March 2017 - December 2018

Deafblind UK supports people with combined sight and hearing loss to live independent, fulfilling lives. Working alongside the charity, I delivered a series of creative, sensory-led workshops as part of special events for community groups across Camden, Tower Hamlets, Mile End and Loughton.

The workshops were designed to be accessible, engaging and rooted in touch, scent and conversation. Using natural materials such as fresh herbs, wildflowers, seeds and essential oils, participants explored creativity through a range of hands-on activities that encouraged curiosity, memory and social connection.

Sessions included blending herbal teas while sharing recipes and traditional stories, creating hand-tied bouquets, pressing leaves and seeds into air-dry clay, sewing lavender sachets and experimenting with essential oil blends. By drawing on familiar scents, textures and shared experiences, the workshops created opportunities for creative expression, reminiscence and meaningful interaction in a relaxed and welcoming environment.