Monthly Archives: April 2011

Back in November, I was asked to help make jewellery at a school Fun Day. When the day arrived (in December), there was 6inches of snow on the ground and the event was cancelled. Today it was a gloriously sunny … Continue reading →

Some more good news. The only person to take their exam this time was one of my adults. He tends to come over lunchtime for his lesson as this suits us both. He’s worked really hard over the last few … Continue reading →

The Derby Museum and Art Gallery has played host to a large exhibition of different ‘Street Photographers’ during the Festival this month. Today I attended a talk there given by Nick Turpin and David Gibson. Nick Turpin was an excellent … Continue reading →

The Format Photography Festival is almost at an end, so today I took the opportunity to attend a free talk by Stephen McLaren. (Co author of ‘Street Photography Now’). The talk was held in one of the lecture rooms at … Continue reading →

Can’t believe today was the last Jewellery class. I’ve really enjoyed teaching such a lovely group. Today I showed them how to make wrapped loops and we completed a Handbag Charm. The charms all looked spectacular, especially this one made … Continue reading →