Our People

Dan came to art in his early 20s, achieving BA Hons First Degree Hons in Fine Art Practices at Plymouth College of Art (2005-2008). He has been facilitating successful events and projects since 2007 while sustaining a productive freelance output of his own work, which includes making paintings and jewellery.

Following work as a support assistant in schools since 2013 he incorporated skills learned while supporting vulnerable young people in democratising art practice, making accessible projects where all participants are invited to progress creatively while developing social skills. These influences formed the foundation of Brick Project.

Fraisia is experienced in working in the arts and events, including roles as Gallery Supervisor, Duty Manager and Box Office Supervisor. Since achieving an M.A in Performance Writing at Dartington College of Arts (2002-2003) after her 2.1 B.A in Drama and Performance Studies at University of Wales, Aberystwyth (1998-2000) she has delivered many successful events while remaining flexible in a wide variety of challenging creative opportunities.

Her passion for the arts has led to freelance and voluntary work including performing and devising in theatre company Sedated By A Brick. Fraisia has been involved with Brick Project since September 2019.

David is a landscape archaeologist who obtained a PhD in Archaeology from the universities of Exeter and Bristol specialising in historic rabbit warrens. He has previously worked as a researcher at the department of archaeology at Exeter University, a heritage consultant at Cotswold Archaeology and voluntary education assistant at the SS Great Britain working with Key Stages 1-2 school groups. He has participated in numerous Brick Project activities and became officially involved as our Heritage Consultant in 2021. He is also currently freelancing as an archaeological illustrator working closely with Exeter Cathedral.

Thaïs is a multi-tasking freelancer based in Plymouth, Devon, who works across various creative fields as an artist and access support worker for other creatives. Thaïs's personal practice is diverse, spanning painting, zines, creative and scent-making. Thaïs has experience as a co-director and co-organiser of other community arts projects such as St Saviours CIC (a community arts hub), CAMP (a member-led network for Devon and Cornwall), and Gullfest (a raucous arts festival celebrating all things seagull). Thaïs also manages a co-rental studio space and has a strong belief that art-making should be accessible, both for those who consider themselves artists and those who don't. Thaïs holds a BA in Fine Art Practices, and her most influential academic experiences have been taking part in The Feral MBA Succession 2020 and Turps Correspondence Course 25/26.

Jean brings extensive experience as a former art teacher and foster carer. She has been working in the arts all her life and is deeply involved in creative events, activities and organisations throughout the Cheshire region. She has been instrumental in supporting projects like Macclesfield Brick Project, for which she was a lead facilitator (2016-2018) and Macclesfield Mandala (2026). In 2009 Jean performed on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, wearing a huge cardigan she knitted that could fit 5 people. This cardigan was considered the world's biggest but Guinness wouldn't list it. Ask Jean if you want to know more! The cardigan represents how we hide behind our comfort clothing.