WHERE'S YOUR WILD
PARTICIPATORY ART WORKSHOPS
Creativity, collaboration and making through nature-inspired textiles.
These textile-art workshops invite young people to explore creativity through fabric, sewing and collective making. Rooted in nature-inspired themes, the sessions combine imagination, practical skill-building and collaboration to create a shared artistic experience.
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Designed for participants aged 12–16, the workshops accommodate groups of up to 30 participants and are suitable for schools, festivals and cultural settings.
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"An art adventure to re-wild the classroom and our imaginations."
Participants are introduced to a range of accessible textile-art techniques, working across three scales of making:
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Individual making - participants develop core skills through simple textile processes, creating their own small artwork using colour, texture and form. Designs can be freely imagined or guided by a pattern, allowing for both structure and personal expression.
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Collaborative making - working in small groups of up to six, participants apply these techniques to create larger, shared pieces, building confidence, communication and teamwork.
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Collective installation - the group comes together to assemble a larger installation, experiencing how individual contributions can form a cohesive, collective artwork.
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The workshops encourage creative confidence, material awareness and cooperation, offering a hands-on way to reconnect with making, imagination and the natural world.
​DELIVERY​
As a guideline workshops consist of two x 120 min sessions, though this can be tailored to group needs.​​
The artwork is nature-inspired, working with available fabrics and to the group's interests.
I provide all materials and equipment. including pre-prepped base structures.​
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TECHNIQUE SESSION
Introduction
Demonstration of techniques
Participants work individually on a simple design
Check in and discussion​​
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CO-CREATIVE SESSION
Demonstration of process
Group split into teams of 6 to make parts of a larger artwork​
Co-creation of the final installation
Check in and reflection
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SUSTAINABILITY​
Aligned with eco consciousness I use recycled materials wherever possible, sourced from Bristol's Scrapstore or second hand. The sessions include the option to have a short informative discussion on sustainability to raise awareness about environmental responsibility, encouraging participants to rethink lifestyle habits in positive, sustainable ways.
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MY ETHOS
I am particularly interested in co-creative participatory art, facilitating students to create something greater than the sum of its parts. I want them to experience that "wow, did I really make that?" moment and realise the magic that happens when we work together towards a shared artistic vision.
In today’s world, I believe it is more important than ever to bring people together through shared creative experiences, cultivating connection, teamwork, and a collective sense of achievement.
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