my choice upcoming events
workshops for kids
A small selection of the recycled cardboard boats created by children during Festival delle Arti, Giudecca, Sacca Fisola in Venice.
join me to try out table-top weaving
I have set up a series of tutorials and videos as a beginner’s first steps in table-top weaving. Check out moments captured during weaving workshops. On the same page you will find links to the various video clips and weaving tips.
Keeping the kids happy with simple projects
Ideas for glue, paint and other mediums that the kids will love! Ideas for keeping them busy are on the downloadables page.
Stuff I do…
freebies & tutorials
Little by little we are adding content for download in this section. You will find patterns and templates for various simple projects.
check out our resources section
An ever-growing list of books and online resources for writers and crafters
free cross stitch patterns
Choose one of my free cross stitch patterns — suitable for all levels of ability on the downloadables page.
Latest blog posts…
Handmade paper sequel
Click here to see how it all started… Well how did the paper making go? In the end, I gave up on waiting for some fine, sunny weather to dry…
Pebble Painter
Can’t pin down exactly when all this began, but for sure it was a result of the lockdown period when my daughter found herself spending long periods of time indoors…
Making paper
All set up to experiment with paper making — a tank full of water and paper scraps — a newly made frame with fine netting — sponge — strainer —…