About
DORTA is lead by curiosity, creativity and neurodivergent minds.
We believe that creativity and wellbeing are connected.
We thought it would be fun to explore that connection together!
Our Manifesto
✦ Exploring wellbeing through creativity ✦ We get to define who we are in the world ✦ Sharing neurodivergent experiences of creativity for all to explore ✦ Things that are helpful for neurodivergent people can create a better experience for all people ✦ Centring play and self-exploration ✦ Combining academic concepts with simple activities helps to decode art and academic ideas ✦ We get to create the communities we want to live in by the way we act, speak and live ✦ We have more agency than we realise ✦ Community will help us realise our potential ✦
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Founder of DORTA, Co-Creator of The Stitching Circle and Workshop Facilitator
Bethan is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Manchester. Her practice spans across nail art, textiles and community engagement.
She is currently studying an MA in Art Gallery and Museum Studies, with research interests in intangible cultural heritage and the history of nail art. She also runs the instagram account All the Nails I’ve Ever Done.
Bethan works in partnership with Anua running The Stitching Circle, a free community yarn club guided by the moon and seasons.
She enjoys crochet, beading and running
She speaks English, French and Spanish
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The Stitching Circle Co-Creator and Facilitator
Anua is a French knitwear designer living in Manchester.
She runs Maison Nfoo, a knitwear and pattern design studio, as well as managing a vintage charity shop.
Anua works in partnership with Bethan running The Stitching Circle.
She enjoys nail art, knitting and ballet.
She speaks French and English.
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Creative and Wellbeing Advisor
Praveen is a British-Sri Lankan doctor working in psychiatry and a musician living in Manchester.
He creates music under the name Warahenege , and is an executive committee member of the Arts Special Interest Group at the Royal College of Psychiatry.
He enjoys painting, crochet and tennis.
He speaks Sinhala and English.