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Artes Mundi at Museum of Wales, Cardiff
Took a trip to see the work on display in Cardiff. Enjoyed the other exhibitions more, especially the Turners! Reminded me of the soft sculptures of Dorothea Tanning Artes Mundi piece
Rachel Halstead
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Craft a long on 20th Dec!
Window display at Swansea Community Workshops Fabulous hand-painted giftbags and ceramic tree decorations from our 'Craftalong' Helen led the glass part of the 'Crafalong' Making glass hearts with Helen
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


Christmas Markets at Swansea Cat Clinic and Swansea Community Workshops
Met some lovely people at these Christmas Markets and sold lots of beautiful hand-painted baubles too!
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


Red Christmas wreath class at Croeso Lounge in Mumbles
Very festive results with this gorgeous groups of ladies at Croeso Lounge!
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


Snow Queens at SCW
We made gorgeous wreaths from recycled wedding dresses!
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


Beautiful baubles
We've had fun painting ceramic baubles at Swansea Community Workshops and Croeso Lounge in Mumbles. Some wonderful results and lots of giggles along the way!
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


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Oct 29, 20250 min read


Christmas classes coming up soon
The festive season is almost upon us 😀 My workshops are fun, friendly and fabulous! 🎅🏾 Add a personal touch to your home with a selection of unique decorations, lovingly made by you at my Christmas classes 🎄 Swansea Community Workshops - 8th November 'Hand-Painted Baubles' 10-12 Class full thank you Waunarlwydd, Kids Cancer Charity - 25th Nov 'Fundraising Wreath Workshop' 7-9 (Eventbrite) £50 Croeso Lounge, Mumbles - 27th Nov ' Hand-Painted Baubles' 7-9 (Eventbrite) £15
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Marie Antoinette and Cartier at the V&A
Wonderful exhibitions at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Truly dazzled and bedazzled!🤩 I've been inspired to create my own fabulous decorations too 🎄 These hand-painted baubles will be available at the SCW Christmas fair on December 6th 🎀
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Oct 5, 20251 min read


Sweet as Sugar Skulls at SCW
We're spicing things up at the first of two Mexican Sugar Skull classes at Swansea Community Workshops...how cute are these!😍💀😻
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Oct 5, 20251 min read


Snow Queens coming to Waunarlydd Community Centre!
On 25th November, I'll be delivering a fundraising 'Snow Queen wreath making workshop' at Waunarlydd Commu nity Centre for Kids Cancer...
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Oct 5, 20251 min read


'Patterns and Plants' at Plantasia
On Tuesday September 9th we had a fantastic morning of art a t Plantasia Zoo in Swansea. Here are a few examples of the wonderful work...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


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Sep 2, 20250 min read


Summer Textiles Art at Swansea Community Workshops
Here is a selection of wonderfully creative images from these fabulous fun workshops!
Rachel Halstead
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Autumn cushions and spooky wreath classes at Swansea Community Workshops
Taking inspiration from the textures and tones of season...let's create wonderful pieces of textiles art that will add a touch of colour...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Art at Plantasia: Pattern and Plants Workshop
Taster workshop on Tuesday 9th September at Plantasia, Swansea £10 includes all resources, entrance to glasshouse and expert tuition....
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Jul 6, 20251 min read


Go with the Flow Monet Style Textiles
'Go with the flow: exploring memories through Monet, music and material' August 2 at Ty Celf Llanelli In this Textiles art class we...
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Jul 6, 20251 min read


Mellow Autumn Colour Textile workshops
Hello Autumn: season of mellow fabric magic 6th September Join us as we take a virtual Autumnal woodland walk and create misty layered...
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Jul 6, 20251 min read


A Midsummer Night's Dream
Our fairy kings and queens have been busy making beautiful textiles art as part of the 'Mindful Creativity' classes I am currently...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


Qigong Project
Exploring the connection between Chinese meditative practice and creativity.. Tai chi, music and incense 🤲with UWTSD and PhD student...
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Jun 2, 20251 min read


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