And so 2013 came to a hectic - busy end with another group of REALISE students all achieving ArtsAward and having a lovely celebration event at Archway. 

Other developments include the start of 'Discovery (around the world),' an additional studies programme at Dixons Trinity Academy. So far students have designed a group badge, made name tags to help me learn their names, started artist journals and begun a large scale group map that will become a banner to hang around the school. Brill!

I have...
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Today I am officially announcing the end of the Beachy Things Project. This is sad news to many as through our group research on the Beachy Things Facebook page we have shared storied, memories and holiday snaps. These shared moments have enhanced my work with wide felt emotion towards this most sentimental of settings, the beach.

A big thank you to everyone who has been involved in the Beachy Things projec. Whether you have volunteered time to come on a collection in Lemba, Cyprus with me; co...
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Yesterday, marked the end of Saltaire's first stand alone Arts Trail and it has been the busiest trail yet with thousands of visitors to the village. There were twelve open houses, children's activities and a fantastic makers fair.

Our house has had a constant stream of visitors throughout the weekend, with steady sales and fantastic feedback from a variety of audiences.

I would like to say a big thank you to Jill Smith and Laura Slater for exhibiting so beautifully at my house and for bring ar...
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