Motherhood has long been one of the most powerful and complex subjects in art.

From ancient depictions of fertility goddesses to modern portrayals of the mother-child bond, this two-part intensive live workshop will journey through history to explore how ideas, attitudes, and representations of motherhood have transformed across cultures and eras.

This workshop series is ideal for anyone interested in art history, cultural studies, or personal exploration of motherhood’s multifaceted nature. It is suitable for all levels.

16th June 2026

23rd June 2026

Thread & Thought is a monthly, hour-long creative session online where we follow a thread and deepen a thought.

Each month, I host online creative sessions through my Substack, bringing together writers, artists, and anyone curious about building a regular creative practice. These sessions are gentle, welcoming spaces for exploration, inspiration, and community.

The sessions are open to everyone—whether you are an experienced writer or simply looking for a way to nurture your creative side.

What you’ll get:

✺ Recommended readings based around that month’s theme

✺ Access to monthly Zoom sessions where we study an artwork based on the theme - I guide you through this and give art historical details too. Write together based on prompts. We close the session with a discussion/ sharing of work if that feels right for you.

✺ Exclusive access to an online community of like-minded people, a private chat thread to keep the conversations going in between sessions

I run Thread & Thought as part of my practice as a writer and art historian, so if you’re looking to make creativity a more regular part of your life, this is a beautiful place to begin.

Sign up as a paid subscriber to my Substack to get all the updates and invitations to each session:

A 4-week programme designed for anyone who needs help shaping their ideas and research into something with clarity.

Whether it’s a potential book, an essay, a research proposal or simply exploring an idea that you’re not sure what to do with, I can help you:

- find the core of what we’re writing

- untangle all the material and make it usable

- decide on a form (book? essay? pitch?)

- start writing, with momentum

- get detailed feedback and mentoring if you want it

The boot camp will go live in the autumn.

More information here

If that sounds like something you might be interested in, you can sign up here to register your interest: