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Studio blog: March 2023 round up

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 3 April 20234 April 2023

This month’s vlog mainly concentrates on drawing mandalas – I’ve drawn lots of them this month!

Mentioned in the video:

My Mindful Messy Mandala workshop:
https://craftsforwellbeing.co.uk/mindful-messy-mandalas-workshop/

My three session, four skills journal making course:
https://craftsforwellbeing.co.uk/three-week-journal-making-course/

#100daysofcolorenergymandalas by Louise Gale:
https://www.youtube.com/@louisegale

Barbarella tote bag kit by Bargello-A-GoGo:
https://www.youtube.com/@bargello-a-gogo

Come and learn Celtic knotwork with me:
https://craftsforwellbeing.co.uk/introduction-to-drawing-celtic-knots/

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Studio blog: January 2023 round up video

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 31 January 2023

This year I aim to bring out a monthly video blog to round up what I’ve been up to in the studio. I do need to remember to document my work in video form though, rather than photographs, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it in the end! For now, here’s my ten minute…

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Studio blog: Metal embossed hanger

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 20 October 2023

I’m always happy when I can combine my different artistic loves, so this metal embossed hanger commission with a Celtic knotwork design was a perfect project! The photos above take you through the process of making the hanger. I drafted out my design on to tracing paper first. The tracing paper helped me to get…

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Student Showcase: Mindful Messy Mandalas

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 28 August 202331 August 2023

I had a great afternoon yesterday with two lovely ladies on my Mindful Messy Mandala workshop. We were supposed to be a group of four, but unfortunately one lady had to cancel at the last minute. I hope you’re feeling better soon. The whole aim of the workshop is to play with colour and pattern…

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Studio blog: copper embossed clock

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 9 November 202324 November 2023

I’ve just put the finishing touches to this copper embossed clock and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. The Celtic design is an old one of mine that was part of my symbol mandala series, which is in my first book. It originally had a sun design in the centre, but I took…

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Studio blog: February 2023 round up video

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 3 March 2023

This month’s vlog concentrates on lino carving and printing, and making a journal. I share a couple of lino carving and printing tips, and go through the process of binding a journal. The measurements for the components for the journal are:Fabric: 24cm x 13cmDecorative paper: 2 x A5 sheets, 21cm x 14.8cmCardboard: 2 sheets, 18cm…

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Thank you and Merry Christmas!

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 22 December 2022

Yesterday I taught my last workshop of the year – 78 of them in total!Time for me to take a break for a couple of weeks – as well as having a rest, I’ll also be spending time developing new workshops ready for the new year. I’ll be back teaching from 9 January 2023.A huge…

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