Vaasa, Finland. 2024

With Cooperative3E in Vaasa, Finland, to help launch the first phase of their ‘Sustainable Lifestyle’ project, funded by STEA (the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health). This initiative addressed sustainability challenges at the local level through hands-on skill-sharing workshops and community groups, encouraging two-way integration. We focused on sustainability in fashion and textiles, creating an inspiring platform for learning, creativity, and practical skill-building. The workshops were designed to empower participants with perspectives from the circular economy and a stronger sense of community, encouraging them to shape their own sustainable lifestyles while feeling connected and capable of making impactful changes.

Read more about the project here.

Essex, UK. 2022

As a consultant to the artisan lighting company Lam Lighting, I helped develop their eco plan during their start-up phase.

A focus was placed on the value of their resources (captured, missing and potential) according to perspectives from the Circular Economy alongside their future learning and sustainability goals.

Norfolk, UK. 2017/18.

A programme of arts events (funded by Arts Council England) promoting engagement and participation among older residents and those at risk of social isolation in rural communities. Arts events usually destined for big cities were organised in small local libraries and village halls! These joyful events truly had a positive impact, see what some participants had to say here.

The Silver Social was nominated for the National Campaign for the ‘Hearts For the Arts’ Awards 2019.

Norwich, Norfolk, UK. 2015-17

The refurbishment and development of the old ‘Ponds’ shoe shop into a thriving venue based on the values of kindness to people, planet and animals for TMK Charity. The venue housed an ethical shop focused on sustainability and educating the public, a vegetarian cafe, a social enterprise hub and an events space for many community activities. A real team effort fuelled by the enthusiasm of the volunteers and a shared desire to spread kindness and connect with others. The ShoeBox Enterprises took over the cafe and building in 2021.

London, UK. 2013

I curated an art exhibition at the London branch of MSI, located in the Insurance triangle of the East End of London, close to an area synonymous with creativity and originality.

Exhibiting artists: Kirsty Harris, Kev Clarke, Ceri Isaac (image above courtesy of Ceri Isaac), Ben Varney, Elizabeth Grant, Florin Ungureanu, Jeemin Lee, Jane Oldfield, Caro Halford, Charley Peters, Johnny Lighthands and Laurie Nouchka.