Our Story
We’re two passionate primary teachers with backgrounds in art and design and a shared belief in the power of creativity. Norwich Making Space was born from our desire to bring enjoyable and meaningful creative experiences to children and young people – helping them to build skills, confidence and curiosity through hands-on making.
Our Values
Welcoming Spaces
Our activities are designed to be fun and inclusive for all backgrounds and abilities, and we have a wealth of experience working with diverse communities and children with SEND.
Creative Exploration
Our workshops are process-driven and playful, encouraging individuality and engaging participants with exciting creative approaches they might not otherwise encounter.
Sustainable Making
We utilise reclaimed materials as much as we can, sourcing supplies from Scrapbox Norfolk and local community donations to avoid waste and promote creative recycling!
Skills For Life
Our sessions help children and young people develop vital skills through hands-on making, from fine-motor control and creative thinking to problem-solving and social skills!
Meet the Team
Luisa Smith
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Qualified teacher with 6 years’ experience delivering the primary national curriculum
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BA in Graphic & Communication Design
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Level 2 in Children & Young People’s Mental Health
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Experienced Art & DT lead
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Compulsive doodler with a love of design, drawing, printmaking and pottery
Georgia Cole
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Primary teacher with 2 years’ experience in special education settings
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Specialist training in trauma-informed practice, attention autism and PECS
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BA in Design Crafts
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Background in jewellery design and a passion for printmaking and collage!
![Had an extra arty week last week, taking part in some of the amazing @orig_proj OTHERWISE… [intensive] workshops across Great Yarmouth. Met lots of lovely creatives, made a wonky but delicious pizza at the wonderful @bakehousegy, drew some ghost letters, learned about @debbybesford’s photography projects and built a utopian art school out of bits and bobs from our bags…
Also managed to squeeze in a visit to @anterosarts to see the @artatworknorwich Threads of Connection exhibition which was so interesting and inspiring!
Love being able to learn from the amazing creative community in Norfolk (and finding our own little place within it)!](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/587277277_17882750463419268_982969349447317290_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=nGQustXzlJcQ7kNvwF5Z2LB&_nc_oc=Adky8PU_llVydVttFslXQptcwPTVFBJo78srkPFsoKEXwOwxh9FLzRbPyNdE93C2EAI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=7o1hIT0WrJHtkLsygaUyuA&oh=00_AflSBwl3qUjzxSaqrD6tdkNJrJ0Be6IRsgCp_oa0z65Z8g&oe=693C2825)
