Another example of philosophising through doing. Was getting this mint out of the boiler cupboard…
Lauren17th May 2022
I worked through a 'Master Herbalist Diploma' e-course as part of my research-practice. I made…
Lauren11th May 2022
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Lauren10th May 2022
I've been researching into new Earth-based or spirit-based meditations, and trying them out on top…
Lauren2nd May 2022
https://youtu.be/Zi8glVUAh3o Video of tree using graphite to draw in the wind (Co)Creations, experiments and doings…
Lauren30th April 2022
I realised that I haven't documented how I have been planning my Module 2 investigations…
Lauren27th April 2022
I wrote this post with the intention of writing this one, which offers a little…
Lauren23rd April 2022
I've been laid up in bed with COVID-19 this last week, but within my inability…
Lauren23rd April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 25: The Spiritual Dimension Learning outcome: Understand the link to the…
Lauren23rd April 2022
Building on the action of burying a drawing, I wondered about what would happen if…
Lauren20th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 23: Flower Essences Learning outcome: Understand the relation of colour to…
Lauren19th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 24: Nutrition Learning outcome: Understand the nutritional requirements of the body…
Lauren19th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 22: Bach Remedies and Homeopathy Learning outcome: Detail the remedies mentioned,…
Lauren17th April 2022
https://youtu.be/v8sKxIDJ2YU (Co)Creations, experiments and doings in the last fortnight Lunar planting (cont.) and general gardening…
Lauren15th April 2022
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Lauren14th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 21: Aromatherapy Learning outcome: Understand essential oils, their uses, contraindications and…
Lauren12th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 20: Guidelines on Herb Administration Learning outcome: Understand the different ways…
Lauren9th April 2022
I have been posting my practical work 'on-the-go' on my Instagram, using the hastag #lmsmacp2…
Lauren8th April 2022
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Lauren6th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 19: Clinical Medicine Learning outcome: 1. Understand the organisation of body…
Lauren6th April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 18: Ayurveda Learning outcome: Understand the origin and concept of Ayurveda…
Lauren3rd April 2022
(Co)Creations, experiments and doings since the start of this module, as of 01.04.2022 Natural inks…
Lauren1st April 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 17: Chinese Herbal Medicine Learning outcome: Understand the concept of Chinese…
Lauren29th March 2022
Just a quick one. Caught myself reflecting on how difficult I'm finding it during this…
Lauren29th March 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 16: Herbs from the Bible Learning outcome: Identify the different herbs,…
Lauren20th March 2022
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Lauren16th March 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Units 7 - 15: Outlines of over 850 Herbs and Practical Work…
Lauren15th March 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 6: Phytonutrients Learning outcome: Understand how foods can improve and maintain…
Lauren27th February 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 5: Contraindications Learning outcome: 1. Understand why plants might be toxic…
Lauren24th February 2022
Lunar Planting, or Moon Gardening, is a agricultural schedule that uses the phase of the…
Lauren13th March 2022
You are, today, of pinks and blues, purples, greys, You are, historically, of navy skies…
Lauren8th March 2022
Been looking for an effective way to distribute mixed seeds evenly over a given area.…
Lauren25th March 2022
I initially felt some stress when I had my first proper session with the module…
Lauren10th March 2022
My set-up involves using a small oil burner, a candle, and the natural material (which…
Lauren6th March 2022
Module 2 of my MA is about building on my Module 1 research with practice-based…
Lauren20th February 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 4: Chemistry Learning outcome: Understanding the process of photosynthesis and how…
Lauren16th February 2022
Annual Tony McManus Lecture 2022 by Mairead Nic Craith Things that feel important, or pique…
Lauren12th February 2022
Saturday 12 February 2022, 1-2.20pm These aren't minutes, I'm simply using this as a way…
Lauren12th February 2022
Much of the literature surrounding The Geopoetics of Drawing presumes a great deal of prior…
Lauren10th January 2022
Much of the literature surrounding The Geopoetics of Drawing presumes a great deal of prior…
Lauren10th January 2022
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 3: Introduction to Botany Learning outcome: Identify the parts of a…
Lauren30th December 2021
Master Herbalist Diploma: Unit 2: Doctrine of Signatures Learning outcome: Evaluate the science of Herbology…
Lauren30th December 2021
I got a voucher for an online Herbalism Diploma for Christmas! I'm buzzing. I'm hoping…
Lauren29th December 2021
Looking around for centres of knowledge, people to learn from, places to share... (big shout…
Lauren9th December 2021
Had a really good chat today with Suzannah at HSAD. She's massively involved with One…
Lauren8th December 2021
I attended the above workshop on Eventbrite this event, hosted by the Republic of Learning…
Lauren8th December 2021
I enjoy watching how a studio space evolves and changes over time. I'm going to…
Lauren8th December 2021
EXCITING TIMES! The Critical Fish has been approached by 87Gallery to deliver monthly workshops on…
Lauren24th November 2021
I had a informal meeting this afternoon with the ever-lovely Sam Metz. They are currently…
Lauren19th November 2021
Carbon-Borders-Voices is a practice-as-research based project that sprang from conversations curated by The Critical Fish…
Lauren25th October 2021
Area of specialism Drawing I draw in the ‘expanded field’; I’m interested in how drawing…
Lauren9th October 2021
List of Philosophy based media (as suggested by Hull Uni) Hull Philosophy Group via MeetUp…
Lauren4th October 2021
I'm collating information about fantastic Hull-based environmental/nature organisations, all of whom are amazing in their…
Lauren15th August 2021
I'm doing this online e-learning course with the University of Derby (via FutureLearn), called 'Nature…
Lauren12th August 2021
I've chosen to do a two week Ecology and Wildlife Conservation course with the University…
Lauren11th August 2021
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, 2017, Adams Media (US) For a book that gets…
Lauren1st August 2021
I'm beginning to lose track of all the interesting and relevant leads that I want…
Lauren31st July 2021
Late July 2021 update on my front garden. This time last year it was essentially…
Lauren30th July 2021
Joined a roundtable workshop (in Canada!), and listened to indigenous elder Catherine Tammaro. I really…
Lauren29th July 2021
Attended a Herbalism workshop tonight. Didn't think all that much to it (didn't learn an…
Lauren28th July 2021
The Tao of Revolution by Chris Taylor, 2020, Stairwell Books (UK) Written by a friend…
Lauren27th July 2021
Resurgence and Ecologist review on Tarbuck's: 'A Spell in the Wild: a Year (and Six…
Lauren10th May 2021
Reader's Digest Book of Strange Stories | Amazing Facts, 1975 Reader's Digest (UK) This was…
Lauren9th May 2021
I attended a Sigil workshop... it wasn't very good in all honesty, but I thought…
Lauren1st April 2021
I attended this workshop online, of which I made some notes. This was absolutely fascinating…
Lauren12th March 2021
Well, 2020. A year that will surely leave scars for literally every person on this…
Lauren30th December 2020
Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy (Third Edition) by Joseph R. Des Jardins, 2001,…
Lauren9th May 2021
"Our cultural obsession with witches parallels our preoccupation with wilderness. This infatuation may provide insight…
Lauren9th May 2021
Another Zoom plant inks workshop I attended. This was not as in depth as the…
Lauren21st March 2021
By Bron Taylor, FL Download PPX I found this Powerpoint online whilst looking for resources.…
Lauren8th May 2021
I attended an online Zoom workshop with Canadian artist Wendy Feldburn, where I learnt how…
Lauren13th March 2021
Building on my practical understanding of nature is key; through doing I'm learning, deepening my…
Lauren8th May 2021
Now then. I'm due to begin my Masters in September 2021, and I'm using the…
Lauren1st March 2021
Lauren Saunders chatted with Wolfy O'Hare on Hull Kingston Radio, discussing drawing, the environment and…
Lauren19th August 2020
FAO PARTICIPATORY, COMMUNITY & SOCIALLY ENGAGED ARTS PEOPLE Freelancers, organisations, microbizs & those who value…
Lauren7th August 2020
The following text and images are my notes, thoughts and ideas relating to the ONE…
Lauren19th May 2020
Lauren has been selected by the ONE Project to take part in an innovative residency…
Lauren11th May 2020
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Lauren7th May 2020
Following an interview by Professor Peter Renshaw in 2018, Lauren's testimonial about the importance and…
Lauren17th April 2020
The following is an extract from Peter Renshaw's book 'Young Artists Speak Out: Passion, Compassion…
Lauren19th April 2020
Despite the Bootcamps being delayed due to Covid-19, Lauren's application to Campaign Bootcamp was successful!…
Lauren9th April 2020
Lauren Saunders' application to participate in the upcoming Ideas Hub residency was successful. Following written…
Lauren2nd April 2020
The following text has been copied from that posted on the Shape Arts website: Lauren…
Lauren16th March 2020
Hosted by Pop Up Scunthorpe, Lauren Saunders will be participating in a panel discussion and…
Lauren9th March 2020
The following text has been copied from the Shape Arts events page on their website:…
Lauren6th March 2020
Lauren Saunders will be displaying the prints created with Feral Art School at the Feral…
Lauren31st January 2020
Lauren Saunders has been invited to be one of this years Selectors for the popular…
Lauren26th November 2019
We are delighted to announce that issue 2 of The Critical Fish will be available from the…
Lauren2nd November 2019
In her first solo exhibition, Drawing Breath showcases a series of selected life drawings by…
Lauren25th October 2019
On Monday 23 September 2019 Lauren appeared back on BBC Radio Humberside on the BBC…
Lauren23rd September 2019
Welcome to the second part of my two-part blog documenting my 2 week 'Drawing Marathon'…
Lauren20th September 2019
Lauren Saunders is pleased to announce that she will be exhibiting work in her first…
Lauren6th September 2019
Lauren Saunders is proud to exhibit Cascade, an environmentally conscious work, at The Thought Foundation…
Lauren29th August 2019
Lauren Saunders would like to invite you to an Open Conference in Gateshead on Sat…
Lauren6th August 2019
Post PARTY Pasante MIRAGE Product of THAILAND ATTER Clearblue PIGS SI You are solventesque pools…
Lauren12th June 2019
Lauren Saunders has been selected to be a part of the new Fruit Factory Network,…
Lauren1st June 2019
On Monday 13 May 2019 Lauren appeared on BBC Radio Humberside's 'No Filter' programme. Lauren…
Lauren21st May 2019
The Critical Fish was launched last Thursday night at Humber Street Gallery to a crowd…
Lauren17th May 2019
To empower the growing art scene in Hull, East Riding and beyond, a new artist-led…
Lauren3rd May 2019
This Friday it will be three weeks since I delivered a presentation on my practice…
Lauren11th April 2019
In this first post from Emergence Bursary recipient Lauren Saunders, she speaks openly and honestly…
Lauren28th March 2019
Lauren Saunders will be exhibiting some of her graduating work at Sunny Bank Mills annual…
Lauren7th March 2019
New work from the infinitely long edge. Showcasing work from recent HSAD graduates Lauren Saunders,…
Lauren1st March 2019
Lauren Saunders will be speaking about her practice and the barriers she has faced as…
Lauren28th February 2019
The Liverpool Biennial touring programme arrived at Hull’s Humber Street Gallery in January 2019 with…
Lauren14th February 2019
Since I’ve recently invented a time-machine and I’ve done the usual time-touristy things (learnt how…
Lauren26th January 2019
How do I even begin to explain? Honestly. Last weekend (11-13 January 2019) I officially…
Lauren17th January 2019
This time next week, I’ll have finished my first of the five weekend residencies and…
Lauren8th January 2019
Are you ready? Are you ready for the obligatory ‘let’s-have-a-recap-of-the-past-year’ blog post? Why not start…
Lauren30th December 2018