Posts by: Michelle
The Muffled Sound of Laughter
We have all been making personal decisions about how we approach the post lockdown world. Besides following government guidelines, each of us must choose which places we visit and how we spend our time in places where there will be strangers meeting. When we reopened at the beginning of... Learn moreROMY’S CHAIR
It was one of those pieces of furniture that had been taken for granted. The chair belongs to the lovely Romy Fraser, who lives in the beautiful and tranquil Trill Farm in Dorset. Somehow, it had been relegated to an office chair where sitters tilted, leaned and sagged into... Learn moreWHO’S BEHIND THE BEARS?
I was cleaning a toilet a few minutes ago when I came to realise how much I was trying to avoid writing this blog. It’s been on my mind for a while and I think it’s time I declared what I am. May I disclose myself? It’s me behind... Learn moreMY MASK PROTECTS YOU; YOUR MASK PROTECTS ME
Why wear a mask? Watch www.tiny.cc/masks4all to see how Czech Republic reduced virus spread. Homemade Masks Tutorial A washable protective mask to wear in shops, dropping off groceries and around people. Make it with clean hands. A note for perfectionists and novice makers. Remember the purpose of the mask... Learn moreWHEN WOOD WORKS WONDERS
‘Why make something easy when you can make it much more difficult?’ Meet Sam George. Sam hails from Manchester and is one of our full time furniture students learning fine woodwork skills during a year with our resident maker and tutor Ben Rawlinson. Having left his previous life as... Learn moreJON HALL – MAKER OF MANY THINGS
Jon Hall teaches our one-day ‘Woodcarving‘, ‘Spoon Carving’ and ‘Cigar Box Slide Guitar’ workshops. He teaches with care and patience and loves to see how happy people are with their hard day’s work. Jon trained as a wood carver and gilder. Although he has mastered these ancient crafts, Jon... Learn moreWHAT MOIRA DID ON HER HOLIDAY
For those of you that haven’t attended one of our ‘DIY in a Day – Drills’ workshops, I would like to introduce you to Moira Tighe, who also teaches ’Prepare & Paint’, ‘Basic Tiling’ and ‘Basic Electrics’ at The Goodlife Centre. She is the Real Rawlplug Expert. Moira loves... Learn moreRACHEL SOUTH – THIRD GENERATION CHAIR CANER
Chair caning is a very old traditional craft, sometimes known as hand, strand or hole-to-hole caning. Learn moreTHE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DIY
Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home... Learn moreTHE ORIGINS OF COLD PRESS SOAP MAKING
For the ultimate sustainable cleansing solution, you cannot beat a bar of soap, a cotton face cloth and hot water. There is literally nothing that cannot be wiped away using this simple zero-waste combination, including stubborn waterproof make up. Traditional soap is made from natural ingredients that can include... Learn more
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