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'Permission to Play: A way back to your creative self' is coming soon!
 A course about getting back to making, exploring what’s possible and giving yourself permission to play.
You’ll explore traditional art tools alongside found objects, natural materials and things you might never have thought to use. You’ll learn how to approach mark making through simple exercises, intuitive prompts and experiments designed to get you out of your comfort zone.
 You don’t need a studio or a huge collection of art supplies. Just some space to work, a few materials and the willingness to experiment.
Enrolment opens soon! Join the waiting list to hear first and get a special early-bird price when the course opens.
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If this sounds like you
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You miss being creative, but somehow you haven’t made anything in a while.
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You want to play with ideas, make things with your hands, and see what happens when you stop worrying about whether it’s “good”.
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You’re curious about intuitive art and want to explore patterns, textures and marks using whatever you already have around you.
You don’t need a studio, a dedicated art room or loads of space. This is made for real homes, real tables and real life.Â
Mostly, it’s for anyone who’s ready to make things again...
The idea
We're not here to paint well. We're here to find out how good it feels.
Break the material rules
Forget the “right” way to make art. You’ll experiment with everyday objects, unusual materials and simple techniques to create unexpected patterns, textures and marks.
Follow your hands
You’ll explore intuitive painting through small prompts and playful exercises that help you make decisions without overthinking them.Â
Make without worrying if it’s good
You’ll let go of the pressure to create something finished or impressive. There’s no critique and no perfect end result to chase.Â
Hi, I'm Rachel!
I have always loved making things by hand, or using my sewing machine to craft larger textiles, quilts, bags or aprons. The pure and simple act of piecing different fabrics together and allowing all the natural wonky imperfections to remain, is endlessly satisfying to me.
Even if I do attempt to make the same thing, it will never be identical. So, I suppose, because of that, all the creations you see on here are unique. Whatever little creature, bag or purse I make, you can be sure there will not be another quite like it.
As a recovering perfectionist, I am now finding so much joy in embracing the imperfections and differences in the things i make. Many of my creations are a mixture of shop bought fabrics and recycled old curtains or clothing, like the lining of the pouches or parts of the fabric friends. It seems crazy not to do that, since I read somewhere that globally, there is enough clothing in the system to clothe the next six generations of people.. So, where possible, I like to repurpose these rejected fabrics and breathe new life into them.
Originally from London, but I currently live in Nottingham, with my husband, my two children and our beloved pets: Mille (pictured), and Barney & Nutmeg, our two cats, who continue to inspire many of the creatures I make. When i’m not making, I’m probably with my family, home-educating the kids, out in nature or head deep in a book.
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You don’t need a plan, a studio or a shelf full of art supplies.
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