Nook & Crafty Handcrafted Art

19/08/2025

https://stmonans.org.uk/blog/arts-festival/open-houses/

St Monans Festival 2025Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September Open Houses 2025See below for more info on artists. Open House exhibitions A. Avril Neagle – 26 BraeheadB. Anne Barclay, Nichola…

18/08/2025

Welcome to Nook & Crafty – putting seaside happiness into every day and inspiration for those who’d rather be at the beach!

Living in a coastal village, I bring understated coastal style into my crafts, celebrating our favourite harbours and shorelines on hand-painted acrylic canvases in calming shades of blue and white. From colourful harbour houses and bobbing boats to quirky seabirds and driftwood details, every piece captures the charm of the shore. These creations are designed to bring calm into your home and remind you of the days when your toes were sandy, the air was salty, and life felt blissfully simple.

You'll find me upstairs in my craft room creating more pieces I love, my little sausage dogs Monty & Scout in tow, with some blissful music playing. Bringing some of my work to the next arts festival soon!

23/04/2024

Little Eva has been working hard in our Mini Stage Class! 🩷 Well Done!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

Our Mini Stage class is available from 3-4yrs old at 5pm on a Monday. It the the best introduction to the fundamentals and basics of our dance styles and acro, with a fun performance element.

If you have a little one, girl or boy who loves to dance, or has lots of energy, likes to put on a show - then they’ll LOVE this class!!

Equally if your child is quieter and you would like an opportunity to boost their confidence and self -esteem, whilst creating friendships & socialising then this class will nurture this.

Monday Stage Class - The best way to start the week!! 🥰👌🏼

Why not book in for a two week trial? Please feel free to get in touch for any more details!
Ashleigh x

https://am-dance-academy.classforkids.io

17/12/2023

🎄✨🪩💃🏼 ,…. AND THAT’S A WRAP!!
⭐️ Ashleigh Montador Dance Academy Christmas Showcase 2023 ⭐️

How AMAZING were they all?? 🥰🙌🏼❤️ From Aladdin, to Little Mermaid, Matilda, Home Alone, Frozen, to some of the finest Freestyle, Slowdance & Acro you all shone like the stars you are!! 🌟

I love ‘hosting’ our showcase, interacting with the audience and dancers and of course experiencing your performances right in front of my eyes - I smiled, and laughed the whole way through, my tummy & heart busting with pride!

The last few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind, and from Blackpool Tower, to Miami Beach straight into our Christmas Showcase my heart has never been so full!! 🫶🏼 So much love for every single kid in our Academy Family 😭🩷🩷🩷

A HUGE HEARTFELT THANK YOU for all helped make today happen, for those who support us along the way, and to all of you parents - you’ve been a dream!! 💭✨

2023 for the Academy Dancers is Over & Out!
Roll on 2024 - A New Year with New Opportunities!



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17/12/2023

❗️ CALLING ALL PARENTS ❗️

Do you need a few hours to carry out last minute shopping ? or to wrap Santa’s presents? Or maybe just some quiet you time in amongst the Festive Madness!

Why not book your child into our ‘Drop & Shop’ day at the studio, where they can be as active or as chill as they please 🥰

All Day - 8.45 til 4pm
Half Day - 8.45am - 12.30pm & 12.30 - 4pm

There will be a variety of festive themed activities on offer throughout the day. There will be a few snacks / sweeties given,
( please advise of any allergies or if you would prefer not )

Pop onto our class4kids page to book 📲✔️

https://am-dance-academy.classforkids.io/camp/10

26/11/2023

More ‘work in progress’ 📸

26/11/2023

Saturdays Craft Creations 🎄✨

25/11/2023

✨ SATURDAY - Here we go!🎄

25/11/2023

Anyone else like a magpie when it comes to Christmas bits n pieces? 🤩🤩 I want it ALLL!!!

What will they pick today?✨✨

25/11/2023

What a creative bunch! 👌🏼 We really enjoyed our evening with you all and we LOVE your creations!
Thank you for joining us! 🥰

25/11/2023

How STUNNING? A perfect mix of traditional with a modern feel 🍃✨

Well Done Julie!

25/11/2023

Gearing up for our Saturday event… we can’t wait to see you all! 🫶🏼✨🎄✂️