About Me
Hi, I’m Cath — an educator, designer, and mum with a lifelong love of creativity.
I created We Can Art to give children and families opportunities to slow down, explore materials, and build confidence through making. My focus is on the process of creating — encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and pride in what children produce, rather than perfection.
I created We Can Art to give children and families opportunities to slow down, explore materials, and build confidence through making. My focus is on the process of creating — encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and pride in what children produce, rather than perfection.
My background spans primary education, graphic design, and business administration. I trained as a Primary School Teacher in Scotland and have worked across education and creative industries in the UK and New Zealand. Alongside my professional roles, I volunteered with children’s clubs supporting quiet, often overlooked children to find their confidence — an experience that strongly shaped how I work with children today.
Art has always been central to my life. As a child, it was where I felt most focused and at ease. As a teacher, I sought ways to give children greater freedom to express themselves. Later, returning to art during a challenging time reminded me of its power to calm, centre, and support wellbeing — something I now see reflected in the children I work with.
Through We Can Art classes and workshops, I create welcoming, supportive spaces where children can explore materials, develop skills, and feel proud of their creativity. My aim is to help every child feel confident saying, “I made this.”
Through We Can Art classes and workshops, I create welcoming, supportive spaces where children can explore materials, develop skills, and feel proud of their creativity. My aim is to help every child feel confident saying, “I made this.”
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