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The reader
I always carry a small sketch book and a fineliner pen in my bag, in case an opportunity present itself. Surrounded by books in a shop,...
Canons Ashby
We stopped at this National Trust property in Northamptonshire on our way to Oxford. It is a family home, with beautiful views across...
Looking ahead
Seven people met in the Sanctuary hub for the last time before we resume in September. We made a start on crocheting squares in autumnal...
Lithidora
Lithodora has star shaped flowers and is native to southwestern Europe. The genus name is derived from the Greek word 'lithodora' meaning...
Agapanthus
Agapanthus is commonly known by the lovely name of lily of the Nile. It is in fact a native of southern Africa. The name Agapanthus comes...
Sketching from photographs
One of my favourite ways to pass the time in the hairdresser's is to sketch from my photographs of flowers. These allium seedheads make...
Sealife
For my next care home project I am planning to make a collage of tropical fish. I find the varied shapes and colours of these creatures...
Breakfast at the Wild Mint cafe in the House of Fraser
Today I enjoyed some camomile tea and a toasted tea cake in the delightful sourroundings of this department store on Manchester's...
Crafting
Eight of us met in the Sanctuary hub today, pursuing individual card making and embroidery projects. Two people are learning to crochet....
Art in hospices
Today I had a "pottery experience," using a potter's wheel for the first time since school. It is harder than it looks! There is also...
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