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    10 UK Art and Craft Classes

    It’s never too late to start afresh, learn new skills and be inspired, especially as this year seems to be passing us by so quickly – how is it May already, folks? Inspired by my friend who has recently started a Surface Pattern Design course I thought I’d share some art and craft classes throughout the UK for the creative so-and-so’s that read my blog (and to kick me up the bottom to learn something new). I’ve been in two minds about going…

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    Bookmarked: Blackbird and the Owl

    Blackbird and the Owl is the creation of Peggy Wolf, a German illustrator living in London. Different to her striking illustrative work, Blackbird and the Owl combines her love of old techniques (screen printing and braiding) and contemporary and minimal design to create these stunning leather accessories. I like a mixture of old and new, ’tis very satisfying! Each piece is handprinted and handmade here in the UK and I’m convinced every gal should own one of her clutches. You…