Welcome to Ely Art Creations!
Come and join these unique art sessions, from after school clubs, and adult wellness classes, Explore. Achieve. Create
About Me
My Background.
Hi I’m Melissa, I’ve always had a love of shape and colour, and a interest in the power they hold inspires me. After secondary school, I decided to take my passions further. After completing my Degree at Norwich School of Art and Design (Visual Studies) and Foundation Certificate in Art Therapy, I designed games using shape and colour the
Hi I’m Melissa, I’ve always had a love of shape and colour, and a interest in the power they hold inspires me. After secondary school, I decided to take my passions further. After completing my Degree at Norwich School of Art and Design (Visual Studies) and Foundation Certificate in Art Therapy, I designed games using shape and colour then delivered them into primary schools alongside art sessions and one to ones for children that may need a little more support in school. I have experience of running art sessions in special education and main stream. I have been running art sessions for 8 years from my art studio, schools, and residentials. Over the last few years, I have become a Mindfulness Practitioner and enjoy integrating mindfulness into the art sessions too.
Ethos, and Aims for Every Art Session.
Every child is unique, just like their art work. I believe the process of art making is so powerful to the individual. By setting the scene, creating a safe enviroment, a child can flourish. The sessions are non-judgemental, and a time where individuals can explore media and materials. A balance of some structure and learning is involved,
Every child is unique, just like their art work. I believe the process of art making is so powerful to the individual. By setting the scene, creating a safe enviroment, a child can flourish. The sessions are non-judgemental, and a time where individuals can explore media and materials. A balance of some structure and learning is involved, which include learning about techniques, artists, eras and movements. A journey of new confidence and a continued exploration of ‘self’ is seeded over time with attending the sessions. We explore the scope of ‘mistakes are ok’ and we can work with them, learn from them, instead of striving for the idea of ‘perfection‘. Working with change and not resisting our work changing, simply growing with it.
My Inspiration.
My Inspiration.
I enjoy being out in nature in my spare time, and many of my own pieces are directly influenced by these experiences. I also enjoy spending time in my studio exploring new ideas, practicing mindfulness and exploring through materials and media. These tools have had a massive impact on my own life and happiness. I feel grateful for being a
I enjoy being out in nature in my spare time, and many of my own pieces are directly influenced by these experiences. I also enjoy spending time in my studio exploring new ideas, practicing mindfulness and exploring through materials and media. These tools have had a massive impact on my own life and happiness. I feel grateful for being able to explore these creative avenues and share my passion with others.