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Artist. Drawing With Stitch. Creative Thinking. Teaching and Learning.

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Artist, creative educator and researcher.
A series of pictures to document and inspire creative thinking and learning.

My inspirations right now are the things growing i

My inspirations right now are the things growing in my garden and the students @joshibi_summer_school_bcu

#creativeresponse #collageandstitch #allotmentlove

A day creating wearable structures out of open-end

A day creating wearable structures out of open-ended, waste materials.

#sustainablearts @joshibi_summer_school_bcu #creativelearning #culturalexchange

Every new tile has a different character. In resp

Every new tile has a different character.

In responce to Fridays visit to Jackman Tile Mueumhe the students designed and engraved dozens of intricate master tiles out of clay to serve as the perfect moulds for plaster.

#clayandplaster #culturalexchange #tilemaking #tiledesign @joshibi_summer_school_bcu

@joshibi_summer_school_bcu #stitchandcollage #cre

@joshibi_summer_school_bcu

#stitchandcollage #creativelearning #arteducation #culturalexchange

#joshibi_summer_school_bcu the students accepted t

#joshibi_summer_school_bcu the students accepted the challenge of translating some of the environments they have experienced in Birmingham into art. Armed with washi tape, threads, and creative vision, they set about capturing the shapes, perspective and volume in Parkside building using stitch and collage.

#stitchandcollage #creativelearning #arteducation #culturalexchange

Exploring the possibilities of wire sculpture @jos

Exploring the possibilities of wire sculpture @joshibi_summer_school_bcu, taking cues from the masters:

Alexander Calder for balance, proportion and colour. Antony Gormley for spatial presence & form & Ruth Asawa for intricacy & layered structures.

#AlexanderCalder #AntonyGormley #RuthAsawa #joshibisummerschoolbcu #creativelearning

These incredible compositions were created using p

These incredible compositions were created using photograms, hand made in the dark room today.

The students @joshibi_summer_school_bcu were guided through the process by Alan @assemblyarts and went on to develop their work further using collage techniques.

#creativelearning #artfacilitation #collage #photograms #composition

#joshibi_summer_school_bcu

#joshibi_summer_school_bcu

With a focus on expressive mark making and observa

With a focus on expressive mark making and observation skills, @sarahgallowayartglass provided Procion dye sheets for @joshibi_summer_school_bcu to work on.

Some incredible studies were made in specific time spans throughout the day. Starting with 30 second drawings, moving on to 30 minute works.

We were blown away by the quality of the first days creations. 😃

#creativeinvestigation #observationaldrawing #creativelearning #ArtsEducation

Welcome to BCU! 🇯🇵✈️ Today we officially kicked o

Welcome to BCU! 🇯🇵✈️

Today we officially kicked off our 3-week summer school with the brilliant students from Joshibi University, Tokyo. The room is already filled with smiley faces and masses of creative potential.

I have been facilitating in this partnership for over 20 years and every year, I look forward to the unique, enthusiastic, fresh, creative interpretations these talented students bring.

3 weeks of inspirational, cross-cultural collaboration, and incredible art explorations.

#joshibi_summer_school_bcu #creativeexploration #creativelearning

Another glorious day @compton_verney working with

Another glorious day @compton_verney working with @mattshawart on The Weave. This fully inclusive opportunity has invited all visitors to play with materials and choose how to interact with the weave that stretches over the golden field.

New materials have been added each week to provide for different approaches and some really bold and interesting creations have developed.

#artgalleryeducation #creativeoutreach #materialexplorarion #theweave

A fabulous day spent inviting children and familie

A fabulous day spent inviting children and families to stay and play for a while in a public outside space in Rugby. I saw so many different ways and styles of playing. Slow, careful and cautious. Curious, questioning and experimental. Fast, exciting and sometimes loud and joyous. Too many to mention them all, but all were completely valid and celebrated.

#Rugbyartgalleryandmuseum #playbasedlearning #nationaldayofplay2026

Today (and every day) I am supporting and celebrat

Today (and every day) I am supporting and celebrating the importance of play and recognising National Day of Play which happens on the first Wednesday in August every year.

Rugby has gone into this 100% with the Playhem Town Takeover and Rugby Art Gallery and Museum have been buzzing with their ongoing offer of creative play opportunities for everyone.

With a focus on using natural materials the child led investigations todays investigations will be vast and varied.

@rugby_gallery #learningthroughplay #creativefacilitation

☀️ Wow, what a scorcher in Rugby today! We set up

☀️ Wow, what a scorcher in Rugby today!

We set up at the Playhem Town Takeover expecting our usual Monday Play Baby crew, but were blown away by the turnout. So many wonderful toddlers, older children, and families joined in the fun. Thank you to everyone who came out to play.
We are based at St. Andrew’s Gardens, Rugby till Wednesday. 11-3pm
Mini-Makers on Tuesday - Dress for mess! Mini-Explorers on Wednesday.

#learningthroughplay #Rugbyartgalleryandmuseum #RugbyTownTakeover #SensoryPlay

A wonderful day working with Matt Shaw to enable f

A wonderful day working with Matt Shaw to enable families at Compton Verney to create The (big) Weave. No instructions, just support and encouragement.

The work changed so much throughout the day it will be brilliant to see how it evolves next week and further into August.

#exploringmaterials #naturalmaterials #creativelearning #artgalleryeducation

Massive workshop energy coming your way! I am pr

Massive workshop energy coming your way!

I am preparing for a humongous, organic weave at @compton_verney this Friday and next Friday.

I am incredibly excited to be working alongside the most excellent @mattshawart and @sarah_makemyway.

Honestly, I always get over-excited thinking about the possible organic material combinations. The texture, the scale, and the masses of weaving, wrapping, and threading opportunities, that are endless!

The Weave is already looking absolutely amazing. It is going to be pure joy to join and support everyone who comes along to do a bit.

#materialexploration
#creativeenquiry
#organicweave #artgalleryeducation

I have been reflecting on attending the Play Maker

I have been reflecting on attending the Play Makers Brum 2026 conference on Friday. I knew it was going to be good when I saw @_parakeet_studio and @opalwestmids were part of it and I was pleasantly surprised by the other participants and keynote speakers. It was brilliant to hear @drhelendodd and @emmabearman speak with such passion and depth.

The workshops I took part in were fun and packed with enthusiastic and knowledgeable play-makers. @gluecollective @roam_kids @the_springfield_project

I feel excited that the value of play is being shouted about and that new evidence, backing up what has gone before is in the hands of such brilliantly articulate ambassadors.

#playmakersbrum
#play
#creativelearning

Creativity isn't just about what we make, it’s abo

Creativity isn't just about what we make, it’s about how we react to the materials and objects around us. Nature’s raw materials can be a spark for new ideas.

Having the opportunity to play, imagine and mix materials provides a simple but effective way of allowing everyone to express themselves creatively.

#creativediscovery #Creativelearning #materialexploration #creativeexpression

The materials available at Mini Makers today fired

The materials available at Mini Makers today fired up the little ones imaginations, provided plenty of challenge and evoked curiosity. There was lots of deep level engagement and brilliant interaction between the children and adults supporting them.

#materialexploration #curiousminds #lifelonglearning #artgalleryeducation #creativelearning

This is what I am doing on Thursday. Looking forwa

This is what I am doing on Thursday. Looking forward to it already.
@rugby_gallery

#learningtroughplay #lifeskills #investigation #artgalleryeducation #CreativeFacilitator

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