Expressive painting workshop taking place along side a drama group at the YMCA.  Using the arts to build communities within the hostel.

Setting up for a painting workshop in the brand new YMCA for 16 to 25 year olds.  Engaging vulnerably housed young people in creative activities provides opportunities for self-development and creative expression.

Running a drop in community arts workshop for Hybrid Consulting's 'Pop-up Tea Room'.  This is a truly great project, bringing people together to benefit from being creative and connecting with their community.  All ages were welcome to join in with mixed media/collage.

I always focus on creating a safe environment for expression and experimentation.  I like to encourage participants to make their own creative decisions.  Allowing people to develop their creative style by giving guidance where it's helpful but not making their choices for them.

Photography field trips are a wonderful tool which enable people with mental health issues to reconnect with ordinary life.  We took advantage of some crisp winter days in my photography sessions at Full Potential Arts.