Prerealist Creative Exercises

A truly prerealist work is one created simply, honestly, and spontaneously with (hopefully) little interference from external stimuli. ‘External stimuli’ Continue reading →

Waiting in the Chemists

I was just waiting in the chemists. The title gave that away, but there’s more. I’m not going to tell Continue reading →

List of Banned Children’s Books

Despite the best intentions of authors and publishers, every year books are banned by councils and districts around the world. Continue reading →

I was told to use my sense of humour – and I WARNED them!!

Today, I shocked my students during a trip to the Science Museum. They asked excitedly: ‘Sir, what are we doing Continue reading →

Almost half of Brits are too scared to have a poo at work

A sad situation. My advice is simple and straight forward. Speak to your employer. Invite him or her to your Continue reading →

Elderly man could be charged with criminal damage for cutting the grass outside his home

Coming soon to BBC 4, it’s “Lawnmower Man”. Sir Michael Caine plays a pensioner with a lawn mower out to Continue reading →

The top three things you never want to find in a jar of Marmite

The top three things you never want to find in a jar of Marmite: 3. Insects 2. Human hair 1. Continue reading →

You Can’t Rush Quality

  Every Thursday at lunch hour, I run a design club for my year 3 and 4 students. During the Continue reading →