- May 16, 2017
Celebrating the worldwide glass community!
One of the great things about social media is the way we can connect with people across the world, finding new communities doing the same things as us (or doing totally different things!) Working as a self-employed jeweller and tutor can be a slightly disconnected way to earn a living. (I am told I talk to myself more than I used to!) So I sometimes seek out local creative communities and on-line opportunities for connection to the wider glass world! One such inclusive commu
- May 9, 2017
Unzip your creative potential!
As a teacher and creative artist I firmly believe in the creative potential of every human being. Some would say creativity belongs only to a chosen few, the "artists" or "musicians" or "writers" in this world, but I beg to differ. Creativity is built into the very core of our being and our identity, we can't live or move ourselves to action without it. There are dozens of ways to be creative, here are just a few: having an idea you've not had before, being resourceful, bein
- May 2, 2017
Time waits for no man or woman....
What time is it? A question frequently heard throughout each day. Are we ahead of ourselves or chasing to catch up, or perhaps even "on time"? In the busyness of life, work and family commitments, our "to do" lists grow at exponential speed until we are rushed off our feet like "headless chickens" (whose time must surely be limited?) Perhaps we should be asking ourselves different questions? What is my time for? How can I best spend it along with my skills, talents, and money
