Expressive Art Session - with Angela Ashby


When: Wednesday 11th December

Where: Fun Factory (Upstairs Section)

Time: 8:00pm – 9.30pm

· Ever wondered why some people are so creative?
· Are you one of those who are intrigued by works of artists and always wondered how it was done?
· Have you always wanted to draw and paint but never did because you lack the knowledge and confidence to try?

Come along for A ‘try it class’. Bring along a canvas - the bigger the better! We will provide the paints and brushes!


Angela Ashby is a local Larnaca artist, children’s activity provider and a fully qualified Personal Trainer, as well as mother to Ocean, age 4. 

On the artistic side, Angela worked as an interior designer when she first moved to Cyprus in 2004, then ran ‘Juicy Bar’ in 2007, which was a Juice Bar that exhibited work from local artists. Following its closure, Angela focused on art using recycled materials under the name of ‘The Heart of Recycling Art’ whereby she produces soft furnishings, gifts and other art using all-recycled materials. ‘The Heart of Recycling Art’ also undertakes children’s birthday parties with handmade decorations, games and party-favours that incorporate a large percentage of recycled material. 

Angela also displays her artistic skills through her children’s activities such as her Storytime in the Park sessions (that run in the summer), her princess-themed crafts corner at various events, and Christmas-themed activities where she hand-makes all her props and games. 


This is a Sponsored event by Larnaca Parents and is Free of Charge.

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Melomacarouna (Honey Cookies)


A Cypriot Christmas wouldn't be the same without Melomacarouna. These little gems taste of honey and have a beautiful aroma of cloves and cinnamon. I tried making these when I first got married....what an utter, complete disaster!!! It was so bad, I had to throw the oven dish away too!! Sadly, my husband left me since then, he said it was another woman, but I don't believe him, it was because of my melomacarouna, he just didn't want to hurt my feelings!!!! Anyway, don't be put off by my experience of 30 years ago, I was young and inexperienced….here's my friend Koulla's really simple recipe. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients
2 ½ cups oil
1 cup sugar
1 packet Self-raising flour
1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Juice of half a lemon
Juice and zest of 11/2 oranges
3 tbsp brandy

Syrup
1 1/2 cup of sugar
1 1/2 cup water
3/4 cup honey
A few cloves
Finely chopped nuts, almonds or walnuts

Method
Beat oil with sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, b/p. and soda. Add juices and brandy and lastly the flour and kneed well. Roll into small oval shapes and lightly roll over grater to make small indentations on top of the cookies.Put onto grease-proof paper and cook in oven 185 for about 1/2 an hour until golden brown.
To prepare the syrup put water, sugar and cloves in a pot and bring to the boil. Once boiled add the honey and simmer. Once the biscuits are completely cooled, dip them into the syrup for a few seconds (not too long because they can get too soggy) and then place on greaseproof paper.
Finally sprinkle with nut mixture.

Androulla 
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