TESTIMONIES
for Olcay (OJ) (Founder of SUNFLOWER Social Enterprise)
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"OJ possesses excellent communication skills and works well with people of all ages, genders, faiths and cultures. She is an accomplished artist who can communicate well, with her passion, and with others. "
​Karen Nixon,
Working Well Trust Lead, 28.08.2019
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"OJ understands the importance of learning and how it can help to improve lives. She can work well in teams, as well as on her initiative. OJ possesses excellent communication skills and abilities to work well."
​Mandisha Smith,
Idea Store Business Development Officer, 13.06.2019
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"OJ 's passion for Art and using it therapeutically is evident, and we have received exemplary feedback from the students requesting more courses and time with Olcay. She is highly qualified, motivated, skilled and organised."
​Jessica Prakash,
Recovery College at ELFT, Manager, 28.09.2020
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"Having OJ as a volunteer at Idea Store has made a big difference! She is self-motivated and a good listener. She has been a fantastic support for learners in my classes. OJ has a friendly nature and is inspirational, enthusiastic and very helpful. I would recommend her. She will do well! "
​Ginny Hawke,
Visual Arts Tutor, Idea Store, 10.06.2019
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"I have learned how to do activities in a workshop setting which is very helpful for me, and I got a full hand experience to be an active learner in a safe environment like this one."
​Grace Queen
Student / Tower Hamlets Borough, 29.09.2019
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"It was good to see some of the group members' artwork; the colour, texture and different approaches within the work displayed was great to see. The works I saw were so intricate and dynamic. OJ's hard work and efforts created a dynamic exhibition of which you should all be proud."
​Thomas Andrews
Creative Awards Scheme Project Officer/ Sane
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From the 'Texture of Life Exhibition' Preview, Idea Store, Canary Wharf, 05.02.2020
"The 'Texture of Life' show was a delight, and it bought a fantastic splash of colour to the library. Well done! "
​Rebecca Rudall, Team Leader/ Idea Store Canary Wharf
From the 'Texture of Life Exhibition' Preview Event, Idea Store, 05.02.2020
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"I have loved working with OJ for 'Art & Recovery ' weelbeing courses for almost a year. OJ is a bit of a star. Stay creative, OJ "
​Simon Noyes
Art Therapist at East London Foundation NHS Trust, 24.12.2020
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