How a Blue Giraffe is providing hope, smiles and optimism for the future, with Raef Baldwin

Today's show features multi- talented designer, sculptor, teacher and author, Raef Baldwin.

Working  in several media, producing garden objects, and sculpture, as well as decorative pieces and furniture for the home. His work has been  described  as consistently playful and inventive  and pieces include weathervanes, fountains, wall mirrors, birdtables, chairs, cupboards, ceramics and opulently painted screens that often have a surreal left-of-field character. 

He has authored several books. The Blue Bike is the first book in The Adventures of the Blue Giraffe illustrated series, written for ADHD* and ASD* children and parents.*(ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & ASD is Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

In our conversation we discuss;

*Raef's work in design, sculpture, art, writing and teaching
*How 'doing' is the best way to learn your craft
*How the Blue Giraffe stories were inspired by Raef's son who received an autism diagnosis on his fourth birthday
*How the book is giving both parents and  carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD*) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD*): hope, smiles, ideas and most importantly, optimism for the future.

Raef’s links:

https://www.raefbaldwin.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Bike-Giraffe-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0924V4K1W

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