December brings out the boxes filled with the glam of the glitter along with many a delicate delight. There is nothing quite like the specially chosen pieces bought with such meaning for your very own personal Christmas collection. The addition of handmade items creates such a splendid mix, the icing on the cake with all it’s niceties. A tale with worn treasures as well as the shiny and new.
Delivering festive well-being workshops is a great feel-good factor. Way back in the day, the focus was always on the finished product, which of course was and is still important. There is nothing quite like producing your own polished, unique creation. For me, a workshop is much more than this, it is a meeting place, a hive of activity filled with great opportunities. It’s there to bring out those creative juices. Networking at its best.
Being Barnsley based I am involved in some great projects at this time of year, from the making of fun fascinators to exquisite Christmas tree decorations. This complements my love for working in three dimensional forms. It’s also a chance to pass on traditional skills to each generation so they are not forgotten. I do invite a modern twist.
My Catwalk hat designs inspired by the festive season will be making the journey with me, I won’t allow them to miss out on all the fun. There is nothing quite like creating a design with impact to give that wow kind of moment, both for the hat wearer and those with a view.