Hello, I’m Heather, an artist and the person behind The Canvas Community.

I created The Canvas Community to offer relaxed, welcoming spaces where people can explore creativity, connect with others and enjoy the process of making, without pressure or expectation.

With a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and a background in care, I’ve seen how powerful art can be - not just as a creative outlet, but as a way to bring people together, build confidence and create moments of calm and joy. That experience naturally shaped what The Canvas Community is today.

During the pandemic, I co-created a project called #MCRFOUNDIT, hiding small pieces of artwork around Manchester for people to discover. What began as a simple idea grew into a wider movement, spreading to cities across the UK and connecting people through shared moments of creativity and curiosity. It later became City Found It, an exhibition celebrating the artworks, stories and connections that came from the project.

That experience reinforced something I truly believe, art has a unique way of connecting people.

Through The Canvas Community, I now run workshops and 1–1 sessions designed to feel relaxed, inclusive and creatively freeing - whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience.

Looking ahead, I hope to grow this into more community-based projects and exhibitions, creating opportunities for people to share their work and be part of something bigger.