Meet the team
The right person matters.
Our team brings together artists, makers, mentors and experienced practitioners with different interests, personalities and skills. This means we can think carefully about who might connect well with each young person rather than simply allocating whoever is available.
Ginny
Creative Mentor & Trainee Arts Award Advisor
Ginny is a highly experienced professional artist and textile designer with over 35 years of experience in the creative industries.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Textile Design from the University of Brighton and has enjoyed a successful career designing for international markets, establishing and managing her own design businesses.
A talented painter and illustrator, Ginny brings exceptional artistic knowledge and a wonderfully encouraging approach to her work.
At Enrich & Connect, she provides 1:1 creative mentoring, supports students working towards GCSE Art and delivers engaging art sessions for older people in care settings.
Ginny is currently training to become an Arts Award Adviser, further developing opportunities for young people to gain recognition for their creative achievements.
Her patient, flexible approach helps individuals explore their interests, develop confidence and discover their own creative abilities.
Chris
Creative Mentor
Chris is an exceptionally skilled designer and creative practitioner with over 30 years of professional experience in the fashion and textile industry.
He holds an MA in Fashion Knitwear Design from Nottingham Trent University and has worked internationally as a designer, specialising in textiles, garment construction and innovative design. He also has extensive experience teaching in higher education, including at the Royal College of Art.
At Enrich & Connect, Chris specialises in 1:1 creative mentoring, with particular expertise in sewing, textiles, 3D construction and sculpture. He also enjoys drawing, painting and printmaking.
Chris brings a wealth of technical knowledge to his sessions, encouraging young people to develop practical skills, explore their interests and build confidence through imaginative, hands-on projects.
Kate
Creative Mentor
Kate is an accomplished professional artist and illustrator with an extensive background in design, publishing and contemporary painting.
Her creative career includes illustration and print design for fashion and publishing, alongside her established practice as an exhibiting contemporary artist.
Specialising in expressive painting, Kate has a wonderful understanding of colour, composition and creative experimentation. Her work has featured in galleries and exhibitions across the UK.
At Enrich & Connect, Kate delivers 1:1 creative mentoring, supporting children and young people to explore their interests and develop confidence through art.
Working across painting, drawing, sculpture with air-dry clay and textiles, Kate brings a wealth of creative ideas and practical skills to her sessions.
Her encouraging, flexible approach allows young people to experiment freely, develop their own artistic style and enjoy the satisfaction of bringing their ideas to life.
Fi
Creative Mentor & Arts Award Practitioner
Fi is an experienced professional designer and creative practitioner with a background in textile design, illustration and international trend forecasting.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Printed Textile Design from Winchester School of Art and has worked with leading design companies, developing prints and creative concepts for fashion, interiors and children’s products.
Alongside her successful design career, Fi has experience working in primary education, supporting children with a range of individual needs.
At Enrich & Connect, Fi delivers 1:1 creative mentoring, drawing on her broad artistic skills in painting, drawing, textiles and mixed media.
With a calm, thoughtful and adaptable approach, Fi creates supportive opportunities for young people to explore their interests, develop new skills and build confidence through creativity.
Del
Creative Mentor
Del is an incredibly talented professional illustrator and creative mentor, specialising in character design, cartoon style illustration and visual storytelling.
With an established career in illustration, Del has worked with leading publishers and creative organisations, including Aardman Animation, Penguin Books and Bloomsbury Publishing. He has also illustrated award winning children’s books, bringing stories to life through his wonderfully imaginative characters and drawings.
Through his 1:1 creative mentoring sessions, Del supports children and young people to explore their interests, develop drawing skills and discover their own unique creative style
Saffron
Creative Mentor
Saffron is a compassionate and imaginative creative practitioner with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Communication with Business from the University of Brighton.
She also holds Level 3 qualifications in Performing Arts and Fashion and Textiles, bringing a wonderfully diverse creative background to her work.
With several years of experience supporting children and young people, Saffron combines her artistic skills with a gentle, patient and nurturing approach.
At Enrich & Connect, she specialises in 1:1 creative mentoring, including supporting young people with additional physical and neurological needs, such as cerebral palsy and acquired brain injuries.
Saffron thoughtfully adapts activities to suit each individual’s abilities, interests and personal goals, creating a calm and encouraging environment where young people can explore their creativity, develop confidence and experience a sense of achievement.
Juliette
Creative Arts Practitioner & Dementia Arts Specialist
Juliette is a highly experienced artist, illustrator and creative facilitator with an extensive background in community arts, education and supporting people with additional needs.
She holds an MA in Sequential Design and Illustration from the University of Brighton and has worked internationally in creative education, special educational needs support and community arts.
Juliette has particular expertise in delivering meaningful creative experiences for older people living with dementia. Her professional experience includes working with Dementia Arts Support Hub (DASH), Dementia Singing Experience Sussex (DSES) and Equal Arts.
At Enrich & Connect, Juliette delivers wonderfully imaginative art sessions in care homes, exploring everything from painting and collage to decoupage, textiles and 3D creations.
Her thoughtful and adaptable approach encourages connection, reminiscence and self-expression, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the creative process regardless of their abilities or previous artistic experience
Mel
Creative Nurture Practitioner
Mel is a talented professional artist and nurturing creative practitioner with a warm, thoughtful approach to supporting children and young people.
With a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Mel has a wealth of creative experience across painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. She specialises in portraiture, with a particular interest in people, individuality and human connection.
At Enrich & Connect, Mel leads our nurture breakfast club at Ditchling Primary School, providing a calm, welcoming and supportive start to the school day.
Through gentle encouragement, creativity and positive relationships, Mel helps children feel comfortable, connected and ready for the day ahead.
Her artistic background and appreciation of individual expression bring a wonderful dimension to her nurturing approach, creating opportunities for children to build confidence, develop relationships and enjoy a sense of belonging.