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Daniella Turbin – A Place To Return To
Last week, I made the most of the kids returning to school by popping along to the New Walsall Art Gallery. There is currently an exhibition running by local artist Daniella Turbin, who creates her art, and takes inspiration, from long distance walking that she combines with photography, drawing and writing. in 2022, Daniella embarked on her current project. She walked around the whole of Great Britain, and logged her journey in journals, photographs and online in instagram posts. Her exhibition, entitled ‘A Place To Return To‘ showcases this journey, which started in her home village of Essington, Staffordshire. An environment constructed from paper and drawings has been created in…
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Tailoring Your Study Habits To Your Learning Style
One of the biggest misconceptions that people have when it comes to learning is that we all learn in exactly the same way. The truth is that there are four primary learning styles that are very different, and that recognising the way that you learn is a big step to ensuring that you succeed – in exams, in class at school age, and later on, if you decide to go onto further education, or to re-enter the education system at any time. Learning styles – which one suits you? Ask yourself – what is your own preferred learning style? Which classes or lessons did you do best at? Was it…
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Wild Arts The Magic Flute – Simply Beautiful!
Mozart’s beloved final opera ‘The Magic Flute’ was brought to vivid and wonderful life by Wild Arts at the Rep Birmingham last night. It was there for a one night only show, and was an absolute delight, with an exception cast, performing an updated English translation by Jeremy Sams. The Magic Flute is often described as a gateway opera, an opera for people who have never seen an opera, or believe they wouldn’t actually like an opera. It is also one of the most beloved shows of all due to the fact that it is often funny, and has one of opera’s most famous characters in the irresistible Papageno, here…
