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Happy is the man who can brush aside the offending remarks of another and go on his way. Gordon B Hinckley Being free of our emotional straight jackets is the hardest thing in the world. Most people can’t shake off their little pecking voices and fall back into patterns which stop them being who theyContinue reading “Not everyone will approve”

Explore your creative beginning   Working as an art teacher with children for 18 years, was a privilege . As far as the provision of creativity for kids was concerned! They taught me as much as I taught them. Children of all ages and abilities and backgrounds , emotional needs and behavioral issues gave meContinue reading “Give it a go”

She tells glitter spells by the sea shore When this problem for me all started I was in a house with stairs.. no good.. in an area that had lovely people, but no inspiration to create with. We had the chance for a new chapter and could literally jump in or stay there for ever.Continue reading “That Day”

  We were really fortunate to spend four years with some very special people in and around our last home. Being involved in Dalkeith Arts was initially a great way of getting out into a cultured environment with a small person in tow, and when it became an organisational position, and I was asked toContinue reading “Dalkeith Arts”

There will be plenty of beach huts here for your delight, use one to paint a picture from or remember your childhood Summers. These ones live on the South coast just outside Bognor Regis/Littlehampton area, where my folks live . Lovely colours, very toothpastey! xx

A few of the samples of craft-work created for the Dalkeith arts pop up shop for the last couple of years, which we began in addition to the community exhibition. I love making these products and more will be ‘popping’ up soon but it is hard going on the hands, especially making repeat designs. AnyoneContinue reading “Seaside Crafts”

  Felt and Collage pieces.   My work is inspired by the sea and by the myths and legends associated with protectors of ships at sea. I am fascinated by the totems and folklore of the buildings created for the purpose of those left ashore waiting for their safe return.. Hidden in tiny churches acrossContinue reading “The Artwork”

  Hello!!    So delighted to have finally put this together, as it has always felt that there was sooo much I wanted to share, and find out and put into one place. There have been previous blogglets and the dedicated face-book pages, but this will be….. the beach diary / shop space/ Pandora’s box ofContinue reading “Love Creating….”

Hello!!    So delighted to have finally put this together, as it has always felt that there was sooo much I wanted to share, and find out and put into one place. There have been previous blogglets and the dedicated face-book pages, but this will be….. the beach diary / shop space/ Pandora’s box of informationContinue reading “Welcome to Our Space”

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