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19 Jan 2023
Well, when they said โunboxingโ . . . ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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When I was little, my mum used to give me a few cardboard tubes to make things out of, just to keep me out of her hair for a while. You never quite know where a creative opportunity will lead, it's still keeping me quiet . . . ish ๐
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Sad to hear about David Hockney. A fantastic character and an innovative and prolific artist, who always came across as a humble and thoughtful man. What a legacy he leaves us with. RIP
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I've been at Ocker Hill Academy this week, one of the school's I think I've worked with for the longest. Tucked away amongst their trophies is this little Henry VIII model, how old d'you reckon it is? ๐ค๐
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Just realised, they have this model too, and that's even older. ๐ฎ๐
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I've been at Ocker Hill Academy for the last few days working with all 240 kids! We took inspiration from the school itself, its location, its history, and its ethos. ๐
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Iโve told this story many times over the years, but not online. Itโll make you smile.
Enjoy. ๐
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For anyone who was wondering what the โmystery projectโ was on the โwhatโs on my deskโ post . . . well, hereโs the next stage ๐ฎ๐
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I've been at the tiny Adderley Primary School for the last couple of days creating some imaginary birds for display. I thought they looked a little bit 'Egyptian'. All of the children have worked on these, from Reception to Year 6. ๐
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Iโve had a great couple of days up at Moreton Say Primary School in Shropshire helping the children with a new display piece. Weโve incorporated their school motto along with some UK wildlife. ๐๐
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When you know youโre at a rural school ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ
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Itโs been a while! . . . so hereโs a sneaky little look at whatโs on my desk? ๐ฎ๐
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Here's my little fish from yesterday's workshop at @LymeRegisMuseum
It's amazing what you can do with one paper plate isn't it! ๐๐ฎ
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I was talking to the boss at the @LymeRegisMuseum yesterday and I realised that I've done over 100 workshops for them over the last 18 years. Based on a low estimate, that would mean I've worked with 10,000 children in this venue alone.๐ฎ
Do I get a badge or something? ๐
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By the way, coincidentally this week will be the 1700th project I've done, and that's just in the last 21 years since going self-employed, I did another 15 years prior to that. ๐
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I was talking to the boss at the @LymeRegisMuseum yesterday and I realised that I've done over 100 workshops for them over the last 18 years. Based on a low estimate, that would mean I've worked with 10,000 children in this venue alone.๐ฎ
Do I get a badge or something? ๐
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In this fledgling era of AI, and at a time where 'art' can materialise at the push of a button, it's worth remembering that most artists are still human, still unique, and remain determined to be creative long into the future. ๐๐ช
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Now, that didn't take long ๐ . . . and how apt for this week.
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When the packaging has already done the thinking for you. ๐๐๐
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Iโm back at the glorious @LymeRegisMuseum today making โFerocious Fishโ ๐ฎ๐ Feel free to pop in and say hi, or even join in!
* Iโve included a view from the โofficeโ ๐
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I loved this . . . I told the kids today to use up what they could in making their fish. This little five-year-old lad made his fish jumping through a ring. Line me up 10,000 adults and I can assure you, they wouldn't have thought of this. ๐
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