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Series 4 A glamourous red and gold bag for a lovely evening.

Series 3   Very popular black and white bag

Series 2   A beautiful and elegant bag in yellow ochre.

  17th July 2025 Teresa Liew I wish to introduce Ms Liew’s passion for weaving Penan-style bags and baskets. They will be posted in series. She has written her story about her weaving below: Heritage and Heart Why I Started Weaving Penan Bags I’ve always been drawn to things made with heart, especially those that…

17th July 2025 Beena   I created this watercolour painting as part of my classwork. From the beginning, I knew it would be challenging. The painting depicts rocks above and below water, as well as tree roots beneath the surface. I have found rocks difficult to paint. They have many facets. Rocks underwater or near…

15th July 2025 Angela & Beena When I first saw Angela’s watercolour masterpiece, I was captivated by its beauty. The way she rendered the blue sky in the water is truly inspiring. There is a sense of fluidity in her work, as if the leaf is elegantly gliding towards its next destination.   On a…

  15th July Lavender   Lavender has beautifully captured the essence of the Tiger’s Nest monastery in her painting. This iconic site, built in 1692, holds a special place in the hearts of Vajrayana Buddhists. The legend of Guru Rinpoche being brought to this site on a tigress from Tibet adds to its mystique. The…

  15th July 2025 Beena   Hello, art enthusiasts! Remember those vibrant jewel-toned leaves I shared as my Friday greeting? That was a watercolour piece I created. What made it unique was the multiple layers I used to create a striking contrast between the leaves and the background. And here’s the twist-I used white paint…

15th July 2025 Ms Wendy   I painted these birch trees in a peaceful woodland. I love these trees because of the natural marks on their trunks, which make each one unique. I have written a little history of the birch trees below. Birches hold spiritual significance in several religions, both modern and ancient. In…

7th July 2025 Mr Mani and Beena   I am eager to share my admiration for Mr. Mani’s distinctive artwork, especially his piece ‘Red Sun.’ His use of pen and ink to portray the trees and a red sun that seems to either shyly rise or gently set is truly captivating. This perspective, a rare…