Community workshops

I am experienced in delivering caring and professional creative writing workshop facilitation in a number of community settings, designed for families, children, older adults, and individuals living with dementia or mental health challenges. I provide techniques, support, and encouragement to empower everyone in exploring and enjoying their creativity. I'm committed to fostering nurturing, respectful, person-led environments where participants can express themselves freely and build confidence in their writing skills.

Creative Lead (Poetry), Anvil Arts – Finding the Words (2025–2026)
I delivered person-centred poetry and creative writing workshops in residential care homes and memory cafés for people living with dementia. Working alongside musician Olly Lewis and movement specialist Maria Evans, residents were invited to explore their creativity sharing memories, opinions and reflections. Supported in co-creating a poetry booklet and original songs the project culminated in sharing events for participants, staff and family to celebrate together.
Poetry Facilitator, ArtWell – This is My Space (2026-)
I am a freelance poetry facilitator for ArtWell, an inspirational non-profit founded by Corinne Marsh dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity in empowering survivors of those facing some of life's toughest challenges. I deliver mental health-focused creative workshops encouraging and supporting the creation and exploration of different poetry techniques and ways of expressing life, the universe and everything!
Workshop Leader, Watts Gallery & Artists’ Village (2024)
I created a series of drop-in, inclusive family workshops to encourage children in exploring Haiku and Tanka poetry in relation to the incredible collections at Watts Gallery & Artists' Village and their exhibition Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825-1895
Poetry Workshops, Hampshire Cultural Trust & Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (2016–2022)
I have delivered a series of workshops aimed at providing engaging and enjoyable poetry activities for diverse groups including families where English is an additional language, families needing free activities during the holidays that will help them with literacy and creativity, and those wishing to explore and engage with lesser known and overlooked local histories.