Vivienne combines her passion for creativity with a commitment to sustainability, integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into her art education practices. She believes in fostering environmental consciousness, instilling economic awareness, and empowering students to become changemakers through art.

Currently, Vivienne is developing a sustainable development art syllabus for the first Montessori secondary school in London. This initiative is rooted in the Montessori philosophy of Cosmic Education, which emphasises the interconnectedness of all things. Inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori’s vision of holistic and purposeful education, Vivienne incorporates hands-on, experiential learning to nurture students' connection to nature and their role in a sustainable future.

With several years of teaching experience at the Maria Montessori School and an AMI Orientation Certificate at 12-18 level. Vivienne has cultivated a unique approach to art education. Her lessons and workshops weave together creativity, environmental themes, and practical sustainability practices.

In addition to her teaching, Vivienne offers art classes, workshops, and corporate events tailored to children, adolescents, and adults. Her sessions are designed to meet the unique needs and interests of each age group, fostering creativity, confidence, and environmental awareness. Vivienne is also available for speaking engagements, which can be paired with art workshops for an engaging and interactive experience.

Whether you are interested in hosting a workshop, exploring how art can align with sustainability goals, or simply learning more about Vivienne’s work, please feel free to get in touch via the contact form.

Let’s create meaningful connections through art and nature!

Art Classes & Workshops

Vivienne offers a diverse range of art classes and workshops for all ages, combining creativity with a deep connection to nature.

Classes include:

• Natural inks and tools, drawing, painting, printmaking, color theory

• Brush & ink painting, bookbinding, sculpture, collage, and sketchbook keeping

Workshops include:

• Connect to Your Landscape: Create art using locally foraged natural materials and handmade brushes, fostering a deeper bond with your environment.

• Garden to Art: Make inks from edible garden plants and paint with them.

• Ink & Wash Painting: Explore Sumi-e, the Japanese art of brush painting, capturing nature's fleeting beauty through simplicity. Vivienne, recognised with an award in Tokyo | Japan, brings her own interpretation to this practice, blending traditional methods with her unique artistic voice. Her teaching emphasises not only the technical aspects of brush painting but also how to observe and convey the fleeting beauty of a single moment in nature, encouraging mindfulness and connection to the natural world.

• Printmaking: Learn a variety of printmaking techniques, including mono-printing—a unique, one-of-a-kind printmaking process. Discover the art of Japanese woodcut and try Gyotaku, a traditional Japanese art form that originated over 100 years ago as a method for fishermen to document their catches.

• Drawing Endangered Flowers: Combine art with environmental awareness.

• Cross-Curricular Art for Educators: Tailored modules to integrate art into broader learning.

Talks:
Vivienne also offers talks on topics such as women in creative industries, environmental art, and observing nature through Japanese micro-seasons. Her presentations explore how art can highlight environmental challenges, like species loss, clean air, and biodiversity.

Vivienne’s calming and playful approach encourages participants to interact with nature and develop their unique artistic voice. Contact her for more details!

Recent Events

February 2024 – Workshop at The Kindred House, Margate
Vivienne led a workshop focusing on ink and nature to connect participants with their landscape. Using foraged materials from Margate—sticks, tree buds, stones, shells, driftwood, chalk, and seaweed—she taught pen and ink techniques. Students painted and printed using Japanese brushes, handmade natural brushes, and leaves onto paper, stones, and seaweed. This adaptable workshop fosters a deeper understanding of the seasons and the role of art in connecting with nature, promoting collaboration and environmental awareness.

May 2023 – Artist Talk at OmVed Gardens, TRACE Exhibition (Chelsea Fringe Festival)
During the TRACE exhibition curated by Thrown Contemporary, Vivienne presented her Magic Hour paintings, which raise questions about vanishing food plants. Her talk explored ongoing research on endangered and extinct plants and fungi, discussing how her science-based art highlights issues like species loss, clean air, water, soil, and biodiversity.

March 2022 – Pre-Recorded Talk for International Women’s Day
Hosted by an educational organization for female UK secondary schools, this event encouraged students to consider careers in creative industries as part of the "Women in Creative Industries" initiative.

2022 – FB Live Talk for Southwood Social Hub
Vivienne presented for a network supporting women in business, sharing insights into her creative journey and environmental art.

September 2022 – Painting Workshop on Endangered Plants, London Open House Festival
A hands-on workshop focusing on the beauty and importance of endangered plants, raising awareness through creative expression.

2022 – Montessori Teacher Training Workshop
Vivienne conducted an art training session for Montessori elementary educators, emphasizing cross-curricular art integration and sustainability.