WELCOME

Welcome to my website, "Working with the Arts!"This is a blog site full of my insight into working with museums, visiting museums, reading literature and fun science experiments for you to try out! I also now have a shop selling some of my artwork which is based on ecology and animals.

Elephant's toothpaste

The sun is shining, and what a better way to get outside and join me in trying out another science experiment, elephant's toothpaste!

Catriona Mckell

Sep 14, 20252 min read

A cyanotype of a feather with the letter L and a drawing of a Lark

Cyanotype printing with Joanna Jowette

Read about my experience of a cyanotype printing workshop given as part of Swarthmore's Creative Communities project.

Catriona Mckell

Jul 5, 20253 min read

My experience as a volunteer for Swarthmore's Creative Communities Project

Read all about the Creative Communities project run by Swarthmore Education Centre and my engagement in it as a volunteer.

Catriona Mckell

Jun 21, 20253 min read

A woman holding a plastic bag penguin puppet and cardboard fish.

Puppets with Mark Parrett

This child-friendly project is a great one to do at home using your recycling and your imagination!

Catriona Mckell

Jun 4, 20251 min read

A lily on a striped background of blues and yellows.

Glass painting with Fateme Noorie

This is a fairly easy project that anyone can do. Add some life into your drawings with glass painting!

Catriona Mckell

Jun 4, 20251 min read

Hydrophobic dandelion clocks

Ever wondered how a fragile plant like the dandelion clock manages to withstand the rain? Read this blog post to find out more and watch my own experiment.

Catriona Mckell

May 17, 20251 min read

No-Mess Egg Box Volcanoes

Reduce the chaos of a well-loved volcano experiment with your kids as you try out no-mess egg box volcanoes!

Catriona Mckell

May 17, 20252 min read