Powertex Sculptures
The East Anglian Regional Transplant Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
Ely Cathedral was packed with people for the service Sunday 29 May 2019 On Sunday 29 May 2019 my husband and I, along with many other people made our way to the beautiful setting of Ely Cathedral. The reason for our visit was a very special service of...
Easy Step by Step Powertex Project
In this easy step by step powertex project I will talk you through everything you need to know to upcycle those old bottles we all have lying around. What you will need: An old bottle to upcycle Fabric (a natural fabric such as cotton is best) Masking tape Rubber...
New Powertex Studio in Emsworth Hampshire
I really enjoy getting to know new Powertex tutors on the block, so was delighted to be invited along to have a look around Cobwebs Art Studio. Cobwebs is the brand new studio belonging to artist Angela Lee, who will be specialising in running mixed media Powertex...
Easy Step by Step Powertex Witches Hat Blog
Halloween is fast approaching, but you still have time to make some of these gorgeous ornamental witches hats using the medium of Powertex. Here is a list of what you will need: 1 x small bottle of Powertex Fabric Hardener in the colour of your choice...
Powertex Halloween Trick or Treat Jar
Halloween is fast approaching, so I thought I would do a simple Powertex step by step blog on how to make the cutest little trick or treat jar. Here is what you will need: Black Powertex Small Jam Jar (with lid) Masking Tape Tin Foil Soft Wire (if you choose to add...
Powertex Workshops in September 2018
A little later than usual here are the dates for my Art 4 A Heart Powertex Workshops in the Southampton area in September 2018 I do apologise for being behind, I have been tied up with getting work ready for the Hampshire Open Art Studios at the end of this month....
What Is The Motivation Behind A Powertex Design Team Member?
I love to share the work and motivation of my fellow Powertex Design Team Members on my blog. You may remember recently I shared this seahorse step by step by Design Team Member Annette Smyth. That crafty Kore Sage from Kore Sage Art switched it round a bit though,...
How we dealt with the second anniversary of my husband’s heart transplant
I am the world's worst at remembering important dates. I know the date of my wedding anniversary, but am always at a loss when people ask me how many years I've been married. For years I thought my husband's birthday was the day before it actually was - even though he...
Guest Blog – Step by Step Powertex SeaHorse
I love being part of the Powertex Design Team for 2018. Part of the reason I love it so much is that it is a great team to be a part of. So I thought it would be nice to promote the work of some of my lovely team members. Annette Smyth is the very talented Powertex...
What Do Powertex Tutors Get Up To On A ‘Busman’s Holiday?’
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of a busman's holiday is 'a holiday or form of recreation that involves doing the same thing that one does at work'. Well in that case, this weekend was definitely a busman's holiday. And it brought home to me just...
Valentine’s Day Freebie – Keep Your Eyes Peeled!!
If you live in the Eastleigh area of Hampshire, England, then keep your eyes peeled for my Valentine's Day Freebie Art Give Away. Last night was one of those night's where I just couldn't sleep. Unfortunately my lovely husband is in hospital at the moment, so our...
Why Face Painting Can Be Good For Adults Well Being
Last month, with more than a little sadness I washed out my face painting brushes for the very last time. Due to personal reasons I have made the decision to concentrate totally on promoting my Art 4 A Heart Powertex Workshops to raise money for Papworth Hospital...
Powertex Tutor – Could you be one?
> I became a qualified Powertex tutor nearly 4 years ago. Without a doubt it is one of the best career moves I've ever made. What's not to like about a job where you get to put huge smiles on people's faces. I often hear it said that we lose ourselves in art....
Workshops with Powertex – An opportunity to express your unique creativity
When people come on my Powertex workshops, one of the things they can be sure of is that they will walk away with a piece of art that is unique to them. From my experience as a therapeutic counsellor I firmly believe that art is good for our mental health. Whether we...
It’s Not Clutter – It’s Powertex Artistic Creativity
I love it when I see those posts coming up on face book that reassure us messy types its alright to live in chaos. In fact it's a good thing. And this must be true, because Albert Einstein said so. Now I don't know whether the great man himself actually did say that...
Why it is so important to talk about Organ Donation
Why Talking About Organ Donation Can Save Lives The Roller Coaster No-One Wants To Be On In 2016 my family was hit with an emotional roller coaster. My husband was rushed to Papworth Hospital and placed on the urgent waiting list for a heart transplant. After weeks of...
GO SISTER SOUL SISTER GO SISTER!!
GO SISTER SOUL SISTER GO SISTER! When I tell people that I am looking for pre-loved bras to make angels with, the usual response is a slightly confused look, as they step away from me and try to steer the conversation on to a safer topic, such as...
Why I Invested In Becoming a Level 3 Qualified Powertex Distributor
I am very proud to say that I am a fully certified Powertex tutor. I can still vividly remember how excited I was when I travelled to Stratford to make my first powertex angel under the tuition of the lovely Tracey Evans who runs The Secret Art Loft. That workshop was...
Vintage Serendipity
One of my favourite places to run Powertex sculpting workshops is at the beautiful Woodlands Lodge Hotel on the outskirts of the New Forest. Whilst doing a fairy sculpting workshop there recently, a young bride to be approached me to ask if I had ever considered doing...
Willamena the Powertex Witch
href="https://www.artandmurals.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w.jpg">Willamena’s Story (Powertex Sculpture) Willamena the Powertex witch is very, very shy. She grew up in a tiny village and always knew she was different. However she didn’t realise she had special...
What Powertex Sculpting Has In Common With Creative Writing
I enjoyed making Willamena, my Powertex witch. Before I became acquainted with Powertex fabric hardener, I never took much notice of fabric. Whenever I was forced to do sewing of any type at school I would lose patience completely, and any material I was given ended...