Author Archives: Ruth Weal

Make your own Christmas Lights Garland

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Ruth Weal

It’s getting close to Christmas and all the shops have got their Christmas decorations out. You might have noticed some beautiful and rather expensive light garlands that have become all the rage over the last few years. Here I will … Continue reading →

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Introducing Wealie Arts Workshops & Parties

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Ruth Weal

I offer adult workshops and children’s parties in a number of different arts and crafts activities. To keep costs down and enable smaller groups I come to a pre-paid location of your choice and work with you and your friends … Continue reading →

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Summer Children’s Colouring Competition

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Ruth Weal

Abstract Pattern Illustration on Cartoon Cats

Throughout May/June I am inviting children up to the age of 13 to submit their colourful examples of the Caterinas for the chance to win a children’s Art party with four of their friends in either Ink Art or Embossing … Continue reading →

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Memory ‘v’ Experience – What’s more important?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Ruth Weal

Should we be thinking about our audience’s memory of communications and engagement activities rather than their initial experience? There is a really interesting TED Talk video about the difference between our experiencing selves and our remembering selves that I highly … Continue reading →

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Think Before You Type!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Ruth Weal

When I work with people on job hunting they’re keen for me to help with their CV, but I often find that the thing they rarely look at is their overall online profile. With more and more recruiters ‘checking you … Continue reading →

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Halloween Colouring Competition!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Ruth Weal

Witch's Hat Colouring Competition Entry - Winner Ashley Knight 9-10 age bracket

Firstly apologies for the delay in announcing the results of my Wealie Arts Halloween Colouring Competition, but the dreaded flu and a few late entries meant I’ve only just gotten around to judging and publishing them. Thank you to everyone … Continue reading →