
About
I am a fun career Creative with many hats - community artist, facilitator, sketch noter, interactive designer, mural artist, creative therapist, fine artist practitioner, eco-warrior..... My focus is on connecting people through art and crusading for creativity as a community catalyst.
Experienced Creative with many years experience of community creative projects and facilitation. With a vivid background in many creative industries, I have a vast resource of knowledge and enthusiasm for visual art as a catalyst for change and for communication between cultures.
Founder of Lincoln Art Ninjas (2016) to combine eco-therapy with being more creative while combatting loneliness. Small projects make creating so much more acccessible and counteracts creative anxiety. Being creative in every-day ways is the secret to health and well-being.
To support this I run a vibrant community interest company called ActiviTea CIC which trades as Art Ninja HQ.
I offer individual or small group mental health creative arts coaching, for those looking to explore their images in a therapeutic context in the safe and nurturing space of Art Ninja HQ. click here for more details


BRIEF CV
Experience and training in;
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30+ years experience tutoring and facilitation of all ages, in educational/school setting and private studio.
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Mental health coaching using creative arts and positive psychology strategy training since 2016.
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Mural painting and street art, community facilitation, forest schools training.
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3 years experience Sketch-noting (visual note-taking)
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Project and events management.
30+ years in the print and design trade as a freelance illustrator, designer, print buyer and production manager.
Working on print, editorial, exhibition design and copy writing.
Clients included Marks and Spencer, Costa, Milton Bradley, Blue Arrow, Jaguar.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Culture and Heritage Management MA, University of Lincoln (2018-2019)
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Human Interaction Design BA (first class) (Hons), University of Lincoln (2016-2018)
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Graphic Design and Marketing HND (2012)
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Creative Arts Counselling Diploma from PCATA London (Person Centred Art Therapy Association, now called APCCA Association Person Centred Creative Arts) (2015- 2016)
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Level 3 Counselling
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Diploma in Psychological Interventions for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
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Thrive Programme Consultant (Positive Psychology Training programme) in private practice.
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NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant, 15 years experience.
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Arts Award adviser up to Silver level.
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Mental Health First Aider
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Enhanced DBS, ongoing.
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Public liability insurance to 10 million.
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ongoing training in safeguarding, first aid and continued supervision.