Category: Blog
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Kirkstall Arts Trail – 18th July 2015
Myself and fellow photographer, Mat Dale, finally got to exhibit our work – images taken from out Neighbours Project – which we produced especially for the Kirkstall Art Trail. Below are the images we displayed in our garden: Lauren and her most treasured possession. Maya the cat. Sarah, Rob and Huxley. Rob chose his synthesiser…
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The Tetley Workshop – Circle of Time
This was a very quiet week for the family workshop, but those who did come along, seemed to really enjoy the idea of this weeks workshop. Taking the title of the current exhibition at The Tetley, ‘Painting in Time’, as my starting point for inspiration, I immediately thought of clocks, and circles. So from that…
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POA at Beeston Festival
Pyramid of Arts visited Beeston Festival on Saturday. A very windy day, which had it’s advantage as the tendrils we added to the hoop fluttered and flowed in the air. It was great for families, as they stopped by and helped create plaits and tied them to the hoop. The little ‘uns especially enjoyed being…
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Wensleydale and wild boar
After yesterday battling with my mental health, I spent today with my family and best friend in Yorkshire Dales National Park. We visited Askrigg first, a quaint village that featured locations where TV show All Creatures Great and Small was filmed. We then drove up to Wensleydale Creamery, where the famous cheese of the same name is…
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40th Birthday Walks
I turn 40 this month, and rather than have a huge celebration, I decided to invite my friends out on little trips close to my home in Leeds, Yorkshire. I took Ilkley Moor for a walk with some good friends on the Saturday, as we battled the wild and windy scenery. Crossing rivers, climbing up rocks and…
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Women’s Project – Update 1
I have had two meetings since initial conception. And things are already moving ahead! Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for International Women’s Day, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. I intend to Make it Happen, with my own work and with the help of the women of Leeds, with that in mind I have…