{"id":2,"date":"2018-02-15T09:19:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T07:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindasteinmetz.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-03-06T15:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T14:15:15","slug":"contact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lindasteinmetz.com\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT ME"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hi, I\u2019m Linda\u2014the creator and storyteller behind this website and the handmade products you\u2019ll find here.<\/p>

Creativity has always been a part of my life, shaping the way I see the world and express myself. What started as a simple love for making tiny cards for my family grew into a journey of artistic exploration, leading me through different forms of creative expression.<\/p>


My formal training includes a master\u2019s degree in Language and Literature from Bangor University, and I have spent years working as an English teacher, sharing my love for words, storytelling, and the power of language. For a time, I took a break from teaching to stay at home and educate our children, an experience that deepened my appreciation for learning in all its forms. Now, alongside my creative work, I also freelance, teaching English and creative writing classes, helping others find their voice and develop their own storytelling skills.<\/p>


Beyond my academic background, I have also completed a two-year training in Feng Shui and Flower Therapy, which has given me a deeper understanding of how space, energy, and nature influence our well-being. These studies have shaped my approach to both art and life, reinforcing my belief that beauty, balance, and creativity are deeply connected.<\/p>


At first, I refined my card designs and even started a small business to sell them, but they didn\u2019t gain much traction. Instead of seeing this as a setback, it became a turning point. In the process, I discovered pottery, and from the moment I first shaped clay with my hands, I knew I had found something special. People began showing interest in my pieces, and pottery soon became my primary creative focus. Over time, I added linoleum printing to my artistic pursuits, another evolving passion that allows me to experiment with texture and design in new ways.<\/p>


Today, I create and sell a range of handmade products, each piece reflecting my love for art, craftsmanship, and storytelling. I also offer classes, sharing the joy of creating with others\u2014because I truly believe that everyone has a creative spark waiting to be explored.<\/p>


One of my most exciting creative challenges was designing and building this website from scratch. It was a completely new learning experience\u2014sometimes frustrating, often rewarding\u2014but ultimately, it became another way to bring my artistic vision to life. Just like working with clay or carving a lino block, building this space was about shaping something meaningful from simple elements.<\/p>


When I\u2019m not making art, you\u2019ll probably find me in my garden, hands in the soil, enjoying the fresh air, with my ever-curious cats keeping me company. And, of course, there\u2019s always a book nearby, ready to inspire new ideas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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