Lydia Blackshaw

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Jewellery with Epoxy

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Jewellery with Epoxy

Epoxy is an ideal material for creating jewellery due to its versatility, durability, and ease of handling. Its ability to be poured into moulds or used as a coating on various surfaces, coupled with its vibrant colours and resistance to wear and tear, makes epoxy a perfect choice for crafting unique and long-lasting jewellery pieces. More

Fabio Giacomini – Handmade Surfboard Designer

Fabio Giacomini – Handmade Surfboard Designer

For many people, surfing represents more than a sport. It is a way of life and a way to connect with nature and the ocean. Fabio, a Handmade Surfboard Designer and Shaper, was born in Rome on May 1, 1962. He has turned this passion into a lifestyle that led him from the Italian coast ... Fabio Giacomini – Handmade Surfboard Designer More

From Passion to Career – The Haven 12.5 Project

From Passion to Career – The Haven 12.5 Project

Tell us a bit about your background and what motivated or inspired you to enter the boat industry? When I was 13 years old, I started building my very first wooden boat using Geoffrey Prout’s flatty design. It was an experience that ignited a deep passion for boats within me, later inspiring me to pursue ... From Passion to Career – The Haven 12.5 Project More

Sailing Towards Learning: Circles Alternative Education’s Boat Project Empowers Youth with Community-Based Education

Sailing Towards Learning: Circles Alternative Education’s Boat Project Empowers Youth with Community-Based Education

Circles Alternative Education is a non-profit community interest company. Its primary goal is to engage young people in learning through practical skills development. They focus on providing opportunities to those who are not in full-time education. Additionally, they specifically target individuals with special educational needs, particularly those who struggle with literacy skills. Unlike traditional schools ... Sailing Towards Learning: Circles Alternative Education’s Boat Project Empowers Youth with Community-Based Education More