Arty Parties
Parties are not just for kids and they are not just for birthdays either. Read More
Family time. Do something different
Like many people at this time of year, we had family come to visit over the Christmas period. Read More
A degree in Knitting
Once upon a time there was a little art student who went to university in Manchester and studied a BA Honours Degree in Constructed Textiles and Fashion. Read More
Creative Woman of the Year
I’ve always been ‘creative’. I was a very resourceful child, constantly colouring, cutting, sticking, sewing and making something. Read More
The Gloucestershire Federation of Women’s Institute
Last week I had the pleasure of working with some of the ladies who attend the Hartpury Women’s Institute and spent the day with them, facilitating a session to create… Read More
I’m a Business Award Finalist x2
Well, 2016 is turning out to be quite an eventful year already and it’s only May! In January, I moved into my new premises, a small but perfectly formed studio… Read More
Do what you love, love what you do
There have been many times I’ve left after delivering a workshop, party or school project and felt incredibly fortunate to have been paid for something I love doing. Read More
Hot Pink Cow
I remember the countless times I moaned to my Mum back in the 80s, because friends had ‘copied’ me. Read More
Setting Sail
I’ve been a self-employed, freelance artist and facilitator for nearly five years. Read More
As smiley as a Carol
This week I moved into my studio – a brand new HQ for Rachel Shilston – Inspiring Creativity. Read More
