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Hello! :-)... We are two artists from the UK who have graduated from an arts university in Cornwall, UK. We are intrigued in immersing ourselves in a Workaway that would allow us to nurture our creativity, whether it be getting involved in an art project, residency, charity or farm work. That being said we are open to other avenues; we are passionate about cooking, meeting new people, exchanging ideas and knowledge, sea swimming, nature, sustainability and exploring new ways of living that challenge traditional structure.
We are now travelling in our camper van "Taffy" and looking to explore Europe after being a part of 2 work-away experiences in 2023. We adored our experience in North Ardeche, France, where we lived remotely, harvesting vegetables, working with goats, collecting firewood, gardening and cooking for a group of 15 people. We then travelled to Tuscany, Italy, where we helped managing the land and when it rained we created a mural, helped with painting and decorating, drying herbs and spices and cleaning the pollen. We have a fondness for this way of living and hope to learn a language and new skills along the way!
During 2024 we explored the South of England, then took the ferry in our van and began volunteering in the South of France. We helped with harvesting vegetables, baking bread, cooking, learning about alternative ways of living, permaculture and some basic mechanics for our old clunky van! We then travelled North to central France where we worked as cooks, bakers and bartenders in a music venue where we improved our bricolaged French. When returning to the UK Charlotte then volunteered as an au pair in Cornwall, gardening, harvesting vegetables, cooking, cleaning and managing chickens and geese.
Liv and Char xInterests
Van lifePlant careFarmingVideographyWritingSustainabilitySelf developmentPolitics / Social justicePhotographyPetsPerforming artsOutdoor activitiesNatureLanguagesMovies & TVMusicHikingGardeningEvents & socialDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCultureBooksCharity workCooking & foodBeachArt & designAnimalsLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Animal Care
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
We both have lots experience in hospitality so have skills in cooking, cleaning, hotel, restaurant, bar and barista work.
Both of us also have knowledge in Microsoft editing softwares such as Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
While we both have experience in painting and decorating, Charlotte has been commissioned to paint a large scale mural and has been commissioned to paint animal portraits. Liv has also organised music events at her previous workplace and managed their part in the local Pride event. Alongside this, we both have experience in putting on group art exhibitions and continue to practice as artists.
We can both drive - Charlotte has experience in driving vans, as well, when working as a carer/enabler for a lovely woman with Cerebral Palsy . This involved assisting her in daily errands such as general housework, personal hygiene whilst also accompanying her on fun activities such as swimming, boating and walks along the beach.
Liv has experience working with young children - volunteering in a local primary school as a teaching assistant for a year and also babysitting for a lovely family. Charlotte has worked in a nursery in Thailand and has taught a week-long photography class to children between 8 and 12 years old.
In our previous Workaways we harvested vegetables, did general garden maintenance, helped care for goats, collected wood, cooked for large groups of people, cleaned, created a mural and decorated a bathroom. Although we are not experts at all of these tasks we are intrigued to learn new skills and always up for the challenge.
We are both Arts University graduates and are always open to learning new mediums. Liv's practice focuses on film and video, however, now is especially interested in exploring the art of ceramics and sculpture, whilst Charlotte continues to paint, write, photograph and film.Age
26 & 26
What else ...
Would need the space to park our camper van :-)
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Driver's licence
Allergies
kiwiSpecial dietary requirements
no
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Safe travels down your road, all the best Mark
it was more than just a volounteer relationship, we really met new amzing friends! and we hope to see them soon! ^^
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Safe travels down your road, all the best Mark
it was more than just a volounteer relationship, we really met new amzing friends! and we hope to see them soon! ^^
Great personality, wonderful persons.
We recommend them to any host.
We thank them for all their help.