Sophie studied BA Hons Fine Art (Staffordshire University) specialising in sculpture and installation art. Her passions have always been in making art accessible to everyone and she soon found herself with an early career in youth work (2003-2007). Sophie began to recognise the benefits of creative interaction to help empower and excite people and it was in Sutton Hill, Telford, that she met old school legend Roger Bloomfield who taught her techniques in mosaic and workshop delivery. Roger also introduced her to Welfare State International and in 2003 she worked with a team of artists creating lanterns and large scale puppets for their 21st anniversary of Ulverston Lantern Parade. Here her eyes were opened to the fundamental principles of community art.

Sophie has since worked on numerous shows and has created sets, costumes, sculptures and props for theatre, carnivals, festivals and lots of other community events. The nature of her work means she is often working alongside other artists and collaborating to curate and develop projects. During her MA in Community and Youth Work (Durham University), Sophie worked with the Hope Family Project in Wolverhampton (2005-2008) and helped develop their family support service through creative engagement.

Sophie has worked freelance in Birmingham and the surrounding areas since 2007 and has helped manage and deliver community arts and craft programmes with organisations such as Sustrans, Ace Dance and Youth, The Challenge Network, The Old Print Works, Anawim Women’s Project, Art Works Hall Green, Birmingham City Council and Telford and Wrekin Council.  In 2012, she completed a PGCE in the lifelong learning sector and supported Level 1-3 students studying Foundation Art and Design at Solihull College.

With a passion for live music, Sophie also managed and promoted Birmingham based  live music project Muzikstan (2012-2022) which continues to welcome International and national musicians with one of the most friendliest audiences you will find. The project, run by a team of musicians and music lovers alike, has a great following and frequently works in partnership with Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham, Brum Spirit and the local legends of Bongo Go. 

Sophie was part of the artist collective, Tiger Skins of Sunlight (TSOS) who curated and led magical events and shows which help to reignite the wonders of nature within the city’s urban parks and open spaces. Some of their previous projects can be seen here. Sophie is a member of Crafting Community, has created a light sculptures for their Autumn Lantern events in Handsworth Park and Birmingham Light Festival in partnership with CBSO. In 2021 we were commissioned by Punch Records /Gallery 37 to deliver Birchfield Light Night, Sophie led on the crafts workshops and the parade of this colourful urban community event. 

Birmingham's Big Hoot (2015) and Worcester's Big Parade (2021) were a refreshing outlet for Sophie as she created unique pieces of work which allowed her personal skills set to shine. The concept and techniques used to create her Disco Owl and disco elephant- "We Are The Music Makers" have been in her heart for many years and now she is working to create new mirror mosaic sculptures for commissions, gardens and events. Get in touch for yours!