Creativity, Connection, and the Joy of the Beginner's Mindset
Whenever someone tells me they've never painted before, my answer is always "Brilliant!" Here's why creativity is so good for us, and why beginners often make the most exciting art.
Why Studio Friday might be the best £5 you spend this week
I set up Studio Friday because I wanted to create company. Not a class, not a lesson — just a room full of people being creative together. The space is here, the light is good (it's south-facing, so on sunny days the door is open and it feels wonderful), and I know how much easier it is to make things when you're not doing it alone.