I believe creative experiences are vital for our communities—locally and worldwide. Providing people with access to spaces where they can learn or create, whether through guided activities or free-form exploration. Sometimes, simply having a place to go and something to do can make a meaningful difference. It’s especially important that these opportunities are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to people of all abilities who want to participate.
Facilitated weekly creative workshops for participants of all ages and artistic abilities at ArtBox Studio Gallery. Led a wide range of sessions including resin art workshops, guided paint experiences, couples workshops, family and parent-child sessions, merchandise design, and free-form creative classes.
Designed each workshop to be approachable, engaging, and informative, creating an environment where participants felt supported while learning new skills and techniques. A strong emphasis was placed on making the experience enjoyable and accessible, ensuring participants left feeling confident, inspired, and creatively fulfilled.
Workshops were regularly scheduled during evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals and families, maximizing accessibility and community participation.
Merchandise design with UrbanArtsTO
A six-week creative education program was facilitated in partnership with UrbanArtsTo, focused on introducing urban youth to merchandise design and creative entrepreneurship. The program guided participants through the full process of transforming original digital artwork into tangible, sellable products, emphasizing hands-on learning and skill development.
Participants created original designs using iPads and digital tools such as Photoshop and Canva, learning foundational concepts in digital illustration, branding, and product design. Designs were then transferred onto apparel using a heat press, allowing participants to experience the production process firsthand.
The program concluded with a professional-style photoshoot, giving participants the opportunity to showcase their finished products and experience what it means to present their work as a cohesive clothing brand. The workshop aimed to empower youth by teaching them how to create with intention, develop practical creative skills, and see the potential of turning their ideas into real-world products.
Pepsi Co
A corporate wellness–focused, live guided painting activation was facilitated for PepsiCo, designed to support employee well-being, creativity, and team connection. Participants were guided step-by-step through the creation of an original artwork in a relaxed, inclusive environment that encouraged mindfulness and stress relief through creative expression.
Centered around the theme “Feeding Your Soul,” the session invited personal interpretation and improvisation, allowing participants to engage authentically while fostering connection, reflection, and conversation. All materials were fully supplied and prepared in advance, ensuring a seamless experience and allowing participants to focus on collaboration, creativity, and presence.
The activation was intentionally designed to be accessible to all skill levels, making it an effective team-building experience that promoted morale, confidence, and a shared sense of accomplishment.
In Collaboration with Manifest To
In partnership with ManifesTO, a community-focused art event was facilitated to celebrate and amplify the contributions of Black artists, both historical and contemporary. The event centered on showcasing influential Black artists and exploring their lasting impact on the art world through education, discussion, and creative engagement.
Designed as an interactive, hands-on experience, participants of all ages were invited to reinterpret and recreate selected artworks inspired by featured artists. With all materials provided and guided support throughout the session, the event created an accessible and welcoming environment that encouraged learning, self-expression, and cultural appreciation.
Gerda Boateng