Abi takes us through possible creative uses of different types of paper, which she has learned about through her experience as a filmmaker.

Abi has a new favorite hobby! And she’s keen to share with us what she’s learned, so grab a sheet of paper and be ready to fold a classic origami design!

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

The multi-talented Annie Quick channels her creativity in a multimedia project, the subject of which is the human construct, New York’s Central Park. Enjoy!

Here’s the second and final segment of Annie Quick’s multimedia project Souvenirs and Shiny Things from Central Park. Enjoy!

Peg Harris shows off her cozy New York City art studio and some of the tools she works with as a painter and printmaker.

Peg Harris shows us some of her work, including several paintings of the Union Square Market in New York City.

Peg tells us about oil pastels, which she loves using. She then goes on to show us her workbench, with its cubbies and drawers of different kinds.

Retired interior designer Peg Harris explains a bit about what that profession is all about.

Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Hasn't everyone tried to miss a day of school by pretending to be sick? Annette reads us a humorous poem by American poet Shel Silverstein about the very subject.

Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.

Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.

Easter eggs are commonly associated with Easter. Let's have a look at why that is, and what traditions have emerged.