Leigh-Anne Treadwell - Made STRONG

Step away from the bench and take a moment to reflect on what truly fuels your craft. In this participatory session, upholsterer and maker Leigh-Anne Treadwell invites you to explore the personal strengths that shape our work; creativity, perseverance, curiosity, kindness and more, and how they support wellbeing, connection, and resilience in the world of making.

Through shared stories, guided reflection, and lively discussion, you’ll uncover your own unique strengths and learn how to play to them to avoid burnout, stay inspired, and appreciate the awe and beauty that surrounds our craft from the workshop benches to the homes we help transform.

Key takeaway: You’ll leave with a deeper awareness of your personal maker strengths and practical ways to lean into them to sustain creativity, community and joy in your work.