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Secrets of the Henna Girl: an Interview with Sufiya Ahmed

To kick start our series of writing inspiration blog posts we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on the wonderful world of writing for children. Fiction for children and young adults is one of the m... Read More

November 13, 2013

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Shades of Red

Beyond black and white, red is the first colour which humans can perceive. It’s the colour of our hearts and blood and rouses strong feelings in all of us, long being the symbolic colour of power, l... Read More

January 31, 2023

Interview with a Calligrapher

Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative handwriting. From traditional illuminations in medieval texts to modern scripts favoured for event invitations, calligraphy has taken many forms. Taking... Read More

July 26, 2022

A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy

What comes to mind when you think of calligraphy? Perhaps you picture a medieval monk hunched over parchment, working hard by candlelight to produce scripture. Maybe you think of Confusian scholars in... Read More

April 7, 2022

Very Peri: Pantone Colour of the Year 2022

With bright hues of blue having their moment in the spotlight, and the Pantone Colour Institute revealing ‘Very Peri’ as the Colour of the Year for 2022, we wanted to celebrate and showcase this b... Read More

March 21, 2022

The Draw of the Great Outdoors

With summer upon us, the sun is shining and if you’re anything like us you can feel the great outdoors calling. Getting outside for any reason is therapeutic, but nothing quite beats taking insp... Read More

July 12, 2018