Engaging in the intersection of South Asian art, well-being, and social practice, my workshops are a testament to the transformative power of creativity. Collaborating with esteemed organizations such as Curious Arts, GemArts, and the Newcastle Hospital Foundations, I have curated diverse workshops ranging from the traditional finesse of Gond painting to the contemporary allure of graphic design.
Among my notable collaborations, I've partnered with the esteemed charity Shelter, where I seamlessly integrated art into social practice by designing a mural for their North East Hub. Additionally, I've contributed to the professional development landscape through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, imparting knowledge at the Laing Art Gallery on graphic design and conducting sessions with GemArts, delving into the rich tapestry of South Asian-based arts.
My artistic journey extends beyond workshops, flourishing in the realm of artist residencies. In 2021, the Baycreate residency allowed me to nurture communal environmental mandalas over six months, leaving an indelible mark on spaces such as care homes, schools, and the Whitley Bay Big project with Barnardos. Further, my residency at Durham University's Bishop Cosin's Library opened doors to online workshops exploring portraiture and marginalization with various schools.
These immersive experiences not only showcase my commitment to fostering creativity but also underline the profound impact of art in diverse settings, from care facilities to academic institutions. With each workshop, residency, and collaboration, I strive to illuminate the transformative potential that art holds in enriching lives and building bridges across communities.
Workshops and Education
Zen Mandala Workshop. The Biscuit Factory Art Gallery. (November 2023)
Nominally Sovereign. BALTIC. Grace Denton. Workshop delivery with Kin Collective (July 2023).
Wellbeing Art Workshops Summer Programme at Springbank Pavilion with Newcastle Foundation Hospitals. (July 2023)
Mini Mela Festival. Gond Collage. GemArts. (June 2023)
Lindisfarne Gospels. Workshops teaching digital art in Procreate. Laing Art Gallery and George Stephenson High School, Newcastle. 8 sessions. (Autumn 2022)
Archive Commission Tyneside Cinema. Workshop for community based artwork. Spring 2022.
World Heritage Commission. Designed a digital school pack for schools around Durham with Durham University Libraries and Durham Cathedral. Themed on Lindisfarne Gospels with an Art Trail in (April 2022)
Projects4Change and Monkfish Productions. Betty’s Hut in Cowgate Newcastle. Workshop in making zines and community art. (February 2022)
Curious Arts. Mini pride artist delivering pop up LGBTQIA+ art workshops at events across the North East. Summer 2021.
Baycreate. Barnardo’s The Base Young People’s Centre and Whitley Bay Big, Whitley Bay. 16 weeks of sessions for participatory and community artwork. Involved making natural inks, indian art. and painting. Delivered singular workshops at Marsden Bridge High School, 1st Forest Hall Guides, North Tyneside Carers Centre, 4th Monkseaton Guides, Eothen Residential Care Home and Eastbourne Residential Care Home.
Durham University: Designed video and school pack for matchbox artwork 2021
Together Again – Workshops celebrating place and home. Helix Arts. Wallsend (2021)
Online Workshops/ Tutorials. Created schools package for Diwali with videos and tutorials on Indian Shadow Puppets. Henna Cone Painting , Drawing Mandalas, Easy Ink Pattern Drawings. GemArts (2020-2021)
Durham University: Designed video and workshop package for several schools teaching portraiture and digital art. Part of Bishop Cosin’s Residency. (2020-21)
Working it Out: Online tutorial. Mindful drawing and painting workshop. Darlington (2020)
BBC Blast. BBC Scotland. Media/Photography workshops and events in Edinburgh (Summer 2010)