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Hi, I\u2019m Phil \u2014 though some know me as Pip, my scriber name, and others have met me as Fungus Hedge; usually when I\u2019m dashing through the countryside with a horde of children in tow, seeking baggy golden underpants belonging to a very disgruntled giant. I wear many personas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


I\u2019ve always been a maker at heart. I grew up in a creative family where crafting was simply a part of life. My parents made everything from cuddly toys to ink drawings, oil paintings and model houses and boats, and even some spectacularly funky 1970s all\u2011in\u2011one outfits that I had the privilege (and occasional embarrassment) of wearing. They were purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Over the years I\u2019ve tried my hand at all sorts of crafts, but my greatest love is wood \u2014 especially in stick form. I\u2019ve carved magic wands, spoons, fustibalus (ancient staff sling shot), and created more than a few journey sticks for weddings. When I\u2019m not holding a carving knife, you\u2019ll find me dot\u2011painting, writing a children’s novel, knotting macrame, or experimenting with whatever new craft has caught my curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


At Pellars and Crafters, I bring together my love of making, my fondness for folklore, and my delight in everyday enchantment. My workshops are playful, welcoming, and rooted in the belief that creativity is a kind of magic \u2014 one we can all share.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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