Sarah Orme
Digital Editor, Gathered
Sarah Orme is a UK-based linocut printmaker, digital editor, feature writer and award-winning podcaster. She's been editing the sewing and art sections of Gathered.how – and before that our sister website calmmoment.com – for over 3 years. She’s the host of Gathered’s We’ve Made It podcast and A Calmer Life podcast. She’s a keen crafter and artist and loves creating DIY tutorials for Gathered. Sarah has previously written features for The Guardian, In The Moment Magazine, Project Calm Magazine, countryfile.com, radiotimes.com and yourhomestyle.uk. She enjoys designing her own unique lino prints and dreams of opening her own online shop. She shares her work @sarahormeprints.
Sarah also likes to paint and draw and finds it a great way to relax, she's particularly fond of watercolour and gouache painting. She taught herself to crochet and enjoys nothing more than trying out a new cosy blanket pattern (you can never have too many blankets!).
Recent articles by Sarah Orme
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Drawing techniques: pencil drawing for beginners
Learn how to draw with our guide to pencil drawing techniques, the materials you'll need to get started and more!
25 of the creepiest haunted house ideas for Halloween
Want to create an eerie experience to give your friends and family goosebumps? Make this Halloween the spookiest yet with these spine-chilling haunted house ideas
30 easy Christmas drawings to lift your spirits this festive season
Give yourself a break in the run-up to the big day with a festive sketching session. Settle in with a hot chocolate and try our easy Christmas drawing ideas
30 easy watercolour ideas
Looking for watercolor inspiration? We've found lots of watercolor painting ideas to inspire you and unleash your creativity!
Catch up with the latest news from Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2024
The Landscape Artist of the Year 2024 winner has been announced! Catch up with series nine of Sky Landscape Artist of the Year
Why every artist needs a paint palette and how to choose the best one for you
Paint palettes are an essential piece of kit for any artist. Discover how they can transform your painting sessions
Create stunning textured drawings with cross hatching
Grow your pencil drawing skills by adding cross hatching to your repertoire. Learn how to master this essential technique with our practical guide
25 DIY outdoor Halloween decorations for a ghoulish garden
Transform your home with amazing outdoor Halloween decoration ideas and practical tips to get you started.
34 egg-citing Easter games for all ages
Planning an Easter gathering? Make the occasion even more fun with our Easter games for kids and adults.
How to build a birdhouse in 10 easy steps
Use up wooden offcuts to make a sweet little birdhouse for garden visitors. Follow the step-by-step tutorial and get the know-how with Gathered
25 preschool Easter crafts to keep little ones busy
Encourage the kids to get creative this Easter with these fun craft ideas for younger children
How to repair pottery with the kintsugi technique
Transform broken ceramics into something beautiful with the Japanese art of kintsugi.
How to make a ribbon wreath for Christmas
Make your doorways shine this festive season with a spectacular DIY ribbon wreath! Learn how to make a ribbon wreath step-by-step
Best online sewing classes for dressmaking in 2024
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own clothes? An online dressmaking course could help you to learn everything you need to know!
How to sew a French seam
French seams can help give your sewing projects a strong yet neat finish. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to sew a French seam!
Set the scene with our easy acrylic landscape painting tutorial
Learn simple techniques that will allow you to paint beautiful acrylic landscapes at home
Learn how to paint a stunning rose with our easy tutorial
Boost your artistic skills with this blooming lovely rose painting lesson! Discover how to paint a rose with our simple step-by-step guide
How to paint a watercolor galaxy
Painting a watercolor galaxy is a lot easier than you might think! In this tutorial, we'll explain how to paint a beautiful galaxy watercolor picture using some simple techniques
Learn how to paint easy watercolor flowers
Have you been admiring beautiful watercolor flowers on Instagram or Pinterest? We'll show you how with our easy watercolor flowers guide – it's a lot easier than you might think!
Learn how to draw using charcoal
Charcoal drawing is a fun medium to try and can be used to create stunning drawings! Discover what materials to buy and how to get started
Ink drawing for beginners
Ink drawing can be used to create stunning drawings and illustrations. In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to get started!
How to draw a tree step by step
Learn how to draw a tree step by step with our easy drawing guide for beginners
Block printing for beginners
Learn the basic skills of block printing, where to buy ink and equipment and pick up some top tips using our block printing for beginners guide