Creative Experience - Artist in Residence

Creative Connection and Wellbeing Through Art

My Artist in Residency program is a heart-led offering where I bring creativity, mindfulness, and connection in an into schools and wellbeing centres.

How It Works

As a teacher and art therapist, I’m passionate about children’s wellness and supporting young people in exploring their inner world through art. I believe creativity offers a gentle and powerful way for children to express themselves, often saying things through image and mark-making that they can’t yet find words for.

This residency is about creating calm, supportive spaces where children can build their emotional toolkit, connect with nature, and feel a deep sense of belonging. Through storytelling, simple materials, and seasonal inspiration, I work alongside schools to nurture creativity and wellbeing in a way that is meaningful and lasting.

I offer a small number of residencies in the Perth area, thoughtfully designed to fit within the rhythm of the school day. Sessions generally run once a week, across a gentle 4-week block.

Each residency is tailored to the needs of the children and the setting, with a focus on mindfulness, creativity, connecting with their environment, and emotional expression through art.

If this sounds like something your school or wellness centre would benefit from, I’d love to chat. I offer an initial video meeting or face-to-face meeting to explore how we can work together in a way that feels right for your community.

During this season of life, with a little one at home, I’m offering this residency opportunity to Perth-based schools and wellbeing centres.
Sessions are designed to fit gently around the school day, typically running from 10am–1pm one day a week, across a 4-week block.
While I’m currently focusing on my local community, I hope to open this offering more widely in the future as life allows.
Residencies are best suited to school-aged children, and I can tailor sessions to specific year levels or wellbeing groups as needed.
Yes! I’m happy to provide a session overview and work with teachers to ensure the program aligns with your school’s or classes’ specific WA curriculum outcomes.
Yes, I hold a current Working With Children Check and am a registered primary school teacher with TRBWA. I’m happy to provide these details upon request.
With permission, I’d love to take a few photos during the sessions to document the process and celebrate the children’s work. I am also a professional photographer so will always keep faces out of images or blur them if needed, and ensure any sharing follows your school’s media policy.

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