A flower garland, such as the Thai Lei, pictured above, makes an unusual gift for a loved one as an alternative to cut flowers - perfect for mother's day or any special occasion. Read on to find out how to make a flower garland with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step...
The Sculpture Park in a magical woodland setting in the village of Churt, near Farnham, Surrey, makes a wonderful day out for young and old alike.
Sisters, Tika and Tata from Georgia, share their insights and tips on becoming a succesful children’s book illustrator.
Standing in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the walls surrounding me are covered in thousands of tiny pieces of stone. Pictures and patterns adorn the walls while above me a dark blue sky is full of shimmering golden stars. These 5th-century Roman mosaics are...
The Ravenna Mosaics in Emilia Romagna, in the north-east of Italy, are among the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Small wonder these unique early Christian monuments are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit four of the eight UNESCO sites, in Ravenna, with the Emilia-Romagna tourist board.
Step-by-step instructions for two different ways to draw a perfect 5-pointed star.
Join me for a Christmas themed mandala art class or download my free printable Christmas cards to colour. Discover why do we associate certain colours and plants with Christmas.
A ‘Day of the Dead’ inspired mandala for you to print off and colour.
My guide to all you’ll need for drawing mandalas, from choosing a compass to what paper, pens and pencils to use.
A step by step guide to drawing one of the simplest Islamic geometric designs, the Star and Cross pattern using traditional Arabic geomtery.
From online tutorials to in-person workshops in Japan and the UK, check out our guide to traditional Japanese arts and crafts.
A step by step guide to kirie, the art of Japanese paper cutting by Nozomi from the inspirational craft blog, Nozomi Design.
Join me for a live small group online art class and learn how to draw mandalas with easy to follow step by step instructions. One to one more advanced classes also available.
Today, in the northern hemisphere, it's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. This day is recognised in many cultures around the world as a day of celebration. I chose to mark the day by making a simple summer solstice fresh flower mandala. Did you know?...
FREE corner bookmark templates to colour Do you hate losing your place in a book or worse still, do you sometimes save your place by folding down the corner of a page. You wicked person! I'm certainly guilty of that too but it does ruin your book. With this collection...
Add a personal touch to any gift by making your own little box with this free mini gift box template. It makes a great jewellery gift box and is ideal for any small present. I've two different templates here. One with a pre-drawn pattern for you to colour (more...
In recent weeks, many people have had more time on their hands. We've slowed down, taken a step back and we've reconnected with nature. We're all birdwatching out of the kitchen windows, jogging (strolling) through the parks near our homes, or, for those of us lucky...
I’m in the lovely seaside town of Polignano a Mare in Puglia in the south of Italy. Perched on the cliff tops overlooking the shimmering Adriatic Sea, this is the home and workshop of one of the town’s many famous sons, Peppino Campanella, a sculptor in light.Peppino...
I loved this class. I had a lovely time, learned a lot and was delighted with my mandala. Kathryn is a wonderful teacher and fantastic company!Kathryn’s Mandala Classes have been the most popular events we’ve ever hosted. The feedback we received was fabulous.Hello,...
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