I approach teaching in all my contexts, as a way of exploring ideas together in a safe space. In recent years, I have had the privilege of working within community settings where I can apply the ways of making from my own art practice, with participants. I often set up a workshop so that I am making and invite participants to make alongside me. I gently guide and offer a non-judgemental approach, valuing the trust that is given when creating in a shared space. I set up workshops that are sensitive to each site and personalised to the needs of the participants.

Oil painting and printmaking on curtains with participants at The Hope Centre, Northampton

Paper cuts with participants at Sol Haven, Northampton

Ink and oil stick mark making with participants at Sol Haven, Northampton

Natural ephemera and honey with participants at Sol Haven, Northampton

Dried jasmine stems and my inherited thread collection with participants at Sol Haven, Northampton

Paper packaging and my inherited thread collection with participants at Sol Haven, Northampton

Knitting circle (pond algae, left handed, haven’t in years and pro) with participants at the C2C Allotment, Northampton

Double ended bouquets with participants at the C2C Allotment, Northampton

Graphite, wax, garden netting and natural ephemera on paper with participants at the C2C Allotment, Northampton

Graphite powder drawings and natural inks with participants at the C2C Allotment, Northampton

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