Joyful, hands-on making — designed for connection, confidence and community.
I design, faciliate and deliver workshops that are playful, welcoming and deeply considered. From block printing and paper installations to mural co-creation and silk batik, my sessions invite people of all ages and abilities to explore colour, pattern and story. Every workshop is made with, not just for, participants — a gentle structure with plenty of room for expression.
I work with councils, libraries, schools, hospitals, arts venues and festivals to create stand-alone sessions or multi-week programmes that can also feed directly into public artworks and exhibitions (e.g. Shamiyana, Voices of Wandsworth, Common Threads, Urban Flow).
What I offer (formats)
- Taster Sessions (60–90 mins): perfect for drop-ins and festivals.
- Half-day / Full-day Workshops: focused making with beautiful takeaways.
- Short Courses (3–6 weeks): skills-building with a group outcome.
- Residencies & Co-creation Programmes: community-led work that can culminate in an installation or exhibition.
- Pop-up Making Tables: easy, low-barrier participation for high-footfall events.
- CPD for Staff & Facilitators: practical tools for inclusive, creative engagement.
Signature workshops (adaptable to your context)
- Block Printing on Paper or Fabric — pattern, borders, repeat rhythms; brilliant for intergenerational groups.
- Origami & Message-making (Butterfly Installations) — reflective prompts + gentle making that can scale to a public piece.
- Collography & Mixed-Media Collage — texture, layering, personal storytelling.
- Mural Co-creation Labs — playful design systems for fast, cohesive community murals.
Who it’s for
- Councils & Cultural Programmes (festivals, placemaking)
- Libraries & Community Centres (drop-ins, family days, outreach)
- Schools & Colleges (creative curriculum links; artist residencies)
- Health & Care Settings (creative health, confidence, wellbeing)
- Museums & Heritage (collection-inspired making, interpretation through craft)
approachHow I work
Listen: understand people, place and purpose.
Co-design the frame: accessible structure, clear prompt, playful boundaries.
Make together: hands-on, low-pressure, high-joy.
Shape & share: optional collation into displays, pop-ups or public installations.
Celebrate: a simple moment of recognition for what we made and learned.
What you can expectOutcomes & Impact
Confident first-time makers and proud returners.
Tangible outcomes (prints, panels, pennants) and/or a shared community artwork.
Intergenerational connections and local pride.
Gentle pathways into culture, creativity and wellbeing.
A replicable model your team can reuse.
Quick overviewPracticalities
Group size: Typically 12–25 per facilitated group; scalable for events).
Access: sessions are designed to be welcoming and adaptable; I’m experienced in inclusive, intergenerational facilitation.
Safeguarding & Risk: Public Liability Insurance, risk assessments, and Enhanced DBS (on request).
Delivery: I can bring everything needed.
Ready to plan a workshop?
Tell me your audience, venue and goals — I’ll recommend a format and a clear, affordable plan.
Email: roopabasu@gmail.com • Instagram: @roopadesign