LETTERS of ARA
An online journal & newsletter, exploring areas of influence & interest for Ara the altar.
Looking for the Blood Moon
Unwritten tales from both sides of the Lunar Eclipse.
A shoot by Laima Arlauskaitė
Behind the altar | Vol. 5 Sand Casting
A documented journey of my first sand casting project
Behind the altar | Vol. 4 Hallmarking
A closer look at hallmarking and Ara’s considerations to make this a sustainable practice
Behind the altar | Vol. 3 NATURAL DYEING WITH EUCALYPTUS
How to dye natural fabric with eucalyptus leaves — a step by step guide
Behind the altar | Vol. 2 Making the Braided Grass Ring
Volume 2 of Behind the altar explores the creation of Ritual Object III - The Braided Grass Ring
Behind the altar | Vol. 1 Branding
For the first volume of my new project ‘Behind the altar’ I walk through the journey I’ve taken with my branding so far
NATURAL DYEING WITH PINE NEEDLES
I share the process I used to naturally dye European hemp fabric with pine needles, for Ara’s accompanying bags
Letters of Ara | 12 months of graphics
A collection of 12 monthly graphics capturing seasonal points in astronomy and nature
It's mental health awareness week
Mental Health Foundation’s 10 ideas for looking after our own mental health