I am Amanda, ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon I’ve been painting, drawing and generally being creative!

Several years on, Pyrography is now my biggest passion. I have developed both my kit and my skills to the point where I am creating beautiful one-off art pieces and undertaking commissions. I am also producing and selling a variety of gifts and bespoke items at various craft fairs and local events.

The term Pyrography literally means “writing with fire”, from the Greek pur (fire) and graphos (writing) which dates from the 17th century.

Pyrography or pyrogravre is the art of burning images on to a variety of materials such as wood, paper, leather and gourds. Originally, the marks would have been made with heated sticks but nowadays tools have become more advanced with dedicated pyrography machines and soldering iron types. A large range of tones and shades can be achieved by varying the type of tip used, the temperature, or the way the iron is applied to the material. This can create many different effects.

All my work is completed by hand and I am able to produce a variety of unique and personal gifts.

Workshops are held at various locations or bespoke classes can be arranged