Flourish Foot Quilt

A Flourish Foot Quilt

The Flourish Project is a two-year project that started in September 2019, working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Bradford area. During the project we have worked with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and ages (from a child aged 4 to a lady in her 70s), all participating Read more…

Lockdown with Liz

Lockdown with Liz

I enjoy watching Lockdown With Liz.She is brill, she is great. She’s a wiz.Her creative ideas,Help distract from my fears.So right now I shall blow her a kiss! If a kiss is not strictly PC,Then a virtual hug it must be,And, just in this instance,At a good social distance,A high Read more…

Abrasives

Sanding and abrasives

Abrasive papers Historically abrasives were made from natural materials such as sand, shark skin and shells. These might be applied directly to a surface or bonded to a cloth or paper backing before use. These materials were superseded by glass paper in the 19th century. Glass paper has itself been Read more…

Face masks and pattern

Handmade face masks

Hive volunteers have been busy making reusable face masks, which we’re making available for a suggested donation of £6 per pair. Masks are available in small (fits most women) and medium (fits most men) and designs are assorted as we are using a wide range of repurposed cotton fabric. You Read more…

Henri Matisse - The Parak

Paper Cutouts

After decades of painting, Henri Matisse found himself unable to continue due to ill health. But from his wheelchair and his bed he continued to make work with the help of assistants. Large scale collage became his medium of choice. Matisse called this work “painting with scissors”. His work focussed Read more…