Meet the team
- Our team's diverse backgrounds enable us to provide a holistic approach to supporting our students.
- We prioritize empathy and understanding in addressing the challenges our students face.
- Each team member contributes unique expertise to our charity's mission:
- One member holds a degree in nutrition & sports science, bringing a scientific perspective to our programs.
- Another team member has a degree in psychology, offering valuable insights into mental health and well-being.
- With qualifications in counseling, we can provide emotional support and guidance to those in need.
- Continuous learning is vital to us, and we are committed to enhancing our skills through ongoing education and training opportunities.
- Our collective goal is to empower students to unlock their full potential and succeed in their academic and personal endeavors.
About Be creative Cornwall
Richard
Richard
Richard
Sculptor Richard Austin has been crafting sculptures for public spaces and private collections since 1992, when he established ‘The Sculpture Workshop’ in Cornwall. Richard infuses everyday experiences with profound significance. His artistic style is mostly representational, occasionally veering into the abstract. His sculptures are empa
Sculptor Richard Austin has been crafting sculptures for public spaces and private collections since 1992, when he established ‘The Sculpture Workshop’ in Cornwall. Richard infuses everyday experiences with profound significance. His artistic style is mostly representational, occasionally veering into the abstract. His sculptures are empathetic, resonating with people and evoking accessibility and empathy.
Additionally, Richard oversees 170 acres of meadow and woodland at Treraven Farm, near Wadebridge. He is deeply committed to conserving and enhancing the trees under his stewardship, currently engaged in planting a new woodland.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Richard is socially active by teaching in various charitable and community settings, providing opportunities for individuals to engage with the processes and materials of his craft, as well as benefiting from therapeutic woodland walks. He mentors aspiring artists at his workshop, initiates projects in schools and with community groups, offering avenues for individuals to explore and derive value from their creative endeavors, particularly those who may not have had such opportunities otherwise.
Emma
Richard
Richard
Emma is a passionate and creative individual dedicated to helping others achieve their full potential. With six children and firsthand experience with neurodiversity, particularly through her son who has autism and faced challenges in mainstream education, Emma was inspired to establish Be Creative Cornwall. Witnessing her son's struggles
Emma is a passionate and creative individual dedicated to helping others achieve their full potential. With six children and firsthand experience with neurodiversity, particularly through her son who has autism and faced challenges in mainstream education, Emma was inspired to establish Be Creative Cornwall. Witnessing her son's struggles and the limitations of traditional educational settings prompted Emma to seek more inclusive options for children like him.
Launching her own business, Skullptaface, which offers creative workshops, Emma identified a growing need for additional educational support for students dealing with school-related trauma. Responding to requests from schools and local authorities, she recognized the necessity for a safe environment where children could creatively express themselves to boost confidence and self-esteem.
Emma holds a BSc in sports science with a specialization in nutrition and health and wellbeing. When working with students, she employs various techniques including yoga, meal planning, boxing, breath work, and meditation.
Following her degree, Emma worked as a health and wellbeing advisor for the NHS, a fulfilling yet highly demanding role that lacked flexibility in accommodating her children's needs, especially her son's requirement for time away from school. Realizing the constraints of a conventional 9-5 job for a parent of a child with special needs, Emma founded Skullptaface to integrate creativity into her daily life and offer flexibility in her working hours.
With over 12 years of experience as a volunteer peer support worker, Emma holds qualifications in counseling and is currently pursuing a certification in understanding childhood trauma.