Marije Rowling

Marije Rowling is a painter and art teacher, inspired by colour, nature and the seasons.  She trained in England at Emerson College in East Sussex, and Tobias School of Art and Therapy in West Sussex.

She illustrated and co-authored the classic craft books The Children’s Year, All Year Round and The Birthday Book. Her latest book with Hawthorn Press is a a full-colour second edition of The Children’s Year called Making the Children’s Year.

Author’s Books

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Making the Children’s Year: Seasonal Waldorf Crafts with Children

Marije Rowling

Making the Children’s Year reminds us that making things by hand brings inner and outer rewards, and encourages joy in creating and in acknowledging the rhythms of the year.

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All Year Round: A calendar of celebrations

Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton, Marije Rowling

This book is a festival store cupboard: a treasure trove of tomorrow’s much loved childhood memories, all mingled together with a mix of coloured thread, delicious cooking smells, softly sparkling candle light and the snatch of a favourite song.

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cover of The Birthday Book

The Birthday Book: Celebrations for everyone

Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton, Marije Rowling

Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. Here is a complete resource for creating your own birthday rituals to show the special people in your life how much you love them.

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