Ferry Boat Arts & Crafts

I am a disabled textile artist based in South Wales.

I moved to Wales when I was 12 yrs. old, and as I made Wales my home, I welcomed the deep sense of belonging and transformation to me as a person and as an artist. The people, and land around me became my inspiration, but more than that I enjoy drawing from the land, growing plants and vegetables and foraging the local land for items that can be integrated into my artwork or used to make dyes. I enjoy working with wool, especially crocheting and felting. Felting was introduced to me two years ago, and it ignited a passion in me. It enables me to paint with wool and create 2D and 3D images, full of depth, texture, and character.

My work as a Creative Arts Practitioner led me to a degree in Creative and Therapeutic Arts. I have experience working with both adults and children, and also additional needs, autism, chronic pain, and mental health. Arts in health and promoting wellbeing is something I am passionate about. I enjoy working in the local community, facilitating person centred workshops to enhance the wellbeing of participants.

I run workshops from my home studio and work within the community on art projects.