Care Testimonials
Since going self-employed in 2017, after gaining skills, qualifications, training and confidence from my role within the Children's Home, I have remained dedicated to supporting children with learning and physical disabilities. I have also branched out into assisting disabled adults and their families, as well as older people, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
No two days are the same in my role as a carer and PA, meaning I need to be adaptable whilst promoting my client's independence whenever possible, by keeping a person-centred and client-led approach to my work. Arts and Crafts, and other creative pursuits, have often been a vital part of improving my client's mental well-being, maintaining dexterity and fine motor skills and positively building our relationship.
Caring for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Caring for Older People
with Dementia & Parkinson's
Workshop Testimonials
Arts & Crafts have always been an integral part of the support I give as a carer, so it felt only natural that I should offer workshops for any age or ability. One-to-one sessions work well for neurodivergent and disabled people with complex needs, as well as older people with dementia. Similarly, because of my years of care experience, I am confident in adapting group workshops to accommodate people's needs and anxieties. Events and parties are great settings to get creative; the event's focus can be an arts and crafts workshop, or I can host a creative station. Either way, I can host a range of crafts to suit whatever theme you need.
Mental Wellbeing Craft Café
Sessions at Pepper's - A Safe Place
I regularly facilitate workshops for groups of 10 or more people at a local mental well-being Craft Café at Pepper's - A Safe Place, where people have a diverse range of needs and skill sets. Volunteers are on hand to help out but I do my utmost best to adapt my sessions so that everyone gets something out of them.
You can find a review from the Development Manager below.
Ropsley W.I
Glass Painting Workshop
I loved teaching the ladies of this Lincolnshire W.I how to use glass paints to decorate their wine glasses. They sat in small groups and after an introduction and tutorial from me, they cracked on whilst I walked around offering advice and encouragement.
If your organisation, charity, care home, school or workplace would like me to host a workshop, please get in touch.
Pressed Flower Workshop
at Melton Mowbray Cattle Market
During a busy Saturday market, I was invited to host a workshop and chose to share one of my favourite crafts; creating pressed flower artwork. In this sold-out workshop, I provided hand-picked and pressed flowers from my garden and allotment, for a mixed age of participants to choose from. Some people made bookmarks, others made cards, whilst some used my pressed flower horse artwork, to create their own copy.
Retreat Testimonials
Many people feel nervous when it comes to getting creative so, hosting and holding pressure-free creative spaces brings me great joy.
I love encouraging people to allow themselves to be imperfect, and to trust and enjoy the process, especially when adopting a spiritual tone to the retreat.
