Research, Education & Curriculum Design
From Knowledge to Practice
I’m passionate about bridging research and real-world application. I provide:
Lectures & Workshops
On topics spanning material innovation, the environmental impact of art, and regenerative business principles.
Could include hands-on sessions such as paint-making from plants or food waste and hyper local pigments.
Whether it’s learning about eco-materials, understanding the life cycle of artistic mediums, or discovering how regenerative principles can transform creative industries, these sessions foster a deeper connection between artistry, ecology, and innovation. Each program is tailored to inspire and empower participants to create with purpose and impact.
Custom Curriculum Design
For higher education, creative organizations, museum programs, and artisan guilds wishing to embed sustainability and systems-thinking into their programming.
This service offers tailored curriculum development for higher education institutions, creative organizations, museum programs, and artisan guilds seeking to embed sustainability and systems-thinking into their programming. Designed to align with the unique goals and audiences of each partner, these custom solutions integrate regenerative principles, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative approaches.
From developing educational modules on circular design to crafting workshops on eco-materials or systems-thinking, the service equips organizations with the tools to inspire meaningful, future-focused learning experiences.
Farm to Canvas™ Initiatives
Workshops, toolkits, and model programs based on my acclaimed thesis and hyperlocal, circular art material systems. Workshops, toolkits, and model programs under the Farm to Canvas™ banner are designed to empower artists and communities to rethink how materials are sourced and used in creative practices. Inspired by hyperlocal, circular art material systems, these initiatives demonstrate practical ways to create without harming the environment.
Workshops guide participants in sourcing pigments and materials sustainably—from gathering plant-based dyes to incorporating waste from local farms or foraging from surrounding ecosystems.
Toolkits provide actionable steps, recipes, and resources that equip individuals and organizations to replicate these processes in their unique environments.
Meanwhile, model programs serve as blueprints for integrating these principles into community art projects, educational institutions, or even regional sustainability initiatives. These efforts connect artmaking with the health of local ecosystems, celebrating the potential of place-specific, regenerative creativity.
Partnerships & Residencies
Opportunities for collaborative research, material innovation, and creative residencies on-site or online. Through collaborations and residencies, new possibilities emerge at the intersection of art, research, and sustainability. Opportunities include collaborative research initiatives aimed at exploring innovative materials and methods, such as regenerative alternatives to synthetic paints or materials derived from agricultural byproducts. Creative residencies allow artists, designers, and interdisciplinary thinkers to immerse themselves in these practices, offering time, space, and support to experiment, collaborate, and push boundaries. Whether held on-site within unique natural or community settings or conducted online, these partnerships foster cross-disciplinary connection and innovation. Tailored residencies can center on specific themes, such as circular design systems, biomimicry, or climate-focused eco-education, ensuring programs align with both community goals and global sustainability imperatives.
Together, these expanded offerings create a platform for nurturing sustainable practices while inspiring meaningful change across disciplines and regions.
All educational offerings are rooted in a sincere, place-based approach and can be tailored to specific regions, disciplines, and community needs.
Envisioning the Future:
Creator Resources
Envisioned as a hybrid guild, school, and innovation lab, this initiative is being intentionally crafted to empower creators, artisans, and innovators to push the boundaries of sustainability and regenerative design. Anchored in the principles of slow design and thoughtful material use, this dynamic platform will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, experimentation, and forward-thinking solutions that connect creativity with ecological stewardship.
At its heart, this evolving program will serve as a shared space where materials, artistry, and science converge. Bringing together disciplines like ecology, ethnobotany, conservation, and chemistry, it aims to lead participants into developing a deeper understanding of their craft, grounded in responsibility and collaboration with the natural world.
The innovation lab aspect of the initiative will empower creators to prototype new methods and tools, exploring how regenerative materials and systems can shape design and artistry for future generations. Workshops and residencies will offer hands-on opportunities to experiment with concepts like plant-based chemistry, circular design, or sustainable material innovation, encouraging bold ideas that challenge conventional norms.
This space is designed to inspire not only learning but also co-creation and experimentation. Through collaborative projects that integrate fields and perspectives, participants will tackle real-world challenges, whether it’s developing biodegradable art supplies, applying systems-thinking to local conservation efforts, or designing works that highlight ecological cycles in meaningful, artistic ways.
Meanwhile, the guild-inspired element of this initiative will focus on building a vibrant, supportive community. Mentorship opportunities, group discussions, and peer connections will create a space where creators can share knowledge, refine their practices, and find inspiration in each other’s work. Imagine an artisan learning the chemical properties of renewable materials alongside a conservationist studying the artistic possibilities of natural systems.
The school aspect will offer accessible resources, guides, and workshops to equip creators with actionable tools, demystifying complex principles like biomimicry, regenerative design, or sustainable sourcing. These educational components will cater to creators at all skill levels, ensuring a welcoming and enriching experience for all.
This hybrid initiative seeks to be more than the sum of its parts. It’s not simply a guild, school, or lab—it’s a space where creativity meets curiosity, where experimentation and tradition align to shape a more thoughtful future. While this vision continues to evolve, it remains rooted in its commitment to sustainable artistry, innovation, and the connections that make true progress possible. If the idea of joining or shaping this space speaks to you, keep in touch. Together, we can reimagine what it means to create with purpose and impact.