A whisper of spring.
January is behind us, and Imbolc has just passed – the enchanting ancient Celtic festival marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. A time often described as the first stirrings of…
Other ways into stillness.
I’ve had a sort of meditation practice for several years now, after reaching a point of chaos in my life. But lately I’ve been reflecting on how the sitting-still, eyes-closed version of meditation isn’t always…
The Clarity of January
Hello and a happy new year. Whether or not you celebrate a new year now, or perhaps in Spring when the world’s energy naturally builds, I for one can’t help but get caught up in…
Craft Festival preparations!
It’s been a week since I took part in the amazing Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey, Devon and I thought I’d pop some photos on my blog of the process and event itself! I last…
7 ways to help women reconnect with nature and animals
A guide for reigniting our ancient bond with the natural world. We are innately compassionate beings, interconnected with nature and animals. When we are in touch with this we feel connected, supported and at peace.…
Slowing down into Midsummer.
My friend recently shared a podcast with me that made me think about lots of things but in particular in our 40s the want to slow down and come home to yourself after the busyness…
Carriers of hope..
When I made this porcelain diorama featuring Cow, Frog and Fish 2 years ago now I didn’t really feel like I had made it – if that makes any sense at all… Let me explain..…
On Shining
I exhibited at the Hepworth Ceramics Fair in June. It was really wonderful, I’ve never had such a successful fair before. But the positivity of it all really threw me. So many lovely comments and…
My 3rd Slaughterhouse Vigil
This morning I went to another slaughterhouse vigil with Manchester Pig Save. I’ve been tired this week and didn’t feel at my best emotional strength-wise, and trust me you need that there. I really always…
Manchester Pig Save 6.12.22
You may have read my last blog post about my first slaughterhouse vigil with Manchester Pig Save last month. Well today I attended my second. I was fortunate to go with a friend this time.…
Manchester Pig Save – 15.11.22
On Tuesday last week, in the pouring rain, I headed to Manchester for a peaceful vigil outside a slaughterhouse. I have never been to one before, and honestly, I never believed it would be something…
When sadness is really love.
I joyfully make porcelain dioramas that feature farmed and wild animals as petite characters within idyllic, natural settings. The scenes appear whimsical at first, with the additions of gold detailed fairy wings, teeny cakes with…
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