creative ecology projects enable people's voices to be heard by giving them the opportunity to share concerns about their communities, their planet and their future, and to act on them in creative ways.

Hands-on arts activities present a enjoyable way to get involved in, and begin to take responsibility for, the issues that affect our ecosystems and communities.

James has worked in a variety of community contexts including with family groups through the Extended Schools Service, within Youth Development Centres, with Scouts and Brownies, and with adults and young people receiving support for issues relating to substance abuse and homelessness.

James consults with community groups to encourage the development of projects that meet their needs and achieve their own aims for their communities. Participants are supported to develop their own ways of working, and to share their ideas with each other, informing the direction of each project by choosing to work with specific art-forms and subject matter.

Parents can join Family Projects with their children; learning new skills together in a supportive environment, developing their own creativity and an appreciation of the value of creative activities for their children's development.

As part of creative ecology James also offers training and professional development opportunities for artists, and community group leaders in developing participatory arts projects, and consults with communities in preparation for future development.

For more information please see the Training & Consultancy page.