Norman Mine
ClayPlay Workshop at AGEUK Croydon, Brigstock Road Community Hub – 2024
ClayPlay Workshop at AGEUK Croydon, Brigstock Road Community Hub – 2024
Buiding up a Clock Tower, creative Workshop with South Norwood Primary School Pupils – 2023
WORKSHOPS
Norman has been a workshop facilitator for over six years, working with individuals from various backgrounds, abilities, and disabilities. He has also collaborated with schools, institutions, and organisations to bring his creative approach to diverse settings. His workshops are unique in their ability to be tailored to each participant’s experiences and needs.
At the core of his workshops is encouraging free creative flow, allowing participants to engage with their imagination as a tool for personal expression and discovery.
Norman’s workshops help participants craft their narratives and explore alternatives when facing challenges. Creativity is prioritised over technical skills Through various artistic activities such as clay modelling, painting, drawing, improvisation and performance.
A distinctive aspect of Norman’s approach is the balance between comfort and unpredictability.
He creates an environment where participants feel safe while embracing the dynamic,
ever-evolving nature of the creative process.
This helps foster a sense of community, where participants collaborate, share ideas, and create together.
As someone with a learning disability himself, Norman is particularly aware of the importance of making workshops accessible to all.
He is passionate about ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate and benefit from creative experiences. In addition to his facilitation work, Norman is involved in Cultural Access an organisations that explore ways to make various activities,
not just creative ones but more accessible for disabled people.
Norman’s passion lies in empowering individuals to express themselves and recognise that creativity is innate within everyone.
His workshops focus on unlocking and integrating that creative potential into everyday life, making creativity accessible in every moment.
Creative Workshop for South Asian Pride: Building a Monumental Arch for the
South Asian Queer Pride – 2024