Working in both educational and community settings I create beautiful shows, events, and parades, site specific artwork and installations. I have worked with Cartwheel Arts over the last three years creating artwork for the Darnhill Summer and Winter parades and events. Creative Collaborations I regularly work with artists, schools, events organisations, community teams, and theatre and television companies on collaborative projects, as well as Cartwheel Arts I have worked with Fiona Smith, Walk the Plank, Groundwork Trust, Creative Partnerships, Manchester, Salford and Stockport Event Teams, the NHS, Z-Arts, Pif Paf, Pow- wow Eco Arts, and Venture arts. Community Workshops & Training I offer participatory workshops, school based arts and training for educational and community groups using a wide range of visual arts. I am a qualified Arts Award Advisor and support young people working towards Discover and Explore Certificates. I am also a qualified Drawing and Talking therapeutic arts practitioner. Workshops include lantern making, willow work, recycled arts, collage, murals, felt making, masks & puppets, and the creation large scale props and costumes for parades, carnivals and celebratory events.