About
Finding purpose through creativity
Hi, I'm Laura! I'm Italian, but London has been my home for over 5 years.
After 15 years in digital marketing, I found myself at a crossroads. A career change in 2025 gave me the opportunity to reflect on what mattered most and to reconnect with something that had always been a passion of mine: Art.
What began as a personal creative practice soon became something more. I started volunteering with Art Explora, visiting care homes to spark conversations around paintings and shared memories. Later, I joined the Together Better project, where I began running weekly Arts and Crafts sessions for older adults and people with learning disabilities.
Month by month, I saw the difference creative activities can make. A quiet resident finding their voice through painting stones, someone convinced they "weren't artistic" discovering new confidence, a room full of strangers becoming a lovely community.
Those moments shaped the workshops I want to offer today: welcoming, accessible creative sessions that encourage connection, self-expression, and a sense of belonging.
"The value of art isn't in the finished piece. It's in the memories, conversations, and confidence it can inspire."
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Volunteer facilitator, Art Explora - monthly art conversations at a East London care home
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Volunteer workshop leader, Together Better - weekly arts and crafts café at a East London GP practice
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Experience working as a care professional with elderly adults
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Experience working in the childcare sector
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15+ years professional background in digital communication and event planning
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Knowledge of safeguarding for children and adults
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
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DBS checked · Right to work in the UK · Registered freelancer
What I offer
Workshops for every setting
Every session is thoughtfully designed for its audience, whether it’s a weekly drop-in to a care home or a special occasion at a library or community centre.
All materials provided, all abilities welcome.
Care homes & day centres
Regular or one-off sessions for older residents. Collage, painting, seasonal crafts. Designed to stimulate memory, spark conversation, and create community.
GP practices & health settings
Weekly wellbeing workshops for patients and social prescribing referrals.
Art as a route to reduced isolation and improved mental health.
Community spaces & private groups
Sessions in libraries, community halls, or your chosen venue.
Also available for private groups, birthday celebrations, and team wellbeing events.
From the sessions
What a workshop looks like
Every session is different. Here's a glimpse of what happens when people make things together.
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Reduces isolation: shared making creates natural conversation and connection, especially for those living alone or in residential care.
Improves mental wellbeing: creative flow states lower anxiety and bring a sense of calm, accomplishment, and joy.
Why Art works
Builds confidence: everyone can make something. Witnessing that, often for the first time in decades, is genuinely transformative.
No experience needed: every workshop is designed for complete beginners. The focus is always on the process, never the result.
How it works
It starts with a conversation
Whether you're an organisation or a private individual, the process is straightforward and there's no obligation.
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Get in touch
Drop me an email, and tell me a little about your setting, your group, and what you're hoping to offer them. There's no commitment at this stage, just a conversation.
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I'll put together a proposal
Based on what you need (group size, session length, frequency, and location), I'll come back to you with a quotation. Sessions are priced per workshop and always include all materials. I typically respond within 48 hours.
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We run a first session
Many organisations start with a one-off session to see how participants respond before committing to a regular programme. That's absolutely fine, and it's usually when people want to book more.
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We take it from there
Regular weekly or monthly sessions, a short series, a one-off event, whatever works for your setting. I'm flexible and happy to discuss ongoing contracts, private bookings or social prescribing partnerships.
