DRIFTWOOD STUDIO is a collective of artists, educators, writers, trainers and coaches. We are committed to building a more creative world for positive change, healthy and productive relationships and a good amount of fun.
You can read more about Driftwood at the end of this Newsletter.
Enjoy.
This months edition of FLOW is dedcated to the remarkable collaboration between Louise Rose Avey and Driftwood’s very own Erica Pham.
On the 19th December 2023 I completed the work on a shop counter at Erica Pham Art Studio. I first met Erica at an event at Hoysters Bar in Ramsbottom. She was there to see a band she had done some work with. Little did Erica know that I had recently made the decision to start forging connections to get myself back into a more creative way of life. My strategy was simple: meet artists, connect and go from there.
As a result of this chance meeting and determination to stop living in such isolation, I ended up visiting Erica at her studio on Princess Street in Manchester’s China Town. Erica told me she was thinking of building a shop counter in the studio but wasn’t sure of the design. We came up with a solution written on the back of an envelope and the die was cast.
Knowing Erica, her story and her work was the first step on the way to meeting many other artists and creative individuals. This is the Driftwood way - we build what we are on who we are. So when Erica told me about a book launch with poet Louise Rose Avey, I wanted to know more. The story of how Louise and Erica came to be working together is a beautiful tale of serendipity and synchronicity. From this relationship has come an illustrated anthology of poetry:
So here is the video shot by Jae Marie and edited by myself. It is an 8 minute video, so get yrouself a drink and settle down to enjoy.
Please see the link beneath the video for more fabulous things.
That is all for this month. Next month it is Harvest time and we will be looking at what’s coming for Driftwood. It has been an amazing year of meeting new people and exploring all kinds of potential. The next step is putting it all into practice.
Please keep following and sharing. We are looking forward to delivering some paid content very soon to provide our supporters with some extra value. So that we can deliver effectively online please take a second to answer our poll question.
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We are using digital platforms such as Whatsapp, Substack and LinkedIn to facilitate this, as well as planning live events in Greater Manchester.
Developing creative communities
We want to work with VCSEs, Local Authorities and freelancers to deliver project that enable communities to achieve health, happiness and prosperity.
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FLOW #7 - Roses
FLOW #7 - Roses
FLOW #7 - Roses
Welcome to FLOW
The monthly newsletter for Driftwood Studio.
DRIFTWOOD STUDIO is a collective of artists, educators, writers, trainers and coaches. We are committed to building a more creative world for positive change, healthy and productive relationships and a good amount of fun.
You can read more about Driftwood at the end of this Newsletter.
Enjoy.
This months edition of FLOW is dedcated to the remarkable collaboration between Louise Rose Avey and Driftwood’s very own Erica Pham.
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The Journey of the Rose
On the 19th December 2023 I completed the work on a shop counter at Erica Pham Art Studio. I first met Erica at an event at Hoysters Bar in Ramsbottom. She was there to see a band she had done some work with. Little did Erica know that I had recently made the decision to start forging connections to get myself back into a more creative way of life. My strategy was simple: meet artists, connect and go from there.
As a result of this chance meeting and determination to stop living in such isolation, I ended up visiting Erica at her studio on Princess Street in Manchester’s China Town. Erica told me she was thinking of building a shop counter in the studio but wasn’t sure of the design. We came up with a solution written on the back of an envelope and the die was cast.
Knowing Erica, her story and her work was the first step on the way to meeting many other artists and creative individuals. This is the Driftwood way - we build what we are on who we are. So when Erica told me about a book launch with poet Louise Rose Avey, I wanted to know more. The story of how Louise and Erica came to be working together is a beautiful tale of serendipity and synchronicity. From this relationship has come an illustrated anthology of poetry:
So here is the video shot by Jae Marie and edited by myself. It is an 8 minute video, so get yrouself a drink and settle down to enjoy.
Please see the link beneath the video for more fabulous things.
Buy the book
Meet the illustrator
That is all for this month. Next month it is Harvest time and we will be looking at what’s coming for Driftwood. It has been an amazing year of meeting new people and exploring all kinds of potential. The next step is putting it all into practice.
Please keep following and sharing. We are looking forward to delivering some paid content very soon to provide our supporters with some extra value. So that we can deliver effectively online please take a second to answer our poll question.
Thanks for reading Driftwood Studio! Subscribe to receive new posts and support our work.
DRIFTWOOD STUDIO
Supporting the arts and artists
We are building a collective of artists, creatives, educators and trainers.
We are using digital platforms such as Whatsapp, Substack and LinkedIn to facilitate this, as well as planning live events in Greater Manchester.
Developing creative communities
We want to work with VCSEs, Local Authorities and freelancers to deliver project that enable communities to achieve health, happiness and prosperity.
Driving a Purposeful Economy
Our aim is to create a suite of high price ticket training and coaching events for delivery in the private sector to support our social responsibilities.
Support the Studio
FLOW is from the keyboard of David Nixon - Founder of Driftwood Studio and self certified Chaos Engineer.
I help people explore, develop and understand their own creative flow.
I work by developing trusting and productive relationships.
Here’s what you do next:
Send me a message. We have a conversation. Then we explore.