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Feb 20

Your life has been one of constant motion! you were spawned in the safe gentle river shallows before swimming downstream to the vast oceans. And now, in your prime after a life of remarkable experiences something is calling you back to the river again, but this time upstream to fulfill the cycle.
The wheel of fortune draws attention to our cycles and tells us to pay attention to them. We may be at the point of ending a cycle or of starting a new one. It also reminds us that sometimes…

Jan 16

I've got a new episode of my show Ink for Artists up on youtube. in this one, I test Diamine ochre and test it against natural ochre. 

You can watch it here: Ink for Artists: Diamine Ochre

Aug 1, 2023

We have unfortunately had to move the Ink painting workshop out to next weekend - the 12 August due to an issue with supply of the diamine inks which we are still waiting for new stock to land. 

Everything else is the same. Look forward to seeing you there!

Jul 22, 2023

Ink Painting for Beginners workshop!

In this three hour workshop you will learn the basic techniques of painting in ink from artist Aeiden Swan and then create your own bird art!

 

Everything is included! you will receive a brush, a mini-set of four Diamine Inks, paper, a ready to go tracing and the skills you need to to start creating beautiful works in Ink! No experience necessary, this workshop is aimed at the curious beginner.

R750

Includes Tea/…

Nov 16, 2022

For as long as there have been humans, bats have been seen in a negative light - as blood sucking vampires, disease ridden and harbingers of evil. This is partially due to their nocturnal nature since humans are suspicious of any creature that is at home in the darkness, but also likely because of their association with rodents, another maligned creature as well as their unusual looks. They also have the reputation in popular media of having poor eyesight and of getting themselves tangled up…

Nov 12, 2022

She sits serene on the fence post. Watching and waiting for the right moment to swoop in. In many traditions and stories, Owls are messengers and this one is no exception and like a letter from Hogwarts, this message is a happy surprise.
The Page of Cups with her gentle heart shaped face is a dreamer and tells you to release your inner child to be in tune with your intuition and spirituality which is what will guide you to emotional maturity. However she also warns you to be aware that…