April 2017 - November 2017

Go Create delivers engaging art experiences and educational workshops for adults and children across South West London. As part of an outreach programme, I facilitated a series of drawing workshops at Battersea Place, a retirement community that supports independent living while fostering companionship, creativity and lifelong learning.

Over a six-month period, I visited the community fortnightly to teach beginner and intermediate drawing skills. Each session explored a different theme—including the figure, landscapes, plants, hands, and still life using fruit and vegetables—providing participants with opportunities to develop both technical skills and creative confidence.

Alongside observational drawing, I introduced participants to warm-up exercises, a variety of drawing materials and techniques, and the work of both historical and contemporary artists. The workshops encouraged experimentation, conversation and shared learning, creating a relaxed and supportive environment where residents could develop their practice at their own pace.