Tanya Rescued Me

Rescued me from myself that is. I was Christmas shopping locally as suggested in Shimna's newsletter, and wandered into Painted Earth in my annual attempt to buy something suitable for a relative who is less aesthetically challenged than I am. Tanya Ireland was working there, found me an entirely suitable present and wrapped it beautifully. She has taken the very brave step of holding fire on her perfectly successful career to head back to college to study art. She is loving the foundation course, and hopes to combine work and study through to an art degree. Fortunately, she is still in demand from pervious employers, which should help dovetail a communications and art career. Deirdre has completed her degree in psychology and a PGCE and is teaching in England. Tanya also mentioned seeing Leanne Spiers very striking degree show last year. Networking, networking!