23/08/2026
What a trip. 🤍
We headed over to spend some time with Lee & Sarah at Ardour Surface Design, and it was exactly the kind of trip I’d been looking forward to.
A big part of the visit was getting Chris onto the course, working through the different materials, systems and finishes, and giving him the opportunity to really get hands-on with what we’re going to be working with. There’s something completely different about learning a material by actually getting stuck into it, understanding how it behaves, how it feels and what you can create with it.
For me, it was also a chance to explore the materials in more depth and start connecting the dots between what we’re learning and where we want to take FineLines.
But it wasn’t all work. Far from it. 😂
There was plenty of time in between to enjoy ourselves too. Swimming in the North Sea, playing music, having a laugh, eating well and simply enjoying being away from the usual day-to-day madness.
Those moments matter.
You can learn a huge amount on a course, but sometimes the best ideas come when you step away from the work, have a swim, put some music on and let your brain breathe.
A massive thank you to Lee & Sarah for making us feel so welcome and for sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for what you do.
Chris came away with new skills, I came away with plenty of ideas, and we both came away with some great memories.
Work hard. Learn constantly. Enjoy the journey.
And preferably get in the North Sea before you have time to think about how cold it is. 🌊😂