I did the clay sculpture session at Newcastle college today and it was great fun! There were about 20 students who took part and not only were they really open and engaged with the session, I thought they all made some really great sculptures and bowls. I applied to run this afternoon workshop as part of a 12 week programme that Newcastle college were offering to their students in order to help them to learn a variety of different, positive coping mechanisms for mental health

Here we go, my first foray into being self employed and running my own art and craft business. How exciting! I’ve got a couple of bits bubbling away already, next week I’ll be in Newcastle delivering a clay sculpture workshop. I’m working with Bridlington Hospital and Bridlington secondary school on some commissioned artworks and workshops. Over Christmas I sold oodles of knitted and crochet baubles so I definitely want to keep my etsy shop going too. Mainly I’m excited about