Creative expression is a powerful tool for connection, healing, and transformation. Through arts-based facilitation, I help individuals and communities explore voice, identity, and shared experience.

At The Ruth Smith Place, I bring together years of experience in music, theatre, education, and social justice to create inclusive spaces where creativity becomes a vehicle for expression and empowerment. Whether it's a songwriting workshop, theatre-based education, or a community-led arts project, the work is collaborative, accessible, and always rooted in care.

Creative arts facilitation can serve many purposes—reigniting imagination, building confidence, making space for difficult conversations, or simply offering joy and creative play.

My approach is trauma-informed, people-centred, and adaptable to each context—whether that’s a school, community group, arts organisation, or wellbeing programme. I believe in the power of creativity to reach people who may not otherwise feel seen or heard.

Together, we co-create experiences that are expressive, embodied, and socially conscious—making space for both personal growth and collective possibility.

With The Ruth Smith Place, creative facilitation becomes a bridge between art and aliveness—where everyone’s voice matters, and every story has space to unfold.

• You don’t need to be an artist to take part – These sessions are about expression, connection, and curiosity—not perfection or performance. All levels of experience (or none) are welcome.

• Sessions are people-first, not product-focused – While we may create things together (songs, scenes, stories), the real focus is the process: exploring voice, identity, emotion, and meaning through creative tools.

• This work is flexible and collaborative – Each workshop or project is adapted to the needs of the group. I co-create with you and respond in the moment to what feels most alive and valuable.

• It can be playful, emotional, or deeply reflective – The creative process can surface joy, memory, insight, and sometimes challenge. All of it is welcome in a space that’s held with care.

• Suitable for schools, groups, organisations, and individuals – Whether you're a teacher, community leader, or creative seeking facilitation for your group, this work can be tailored to suit your audience and goals.

• Always rooted in inclusion and trauma-informed practice – Every space I hold is built on principles of consent, choice, and respect—especially when working with sensitive themes or marginalised voices.