I started art/craft by watching others and trying to work out how it was done, or even better listening when they explained it. I’ve carried on listening and learning and I in turn have always tried to pass on to others what I’ve found works. Sharing the fun and even the difficulties certainly helps me. We all have things that we can do more easily and others that we find harder and tricks and hints particularly help here but you need to find the ones that work for you and keep trying occasionally till it clicks.
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- 8 Years of Sculptural FunI’ve just had another weekend in the Sculpture Lounge with David Mayne and Mick Kirkby Geddes. As usual they led their new students through all the processes with flair and enthusiasm. I added several to my collection that will hopefully again give someone pleasure and a charity a boost in funds. Long may my Sculptural… Read more: 8 Years of Sculptural Fun
- 55 Years LaterI set myself a summer project when I was at college and, with the help of my mum, made a waistcoat that is still in use today. This year I decided to try it again. So with the help of Sam Chandler and Julie Fish, I managed another one made out of beautiful materials.
- Wood of Cree
- Mull to Iona
- Believing in Your DevelopmentI’ve always been lucky enough to be able to develop skills. Those skills have drawn other people’s attention which is a mood boost but which can also put you under pressure. I’ve taken the privilege of that attention seriously and watched others to help develop those skills further. I’ve never taken things for granted. I… Read more: Believing in Your Development
A guide to my way of making butterflies in metal: