Meet The Team

Heidi is the founder and Managing Director of CreARTives. She oversees the direction of the company and still regularly leads sessions for children and adults. A successful and award winning artist Heidi specialises in wildlife painting, with a keen focus on conservation and education, a portion of her sales are donated to Wildlife charities such as BearTrek and Wolf Park- both international initiatives dedicated to the protection, conservation and educating the people that live alongside and  persecute these beautiful mammals. Heidi has been a regular exhibitor in both local and National shows, and has collectors of her work all over the world. 

As a keen advocate for neurodivergent people, Heidi is keen to make CreARTives as accessible as possible, having been diagnosed herself in later life with ADHD. 

Mo is an early-career artist whose sculptural installations explore semi-autobiographical themes, fostering dialogue and personal reflection. Her residency at Leeds Arts University led to Traumas of The Flesh, exhibited at Basement Arts Project. Based at Assembly House, Mo has curated exhibitions across Leeds, contributed to performance events, and held solo shows at Headrow House, Assembly House, and Basement Arts Project. She is also a  member of the collectives We Didn’t Fancy, Vega Collective, and Ball and Chain. Mo is an inspiring tutor, engaging the children with her in-depth knowledge of 3D sculpture in a myriad of media. 

Tommy studied Fine Art at Leeds Arts University graduating in 2021 having focused upon large scale Abstract oil paintings throughout his degree, he has continued to make and sell his work since graduating. He also teaches people young and old in the art of Portraiture and Figure Drawing. Tommy wants to share his passion for and enjoyment of the experience of making artwork with every individual he works with.

Serena is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been featured in 29 exhibitions across the World.  As a skilled clarinetist, she has performed in 26 live concerts, expanding her creative practice beyond visual arts. A passionate educator, she has led over 1,000 artistic experiences for individuals and organisations. Serena holds a BA in Painting and Visual Arts from NABA University and an MA in Arts from Goldsmiths, University of London. Serena brings with her some invaluable skills, with her vibrant pallet and passion for Arts education.

Jo Davis is a qualified primary teacher with a background in supporting children with additional needs and neurodiversity. After years as a special needs tutor, she returned to her passion for art and has spent the last five years becoming a professional illustrator. She’s about to begin an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Jo works with us on Saturdays and during holiday clubs, inspiring children to develop their own ideas. She also facilitates studio-based art days for a home education community, runs an annual charity craft fair, and collaborates with Leeds Museums and Galleries on workshops. Jo is passionate about helping children express their creativity and build confidence.

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Izzy Elliott is a visual communicator with a love for photography, videography, jewellery making, knitting, and crochet. She studied Graphic Communication at Leeds Art University, where her final year exhibition was nominated for the Origins Award. Having started her own CreARTives journey at age 11, Izzy is now passionate about helping children express themselves, build confidence, and embrace their creativity. CreARTives are very proud to have our home-grown talent moving into the Teaching Team, we have seen her grow both in confidence and as an Artist.