These free monthly art and craft sessions were designed to create a welcoming and relaxing space for adults to explore creativity in a supportive community environment. Held in collaboration with Mycenae House’s Reach Out Project, the sessions aimed to encourage wellbeing, connection, and self-expression through art.

Participants were invited to drop in, unwind, and enjoy a variety of creative activities, from painting and drawing to simple craft projects. The focus was on the process rather than the outcome, allowing everyone to explore freely, regardless of experience level.

The sessions offered a calm and friendly atmosphere where individuals could take a break from daily routines, meet others, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of making art. No prior experience was needed — just a willingness to try, relax, and have fun.

Through these sessions, art became a way to connect, reflect, and support wellbeing within the local community.

This festive workshop invited children to celebrate Chinese New Year by designing and creating their own red pockets (hongbao), a traditional symbol of luck and good wishes.

Through drawing and decorative techniques, participants explored symbols and colours associated with the celebration. Children were encouraged to express their creativity while learning about the cultural meaning behind red pockets, including themes of prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.

The process was both fun and meaningful, allowing children to connect with cultural traditions in a creative and engaging way.

Each participant left with a special handmade piece, ready to share with their family and carry the spirit of the New Year.

This creative workshop invited children to explore the beauty of ink through expressive butterfly artworks. Using fluid ink techniques, participants experimented with movement, symmetry, and colour to create vibrant and unique butterfly designs.

The session began with simple demonstrations, showing how ink can spread, and form organic shapes on tissue. Children were encouraged to explore freely – dipping, folding, and guiding the ink to discover unexpected patterns.

As the butterflies took shape, participants added their own creative touches, developing each piece into a finished artwork full of personality and imagination. The process was playful and engaging, while also helping children build confidence in experimenting with new materials.

This calming Nagomi Art workshop invited children to explore the gentle beauty of soft pastel art in a relaxed and supportive environment. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of harmony and mindfulness, the session focused on creating peaceful, expressive artworks through simple and accessible techniques.

Participants used their fingers and soft pastels to blend colours seamlessly, forming soft gradients, dreamy backgrounds, and delicate shapes.  The process encouraged children to slow down, enjoy the moment.

It was wonderful to see each child develop their own unique artwork while experiencing the soothing and therapeutic nature of Nagomi Art.

This special Lunar New Year workshop brought families together to celebrate the festive season through creativity and hands-on making. Children and parents worked side by side to create beautiful cherry blossom decorations, inspired by the symbolism of renewal, hope, and new beginnings.

Using a mix of materials such as paper, pom-poms, and natural twigs, participants explored different techniques to build their own blossom branches, transforming simple materials into meaningful decorations to take home and display.

The session offered a wonderful opportunity to connect with the cultural meaning of Lunar New Year, celebrating family, creativity, and the beauty of new beginnings.

This calligraphy workshop invited both children and adults to explore the beauty of Chinese writing in a fun and accessible way. Participants learned how to write their own English names in Chinese characters, discovering the meaning, structure, and flow behind each stroke.

The session began with a gentle introduction to Chinese calligraphy, including how characters are formed and the basic techniques of using a brush and ink. Everyone had the opportunity to practise key strokes before creating their own personalised name artwork.

It was rewarding to see participants connect with a new cultural art form while creating something meaningful to take home.

It was a poster design workshop organized by Wiilma for the 2023 Barbican Film Festival.  In this workshop, I talked about kung fu films and shared kung fu master – Bruce Lee’s film posters as an inspiration.  Then the audience created his/her own Kung Fu poster which is the main character in the film. 

It was a Chinese New Year art and craft workshop organized by Wiilma.  During the workshop, I presented to adults and children the exciting facts about the Chinese New Year.  In addition, I taught them how to create Chinese Peach Blossom to decorate their homes and showed them how to write their names into Chinese characters.  

It was a drawing workshop organized by Wiilma to celebrate the lives of our pets.  In this drawing workshop, I collaborated with an artist – Zosia Wyszomirska-Noga.  During the workshop, we showed the adults how to create pet portraits with different kinds of art mediums. 

This workshop was a jewelry workshop collaborated with the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.  During the workshop, I showed early years to years 6 how to create a necklace with many small triangles, colored paper, and string.