I relaunched my online workshops last night after my breakdown but no takers yet. They used to be the majority of my income so it is scary tbh.
I've taught creative & mental health classes on BBC Countryfile, @V_and_A, the Bronte Parsonage & even Highgrove. I've been advised to go on PIP (my autism,ADHD & PMDD together are disabling & my breakdown means my income's a quarter of what it was) but I really don't want to do that.
If you'd like to learn to draw plants & how creative activity alters our brain biochemistry to improve mental health my 29th August class is here👇
A RT would really really help, thankyou🌿: https://t.co/UFgNLxO8ey
There’s a lot of tiny treasure in this new find-the-tiny-silver-owl photo. I’d *so* love to hear what your favourite v small handmade/antique/found thingy is from this image (oh & when you find the owl your brain will release dopamine, lifting mood, so maybe RT if you think your followers might need a small lift/break from scrolling) 🗝️:
I want to try reading necklaces where students get to add a bead to their necklace once they have read a book.
If anyone can help support this literacy incentive I would SO appreciate it.
Needed:
✅ necklaces
✅ letter beads
✅shape/color beads
https://t.co/HNJwg92VmR
I had 3-4 weeks off Twitter with autistic burnout recently & my engagement is right down (also due to standing up to a vile group of trolls on here-they reported me lots, restricting my reach). If you see this photo it would be so ace if you could RT it or drop me a quick hello if you have a moment, both of which help an account get back on track. I also hope these little violas ping some floral dopamine in your meat computer & give you a small lift 🌿
Hi! I’m opening a couple of slots early for commissions as I’m a bit short on money right now!
Example can be seen below — base price includes one subject (person or pet) and detailed background for $100USD (+$40USD per additional subject). DM or email if interested :)
Many of my intricate pen drawings are available as high quality prints - despite prices going up so much these have stayed £30 since I first started selling them in 2017. I’ve always wanted to offer something affordable. Which is your favourite?
You can now pre-order my new hour-long pre-recorded workshops on neuroscientifically-proven ways to improve your own mental health via:
🌿contact with nature
🧵creative activity
🗝️making collections
🧠and a toolbox of simple activities to help your brain on difficult days.
Each workshop/video costs just £10 but represents over 10 years of my academic reading & putting these activities into practice to help my own mental health. This is an ace way to learn & to support me at the same time: https://t.co/kPAOqBahZ3
This will be my 11th year teaching art. My week is split between two small schools and roughly 600 students. The items on my list will help them have an even more creative school year. #Clearthelist
https://t.co/5fsw87bjqR
This will be my 11th year teaching art. My week is split between two small schools and roughly 600 students. The items on my list will help them have an even more creative school year. #Clearthelist
https://t.co/5fsw87bjqR
This is 79-year-old Robert Thompson from Bray. Robert is completely blind, but until recently, he has managed to live a highly independent life with the help of his brilliant guide dog, Rhona.
But right now, Wicklow County Council is failing him, and the entire visually impaired community.
For years, the audible signals at pedestrian crossings across Bray have been faulty. Recently, things have gone from bad to worse. The critical audio signals that tell Robert where the crossing pole is (the "wait" sound) and when it is actually safe to cross (the "go" sound) have stopped working entirely on busy routes near his home.
"There’s no way I would cross that road without the sound," Robert says. "It’s just too dangerous."
To make matters worse, recent changes to the local Dublin bus network (replacing the old 145 route with the E1 spine) mean his usual handy bus stops are gone. Because the council has left the nearby pedestrian signals broken, Robert can no longer cross the street safely at his local stop.
Robert is now forced to get off the bus early and walk a massive, grueling 1.5 kilometers EACH WAY along a highly dangerous, busy stretch of road just to find a single working crossing.
Robert has contacted Wicklow County Council repeatedly. They have acknowledged his complaints, but they have met him with absolute silence regarding any actual repairs.
Basic mobility and safety should be a right, not a luxury. By ignoring these broken signals for years, the council is effectively trapping vulnerable residents in their own towns and actively stripping away their independence.
Please SHARE this post! Let’s get the word out and force Wicklow County Council to do their job, fix the audio signals in Bray, and restore safety and freedom to Robert and others who rely on them!
#WicklowCountyCouncil #AccessibilityMatters #Bray #Inclusion #GuideDogsIreland #RobertThompson
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A tangly, detailed, light filled drawing inspired by English woodland. Best appreciated in person - the original is available framed or there’s a near identical giclée print version for a fraction of the price. https://t.co/fSFodZmY4S
Two drawings from the same walk in the Forest of Dean. These go perfectly together. The details are so tiny they deserve to be seen in person. Originals and giclée print versions available! https://t.co/fSFodZmY4S
If you're in the position to donate, please do. We are facing a lot of vet bills at the moment and this is another unexpected one but I couldn't let this sweet old man die a slow and painful death out there.
F'N Flags 2.0 Drop
Revamped and renewed!
Dropping tomorrow night at 7pm pacific.
28 flavors to choose from.
We'll select 3 lucky peeps to get a flag from us on the house. All you have to do it RT this. That's it.