This special July edition of The Creative Journal celebrates Moments of Joy, a public art project shaped by hundreds of individual artworks, shared stories and connections across our community.

Inside, you’ll discover the people, places and ideas behind the project, and see how many small moments of creativity came together to create something much bigger: a joyful trail of public art rooted in belonging, nature and community.

Welcome to the very first edition of The Creative Journal, a place to pause, notice and share the ideas, people and moments shaping my creative world.

This June edition brings together reflections from my art practice, community projects and the joyful connections happening in between. I hope it offers a little inspiration and encourages you to notice where creativity is showing up in your own life too.

A celebration of creativity, community and connection across Life Projects this May, featuring Bloom creative pop-ups, Moments of Joy public art, Creative Me fashion projects and artist-led work transforming shared spaces through colour, joy and belonging.

April highlights from Life Space Project: public art, community workshops, Bloom pop-ups, and creative programmes connecting people through art in Abingdon.

Life Projects launches its spring programme of creative pop-ups, sustainable fashion workshops and community art opportunities in Abingdon.

Life Projects launches its spring programme of creative pop-ups, sustainable fashion workshops and community art opportunities in Abingdon.

January often arrives quietly. A month that doesn’t ask us to rush forward, but instead to pause, breathe, and remember that we are still in the heart of winter. For us at the Life Space Project, it has been a foundation-setting month, with wonderful developments already beginning to bloom.

October has been a month full of creativity, connection, and community. From the Damascus Exhibition and Creative Peer Sessions to the launch of new projects like Bright Hearts and Creative Climate Champions, we’ve been celebrating art, sustainability, and the joy of self-expression across South Abingdon and beyond.

Our Creative Me group is full of inspiring young makers, each bringing their own imagination, individuality and creative spark to this year’s festive season. Their upcycled fashion, handmade gifts and expressive designs tell stories of confidence, identity and sustainable creativity. In this blog, we are excited to introduce our young creators and share their words, their passions and the unique pieces they have been working on.

Join us for the Sustainable Creative Me Pop-Up in Abingdon on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, from 12 noon at The Countess Room. This inspiring event celebrates the imagination and talent of our Creative Me group, a community of young makers who reimagine fashion, craft unique gifts, and express themselves through creativity and sustainability.

Join us for the Sustainable Creative Me Pop-Up in Abingdon on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, from 12 noon at The Countess Room.

This inspiring event celebrates the imagination and talent of our Creative Me group, a community of young makers who reimagine fashion, craft unique gifts, and express themselves through creativity and sustainability.

October has been a month full of creativity, connection, and community. From the Damascus Exhibition and Creative Peer Sessions to the launch of new projects like Bright Hearts and Creative Climate Champions, we’ve been celebrating art, sustainability, and the joy of self-expression across South Abingdon and beyond.

From families enjoying art in the park to young people transforming clothing into wearable masterpieces, and from patients finding joy in creative sessions at Didcot Hospital to exciting plans on the horizon, there’s so much happening at Life Styling and the Life Space Project. Dive in to see what’s been inspiring our local community and what’s coming next!

Makespace Oxfordshire are excited to host a unique Art pop-up project in South Abingdon.

Makespace Oxford are excited to host a unique Art pop-up project in South Abingdon

Makespace Oxford are excited to host a unique Art pop-up project in South Abingdon

Makespace Oxford are excited to host a unique Art pop-up project in South Abingdon

Spring Creativity & Community Updates As the days get warmer, there’s a renewed energy

Join our sustainable fashion pop-up event in Abingdon to support young creatives and raise funds for a great cause! Our Fashion Upcycling workshops in Abingdon

What a year so far! And to think we launched our first Fashion Workshops in Abingdon In January, with Upcycle Kids & Youths. I am

What a week it’s been, setting up for Oxfordshire Art Weeks has been a lot of fun and a new experience for me. As I