Since November 2014 I have been volunteering at the Restore Dartington. A social enterprise under the umbrella of Refurnish. We restore and upcycle furniture which would otherwise go to landfill. While minding the shop I met a lovely woman in her later years, who told me she caned chairs and offered to teach me when I expressed interest. Since then I have learned these skills in the workshop through her, other volunteers and good old You tube. Above is some of the chairs I have sinced worked on.
Wednesday expressive arts group
Since it began on February 22nd 2011 The Wednesday group has provided myself and others with a creative sanctuary to release into. We have danced, shredded..paper, struck out into the unknown with string, glued, wept, painted, giggled, told stories and … Read More




