About little art
Where creativity meets calm and out-of-the-box thinking
Harriet Norwood Poole — Creative Life & Mindfulness Coach, Founder of little art
I’m Harriet Norwood Poole — artist, educator, improv comedy performer and Creative Life and Mindfulness Coach. For over two decades, I’ve explored how creativity helps us make sense of who we are and how we connect with others.
At the heart of little art is a simple, human truth: we are all creative.
Awakening our inner creator — the part of us that plays, experiments, questions, self-expresses and leaves a unique mark on the world — is not a luxury or a rebellion. It’s a way of staying connected to what makes us human, restoring our sense of possibility, nurturing resilience, and rediscovering quiet joy.
little art grew from this belief — and from a scribble.
When my daughter was two, she made a loose, wandering mark with a trailing thread. I embraced it as our logo because it held the spirit of little art — playful, imperfect, and full of possibility.
Everyday Creativity
Creativity doesn’t only live in studios or on stages — it’s woven into daily life. Cooking without a recipe, creating a cosy reading corner in your home, finding an unexpected solution to a problem in the shower, or doodling to help you think — these small acts are ways we press pause, relax the mind and access our inner creative self more easily.
In a world facing complex challenges — where speed, certainty and conformity often overshadow curiosity — these moments matter. Creativity helps us adapt, reimagine and connect, even in uncertain times.
My Creative Journey
For many years, my creative writing voice lay dormant. Returning to it unlocked something that visual art alone couldn’t hold — a different way of listening, expressing and being.
I continue to teach art alongside running little art, staying close to the curiosity, awe and wonder of children — qualities I bring into my work with adults, teams and communities to spark fresh perspectives and imaginative thinking.
Professional Background
I hold a BA in Fine Art and an MA in Theatre: Visual Language of Performance.
I completed a six-month Transformational Life Coach training programme at Animas, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), followed by additional training in Clean Language coaching and Mindfulness coaching.
I’m a qualified art teacher with over 20 years of experience. For more than 12 years, I was Director of Visual Arts and Design at The BRIT School, leading creative teams, mentoring staff and shaping innovative curricula.
Alongside this, I perform regularly in improv comedy, a practice that keeps me spontaneous, present and playful.
This breadth of experience shapes little art into a practice that is thoughtful, flexible and rooted in real-world creativity — blending artistic exploration with educational depth and mindful facilitation.
View my full professional background on LinkedIn →
What I Offer
From that foundation, here’s what I now offer through designing and facilitating creative, replenishing workshops and programmes for teams, schools and individuals.
Each session is tailored — never off the shelf — to meet the people in the room.
Teams and Organisations → Creative workshops that build connection, spark new ideas and offer meaningful pauses.
Schools and Educators → Programmes blending art with social-emotional learning, from collaborative installations to eco journalling.
Individuals and Communities → Art and journalling workshops that offer a creative reset and a space to reconnect with yourself.
Collaborations & Approach
I’ve collaborated with a wide range of organisations — from Google, HelloFresh and YouTube to international schools, museums and festivals — always tailoring each project to the people in the room.
Recent projects include:
Whole-school eco journalling initiatives
Printing and collage sessions for team-building offsites
Creative wellbeing workshops for corporate teams
little art is where those loose threads weave together — connecting art, education, coaching and play into spaces that are both grounding and alive with possibility.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re planning a team retreat, designing a school project, or simply craving a creative reset, I’d love to hear from you. Tell me what you need and I’ll shape something just for you.
I speak English (Native) and German.