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Story and Art can awaken our souls and help us remember who we are. We launch into quality discussions with authors and artists who are an inspiration to everyone who knows them.

27 JUN

The Magical Mystery of Textiles with Jacqui Hilson

Textile Artist Jacqui Hilson shares with us the sensory and visual intricacies that are involved with working with fabrics. Pulling from her Nigerian, British, and Celtic connections, Jacqui finds a way to use her sewing machine to paint imaginative and deeply moving pieces. In her own words, ‘Art is a connector for people,’ and she looks for avenues to connect people with what she is expressing. Jacqui’s story provides motivation for anyone looking to try something new, or to put into action a creative dream that is time to emerge. You will not be disappointed!

53 min
26 APR

From Loss to Love with Faith Nicholson

Shop-owner Faith Nicholson took a tragic loss in her life and turned it into something beautiful by doing what she loves. Her shop is a hub for nearly 200 creatives in Sheffield who can find a common space to promote their work, as well as come together in solidarity with the vast creative community in Sheffield. Faith shares about her love of community, creativity, and cross-stitch! She finds it so satisfying to promotes others’ work and to put a smile on people’s faces.

31 min
25/11/2021

Saying Yes to Art with Andy Slater

Illustrator and Typographer Andy Slater finally said goodbye to a number of unfulfilling marketing roles in order to say hello to his company, Reyt Good Illustration. His detailed drawings, typography, and cityscapes are becoming a trademark within his hometown of Sheffield, and hearing his artistic journey will inspire you to say yes to your creative dreams too.

36 min
24/09/2021

From Dreams to Reality with Karen Sherwood

Founder and director of Cupola Gallery, Karen Sherwood takes us behind-the-scenes of how this incredible art gallery came to be, along with the remarkable events that helped to establish it for what it is today. An artist herself and an avid lover of nature, Karen also describes her passion for art and says: “Art is not an extra. It is not a luxury. It is a core need.” And in this post-lockdown world, there are many who are recognising the truth in this.

40 min
30/03/2021

The Unexpected Power of Selflessness with Richard Lui

MSNBC Anchor & Journalist Richard Lui talks about his new book Enough About Me - The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. He makes the point that we must learn to move past our mental need for perfection in helping others, and be confident that a small, selfless choice is far better than doing nothing at all. Richard draws on his vast wealth of experience with over three decades of living, working, and volunteering on every continent.

40 min
11/03/2021

The Making of Contemporary Tapestries with Kari Roslund

Kari Roslund is a fiber artist whose needle felting takes you into a breathtaking experience of nature. She describes the process of finding wool, dyeing it with natural substances, and working with the fibers to produce paintings that are incredibly emotive. She also walks us through her own journey of re-discovering the potential of wool and encourages others to never dismiss the small beginnings of craft.

40 min
27/02/2021

Everyone is an Artist with Simon Trinder

Award-winning actor/writer/director Simon Trinder shares about the joys and trials of acting during a pandemic. He's raw about what really motivated him to go into acting and how his passions have changed over time. We discuss creativity, the impact of acting towards mental well-being, what it's like being part of The Lion King production, and much more!

36 min
05/02/2021

Nurturing Emotionally Intelligent Children with Clare Luther

Children’s author Clare Luther talks about how children need enabling and encouraging to become confident in emotional intelligence. She describes her book series The Little Paws Hotel, in which each book addresses a different emotional theme. She talks about her journey in becoming an author, what it’s like to run a dachshund hotel, her faith, and the importance of keeping the conversation going.

33 min

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Story and Art can awaken our souls and help us remember who we are. We launch into quality discussions with authors and artists who are an inspiration to everyone who knows them.

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Firefly Ignite
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
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Episodes

The Magical Mystery of Textiles with Jacqui Hilson

From Loss to Love with Faith Nicholson

Saying Yes to Art with Andy Slater

From Dreams to Reality with Karen Sherwood

The Unexpected Power of Selflessness with Richard Lui

The Making of Contemporary Tapestries with Kari Roslund

Everyone is an Artist with Simon Trinder

Nurturing Emotionally Intelligent Children with Clare Luther

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