringshards.com\/blog\/starting-out-inspirations\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting out…inspirations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Finally, after an 18 month break while I undertook my MSc at King’s College London, my classes are starting again! I’m picking up the golden threads from the last 7 years of classes and weaving in some new ones! <\/p>\n

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On offer will be an eclectic mix – all the foundational and experimental mosaic making (in a weekly rolling programme of classes that start this week) plus new courses in the spring which bring together art, creativity and mosaics with a focus on wellbeing.  Make sure you are on my mailing list if you want to hear about these.<\/p>\n

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The studio is all ready for people arriving tonight – and I am full of anticipation as I love gathering new groups and know that there is so much inspiration and goodness that comes from us humans beings hanging out  together and creating. It is a joyful endeavour to pass on the creative skills of this ancient art form. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>In preparation, I have been looking at inspiration for designs –  getting out my trusty and well thumbed books, catalogues and images that are springboards for making.<\/p>\n

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Perfectly timed, the latest copy of Mosaique Magazine arrived a couple of days ago (full of eye candy, I particularly loved the stunning mosaic of Prince). <\/p>\n

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Inspiration is everywhere – in a leaf, wood grain, objects, patterns, images (micro and macro from cells and snowflakes to mountains and seas), in books, words, light and shadows, scribbles and doodles.<\/p>\n

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The connection of the visual image with our inner worlds – our experiences, memories, feelings – is the fertile ground for soulful art. <\/p>\n

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I am looking forward to seeing lots of new creations emerging during the next few weeks as classes get underway.  I have truly missed the warmth of this creative hub of mosaic classes – it’s good to be back! <\/p>\n

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