Workshops
Artistic interventions with emotional sensitivity and creative expertise.
I have witnessed firsthand the impact artistic interventions can have building resilience, bolstering confidence, and fostering a sense of belonging in communities, especially those who have had the experience of being overlooked, marginalised or othered.
My aim in every workshop is that participants come away with new ideas about what they are capable of and an understanding that making is for everyone. I have facilitated and supported the delivery of projects with organisations such as The Red Cross, the National Galleries of Scotland, The National Trust, Art Buds, and Edinburgh Printmakers, working with young people from refugee backgrounds, children living in underprivileged areas and people with a variety of physical and cognitive support needs.
"Georgia was a delight to host. Her workshops were so popular with children that at times it was tricky to tear her away for a rest break! Her workshops were hosted over several weekends, and some budding illustrators came back again and again to see her. "
-Sarah Nolan, The National Trust
Types of Workshops
When it comes to workshops the possibilities are endless and I’m always up for trying new ways of working, but here are some formats I’ve found have worked well for me in the past:
Drop-in activities
Groups of up to 20
1:1 sessions
Online seminars
Co-creation projects
Co-creation
Co-creation is an important part of my facilitation practise.
I love nothing more than to be a part of ideas sprouting, gathering momentum and coming to life. I’m particularly passionate about inclusivity in the arts and facilitating the creativity of people with support needs, not just for the therapeutic value but also because of the opportunities it affords our culture to be enriched with marginalised stories and neurodiverse perspectives.
Below is an example of a project I worked on with Community Focus Inclusive Arts, facilitating a group of young people to illustrate their experiences of being on the Autistic Spectrum. The illustrations in ‘Everything Starts with a Dot’ are compiled from drawings made by every member of the group, combined to show the character’s synaesthesia; visual hallucinations which reflect her experience of sounds and emotions.
Creative Mentoring
Need help with your portfolio? Want to improve your drawing or technical skills? Perhaps you are a budding illustrator in search of some career advice? I have over a decade of experience in teaching and learning support, including 7 years working 1:1. I’m always so happy to share my skills and expertise to people of all ages and abilities so please do get in touch if you think you (or a young person you know) could use my help.