I studied Permaculture design in Portugal in 2020, after graduating from Art. In 2024, I completed my MA in Art & Research Collaboration at IADT, focusing on Art & Permaculture. Permaculture is a system of creating permanent, resilient social & ecological cultures. I teach children & teenagers Permaculture through art. We use eco conscious materials, improving eco-awareness & intimacy with nature. My studio work is process-driven through mediums of drawing, photography, natural dyes, natural inks, research & writing. I draw a parallel between ecosystems & social systems. I connect & respond to environments & explore human utility of land use.​
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Website
https://artistswebsite.wixsite.com/laura-flood
Articles
Education
2025 Permaculture Teacher Training, with a Focus on Children, Permacultura Llobregat, run by P12 Design, Vidalia Eco-Village, Catalunya.
2024              One Year Professional Natural Dyers course, Apple Oaks Fibre Works, Clare. 
2022-2024   MA Art and Research Collaboration, IADT, Dublin City/Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.
2022               Train the Trainer, QQI Level 6, Certificate in Training & Development, Kerry College.
2022               Introduction to Engaging Children in Permaculture, with Lusi Alderslowe and Nim Robbins.
2021               Permaculture Design, Azula Bio Farm, Alentejo, Portugal.
2015-2019   BA Hons Art, SETU School of Art & Design, Wexford, Ireland.
Residencies
2026 Can Serrat Fall Artist Residency, Mont Serrat, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
2025 The Living Arts Project, Artist in Residency, Lead Artist, Fethard Primary School, Fethard On-Sea, Wexford.
2025    Arts & Play, Baby & Toddler Group, Artist in Residency at Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford.
2024 The Living Arts Project, Artist in Residency, Assistant Artist, Gorey Central School, Gorey, Wexford.
Facilitation
2021-2025 Art & Permaculture facilitator, Youth Train CTC, Wexford.
Internships
2021-2022   Arts Department assistant internship, SETU School of Art & Design, Wexford, Ireland.
2018               Void Art Gallery assistant internship with director Mary Cremin, Derry, Northern Ireland.
Projects
2024-2026   Creative Director of the Permaculture Memorial Garden project, St. Pat’s Special School, Enniscorthy, funded by Creative Ireland.
Workshops
2025              Workshop for children in disadvantaged positions, Mercy Primary School, Wexford.
2025 Celtic Calendar Workshop for kids, Culture Night, funded by Wexford County Council, Westgate Artist Studios.
2024              Celtic Calendar Workshop for kids, IMMA Earth Rising, IMMA, Dublin City.
2024             The Nature Games, Crinniú na nÓg workshop, Johnstown Castle, Wexford.
Exhibitions
2024               Two Steps, Twice, ARC MA Graduate Exhibition (group show), The Lab gallery, Dublin City.
2023               Proscenium, ARC MA research event (group event), The Lab gallery, Dublin City.
2022               The Three Sisters, Turtle Éirú, IMMA Earth Rising (group show), IMMA, Dublin City.
2020               Stories From Lismore and Beyond, Lismore Castle Arts (group show), Waterford.
2019               Origins, Lismore Castle Arts (group show), Waterford.
2019               Tonic, SETU School of Art & Design Degree Exhibition (group show), Wexford Art Centre.
Awards 
2023               ArtLinks Wexford, Wexford County Council Bursary Award.
2019               RDS Visual Art Awards, Long-Listed Artist’s Award.
Mentorships
2025 Laura Ní Fhlaibhin, Visual Artist, Mentor through The Living Arts Project.
2024 Yujin Lee, Visual Artist, Mentorship at BlackBird Cultur Lab through Wexford Arts Centre.
2024 Karla Sanchez Zepeda, Art Historian, Regenerative Farmer & Curator, Mentor through The Living Arts Project.
Studio Space
2024- 2025 Westgate Artist Studios Supported by Wexford County Council & Wexford Arts Centre, Selskar, Wexford.
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