About

D O R T A believes…

✦ We make who we are in the world 

✦ Crafting is magic 

✦ Play is a mindful practice

✦ Colour is a language

Neuro-inclusion

D O R T A is lead by curiosity, creativity and neuro-inclusive practices.

Crafting is magic

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Play is a mindful practice

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Colour is a language

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Crafting is magic ✳︎ Play is a mindful practice ✳︎ Colour is a language ✳︎

  • 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

  • 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.