shining edge

18/10/2026

Some images from yesterday's mandala class at the lovely Gweithdy Tymhorau Cymru.

Our theme was the autumnal return to earth, rebalancing with the sacred geometry of four and eight.

Inspired by spindle berries and autumn leaves, fungi forages and gentle golden light.

11/10/2026

Here is my Autumn Newsletter
With news of upcoming events and more!
Returning To Earth

Dear All, I hope this finds you well and rebalancing post Equinox threshold; leaving behind the flighty hot days of summer and turning now towards the darker months. My output of newsletters has been reduced during this fire-horse year, for which I apologise. The months have galloped by! Tending to....

02/10/2026

Introducing some smaller owl shrines!
These are tawny owl inspired, handmade ceramics, pictured here in the company of full sized barn owl shrines, at RSPB Ynys Hir autumn craft fair.

The fair runs for the whole of October.

Ynys Hir is a stunning nature reserve on the edge of the Dyfi estuary, near Machynlleth in west Wales.

24/09/2026

To coincide with the Autumn Exhibition at Gweithdy Tymhorau Cymru, I'm offering a Mandala Painting day workshop. Places are limited to 6 people, to be comfortable in the space, so booking asap is strongly advised!

'Returning' Mandala Painting Workshop with Anne Thomas. A creative practice for returning to centre, within the swirl of autumnal change I this workshop you can develop your own mandala design inspired by the geometry of nature and the universal language of shapes. Our exploration will include: *An....

23/09/2026

I've been enjoying working in Gweithdy Tymhorau Cymru in Machynlleth today, quietly packaging cards while looking after the Autumn Exhibition on this Equinox day.

Its a lovely little gallery & art materials shop
Currently showing work by
Piera Cirefice , Julie Jones , Alison Rowlands and myself 🧡

Currently open Wednesdays and most Saturdays through til the start of November 🍂

'rhydref