Meet the Team
Multi Discipline Artist ,Crafter and Sculptor
Natasha Crawford
Natasha was a former professional ballet dancer. She holds a BA Hons in Design (Silversmithing, Jewellery & Allied Crafts) and currently teaches Art at Sackville School. Natasha is a highly skilled sculptor who exhibits and sells sculpted dance figurines, and she specializes in drawing, textiles, and 3D modeling.
Printmaking Artist
Catherine Roper
Catherine is a talented artist who studied mixed media fine art. She became drawn to working in print whilst managing a busy family as this could be done from home. Heritage, memory and landscape inspire her work, and it was while working at a local museum she found enjoyment teaching print workshops.
Dried and Fresh Flower Artist
Sarah Cadman
Sarah Initially studied and worked as a Textile Designer, she later re-trained as a Garden Designer/Gardener, which
is her current profession.
Sarah enjoys mixing the creativity from both her careers creating artwork that uses pressed flowers with a painted element. Sarah enjoys the process
of pressing flowers and being creative with them,
​and is looking foward to passing on these creative skills.
Water Colour and Ink Pen Artist
Jayne Martin-Kaye
Jayne is trained in graphic design and has been making art since she learned to hold a pen. She was a textbook designer for many years and has produced illustrations for magazines. Her passion is ink and watercolour, and she loves urban sketching - painting street scenes and interesting architecture. Jayne believes anyone can make art and that everyone should. ​
Multi Media & Multi Discipline Artist
Jonathan Willis
Jonathan is a passionate mixed-media artist who believes art is more than beauty — it’s a pathway to healing, connection, and self-discovery. Through his uplifting workshops, he helps people reduce stress, lift their mood, and embrace mindfulness. His sessions offer a safe space for expression and release, even when exploring life’s most difficult emotions. By fostering genuine connection and belonging, Jonathan reminds us that art is not just good for the mind — it’s nourishment for the soul.
Oil/Pastel Artist
Mary Povey
Mary is a talented artist with a lifelong passion for horses, which inspire many of her drawings and oil paintings. Her work also captures the animals of Ashdown Forest — from Hereford and Charolais cows in Hartfield to the llamas once found at Ashdown Llama Park. Working in oils, pastels, and charcoal, Mary brings her subjects to life with sensitivity and detail.
Multi Media Artist and Crafter
Shirley Joseph
With a rich background as an Assistant Headteacher and Lead Practitioner across SEND, ICT, French, Design & Technology, and Art, I bring many years of creative and educational experience to Cre8Shed. After a rewarding career in schools, I stepped beyond the classroom to create a space where creativity, connection, and wellbeing come together.
Cre8Shed was born from a passion for nurturing personal growth and supporting mental health through making, learning, and shared experience. My aim is to offer a warm, welcoming environment where everyone can explore their creativity and feel part of a positive, uplifting community.