Facilitation Work

Valleys Kids Exhibition (2018)

End of project exhibition for Valleys Kids based at the Pop Factory in Porth. The group had created a substantial body of artworks and this was an opportunity to celebrate the 12 weeks of therapeutic art sessions they had undertaken.

Mindfulness Doodling Workshop (2018)

A doodling workshop. Participants were encouraged to create and remain present, to try not let their thoughts drift off but to stay focused on what they create. This was one of the most favoured workshops at Valleys Kids.

Clay workshop at Valleys Kids, Porth.

Pot making workshop. Participants were encouraged and tutored in the making of coil pots.

Ripples in the Water Workhop. (2018)

This was a workshop focused on Movement (in line at the time with the ethos of Valleys Kids) We focused on creating ripples of movement in water. It proved a challenging workshop for most but managed to overcome their anxiety regard this and create these beautiful images.

Embroidery workshop (2018)

This was an embroidery workshop based at Valleys Kids for older adults. Some participants had not done embroidery since they were children. This proved an exciting opportunity for those participants. It enabled them to remember days of old with the female members of their family, sitting side by side and learning these traditional skills.

Some of the embroidery pieces made by the Valleys Kids Participant's at their exhibition in the pop factory in Porth. (2018)

Waves Workshop (Movement) (2018)

In line with the theme at the time, at Valleys Kids in Porth, participants were asked to create versions of waves inspired by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. These artworks were created on bamboo plates which added a texture that proved quite challenging at times.

Workshop at SEN Secondary school, Cardiff (2017)

This was a series of workshops undertaken at an SEN secondary school based in Cardiff. In collaboration with Hijinx Theatre, participants were asked to create artwork to contribute to the Hijinx theatre production "Second Star to the Right" This participant is creating artwork for a teepee which went on to be seen in the production via an animated piece which included all the participants artwork from those workshops.

Wraggy Wreath Workshop (2019)

Creating wraggy wreaths at Christmas time at a community rehabilitation centre for adults with a range of mental health diagnosis' and learning difficulties.

Feelings on a Tree workshop (2019)

This workshop was based at a commiunity rehabilitation unit for people with a range of mental health diagnosis'. This tree was created in a 1:1 session focusing on inspiring words suggested by the residents there. This participant created the tree and colours alone, adding the inspiring words onto the coloured leaves.

Suitcase Project with Hijinx Theatre (2017)

This was in collaboration with Hijinx Theatre, Cardiff. Alongside therapeutic art sessions undertaken at a secondary school, we were asked to incorporate the theme of the latest Hijinx production entitled "Second Star from the Right" where we converted an old chest into Hook from Neverland's Treasure chest and a Teepee for the lost boys. This then went on to be used in the production.

Suitcase for "Second Star to the Right" (2017)

Inside the suitcase were a variety of access resources created for individual participant's needs at the SEN secondary school in Cardiff.

Facilitation work

My facilitation practice focuses on using a range of art mediums to enable participants to fully explore what works for them and to allow them the freedom to create as they wish and from the heart, all within a creative safe space and free of any external evaluation or judgement. Working within a person-centred framework, I aim to encourage participants to find their own artistic identity whilst offering an opportunity to form connections through engagement and conversations with others.

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