Monday...

....came around too soon!

But I did manage to forget about last week and have a good weekend.

And the daffodils helped put a smile on my face too.

On Saturday I was booked on a workshop at Bankfield.

It was called 'Inspiring Sketchbooks'

The tutor was artist Roo Waterhouse.
First we looked at some sketchbooks from the museum archive.
Then we talked about what we use a sketchbook for.

we had a play and tested some pens and pencils just to stop being afraid of the first page.

Roo had lots of sketchbooks with her.

 They were really interesting and gave me lots of ideas.

This one folded out.

and this one a concertina sketchbook about a walk taken by the artist.

We had fun and I came away feeling more determined to keep sketching.

After the workshop I had a walk around the museum (and do a bit of sketching!)

Then I went for a walk in the grounds.

The crocus were out.

It was a day of sunshine and showers.

Just down the road is All Souls Church.

A redundant church built by Edward Akroyd, who lived at Bankfield.

When I got home there was a lovely package for me, I had ordered some fantastic shades of felt from Laura at Bugs and Fishes.
I got to straight away and made a sweet violets brooch from a pattern found here.

It must be SPRING!
Sunday was spent in the garden.

Spot Lucy?

Isn't she a cutie?

Then in the evening I was one of five adults taking class four to the Bridgewater hall. They were ever so good and lots of people (including a retired head teacher who was sat behind us) came up to us to comment on how well behaved the children were.
Then before I knew it...it was 6.30am on Monday morning!