Arts-based workshops, events, and retreats
Meticulously designed, and tailored to suit your needs.
My Offerings
All of my programs are available online and in-person.
Everyone is invited to participate in my workshops, regardless of their age, background, or skill level. I create a supportive and empowering environment, with clear structure and gentle guidance, to explore and experiment.
NATURE ART WALKS
Designed to deepen a sense of place and human-nature connectedness through art-making in local parks.
Each nature art walk involves observational walking, drawing, and reflection.
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS
Designed to build foundational skills in watercolour painting.
Each watercolour workshop involves learning watercolour techniques and creating a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece. Lessons are available for both beginner and advanced learners.
COLLABORATIVE ART EXPERIENCES
Designed to build a strong sense of belonging among members in a group or team.
Collaborative art experiences result in ephemeral or permanant art installations made of natural materials, chalk, canvas OR wood.
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Private and group sessions are available for adults, adolescents, and children. Online workshops start at $200+hst. In-person workshops start at $350+hst.
Please send me an email with workshop requests.
Relevant Experience
Co-founder + General Manager, Scarbrite Collective
July 2019 – Present
Planned, organized and implemented 50+ innovative, community-driven public art events and programs, with over 2500+ participants of all ages, including: #ChalkForChange, Makers in Motion, and Scarborough HERstory Expressions.
Arts Educator, VIBE Arts
September 2018 – Present
Executed 100+ arts-based workshops, reaching over 1200+ children and youth in under-served neighbourhoods across the Greater Toronto Area.
Artist, Creative Facilitator + Curriculum Specialist, Freelance
April 2013 – Present
Produced talks, workshops and events on topics such as: arts entrepreneurship, art and activism, event planning, grant-writing, facilitation, sustainability, self-care, and wellness. Previous clients include: the Department of Arts, Culture & Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough, OCAD University, the Responsibility in Social Innovation Research Group, Toronto District School Board, UTSC Library, and Workman Arts.
Qualifications
✓ Over a decade of experience facilitating arts-based workshops
✓ Masters in Art Education from Concordia University with a Research Focus in Sustainable Art Making
✓ Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a Specialist in Arts Management, Minor in Studio Art, Research Foci in Arts Entrepreneurship, and Embodied Learning, Community Arts, + Wellness
✓ Advanced Creative Facilitation Training from Partners for Youth Empowerment
✓ Extensive training in anti-racism, anti-oppression, cultural competency, gender-based analysis, inclusion, and mental health
Read more about my work history on LinkedIn.