“I HAVE always been creative from a child”, says Therese Wicks. Therese is a stained-glass artist living in Caversham. We met at the Caversham Artists’ and Makers’ Fair, and intrigued to learn more about her […]
Joan Harris has relocated from South Africa to chilly Caversham, bringing us her skills in teaching adults and children alike how to express themselves through art. Elestr Lee met Joan at her new studio EAGLE-EYED […]
Not everything need arrive in a box delivered by Amazon. This month Elestr Lee talks to Billy Goodworth, a young master craftsman from Emmer Green whose skills create unique items for clients’ homes. THERE CAN […]
FIRST STEPS ON THE TRAIL TAKING THE leap from ‘doing something creative’ to putting on an exhibition and selling your own work demands a certain amount of energy, self-belief and determination – and also requires […]
The Glittering Gem on Prospect Street I T’S HARD TO imagine walking along Prospect Street without seeing the familiar green awning and stylish shop window which marks the entrance to Waltons. Goldsmith and jeweller Chris […]
Pine cones, berries and oranges add a touch of festive magic If you venture down to Marsack Street, there’s a great opportunity to become wreathed into the Christmas spirit…Elestr Lee investigates! While many of us […]
Looking at the environmental impact of fabrics and threads. […]
Embroidery and the use of textiles can be raised to an art form in talented hands, as Lou tells Elestr Lee. THERE has always been a tendency for the art world to regard embroidery or […]
Knit one, purl one and save the planet by Pam Chatfield If you like to knit or crochet, you probably have a selection of yarns made from a variety of fibres. It is worth pausing […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)