Gloria Heilbron - Art & Workshops

Gloria Heilbron - Art & Workshops Multidisciplinary artist based in the UK. I create clay art, murals, handmade dolls and lead creative workshops for all ages.

Inspired by nature, stories, and imagination. Arte en arcilla, murales, muñecas y más. Talleres creativos para todas las edades.

Work in progress… 🎨✨These pieces are still in their early stages, with only their base colours added so far, but I alrea...
17/06/2026

Work in progress… 🎨✨

These pieces are still in their early stages, with only their base colours added so far, but I already love watching them begin to come to life.

Lately, I have been exploring small worlds in clay: ocean scenes, tiny villages, ponds, and little details that tell a story. For me, creating is more than making something beautiful. It is a way of slowing down, finding calm, and reminding myself that even during challenging times, there is still room for imagination and joy.

I am looking forward to seeing where these pieces take me next. For now, they are simply enjoying their first coat of colour and a little bit of creative magic.

🌼✨ My very first Flower Frog! ✨🌼I’ve been experimenting with a new creative idea and I’m completely in love with how thi...
10/06/2026

🌼✨ My very first Flower Frog! ✨🌼

I’ve been experimenting with a new creative idea and I’m completely in love with how this turned out.
For those who haven’t come across them before, a flower frog sits on top of a jar or vase and helps hold flower stems in place, making it easy to create beautiful arrangements from just a few garden flowers.
The flower frog itself was handmade by me, and the glass jar was also hand-painted by me using acrylic paints, making the whole piece a unique combination of art and function. And flowers from my garden 🥰.
This little one is staying with me for now and will be brightening up my home, but I already have lots of ideas for different styles, colours, and designs. I have a feeling this may be the beginning of a new collection!

More flower frogs coming soon… 🌿💐

✨ The Kraken’s Treasure Chest ✨After many hours of sculpting, painting, layering textures, and adding all those little d...
08/06/2026

✨ The Kraken’s Treasure Chest ✨

After many hours of sculpting, painting, layering textures, and adding all those little details, my latest clay creation is finally finished!

Inspired by the mysteries of the deep ocean, this fantasy treasure chest features an ancient kraken guarding its secrets beneath the waves, surrounded by coral, fossils, and shimmering ocean treasures.

The exciting news is that this piece was designed with future workshops in mind. While it is not available as a workshop project just yet, I am currently developing a step by step version so that participants will be able to create their own Kraken’s Treasure Chest in one of my upcoming clay workshops.

Watch this space for future dates and workshop announcements. I cannot wait to see everyone’s unique versions of this magical ocean treasure! 🐙💙✨

Another lovely afternoon delivering a clay workshop as part of the Wellbeing Programme at Sutton Centre.Today’s session ...
08/06/2026

Another lovely afternoon delivering a clay workshop as part of the Wellbeing Programme at Sutton Centre.

Today’s session was filled with creativity, conversation, and plenty of imagination as participants transformed simple pieces of clay into unique handmade creations. There is something special about working with clay. It encourages us to slow down, focus on the present moment, and enjoy the creative process without pressure.

Over the years, many people have come to know me through my Enchanted Homes, magical parties, workshops, community proje...
20/05/2026

Over the years, many people have come to know me through my Enchanted Homes, magical parties, workshops, community projects, and storytelling spaces… but somewhere along the way, between events, costumes, planning, and creating magical experiences for others, the artistic side of me became a little neglected.
This week, I’ve been slowly returning to it again…
These new trays and sculpted pieces feel a little like reconnecting with that part of myself … little ideas that have been living in my head for the past year, finally finding their way into my hands.
Right now, I’m enjoying the process of exploring again, experimenting with textures, resin, painting, sculpting, and allowing creativity to lead without too many rules. It feels a little like the beginning of a new artistic chapter.
Water, lilies, tiny boats, octopus tentacles, textures, resin experiments… just letting imagination lead the way again.
I’m excited to see where this journey goes.

little glimpse into today’s creative session.From mysterious treasure chests and tiny sculpted details to journals fille...
11/05/2026

little glimpse into today’s creative session.
From mysterious treasure chests and tiny sculpted details to journals filled with words, colours, and imagination… every person brought their own magical ideas to life today.
One of the things I love most about these sessions is seeing how different every creation becomes, even when we all start with the same materials. There’s something really special about slowing down, creating with your hands, and letting your imagination lead the way.
Thank you to everyone who came along today and shared your creativity with us.
At The Sutton Centre, Bradford

16/10/2025

✨ An Enchanted Homes workshop with a brilliant Girl Guide group was pure magic!
Each participant created their own glowing clay house with whimsical rooftops, tiny windows, and plenty of imagination.

These creative sessions spark storytelling, self-expression, and joyful making.
And the best part? The girls loved it and sent amazing feedback that warmed my heart!
Thank you to the wonderful young artists who made this workshop unforgettable.

📚 The Scent of New Books / El olor de los libros nuevosA few days ago, I went back to Waterstones in the centre of Bradf...
12/10/2025

📚 The Scent of New Books / El olor de los libros nuevos

A few days ago, I went back to Waterstones in the centre of Bradford.
That beautiful old building has always fascinated me, but this visit felt different.

I opened a book, and the scent of new pages filled the air.
In that moment, I wasn’t in the bookshop anymore… I was a little girl again.
I remembered how my mum used to save every penny to buy me encyclopaedias and storybooks,
and how I’d open each one as if it were a treasure.
That smell was more than paper, it was promise, adventure, escape.

And standing there, surrounded by stories, I realised something:
it isn’t the grown-up Gloria who writes my children’s books.
It’s that same little girl, the one who believed in magic, who travelled the world through words and never stopped dreaming.
Today, she’s still here, writing with the same heart,
trying to give back a little of everything books once gave her. 💫

Hace unos días volví a Waterstones, en el centro de Bradford.
Siempre me ha encantado ese edificio, pero esta vez fue diferente.

Abrí un libro y el olor del papel nuevo me llevó directo a la infancia.
Recordé a mi mamá, que ahorraba cada centavo para comprarme enciclopedias y cuentos,
y cómo yo los abría como si fueran tesoros.
Ese olor era más que papel: era promesa, aventura, escape.

Y allí, entre estantes llenos de historias, lo entendí:
no es la Gloria adulta la que escribe mis libros para niños,
sino aquella niña que creía en la magia
y viajaba por el mundo sin salir de su cuarto.

Hoy ella sigue aquí, escribiendo con el mismo corazón,
intentando devolver un poquito de todo lo que los libros le dieron alguna vez. 💫

Our new adventure!✨ Why You’ll Love Glow’s Books 1. Beautifully IllustratedEvery page is filled with gentle, dreamy artw...
05/10/2025

Our new adventure!
✨ Why You’ll Love Glow’s Books
1. Beautifully Illustrated
Every page is filled with gentle, dreamy artwork that captures children’s imaginations.
2. Magical Storytelling
Fairy Glow’s tales are full of wonder, perfect for bedtime, story time, or quiet moments.
3. Positive and Uplifting Themes
Stories that inspire kindness, imagination, and joy.
4. Created for Ages 3–8
Easy to follow and enchanting to read, a favourite for little ones and early readers alike.
5. More Adventures Ahead
This is just the beginning… new magical stories are already on the way as part of the Glowverse!
6. A Fairy to Follow
Fairy Glow is now stepping into her own spotlight, each book brings a new adventure, a new world, and a reason to keep turning the page.
7. Thoughtfully Made
These books are created by an independent artist who believes in the magic of stories, art, and childhood.
Autumn Magic and A Christmas wish, coming soon!

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