Nina

Owner

I must have been asked a dozen times what inspired me to start this business – this seems like a good place to answer that question.

I have a first class honours degree in fine art and have always been passionate about the benefits that can come from creative activity.

The business idea formed from one simple question: “What can I do with the kids in Worthing when the weather is bad?” The answer was “Not much….”

So a day out with the kids it certainly is. But, actually Art-Ful is far more than that.

My perfect night out is sitting around with a group of friends making something cool. Whether that’s painting a plate or covering a stag head in decopauge, so long as a glass of wine is involved I am a happy lady. So I have created a space that adults will want to come and escape from their everyday stress.

Music and decor are really important to me and I have worked hard to create a bright, colourful and relaxing space.

I have a strong belief in the positive effect of creative expression through art. This business offers everyone in Worthing a chance to get Art-ful regardless of age or ability.

Hopefully this has given you some insight and I look forward to welcoming you at the shop really soon!

Caroline

Art took a back seat for a while as I went through a long faze of having a ‘Proper job’ this never sat quite right with me and I bounced around various vocations. My background ranges from advertising executive to barista.

It all kicked off again for me after becoming a mum to 2 very bouncy creative girls. I loved nurturing their creativity and making with them. So I started making for myself again. This lead to a lot of commission work but I was still missing the kick I’d get from encouraging others.

To my delight I was employed to teach art classes for early years children at a number of nurseries. Children are so creative, free and brave artistically, their spirit helped fuel my own. Little did I know all this experience was leading me to Art-ful. My work here, combines all of my previous experience so that I fit Art-ful and Art-ful fits me.

Art-ful is my second home, my sanctuary and a safe place. It’s somewhere that creativity is in the atmosphere, through the amazing music to the colourful interior.

Art-ful makes me feel comfortable and inspired. It’s a bit silly, a bit naughty and a little provocative. I feel like I can do anything here. I’m a big believer in accessabe art – It’s something that should be available to everyone.

Almost everyone that walks through our doors says ‘I’m not creative’ yet 2 hours later they’re beaming with pride at the amazing thing they’ve just created! We can’t all have lives that allow us to create all the time, but because of Art-ful, we all have a space that we can come and blow off some creative steam. Long live Art-ful!