About Me

As an artist/crafts woman my materials are the life force of each piece of work that I undertake. I love to ‘experiment and discover’ whether creating an artefact or engaged in a restoration project. My creative mind constantly explores new ideas, methods and techniques to achieve a successful result.

I have always enjoyed repairing and renovating objects/textiles and items of furniture. It is a joy seeing a clients treasured object or item of furniture - broken/worn and seemingly beyond repair - come back to life!

The last few years I have been travelling/volunteering overseas – Africa and the Middle East. I worked as an English teacher and also taught Leadership Skills. I spent many months in Ethiopia where I was fortunate enough to put on an exhibition of 'pen and ink washes' from the many photographs I took of the culture, people and landscape. The opportunity also arose to teach a couple of students the skills needed for basic furniture restoration. (see 'Other' and 'Portfolio' section - My travels in Ethiopia)

Upon returning to the UK I rented a studio/workshop and began making and decorating objects/pictures/cards and accepting various artefacts/textiles/furniture restoration projects - creating ‘Christine’s Repair Corner’. 

This website is an advertising platform ONLY.  All enquiries should be made via email.

Please contact me if you are interested in commissioning me for a specific project – whether an art commission or restoration project.

Email Christine at: chaya70@chaya-art.co.uk OR eaglevision3@protonmail.ch