You may have noticed that last month there was no creature of the month for the PCMC 2013 group. However I am now returning to my normal routine (after a month full of training and family visits). Because I have been keeping and eye on the mute swans since early May I thought it would…
After a great holiday season for the Little Creatures it will be really good to be in Portugal for Christmas with all the people I love. I want to thank you all for your support and since it is Christmas I will leave you with a small treat. Hopefully some of you will still find…
I never understood the appeal of translucent polymer clay until recently I came across some breathtaking creations. I suppose that, as with anything else, the effort of experimentation and practice brings the best results: that is visible in the jellyfish of Betina Walker and the amazing work of Kathrin Neumaier. One of her latest pieces…
With the Holidays coming soon, I have been busy preparing orders and it is really great to feel my work appreciated. Penguins have been, so far, the most popular item and I have been having fun with their colourful scarves and Santa hats. I feel grateful not only for sharing my work but also for…
The arrival of Autumn and the cold outside have brought me into knitting mood. About three years ago, when I was in London I found out about this local yarn shop called Loop. At the time it was still a very small venue with a great selection of yarns and a basement that was both…
Fall has definitely arrived to St. Andrews. The trees have gone from green to beautiful shades of red, yellow and brown while some birds, such as the black headed gulls and the eiders, have already changed their plumage into winter coats. It feels good to go for a walk in the sunny afternoons and to…
Plates can be a lot more than tableware. They have been used in decoration for a long time and can add an original touch to a room. Just look at this colourful display . Isn’t a great idea? Over the summer the UKCU team launched a challenge on wall plates. The idea came from Jude Winnal as a…
Fábulas is the portuguese word for Fables. They’re usually small stories with something to learn from them. Last year I had the opportunity to see an exhibition featuring the illustrations for “Fábulas”, a book written by Joaquim Manso and illustrated by Almada Negreiros. Almada Negreiros was a self taught Portuguese artist with a tremendous impact…
Etsy is not only a great place to find beautiful handmade items but it is also a community space. The teams to which I belong have been really important to improve the way I work and as much as I give, I feel like I receive a lot more in return. One of the teams…
Sometimes I just like to play… getting lots of colours on my working table with no specific end in mind. It just happened that I had a few colours sitting in their new packages asking enthusiastically to come out. I had a lot of fun experimenting, trying colour combinations and thinking about the possibilities. I…
