Cooking together. Catching a bus into town. Visiting a gallery. Building a portfolio. Going for coffee with the group. Quiet, real-world practice — at a pace that honours their nervous system.
Cooking, food prep and shared meals
Money, budgeting and basic admin
Travel and navigating public transport
Building creative portfolios for college / uni
Group trips to galleries, beaches, makers
Mentoring younger members of the studio
“Two years ago she couldn’t make eye contact. Last month she stood on a stage in front of a room full of people and accepted an award.”
Nikki’s story, now at Plymouth University
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