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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...
razzahal03
Jun 41 min read
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Monet and mindfulness
The first Summer Textiles Art class at Swansea Community Workshops. These classes are held weekly 10am to 12pm on Tuesdays, until mid...
razzahal03
Jun 21 min read
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Summer Textiles Art Classes
I am proud to announce that I will be delivering a series of 12 Textiles Art Creative Mindfulness se ssions every Tuesday at the Swansea...
Rachel Halstead
May 51 min read
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Craigfelen Primary Kids Sewing Club
Just a few pics from our sewing club so far.......cushions, bunting and stuffed animals! They are doing so well on the sewing machines...
razzahal03
Mar 271 min read
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Koestler Prison Art Awards
Recently took a trip to see the Koestler Arts Exhibition at Festival Hall, London. Moving, Poignant, witty
razzahal03
Dec 14, 20241 min read
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Textiles Art classes on Saturdays
We're halfway through our 'Hello Autumn!' Textiles Art course. Here is a selection of the ar twork produced by the learners so far. Da...
razzahal03
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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COAST funded kids classes
Here is a selection of the wonderful makes from my summer kids classes!
razzahal03
Aug 24, 20241 min read
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Day of the Dead Barn Dance 19th October..
Cant wait, planning my costume already!
razzahal03
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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What's coming up next...
A quick update on what I'll be up to over the next few weeks.. 'Tides of Change' - Community art project at The Waterfront Museum,...
razzahal03
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Copperopolis
Using my sketches from the Waterfront Museum, I produced this mixed media abstract work entitled 'Copperopolis'.
razzahal03
May 17, 20241 min read
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Adult Learning Wales Annual Conference Merthyr 9th April
Art work from my classes here in Swansea was exhibited at the ALW annual conference. I was very proud to see their work on display, it...
razzahal03
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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Creative work from my Adult Learning Wales classes held at Swansea Community Workshops
Learners at my Mixed Media, Vintage Crafts and Upcycling Clothing and Exploring 3D Textiles and Soft Sculpture classes have been very...
razzahal03
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Venetian masks and Easter wreaths
We had a brilliant time on Saturday 23rd March making masks and wreaths. This was a one-off workshop held at Swansea Community Workshops....
razzahal03
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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My weekly classes and events
A quick overview of what I'll be up to over the next few weeks! Workshops run on behalf of Swansea Community Workshops for 50+ Funded by...
razzahal03
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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New 5 week courses starting 19th February in Swansea
The following new courses will be starting after half term at Swansea Community Workshops. They are free, taught by me and run by Adult...
razzahal03
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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New Year, New Classes!
All the following classes are coming up at Swansea Community Workshops and are FREE.... Heart wreath class 27th January 10-1 Blodeuwedd...
razzahal03
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Christmas craft session with parents at St Thomas Primary
Parents at St Thomas Primary in Swansea, enjoyed a day of creative Christmas crafting on December 4th. This event was supported by Adult...
razzahal03
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Christmas sewing class success!
What a lovely morning we had on Saturday December 2nd at Swansea Community Workshops. We made a selection of festive goodies including...
razzahal03
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Christmas on a budget workshops start this week!
These fantastic free workshops run by Swansea County Council have been fully booked for a while. The first one is on Friday 10th November...
razzahal03
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Photos from recent craft and artisan markets....
I am absolutely loving meeting fellow traders and customers at these events. As well as selling my handmade creations, I have the...
razzahal03
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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