- Crafting journey sticks for weddings and special events
- Walking
- DIY
- Cooking vegan food
- Writing children's stories
Philip Waters
Liskeard,Cornwall
Summary
Innovative Freelance Crafter delivering engaging crafting workshops inspired by Cornish themes. Develops unique programming for participants of all ages, fostering creativity and community engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance crafter
Pellars and Crafters
Liskeard, Cornwall
2026.01 - Current
- A new enterprise delivering engaging crafting workshops for all ages, inspired by Cornish, magical themes
Creative Director
I Love Nature CIC
Liskeard, Cornwall
2015.07 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse organisations to design tailored programs for specific groups.
- Authored funding bids to secure resources for initiatives.
- Developed and facilitated nature-based workshops, engaging children, youth, and adults in experiential learning.
Project Coordinator
The Eden project
St Austell, Cornwall
2008.03 - 2015.07
- Co-designed nature-based play spaces across Cornwall and Devon, supporting Olympic Games in London.
- Researched and developed a child-focused design model for landscape architects promoting inclusive play environments.
- Created engaging play experiences in natural settings, improving accessibility for diverse audiences.
- Established Muddy Shorts programme with Barnardos, providing adventurous outdoor play for disabled children.
Rights and Participation Officer
Cornwall Social Care - Childrens
, Cornwall
2006.03 - 2008.03
- Advised social services colleagues on integrating children's rights into participation in care processes.
- Empowered young people in care to articulate their views, influencing service decisions.
- Collaborated with youth to develop and implement engaging participatory activities and programmes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Narrative Journey
University of Exeter Medical School
Exeter, Devon2017
Master of Arts - Professional Writing - Children's Fiction
University College Falmouth
Falmouth, Cornwall2011
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
University of York
York, England2003
Skills
- Project management
- Program design
- Workshop facilitation
- Community engagement
- Writing content
Certification
- Diploma in Playwork
- Certificate in Emergency First Aid
Interests
Accomplishments
- Published numerous academic articles and book chapters
- Wrote a series on Play Theory for Nursery World magazine for three years
- Wrote activity and craft column for Cornwall's Blackbird Pie for 3+ years
- Published two books on children's play, one in second print
- Delivered talks and workshops in the UK and USA on children's play and story-making
Timeline
Freelance crafter
Pellars and Crafters
2026.01 - Current
Creative Director
I Love Nature CIC
2015.07 - Current
Project Coordinator
The Eden project
2008.03 - 2015.07
Rights and Participation Officer
Cornwall Social Care - Childrens
2006.03 - 2008.03
Doctor of Philosophy - Narrative Journey
University of Exeter Medical School
Master of Arts - Professional Writing - Children's Fiction
University College Falmouth
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
University of York