News 2025:06:30

Upcoming: Kaleidoscope holiday program workshops

Warm up your child's creativity this winter with Kaleidoscope Kids. Kaleidoscope Kids is a school holiday arts program that encourages creativity through active learning, experimentation, artistic creation, and fun. Developed for 5-13-year-olds, Kaleidoscope Kids offers activities and workshops ranging from acting and music to visual arts and crafts. 

All sessions are guided by skilled artist-educators and supported by dedicated staff. There's something to inspire every child's imagination. Including...

Sew a Fox-tastic Friend with Melissa Gaggiano 

Join local artist Melissa Gaggiano in a fantastically simple, sew-fun workshop. Kids will learn basic sewing skills while creating their very own felt fox-face plushie. A fun and rewarding experience for all ages. All materials are provided. 

Workshop: Tuesday 8 July, 10am - 12pm
Admission: $25 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 5–13

For more information visit Kingston Arts website.

News 2025:03:19

Upcoming: Kingston Arts 'Kaleidoscope' school holiday arts program

I will be facilitating two workshops at the upcoming Kingston Arts Kaleidoscope school holiday arts program. On 7th April 2025 will be the Stitch & Spin workshop. Followed by the Paint & Play workshop, 9th April 2025. 

For more information about the Kingston Arts holiday program please visit: Kingston Arts

Recent: Cricut Maker X Easter

During the past few weeks I tuned my energy to crafting a miniature paper tableau, for Easter. The tableau was made with a complimentary assortment of cardstock (sourced from Spotlight), both plain and ornamental.Once I had mocked up a very basic concept for the tableau, I set about cutting the cardstock with my first generation Cricut Maker (Did you know that the Cricut Maker 4 just hit the market?). The tableau looks much like theatre set design, with just a touch of video game background. Originally the plan was to create a photo shoot of the tableau with chocolate eggs scattered on 'the stage' floor. The images were created, but then I created a reshoot when I realised that the eggs distracted from the beauty of the tableau itself.

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Briefly now

• Manga that I am reading - The Apothecary Diaries, My Special One and Kamisama Kiss.
• Book of essays that I am reading - The Passenger: South Korea.
• Currently my favourite go to bookstore is Cook &Young Booksellers.
• On Netflix I am watching (for the second time) - Tale of the Nine Tailed.