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Japan for Christmas!

  • Writer: Clare Shepherd
    Clare Shepherd
  • Dec 23, 2025
  • 1 min read

I've arrived with a stinking cold but thankfully after a few days here It's beginning to subside...but as it's impolite to blow your nose in public here I've had to be creative about how and where!


Day one, George and Namiki were at work and Isaac at school which left me to my own devises, and walking quietly around for much of the day with my camera (and a face mask) was definitely for the best.


Since then, we've eaten out at few places, I've joined one of George's English classes - a ladies chat class - for a chitchat about stuff, we've walked with Isaac and his bike and generally had a lovely quiet domestic time, so I'm adding some pictures which are self explanatory.


Simon is in Australia following the cricket where, at Melbourne Airport, he saw a huge sign saying 'CONVICTS 3 - POMS 0'. I think he's enjoying himself though! Let's see how the boxing day match begins....

 
 
 

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About this site...
 
I am an art teacher living and working in Dorset.  I have taught for the Adult Education Service and the University of Bath, plus some supply teaching in my local schools but now I run my courses privately. This site is intended as an addition to my teaching, primarily now to showcase the Sunday workshops I run.
 
All lessons are also available for any one anywhere who would like some ideas on what to teach, what to learn or is just interested in seeing what we do.
 
I'm afraid I won't be able to answer emails asking for comments on anyone's work (other than for currently enrolled students).
 
I run Sunday workshops, one every month and a short summer school.. Other than that I spend every available moment in my studio or drawing and painting elsewhere.
 
I studied for four years at The Slade School of Fine Art where I was awarded The Slade Prize on graduation. I went on to travel and study further finally doing a P.G.C.E at Exeter University with Ted Wragg as my mentor. It was a wonderful year of education which set me in good stead for my years of teaching since then.

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