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Mandy Nash

mandy nash

Llantrisant RCT

I set up my workshop in 1983 after leaving the Royal College of Art. In 1990 I established my studio in Model House Craft and Design Centre in Llantrisant. I work primarily in anodised aluminium producing one off and batch production jewellery. As the material is light and not too expensive I can make large, bold pieces which are both wearable and affordable. Most importantly, by anodising it, I can achieve bright and brilliant colour effects. My passions My three passions are colour, pattern and technique. I love making things and exploring the possibilities of different materials. Although I trained as a jeweller, my work has been heavily influenced by both traditional and contemporary textiles. Over the last twenty years I have also been developing work in felt. I combine this with my jewellery practice to create both functional pieces and work that is purely decorative. My creative ancestry inspires me Much of my recent work has evolved from looking back at my creative ancestry. It was my grandmothers who initiated my fascination with making objects. They passed on their traditional textile skills and started my passion for creating anything from colourful materials. In 2010, I received an Arts Council of Wales grant to help me purchase a laser cutter which enabled me to develop new work. I have used this to explore different materials such as taffeta, acrylic, cardboard and wood. This has opened up many exciting possibilities and I feel I have only just started this journey. I am involved in many craft groups and associations. I am regional co-ordinator and Chair of the International Feltmakers Association. I am a member of the Makers Guild in Wales, of the Association of Contemporary Jewellery and of MaP, a textile group. I have exhibited widely in the UK, Europe, Japan, USA and Canada.

Womankind Holistic Health

womankind holistic health

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Welcome, I’m Aimee. A bit about me. My business started out offering Hypnobirthing classes, which I provide in a group setting or on a 1:1 basis. I love teaching Hypnobirthing and delivering real and honest birth preparation to aid a calmer, more confident and empowered birth team. I then trained in a midwifery capacity to offer complementary therapies for pregnancy and the newly postnatal period, such as aromatherapy massage, reflexology and moxibustion to turn breech babies. I have a keen interest in the biomechanics of birth and aiding an optimal fetal position ready for birth. What the female body can do fascinates me! I have developed many signature treatments, including my well loved ‘Prepare for Birth’ treatment. Practising holistically ignited a passion within. Previously known as ‘Little Peacock Holistic Birth’, I was keen to expand my services further into the world of women’s health offering a vital service for local women. Therefore ‘WomanKind Holistic Health’ was born! I have since trained in aromatherapeutic body massage and massage for menopause, and I am FHT accredited. I have lots of exciting services coming in the near future such as womb & fertility massage, scar therapy, and clinical aromatherapy. I believe that complementary therapies are there to complement traditional health care, maintaining and enhancing health and wellbeing. I never claim to cure.  When I am not busy being a midwife and running my own business, I am a wife, and mum to 2 amazing boys and 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I am based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire and welcome people from all the surrounding areas to my beautiful private studio. I can’t wait to meet you!