Blogs | Curious Creatives

Dec 32 min read

Meet Ian Ward and John Deverall: Masters of Stone Carving at Curious Creatives

For centuries, stone carving has been a craft that blends creativity, tradition, and skill. At the August 2025 Curious Creatives Craft...

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Nov 192 min read

Meet Louise Pocock: The Creative Talent Behind Our Millinery Masterclass

At Curious Creatives , we’re beyond excited to welcome the exceptionally talented Louise Pocock as our millinery tutor for the August...

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May 193 min read

Creative Ways to Reduce Stress: The Healing Power of Crafting

In today's fast-paced world, stress seems to be an unavoidable part of life. Whether it's due to work pressures, personal challenges, or...

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Jan 243 min read

Masters of Paper Quilling: Artists Transforming Paper into Art

Inspirational Journeys: Celebrating Renowned Paper Quilling Artists Discover the incredible world of paper quilling through the eyes of...

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Jan 191 min read

BONUS! Tutorial from Connie Flower

Unlocking the Art of Transferring Text onto Wood: a 'How To' pyrography project guide Are you one of those people who doesn't like their...

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Jan 163 min read

The Art and Mastery of Paper Quilling

Discovering Paper Quilling: A Journey with Rachel Warrilow Dive into the intricate and mesmerising world of paper quilling, where strips...

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Jan 102 min read

The Practical Magic of Pyrography - Crafting with Fire

The Canvas of Pyrography While wood is the most common material, pyrography art isn't limited to it. Leather, gourds, paper, and even bone

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Dec 25, 20232 min read

The Art and Intrigue of Pyrography - An Introduction

Welcome to the world of pyrography, where art meets the elemental beauty of fire. At Curious Creatives Summer Craft Retreat, we're...

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Apr 20, 20225 min read

Tutor Focus - Vivien Hussey - Beading

This Tutor Focus blog is all about the awesomely talented Vivien Hussey. She is our Beading tutor for the Curious Creatives Craft...

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Apr 19, 20226 min read

Tutor Focus - Sarah Patterson - Dress & Bag Making

Sarah Patterson is our amazing Seamstress, business owner and fabric designer, and we are so excited to have her as a tutor on the...

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Apr 16, 20224 min read

Tutor Focus - Liz Musselwhite - Patchwork & Quilting

Tutor Focus on Liz Musslewhite, Patchwork and Quilting Expert

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Mar 13, 20224 min read

Tutor Focus - Hannah Hamer - 3D Needle Felt Artist

Hannah is our creative 3D Needle Felting Artist and her projects for the Craft Retreat are at one with nature. I met Hannah back last...

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Feb 22, 20224 min read

Tutor Focus - Caroline Casswell - Polymer Clay Artist

Tutor Focus on Caroline Casswell. Curious Creatives Craft Retreat Polymer Clay Tutor

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Feb 22, 20223 min read

Tutor Focus - Fiona Potter - Mixed Media Artist (pt3)

Well so far, we’ve learnt that Fi is a little bit saucy, a little bit cheeky but a whole heap of fun and love. But I still had a couple...

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Feb 22, 20222 min read

Tutor Focus - Fiona Potter - Mixed Media Artist (pt2)

Continuing on from the previous blog where Fiona told us all about her Perfect Day Week, we get to find out about her most treasured...

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Feb 22, 20223 min read

Tutor Focus - Fiona Potter - Mixed Media Artist (pt1)

Tutor Focus aims to give you a bit more of an insight into the amazing tutors on the Curious Creatives Craft Retreats.

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