Sparrow Leaders
Team
Our nest has many kinds of Brilliant Birds gliding in.
Our Sparrow Leaders can guide smooth landings!
Please ask them for support whenever you need it.
Supportive Arts Facilitator
Stephanie Lines-Toohill
You can often find Steph wandering in the forest with her beloved dog, Django looking for nature gifts and found objects to inspire art making in the nest.
She adores repurposing textiles and mixed media art making.
Steph is also a co-facilitator in the Supportive Arts Programme at ECFTA, a Community PSW and the Mother of four grown and fabulous sons!
Steph champions every artist as a curious and courageous explorer.
Art Teacher
Donna Hull
"Teaching Art has become more than a profession for me.
As I grow my own skills alongside the knowledge and techniques used in the Caring Arts practices, I am better able to support my students and clients.
I have studied many modalities in the world of Supportive Arts and keep an up-to-date resource library of activities.
I am a trained Hospice Volunteer and learned Narrative Art Therapy from Nicole at Hospice Wellington.
I enjoy using my skills to support individuals find the expressive artform that resonates with them."
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Nest Facilitator
Paisley Frasson
Paisley is a local artist and art enthusiast who enjoys sharing creative space with others. She loves being in the nest and listening to all the sparrow songs and stories. Paisley's background in fine art allows her to teach and nurture other Makers with their art practice. You will often find her collaborating in the Supportive Arts programme at ECFTA.
If you want to talk about books; you can find Paisley in Sparrow's Nest!
Nest Facilitator
Gemma Botell
Gemma has buckets of experience supporting people of all ages and abilities in creative settings. You will often find her collaborating in the Supportive Arts programme at ECFTA.
She is sunshine on a rainy day and understands that sometimes birds need a quiet perch in a windy tree.
Sparrow Volunteer
You've got a friend in me!
We adore all our Sparrow Volunteers!
Please let us know if you'd like to be one!
We will make you tea and welcome you in!
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High School Mentor
You make us grin!
Our High School Mentors make our day brighter!
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Even if you don't need High School Community Hours, we'd still love to see you!
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Join us for tea and maybe finish up some homework? Or help out the Sparrows with their fabulous ideas!
Just message Steph to let her know you're flying in!