Swallow Barn
@swallowbarn.bsky.social
Self sufficiency enthusiast, small holder owner, lover of all things pickled. Yorkshire, uk.
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BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
July 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
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What does an art training session look like? . . . well, kind of like this. 😁
I've been at Brighton Uni today sharing some of my 3D tips and tricks. 30 teachers gave up their Saturday just to immerse themselves in 3D art. 😮👏👏👏
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
I've been at Brighton Uni today sharing some of my 3D tips and tricks. 30 teachers gave up their Saturday just to immerse themselves in 3D art. 😮👏👏👏
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
What does an art training session look like? . . . well, kind of like this. 😁
I've been at Brighton Uni today sharing some of my 3D tips and tricks. 30 teachers gave up their Saturday just to immerse themselves in 3D art. 😮👏👏👏
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
I've been at Brighton Uni today sharing some of my 3D tips and tricks. 30 teachers gave up their Saturday just to immerse themselves in 3D art. 😮👏👏👏
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
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Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts
London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts
Exclusive: London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts
London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Gave our broody hens a couple of tiny eggs to sit on (not expecting them to hatch). So I was v v surprised to this little one today! Infortunately the other hens started attacking her + sibling so into the imcubator and now doing so well!
June 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Gave our broody hens a couple of tiny eggs to sit on (not expecting them to hatch). So I was v v surprised to this little one today! Infortunately the other hens started attacking her + sibling so into the imcubator and now doing so well!
Beautiful walk today by the river! Ladybirds, Magpie moth, wild thyme, early meadowsweet and a grasshopper... magical!
June 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Beautiful walk today by the river! Ladybirds, Magpie moth, wild thyme, early meadowsweet and a grasshopper... magical!
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As it’s #WorldEnvironmentDay I’m sharing my recent campaign calling on all coffee chains to switch from plastic to biodegradable cardboard coffee lids. All litter is bad but plastic doesn’t biodegrade and pollutes our messy spaces. Let’s make change together ♻️🥤☕️🧋
June 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As it’s #WorldEnvironmentDay I’m sharing my recent campaign calling on all coffee chains to switch from plastic to biodegradable cardboard coffee lids. All litter is bad but plastic doesn’t biodegrade and pollutes our messy spaces. Let’s make change together ♻️🥤☕️🧋
This is what my damson tree is looking like.. is it birds or mites? Also any ideas re treating canker on apple trees? All a bit worrying!
June 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This is what my damson tree is looking like.. is it birds or mites? Also any ideas re treating canker on apple trees? All a bit worrying!
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My adaptive teaching webinar sold out in just a couple of days so I've added another date. This time pay what you can (any donation is fine). Please repost. Thank you! #Edusky
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Eventbrite - Sue Cowley presents The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley - Wednesday, 18 June 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
My adaptive teaching webinar sold out in just a couple of days so I've added another date. This time pay what you can (any donation is fine). Please repost. Thank you! #Edusky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
A break in the rain = five hours planting, weeding and sowing. Perfect day!
May 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A break in the rain = five hours planting, weeding and sowing. Perfect day!
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Cardboard tubes and recycled corrugated packaging.
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns.
'Junk Sculpture' can be grown-up.
www.darrellwakelam.com
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns.
'Junk Sculpture' can be grown-up.
www.darrellwakelam.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Cardboard tubes and recycled corrugated packaging.
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns.
'Junk Sculpture' can be grown-up.
www.darrellwakelam.com
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns.
'Junk Sculpture' can be grown-up.
www.darrellwakelam.com
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A dragon in a day! Created yesterday by the Year 5 children from Sanford St. Martin's Primary School in Dorset.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
April 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A dragon in a day! Created yesterday by the Year 5 children from Sanford St. Martin's Primary School in Dorset.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
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April 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Even when I can’t get there, I find a way to get there! 😁 Today, a virtual workshop took me up to Crawshawbooth Primary in Lancashire to help the children with some ideas they could use for a VE Day display to mark the 80th celebrations.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #artworkshop
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #artworkshop
April 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Even when I can’t get there, I find a way to get there! 😁 Today, a virtual workshop took me up to Crawshawbooth Primary in Lancashire to help the children with some ideas they could use for a VE Day display to mark the 80th celebrations.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #artworkshop
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #artworkshop
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At the supermarket on the way home the lady on the checkout asked me “are you having a barbecue?”, so I said “yeah” . . . easier than saying “no, I’m making a school of tiny sharks” 😆😆😆 Welcome to my world.
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
At the supermarket on the way home the lady on the checkout asked me “are you having a barbecue?”, so I said “yeah” . . . easier than saying “no, I’m making a school of tiny sharks” 😆😆😆 Welcome to my world.
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
#edusky www.darrellwakelam.com
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My final workshop of the week was a virtual one, 'zooming' up to Hillside School in Aberdeenshire for some dragon-making. I'm looking forward to seeing how the children get on and what they come up with. 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #artworkshop #edusky
May 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
My final workshop of the week was a virtual one, 'zooming' up to Hillside School in Aberdeenshire for some dragon-making. I'm looking forward to seeing how the children get on and what they come up with. 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #artworkshop #edusky
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The best messages that arrive in my inbox look like this.
Children, inspired by ideas that are adaptable, affordable, and achievable. 'Art Shaped' ideas. 😁
"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
Children, inspired by ideas that are adaptable, affordable, and achievable. 'Art Shaped' ideas. 😁
"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
May 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The best messages that arrive in my inbox look like this.
Children, inspired by ideas that are adaptable, affordable, and achievable. 'Art Shaped' ideas. 😁
"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
Children, inspired by ideas that are adaptable, affordable, and achievable. 'Art Shaped' ideas. 😁
"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
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I think this is what you call a ‘flat white’ 😁😅 Your coffee will never look the same.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
May 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I think this is what you call a ‘flat white’ 😁😅 Your coffee will never look the same.
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
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Mr Williams shared these photos with me this week of the Ancient Greek helmets his Year 5 kids made using the method from my book Art Shaped. The children have used the project's techniques, but they've adapted them, used their own creativity, and ended up with beautiful, original results.
#edusky
#edusky
May 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Mr Williams shared these photos with me this week of the Ancient Greek helmets his Year 5 kids made using the method from my book Art Shaped. The children have used the project's techniques, but they've adapted them, used their own creativity, and ended up with beautiful, original results.
#edusky
#edusky
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I'm looking forward to a bit of catch-up time this week, I've got a few projects on the go that need finishing, including this little fighter plane . . . one paper cup. 😁👍
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
May 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I'm looking forward to a bit of catch-up time this week, I've got a few projects on the go that need finishing, including this little fighter plane . . . one paper cup. 😁👍
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
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In 2025, if you like an artists work online, share it.
I see AI generated art getting thousands of views, while hard-working creatives go unnoticed. Artists don't exist in a vacuum, creative people need the oxygen of support to find their audience. Find what you love, and shout about it. 👍❤️
#edusky
I see AI generated art getting thousands of views, while hard-working creatives go unnoticed. Artists don't exist in a vacuum, creative people need the oxygen of support to find their audience. Find what you love, and shout about it. 👍❤️
#edusky
December 27, 2024 at 4:58 PM
In 2025, if you like an artists work online, share it.
I see AI generated art getting thousands of views, while hard-working creatives go unnoticed. Artists don't exist in a vacuum, creative people need the oxygen of support to find their audience. Find what you love, and shout about it. 👍❤️
#edusky
I see AI generated art getting thousands of views, while hard-working creatives go unnoticed. Artists don't exist in a vacuum, creative people need the oxygen of support to find their audience. Find what you love, and shout about it. 👍❤️
#edusky
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You know the feeling when you post a little advert for your own book, and it barely gets a 'like' . . . then you post a throwaway clip of a paper plate, and it gets over 500 'likes'. 😆😅 erm, anyway, here's me with a baboon.
* Art Shaped is available on Amazon and most online booksellers. 🤔 #edusky
* Art Shaped is available on Amazon and most online booksellers. 🤔 #edusky
May 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
You know the feeling when you post a little advert for your own book, and it barely gets a 'like' . . . then you post a throwaway clip of a paper plate, and it gets over 500 'likes'. 😆😅 erm, anyway, here's me with a baboon.
* Art Shaped is available on Amazon and most online booksellers. 🤔 #edusky
* Art Shaped is available on Amazon and most online booksellers. 🤔 #edusky
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A beautiful afternoon at the farm with Kirsty who sang, danced and entertained us all especially our animals
May 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A beautiful afternoon at the farm with Kirsty who sang, danced and entertained us all especially our animals
Amazing Dryad's Saddle mushroom in the graveyard today... #mushrooms
May 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Amazing Dryad's Saddle mushroom in the graveyard today... #mushrooms