Hi, I’m Flo

My mission is simple, I want to encourage young people to connect more with nature and get creative with their hands.

With over 20 years in education, from teaching art, design, and textiles, to being head of year and head of art departments for more than 8 years. I’ve taught in both primary and secondary schools. For the last 5 years, I’ve been working with an education company, teaching young people vital life skills to set them up for future success. Before education I worked as a designer for an ethical fashion company. I’m also a mum of two kids (Freya, 6, and Raphi, 4).

I love seeing my own children crafting and creating, and teaching children new skills brings me so much joy - from painting and dying to printmaking, weaving and sculpture. I want to get young people (and parents) in the community excited and confident about their creative skills.


I believe everyone has creativity that can be unleashed. Too often, children are led to believe they’re ‘bad at art’ if they don’t have perfect drawing skills. But art comes in many forms, and the process of creating is incredibly therapeutic and supports positive mental health. I’m on a mission to inspire them to feel more connected to the natural world and embrace their creative potential! 

NestSpace

What is NestSpace?

I’m lucky enough to have a tiny, enchanted woodland at the bottom of my garden. For 18+ years the woodland was left unloved and ignored. Recently, my husband (Dan) and I cleared some of the brambles, allowing more natural light to reach the forest floor, and discovered just how special this space is. Nestled between an allotment and a conservation area, it feels secluded and like you’re in a woodland out of London.

I knew I wanted to use this space for something special, and the idea of ‘Creative activities in nature’ for NestSpace came to me like a thunderbolt. I haven’t looked back since! The space has developed, and I’ve recently built a studio for creating and teaching.  

FAQs

  • We plan to run three sessions aimed at different age groups.

    • NatureJam a creative after-school club for 6-11 year olds.

    • BabyJam for babies 3 months to 12 months and their parents.

    • LittleJam a pre-school session for 1-5 year olds and their parents.

  • Fill in the booking form on the relevant session page.

  • Currently we starting with the NatureJam session.


    These run from 3:45pm - 5:45pm, Monday to Friday in school term times.

    Late pick up is available in certain situations, contact us to learn more.

  • Yes, we pick up from Balgowan and Alexandra Infants, and Juniors school.

    There is also potential to pick up from Churchfield and Harris Kent House Junior school.

    Get in contact for more information about pick ups.

  • I am a fully qualified and experienced teacher with 8+ years teaching experience and 20+ years in education. My teaching and learning was graded ‘outstanding by Ofsted’. I have worked as a Head of year and Head of art and design department in both primary and secondary schools.

    I have an enhanced DBS and Ofsted approved first aid certificate.

    All staff are first aid trained and have a valid enhanced DBS.

  • Yes, for NatureJam session a healthy snack will be provided for your child

  • NatureJam is £26 for 2hrs15min. We charge in termly blocks.

    A 10% discount is applied if your child is signed up to 3 or more days pre-week.

    A 10% discount is applied if a sibling signs up to sessions as well.