It's my firm belief that Creativity is vital for humanity. When used sensitively, creative practice can bridge social divides and foster deeper human connection. I'm particularly interested in using the Arts as Creative Research to drive social change. I've worked with some brilliant partners in this feild, including...
Wrexham University & Cambridge University
Contemporary Bard for The Public Map Platform
Using Poetry & Perofrmance techniques to access Anglesey Children's ideas about their home and how it should be developed for future generations.
Writer for The Writing Well | Swennu'n Well Programme
A workshop programme using Creative Writing to support Young People's wellbeing in secondary schools.
Bangor University
Creative Practitioner in Residence for The Centre for Arthurian Studies
Sharing Arthurian Legend, using Storytelling performance techniques with Primary School children, Secondary Students (to tackle Literacy issues,) and also with those who are living with Dementia, plus their carers.
Arts Council of Wales
Creative Agent/Practitioner for The Lead Creative Schools Programme.
Using Creative methods to engage children more effectively in their learning, and to support teachers to develop creative pedagogy in the classroom, as part of major Curriculum Reform in Wales.
Beyond the Border International Storytelling Festival
Contemporary Cyfarwydd for The Mycelium Project
Collecting and re-telling intergenerational stories on Anglesey with local volunteeers and Secondary School students.
Victoria & Albert Museum
School & Families Activities Lead for the V&A Performance Collections.
Using Drama & Theatre techniques to interpret V&A collections for schools & families, along with a team of Actor-Interpreters & Creative Facilitators.
Other Creative Partners include...
Creative Gwynedd, Conwy Greadigol, Take pART, Ffiwsar, RSPB, Towyn Heritage Railway, Holyhead Maritime Museum, Noa's Arc, Llandudno Museum.