Facilitation Work
Sensory and practical workshops exploring medicinal plants through taste, smell, preparation and shared conversation.
Previous collaborators include: South Square Heritage Centre Bradford, Leeds 2023, Bradford 2025, Thackray Medical Museum, University of Leeds, Compass Festival, Leeds Queer Film Festival
Tea Blending and Herbalism Workshops
‘Making Herbal Oils’ with Culture Club at Thackray Medical Museum, 2023
‘The Art of Tea Blending’ at University of Leeds, 2026
‘Herbal Skincare Lab’ at Thackray Medical Museum, 2025
Hands-on workshops that invite people to learn through working directly with plants and soil. These explore practical skills such as propagation, planting, growing and seasonal garden care.
Previous collaborators include: East Street Arts, University of Leeds, Mafwa Theatre
Practical Horticulture Workshops
‘Early Spring Foraging’ at University of Leeds , 2022
‘Garlic & Raspberry Planting Workshop at Art Hostel, Leeds, 2022
‘Seed sowing’ for Mafwa Theatre’s Family Fun Day, 2023/4
Sensory and creative workshops that invite children to discover the world of plants through touch, smell, observation, growing and making. Activities are designed to encourage curiosity, imagination and a sense of connection with the natural world.
Previous collaborators include: Mafwa Theatre, Yorkshire Contemporary, British Library and University of Leeds’ Cultural Institute
Children’s Workshops
‘Playing with Botanical Inks’, Rowland Road Play Patch, Yorkshire Contemporary 2026
‘Halloween Tea Potion Making’, for British Library’s Spooktacular’ event (yearly since 2023)
Nature Potions & Seed Sowing for University of Leed’s ‘Play Up’ festival 2026
I also create bespoke sensory and plant-centred experiences for cultural events and gatherings, using plants and herbal preparations as ways of bringing people together, encouraging conversation and reflection.
Rituals & Bespoke Experiences
Coffee ceremony and facilitation of director's Q&A for the film Amaaki at Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, 2026 Click the image to read my reflections on the film.
Guest Speaker at 'Sustenance: The Power of Food' for Edible Archives' Bradford 2025 event. Developed a custom tea blend for the audience and spoke on the themes of growing sustainably, community building and the power of plants.
Custom made tea-based mocktails inspired by the artists work for the 'Dressing Disability' exhibition launch at Thackray Medical Museum.
Tea Facilitator for Yinka Shonibare's Hibiscus Rising sculpture as part of Leeds 2023 activity day. Facilitated hibiscus tea making session where the public could make their own tea while viewing and reflecting on the sculpture and legacy of David Oluwale.