Siobhan

From: Ireland

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom
Travel dates
23/08/2019 - 01/09/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hello!
I'm Siobhan, a high energy, fun-loving artist!
I studied Fine Art in University, have exhibited in galleries around the world and teach art to adults and children. I also run regular up-cycling workshops and have given new life to many a tired piece of furniture!
I would love to work on some art projects, paint murals and have painted many regular walls in my life!
I've spent time in Bermuda, Alaska, America, Italy, Greece, Dubai and many more countries. Many of these have included art residencies and teaching art abroad.
I grew up in a farm guest house in Ireland so as a teenager I was used to meeting people from all over the world, serving tables and making beds and leading out horse-riding treks. I also have worked with the Irish Tourist Board and so I enjoy immersing myself with new people and cultures.
I love being outdoors and gardening is one of my hobbies as is hiking, cycling, reading, cooking, beach combing and dancing. I love to dance!
My beautiful children are all adults now and living away from home and it is my dream is to find a destination, possibly in Europe, where I would settle in and have a home and a studio where I could work full time at my art. This is why I would like to start my workaway experience in Lisbon. I hear it is a fabulous city with a great creative scene.
I would like to head to Thailand and Bali and that area in October. I would love to be immersed in the culture, learn about the local creative scenes, hopefully learn some new skills/crafts and maybe share some of my own creativity in a a community art project or hostel.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Creative, am a professional artist (painting is my discipline, see Instagram, siobhan_cox_carlos. Decoration, painting walls, murals, love collage and upcycling, gardening, flower arranging, sewing, crafts, housekeeping and cooking. I am a good people person, and enjoy meeting people and helping them if I can. I am good at selling also!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
59
Nationality
Irish
What else ...
I have pretty good computer skills. I manage my own social media platforms, Instagram, FB, Linked In and Twitter and perhaps could help you.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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28/06/2020

Left by host (Volunteer in Sabina, ...) for Workawayer (Siobhan)

It was so nice to have Siobhan at my house. She is easy going and a marvelous gardener. The roses showed all her splendor after her caring. But also everything else she had to do for me she did with passion and care. We had a really wonderful time together and a lot to exchange because we are both artists. She helped me also doing some videos for… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Siobhan) for host for (Volunteer in Sabina, ...)

I had a wonderful experience with Marina. She is a very caring host and an interesting lady to talk to. I thoroughly enjoyed my Workaway time with her which extended from three weeks to five due to a certain virus! I had my own room with the most amazing panoramic view of the beautiful valley over which Montebuono presides. Her house is on the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Siobhan) for host for (Help us to create a beautiful ...)

I spent four weeks initially and two weeks shortly after in here and thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. This early stage enterprise has emerged out of the jungle into a wonderful community for aspiring yogis thanks to its energetic Spanish owner, Rakel.

I spent part of the time, three weeks, on maintenance duty, when there were no students… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2019

Left by host (Teach art skills, improve our ...) for Workawayer (Siobhan)

Siobhan shared so much about her journey of becoming an artist to inspires me. She taught some arts and showed me other artists for ideas. She was so ready to help, kept offering me the help that is not limit to just art. Ended up she helped move my shop to home, small gardening and took care of my cats while I have an unplanned leave. We shared… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Siobhan) for host for (Teach art skills, improve our ...)

I spent almost three weeks with Celine in Penang. I really enjoyed my time in her beautiful apartment . It is in the 31st floor of a luxury block, it was really great to have my own room and bathroom. I helped her to pack up her paper art store and move, most of it m, to her home. She is closing her shop and going online with it. I also gave her… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2019

Left by host (Looking for help in nature on ...) for Workawayer (Siobhan)

Siobhan is surely one of our top 10 volunteers ever and we have had volunteers for 15 years.A great spirit, will carry and transmit her zest for life and enthusiasm in everything she does and all of the time.She was here for a long time and not once I saw her unhappy.She is a leader that treats people with kindness.The staff and volunteers all… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Siobhan) for host for (Looking for help in nature on ...)

I had overall a wonderful first Workaway experience on the farm. I was attracted to this farm because it has gardens and is used as a wedding venue. I was very happy to be out gardening and helping getting the grounds and marquee ready for two weddings in September. I also helped when needed in the kitchen, washing and tidying dishes and cooking… read more

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