DELVE IN

Support, Consultation & Facilitation
at the Intersection of Art and Relational Practice

Delve In offers a research-informed, arts-centered approach to creating meaningful connections and fostering transformation. Rooted in years of interdisciplinary work, we use creative techniques and relational inquiry to shift how we think, work, and relate to one another. Whether supporting artists in their creative inquiries, consulting on interdisciplinary projects, or facilitating workshops, Delve In is about building intentional spaces where art and collaboration thrive.

We focus on three core areas:

Supporting artists

as they explore and articulate the deeper questions and impacts driving their creative practices.

Consulting with interdisciplinary teams

to navigate the relational, ethical, and creative complexities of art-based collaborations.

Facilitating workshops

that use creative inquiry, improvisation, and embodied learning to reimagine how we relate to one another and work together.

Inclusive Practice

Over the past twelve years, Delve In has facilitated workshops with a wide range of groups and has learned a great deal about what is needed to set projects up well and to facilitate them such that people learn well from them. This includes paying careful attention at the outset to the range of ways people move around; I ask about disabilities and attend to this in exercise design; I create opportunities for people to participate by reflecting rather than doing if they wish; and I am attentive to ways this work might scare people or be hard for them and I have found ways to address this. Continuously learning how to create inclusive practices is vital to the work of Delve In.

  • “…Cathy’s well honed facilitation style put participants at ease as they explored experientially issues such as participation, trust building, and relationship development … Students felt her presence to be energizing, and thought provoking!”Samantha Wehbi, Graduate Program Director MFA Documentary Media, Toronto Metropolitan University

  • “…She is excellent at creating innovative and effective social justice-based programming for all ages. Cathy’s positive attitude, enthusiasm and compassion make it a true pleasure to attend one of her workshops!”
    Julie Read, Family Programs Coordinator, High Park Nature Centre

  • “Cathy has a remarkable gift for being thoughtful and patient and is a natural listener; one of the most valuable skills in a consultant. I would most definitely work with her organization again, and highly recommend her services.”
    Alia Abaya, CEO , Circle Community LandTrust

  • “Cathy created a welcoming environment that allowed me and the participants to be more vulnerable and explore important topics and approaches that are conducive to enhancing wellness and confidence. Her facilitation skills are superior and impressive – her ability to work with diversity, and various personal and interpersonal challenges is exceptional. Cathy provided a wonderful and life-changing experience!”Gio Iacono, Assistant Professor Social Work , University of Connecticut

Delve In is led by Cathy Paton, an artist-researcher with a PhD in social work and a focus on relational and arts-based practices. Drawing on years of experience facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and creating transformative spaces, I work with artists, teams, and communities to explore meaningful connection and creative inquiry.

Through Delve In, I bring a research-informed approach to consultation, facilitation, and support, helping others navigate the intersections of art, practice, and collaboration. Learn more about my  journey here

Let’s Connect!

Contact Cathy to begin a conversation about what you are looking for. We’ll work together to establish the service module that best suits the needs of you and your group.

Cathy Paton Social Arts Workshop Facilitator and Consultant
Cathy Paton
MSW, PhD
Facilitator & Consultant

cathy@delveinsocialarts.com

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