Our Norfolk creative workshops often come alive in the quiet moments as much as the busy ones, and at this time of year those moments feel especially precious. As the winter term comes to a close at Reef Make and Do, the shift from workshop bustle to the gentle beginnings of Christmas brings a welcome pause and a chance to reflect on the months of making that have shaped our community. After a wonderfully ful l run of workshops this term , I am now at home easing into Christm

There is something very special about hosting workshops at Wiveton Parish Rooms

Our Norfolk art and craft workshops are not only about the making; they rest on a foundation of care, preparation, and the quiet systems that make everything feel calm and welcoming. At Reef Make and Do the behind the scenes work is every bit as important as the creative bit you see on the day. Just this week, I had my Food Standards Agency inspection. I always prepare well and I know my kitchen is clean, organised, and up to scratch, but I still feel that little flutter of n

Our creative Norfolk workshops continue to offer something quietly restorative, and this past week reminded me again just how powerful it is when people gather to make together. After two full days of workshops at the Wiveton Parish Rooms, I found myself reflecting on the calm, the company and the gentle rhythm that filled the space from morning until late afternoon. The Parish Rooms are a wonderfully old fashioned hall with vintage crockery on the shelves, a very helpful ser

As the autumn days shorten and Christmas edges closer, life seems to quicken its pace. Between present lists, last post deadlines, and remembering who you have already bought for, it can all start to feel rather frantic. Here at Reef Make & Do in Norfolk, I have been trying to press pause and focus on the small, quiet things that bring joy - the moments that steady the day, make me smile, and remind me to slow down. This week I decided to do something a little different and s

Happy Handmade If you are searching for meaningful gift ideas this Christmas, handmade and locally made presents are a wonderful place to start. Choosing just one or two gifts from small, independent makers not only supports real people and their creativity but also helps to strengthen our local economy here in Norfolk. There is something rather lovely about the idea of a handmade Christmas. A season filled with thoughtful gifts and small-business finds sounds wonderful in th