Imagination fired and full of energy, a small class was developed. It worked a treat; gluing, sticking, creating, making and baking began in earnest. The only requirements, a good measure of enthusiasm and a cup of imagination. “Can we take it home” the children ask “Absolutely” was my reply Every masterpiece is taken home to be displayed pride of place at home, a very important component of the children feeling proud of their achievements. And with no mess at home – always a BONUS Some of those children from my first class stayed with me until they left for high school.

I feel very privileged that I have been able to nurture and develop their core skills providing them with the tools they require to fire up their imagination and set them on life’s journey. That journey has taken my eldest two children on the path of creativity with my eldest son achieving a first class honours degree in engineering with design materials and my daughter achieving a first class honours degree in textiles and innovation design and has gone on to set up her own business. Watch this space to see what my youngest will do but he has always been my chief helper throughout his childhood. Being a single mum and trying to run a business hasn’t been easy but I was very lucky that I followed the path of creativity and he was able to be a part of this. He was my helper from the age of 5 years old. He’s now 16 and doesn’t need his mum quite so much.