Working with the hands is of great importance to me and it is a key aspect of my educational praxis. In our digitalized world, both interest and skills in working with the hands on different materials are shifting towards new ways of working and creating. In the educational context art is continued to be cut back from the school contents and timetables, whereas in adulthood it may be hard to make time for learning new skills. Even though the act of creating by hand may bring joy to the creator, often it cannot compete with digital hobbies or a busy lifestyle.

On the other hand, there is a huge demand for art and craft courses, as they are experienced as balancing and meditative activities. Using the hands for creative problem solving, for example, is not only a meditative act, but also an action that requires - and therefore enhances - brain activity. The skills learned as a child support the brain in the learning of various things and may therefore be of great importance further on in life. As an art educator, it is my goal to make art and craft approachable to all individuals and to create settings, in which it is easy to learn and improve skills. And, most importantly: possibly light a spark for creating by hand.