I am a disabled textile artist based in South Wales. 

When I was 12 yrs. old, my family and I moved to Wales and as I made Wales  my home, I welcomed the deep sense of belonging and transformation

to me as a person and as an artist. 

 I enjoy working with wool, especially crocheting and felting.  Felting ignited a passion in me.  It enables me to paint with wool and create 2D and 3D images, full of depth, texture, and character.  I also have recently formed a passion for water colour, and am enjoy using the local area to forage for items to make my own paints and inks, and in my own art work.​

​As a Creative Arts Practitioner, I have a number of qualifications and experience.   I am NNEB qualified, 35 years of experience in working with children and a degree in Creative and Therapeutic Arts.  I am also a qualified outdoor practitioner.  I am guided by theoretical concepts, frameworks and boundaries that define my role as a Creative Arts Practitioner.

I have experience working with both adults and children, and also additional needs, dementia, autism, chronic pain, survivors of domestic abuse and their children and mental health.   

I am passionate about developing  social inclusion, and promoting wellbeing and enabling both children and adults to have access to good quality art at an affordable price.  

I enjoy working in the local community,  facilitating person centred workshops to enhance the wellbeing of participants, of all ages.  

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Art trail in Pontypridd by the Creative and Therapeutic Art graduates, from University of South Wales, in partnership with Pontypridd town council and Your Pontypridd,2022.

 

The Grad Show 2022

The Art Trail is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the wonderful place and people of Pontypridd who

directly inspire the artwork created. As the Community Artists, Participatory Artists and Socially Engaged Arts

Practitioners of the future, the students have translated their artwork into something which actively

encourages participation with the public.

The exhibition not only showcases their work, but also provides a collection of resources and activities for the people of Ponty to enjoy.

Students are asked to consider accessibility and inclusivity at the heart of their practice, so the exhibition content can range from street art, outdoor sculpture, textiles, painting and photography, to videos with captions, soundscapes, flip books / zines, activity sheets, creative wellbeing packages, guided meditation, recipes

and even more!

 

​I worked with Little Lounge, a church ran community hub based in Cilfynydd, Pontypridd.  

During my time with them, I spent time planting in their community garden, planting potatoes, french beans, pumpkins and butternut squash, with local families.  These will be maintained by the community and then go onto feed the local community through the pantry. 

I  also facilitated a workshop, needle felting potatoes and potato leaves.  These were then used to create the base for a felted wall hanging, that depicts the life cycle of a potato and the process I had with the community.  To ensure the whole community can access the artwork, I  created an online flip book depicting the time I have spent with Little Lounge and also the Artwork.  The artwork was gifted to Little Lounge upon completion of the Grad Show.

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                    Ferry Boat Arts CIC

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Ferry Boat Arts CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Port Talbot, South Wales. We provide inclusive arts experiences that bring together creativity, nature and community, supporting people across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.

Our setting includes a studio, outdoor classroom, outdoor play space and sensory room. These spaces offer opportunities for children, young people and adults to explore, create and connect in ways that suit their needs.

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Our Purpose and Values

We believe everyone should have access to a welcoming, supportive space where they can express themselves without judgement. Through shared creative experiences, we aim to support wellbeing, reduce isolation and build confidence and community connections.

Our work is guided by empathy, respect, appropriate confidentiality and clear professional boundaries. We value:

• Inclusion and accessibility

• Individual choice and creative freedom

• Creativity inspired by nature

• Using recycled and natural materials wherever possible

• Supporting biodiversity and caring for our woodland site

• Bringing people together through creativity

 

What We Offer

• Arts workshops for children, adults, families and carers

• Holiday workshops and after-school Art Club

• Person-centred 1:1 creative and therapeutic arts sessions

• Muddy Makers Stay & Play sessions

• A bookable sensory room

• Activities and partnerships with community groups

• Birthday parties, private bookings and social events

 

Our Approach

Our Creative Arts Practitioner provides a calm, non-judgemental environment where participants can explore their interests, develop skills and enjoy the creative process.  Sessions combine guided activities with opportunities for independent exploration. We offer structure where it helps, alongside freedom to experiment, ask questions and follow individual ideas. Participants have a voice in choosing activities and materials wherever possible.  Children do not need to sit at a table to learn or take part. We adapt activities to their needs, allowing movement, hands-on exploration and different ways of engaging. Specialist and adapted art equipment can also be provided to help children access activities.

Our outdoor sessions offer a flexible environment that may feel less demanding for some children with additional needs. They can explore at their own pace and choose how they participate.  A finished piece of artwork is not always the aim. We also value enjoyment, discovery and the confidence gained through trying something new.

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Our Community and Impact

We welcome people with a wide range of needs, including additional learning needs, anxiety and experiences of social isolation.

More than 90 families engaged with our sessions between April 2025 and October 2026. Feedback from participants and families highlights the value of opportunities to build confidence, enjoy creativity and connect with others.

We continue to develop our site, including installing an outdoor classroom,  sensory room and refurbishing the studio, while exploring further opportunities for inclusive employment and community involvement.

 

Safeguarding and Professional Standards

Our staff hold enhanced DBS checks, and we maintain insurance covering our teaching, arts facilitation and forest school activities. Safeguarding, appropriate supervision and safe practice are central to our work.

 

Participation and Feedback

The voices of our community help shape what we do. We welcome feedback from children, young people, adults, parents and carers, with a suggestion box available for ideas and reflections.

You can also leave a review on Facebook or Google. Our on-site QR code takes you directly to our Google review page.​​​​​​

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