Our Collaborators
Meet our wonderful community of creative collaborators at Our Yard.
Vladanka Manceva
I create traditionally slow pressed flower artwork, using flowers, leaves, grasses and weeds. I grow lots of flowers but I am in love with weeds essential for wildlife and beautiful as everything else, they symbolise nostalgia, wilderness and rebelliousness.
My background is holistic therapy and I am passionate in creating beautiful art using holistic approach. All flowers are sustainably collected and pressed by me. The pressing process is long but rewarding and I only use flower presses and books. Every piece I make is unique and mindfully put together with lots of love, so the process is very delicate and time consuming but gratifying at the end.
All cards and frames are mounted to high quality and they make perfect original gift.
Barbara Mansi
Mosaic Artist
Pressed Flower Artist
Barbara Mansi is a self-taught mosaic artist from Italy, now based in the UK. Influenced by her Mediterranean heritage, she creates vibrant, intricate mosaics using glass, tiles, marble, and stones. Her work, described as “painting with tiles,” reflects the world’s infinite shapes and is often inspired by mythical and mystical creatures.
Mansi’s creations range from wall art to 3D sculptures, blending rich colours and textures. She shares her passion through workshops for beginners and intermediates, emphasizing the therapeutic and creative aspects of mosaics.
Her work has been exhibited in various galleries, including a solo show at The Fountain Gallery in 2021, showcasing her artistic journey.
Laura’s Pours
Acrylic Artist
Hi I'm Laura, maker of free-spirited art for colourful souls, aka Laura's Pours!
I started acrylic pouring as a new mum and exhausted nurse in the aftermath of lockdown, rediscovering myself through art. It frees me from perfectionism and allows me to "go with the flow" (literally!), often with unexpected and beautiful results.
Expressing yourself freely with colours is amazingly therapeutic and fun. My favourite attendees are those who say "I haven't got a creative bone in my body!" - they always surprise themselves by creating something fabulous, and enjoying the process.
I hope my art sparks your colourful imagination, and inspires you to discover the joy of acrylic pouring with me!
Candide Simard
I make baskets with pine needles, this kind of weaving is more often seen in North America, but I learned it while living in... Fiji!
In the Pacific, weaving is a living art, people make beautiful mats, baskets and bags, usually using pandanus leaves (voivoi), and sometimes banana leaves.
Pine needle weaving uses a different technique, coiling and stitching. It all started when I collected the broken branch of a pine tree after a big cyclone and took it home, just because it smelled nice. The coiling gesture is meditative and calming, and you can soon be creative.
It is very sustainable, makes you pay attention to nature in a different way.
I also love experimenting with mixing pottery and weaving.
Janine Weinstein
Artist & Arts Facilitator
Pine Needle Weaver
Janine Weinstein is a British artist who lives and works in north west London.
After completing a degree in Textile design and Fine Art Printmaking, Janine worked for many years for Fashion companies and set up a successful handmade greeting card business. She now works as an artist and has exhibited in various gallery space in UK and Europe. Using her skills and knowledge she now runs Art workshops for children and adults within the community. Specialising in Watercolour painting and Arts and Crafts for all levels from beginners to intermediates.
Janine joined the team at Clitterhouse farm in 2017 running Art workshops.
Take part in one of our many workshops or events
Have an idea for a workshop or an event?
It all begins with an idea. We love supporting the amazing talent of the local community and are always on the lookout for new creative arts, sustainability, and wellbeing workshops/events for our community to enjoy.
Enquiries are welcome, contact us at: celebrate@clitterhouse.com