SKILLS I’VE LEARNED AT ART MANIA STUDIO
In the last few weeks, I’ve been struggling with my inner critic,. Every time I’ve sat down here at my laptop and tried to put a post together, my inner critic has woken and started nagging at me, making me question everything I’ve tried to write. So this post is going to be a little […]
The Two Jimmys
When I started taking classes in pottery last year, I began to hand build creatures out of clay. They were initially creatures from my head. Mythical creatures that live in dreams and fantasy stories. One day, I was beginning what I expected to be another mythical creature. This piece of clay had other ideas, I […]
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: JHARNA
Jharna started at Art Mania in the mosaics class last year. She wanted to volunteer at the studio and from this, gain a job. Her role is floor manager and as of last week, teacher’s assistant for the Wednesday morning mosaics class. You may not realise it, but you have probably met Jharna as she […]
Motivation tips for Winter
As we enter winter, it has to be acknowledged that with the cold seeping in, our motivation seeps out. I am the first to admit that I would much rather spend the winter months in my bed, with the heating on and several really good books. I thought I’d investigate whether there is any advice […]
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: CHERYL
To say that Cheryl’s role at Art Mania is simply admin, is a huge understatement. She is one of the rarely seen, but crucial members of the Art Mania team. It’s Cheryl who does all the fiddly stuff! In her own words, Cheryl describes her role as: “in administration- training admin staff; back-up if front […]
Digital Accessibility Day
This week on the 20th May, we celebrated Global Accessibility Day. A day to focus on the digital access world for people with disabilities. It would be easy to assume that the digital world has made it easier to access resources, information etc for those with a disability. And in many ways it has been […]
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: KIM
Kim joined the Art Mania staff last year. She teachs our kids classes, including pottery for kids and teens. How did you come to be at Art Mania Studios? Kim “I first joined by taking a pottery class on a Saturday afternoon, and it all started from there.” Kim is one of the bright flames […]
International Guide Dog Day
The last Wednesday in April is International Guide Dog day. A day to celebrate the work that our incredible four legged friends do for us every day. It’s also a day when the Guide Dog association focuses on a particular issue specific to guide dog teams. This year, it’s responsible pet ownership. One of the […]
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: SAM
MEET OUR ART MANIA FAMILY: SAM Welcome to our second staff spotlight! I’ve decided to get the hardest one out of the way. You may think it’s easy to write about yourself, but I find any kind of bio really hard. Part of me also finds this a little self indulgent- after all, I’m writing […]
Hebel: look what we made!
I am extremely pleased to tell you all that, yes, the hebel carving workshop did happen this past Saturday. Even better, my unfinished piece from two years ago was found, supporting one of Fee’s plants in the back garden. I have to admit, there was dancing and I had a lot of trouble sleeping Friday […]
