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Hey there,

my name is Gemma...

I'm an artist-maker who loves far too many creative things...

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There are thousands of creative classes on Skillshare...including mine!

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I love to learn new things...

and share the pure joy of making stuff with you!

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An image of a close up section of a collage, made from scrunched tissue paper. The subject is a howling wolf, in white and green tones.
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about art, craft or creativity, give me a holler! 

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If you are just starting your art journey, or are looking for some art-buddy community, my free Newsletter is for you.  Roughly once a month I share my adventures in making stuff that makes me happy, and the things I'm learning along the way.  Maybe they'll inspire you to make stuff that makes you happy too.  

If you are a curious creative like me, or simply want to start fuelling your full spectrum of creativity possibilities, you have a place here - and I think we'll get on great! šŸ’›

Distort and Paint! Painting practise made wonky šŸ« 
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Tiny Linocuts are fiddly and fabulous
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Hopping through a prompt book! | Draw Your Own Adventure by Chloe Rose
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Brilliant class Gemma - I thought you did a great job of explaining everything and I'm now inspired to try some printing. I hope you do some more classes on printing I will be keen to watch them- thanks!

 - Kate

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Such a stunning pin! I just had to get my hands on this as it looks so cosy and cute! It’s of such high quality and Gemma puts so much into everything she does as I seen through the packaging to the product. Loved the freebies too!! Thank you

ā€” Claire

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