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Morag Donald

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Creating is healing, healing is creative.
Artist - Healing centred creative workshops
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I can't believe it was ten years ago this month that I took the leap into self employment. I couldn't have done it without people (mostly women) believing in me, mentoring me and coming to my workshops. I always aim to empower people by connecting them to their innate creativity. I create safe spaces for people to explore & play. But the reality is that the world isn't a safe place for everyone and violence against women & girls is alarmingly common. I wanted to do something to support women in my community so I'm raffling three of my beautifully hand crafted artworks with all proceeds going to Women's Aid Fermanagh.

To win click on the link in my bio or in my stories and make a donation of any amount. Add the comment FEATHER, FERN or SHELL to be entered into the draw for the artwork you would like to win. Thank you so much for helping me highlight this issue and support other women. Together we can make a difference.

Link in bio for my blog post - Ten Years! Looking Back With Gratitude.

@womensaidfermanaghomagh

#fermanagh #fermanaghwomensaid #womensaid #womensaidfermanagh taken in Crafting Your Soul by @creatinghealing

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20 days ago

taken in Morag Donald Reiki Master Teacher by @creatinghealing

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2 years ago

We had a lovely afternoon on Saturday collecting seed heads and fallen leaves at @marblearchcaves with Victor guiding us. He found a Dorbeetle who was thankfully only playing dead and soon scuttle away with it's beautiful purple underside hidden.
Back at the visitor centre for a cuppa & snacks and some beautiful weaving.
Just one of many events offered by @cuilcaghlakelands geopark. Check out their website or sign up for emails to hear about the latest events.
Many thanks to the creative participants, Victor and all the staff at the caves for collaborating with me as a Geopark Ambassador on this event. As promised the sun did indeed shine! 😉🌞

#cuilcaghlakelands #natureart #ecoart #marblearchcaves taken in Marble Arch Cave, Fermanagh by @creatinghealing

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25 days ago

Now that the butterflies are finished with the mint flowers I'm harvesting them to dry for tea. I had a lovely blend with rose which I finished the other day so I decided to try blending my own. I've been harvesting sage, mint & nettle from my garden for years, drying in a closed paper bag and storing in kilner jars for winter use but I never tried a blend before.

I get hops, rose petals and oat straw from @thewildirishsage who also do lovely loose tea blends. So I raided the cupboard and made a mix of rose, oatstraw, hops, mint, nettle and a little bit of lavender.
I tried enough for one cup in my wee tea strainer before blending a whole carful and it tasted pretty good. It's comforting with a hint of freshness from the mint. It will be my go to mid morning or mid afternoon cuppa.

The stems from the mint are going to dry and then I'll try them as a smudging stick. I'm experimenting with more native plants rather than using white sage. taken in Crafting Your Soul by @creatinghealing

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We had a lovely few days in Killough exploring the area and it only rained at night! 🌞
#killough #castleward #castlewellanforestpark #strangford by @creatinghealing

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Join me for a creative and mindful afternoon in the heart of the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark. We will sustainably forage for natural materials in the beautiful surroundings of Marble Arch Caves and weave them into our own circular loom, creating a unique piece of nature-inspired artwork.

Along the way, staff from Marble Arch Caves will share fascinating insights into the cave system beneath your feet, helping you discover more about one of the Geopark’s most remarkable natural features.

This relaxing workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and unleash your creativity while creating a special keepsake to take home.

Date: Saturday 19 September 2026
Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
Cost: £25 per person

Booking is essential.

@marblearchcaves @cuilcaghlakelands
#natureart #weaving #ecoart #sustainableart by @creatinghealing

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a month ago

We had so much fun yesterday at @cavan_burren_park
foraging for flowers and fruit to extract pigments for painting. We also made our own brushes from sticks and grasses, heather & pine branches which we agreed looked like fairy brushes! Participants said it was relaxing, grounding and surprising and were amazed at the range of colours we got by adding lemon juice and bicarb. Many took pigments home to experiment in their sketchbooks.

It was my first workshop for a while as an ambassador for @cuilcaghlakelands and so enjoyable to provide eco friendly creative opportunities. I have another one on September 19th, Natural Weaving where we will forage at @marblearchcaves and weave into circular looms. Look out for posts advertising that one if it sounds like something you would like. 😊

PS. I know you don't do PS on here but I'm old school so...if you hear me repeatedly saying 'Tumble Dryer' it's because we were discussing ph neutral water to mix with the flowers or leaves to create the pigments (acidic or alkaline water/soft or hard water will alter the colour) and no one was listening to me saying the the water collected in your tumpble dryer is pure H2O and free and PH neutral! 😂

#ecoart #creativity #natureart #cavan #fermanaghomagh by @creatinghealing

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2 months ago

Come and join me in Cavan Burren Park on August 29th from 2pm to 4.30 🌼🌸🎨🖌

Discover the colours and creativity hidden within nature at this unique outdoor workshop with Textile Artist and Geopark Ambassador Morag.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Cavan Burren Park, this hands-on experience will introduce participants to the art of creating natural inks and handmade brushes using materials found in the landscape around us. Explore how plants and other natural materials can be transformed into vibrant pigments and artistic tools, while learning traditional techniques inspired by the natural world.

This creative and relaxing workshop is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop new skills, and experience the Geopark from a different perspective. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply curious about nature-based crafts, you’ll leave with new knowledge, inspiration, and your own handmade creations.

Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Cavan Burren Park
Cost: £25 per person

Booking is essential on the events page of cuilcaghlakelands.org AND LINK IN BIO 😉 by @creatinghealing

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2 months ago

A creative play day for me (while I wait for some card pieces to glue flattened under books - that's for another reel)

New heavy body acrylics delivered today let me try printing with this bunch of ash keys I found weeks ago when walking near my house. I was dreaming of rich colours & hints of gold and bronze which I eventually got with an underlayer of metallic paint on gray blue fabric printed over with black & blue.

I'm printing on fabric so that I can try some free motion embroidery with my new machine.
All 6 are drying outside now that this morning's much needed heavy rain has cleared away.

Lots of paper experiments too for drawing over & collaging. 😊 by @creatinghealing

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2 months ago

I've been spending Monday's over the last 6 weeks in the lovely company of the residents of Brownhill Fold in Irvinestown making stuff, just for fun. 😊
They did some beautiful circular weaving, felted landscapes and printed with leaves. Here are the highlights.

Just for fun we used some of the leaves & flowers to make nature self portraits. 😍 🍃🍂🏵🌸
I love them!

#creativity #communitychest #irvinestown #weaving #printing by @creatinghealing

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3 months ago

Tonight is the full moon. I can never remember all the details of which moon it is & the significance of the other planets but I know what calls to me. There are plenty of astrologers who can tell you about those things. My part is to say - follow your heart. Do what feels good and be kind to yourself.
#fullmoon #fullmoonritual #smallpleasures by @creatinghealing

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4 months ago

I just collected my haul from @muddyfingersmcgurn
and I am so chuffed with my wonky pots. Been wanting to try throwing on the wheel for years and finally got the chance thanks to a lovely present from my hubby. I thoroughly recommend Anna McGurn's classes. Fun & relaxed with great instruction and encouragement. taken in Kesh, County Fermanagh by @creatinghealing

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