Not that we eat goose anyway, twill probably be turkey as usual. This will the first time I'm 29 years that my son James will not be with me…..this makes me sad. He is lucky to be spending the holiday in the sunshine, of Perth.

Part of me wants snow and part of me does not! I love Christmas even though it can be lonely it is a good excuse to chill, eat and drink too much even. Time to reflect and gather ourselves for the next year. A Celtic time. Time to reflect on the middle of the winter, the shortest day, wrap up cosy, get up on a horse, take a stroll between the hedgerows, connect with nature in all it's glory. A time to remember and honour our ancestors. Visit graves, a real Irish Xmas pastime. Visit the living, an old Irish tradition. Be kind to ourselves, not much of it really matters, except the ones you love.

I love my and Yet I am glad it is winding down for a few weeks and after Newpark Close tomorrow I am having a break. Time to do my own thing, recharge my batteries and possibly plan for some after holiday workshops.

Below are some paper wreaths we made in Newpark last week.

Ferrybank are working nicely towards their Fetac modules. I love working with these two groups. Below are some of the felt pictures made in Ferrybank.

I am very exited to be announce that In 2015 I will be doing a short series of painting workshops with KCAT in Callan, just 6 workshops but I am hoping it will lead to more. It is a nice taster for both them and me.

A new year, new beginnings and a positive attitude…..here we go.

I wish anyone reading this a happy peaceful Christmas and life.

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