The 321 Creative

Hi, I'm Sheema, a former Early Years teacher turned charity sector professional, creative educator, and self-confessed serial hobbyist!My journey into teaching began through a passion for helping people learn, create, and grow. As an Early Years teacher, I loved designing engaging learning experiences and creating my own resources to bring learning to life. Over the years, I've made personalised gifts, designed children's colouring sheets, developed educational resources, and explored countless creative hobbies along the way.More recently, my work in the charity sector has involved facilitating creative workshops for adults. Some of these workshops were designed and delivered by me, while others involved working with talented artists and makers to bring creative opportunities to local communities. Time and time again, participants would tell me, "You should run your own classes!" Eventually, I realised they might be right, and that's how this business was born.What I love most about teaching is creating a welcoming, supportive space where people feel confident to try something new. Whether I'm working with young children or adults, there is something magical about seeing someone discover a skill they didn't know they had. I believe creativity should be accessible, enjoyable, and free from perfectionism.One thing many people don't know about me is that I'm always learning something new. I jokingly describe myself as a serial hobbyist because I love trying different crafts and creative pursuits. If there's a new technique, tool, or skill to explore, I'm usually first in line!My current creative obsession is colouring. In 2024, I rediscovered colouring as a hobby and completely fell down the "ColourTok" rabbit hole. What started as a way to unwind quickly became a passion. I've spent countless hours learning colour blending, experimenting with patterns and textures, and discovering the differences between marker brands and techniques. More importantly, colouring has had a huge positive impact on my wellbeing. It has helped me reduce doomscrolling, relax at the end of busy days, and even improve my sleep.Today, I combine my teaching experience, creativity, and love of lifelong learning to help others discover the joy that creative activities can bring. Whether you're joining me to learn new techniques, develop confidence in your creativity, or simply enjoy some mindful time away from screens, I'm excited to share that journey with you.Qualifications & ExperienceQualified and experienced Early Years educator.Extensive experience designing educational resources and creative learning activities.Facilitated community and wellbeing workshops through my work in the charity sector.Experienced in supporting learners of all ages, from young children to adults.Creator of educational and creative resources. Passionate advocate for creativity as a tool for wellbeing, mindfulness, and lifelong learning.