Jolly Hockey Sticks is all about community, creativity, and fun.
Based in London’s cultural melting pot, our events bring people together with an artistic twist — from bold exhibitions to playful collaborations.
Pop-Up Exhibition – Blue House Yard
Secondary Students’ Art in Haringey, July – August 2025
In partnership with four Wood Green schools, this exhibition celebrates the dedication of local art teachers and the creativity of their students. Featured work includes pieces from Haringey 6th Form College.
Jolly Hockey Sticks loves a good story (and a laugh).
London has been Melinda’s creative playground for over two decades — a place to meet brilliant writers, filmmakers, and performers from ESEA backgrounds. Together, they’re creating fresh, funny, and fearless work.
🎬 Grab a cuppa and watch Play, Rewind & Forward (15 mins) on [Vimeo] — ideal for a cheeky break.
Play, Rewind Forward is a sharp comedy about chasing dreams, dodging stereotypes, and discovering unexpected communities in London. Based on real incidents of mistaken identity in Hackney in early 2000’s, it was a work in progress with additional improvised talent from cast Stephen Hoo, Joyce Veheary, Michelle Lee and Gabby Wong. Pleased to have received an Honourable Mention in London – Worldwide Short Comedy Festival 2020.
Jolly Past Events & Press
Jolly Hockey Sticks first began as upcycle fabric workshops for 16 years olds with Envision charity in 2005. The workshops are about creating creatures from old clothes and bits of fabric that was destined to landfill.
MTV Flux interviewed students, NME magazine did a press shoot featuring a doll with ‘Goldie Looking Chain’ and Chinese magazine ‘How’ also noticed these unique creatures!
Jolly sewing workshop with Envision charity students at Museum of London
Bags of fabric and fun! Everyone got involved…
Students creating some original upcycled creatures
‘HOW’ Magazine from China came to the Spunky Store in Carnaby St, London and wrote a little mention… circa 2005.
MTV FLUX – Enviro fashion report featured students creating upcycle fashion and rag dolls. NME magazine shows the ‘Goldie Lookin Chain’ doll with the actual band too!
We worry ALOT about all kinds of WASTE in the world and instead of getting down about it… Jolly Hockey Sticks is about exploring ways to MAKE DO with what you got…because if we don’t we’re going to be filling the earth with too much junk!
Photo credit: Moschino and article link here about designers addressing waste in the world.
Sustainable Life Cycles – collaborative mural design and painting with Envision youth participants in the The Scoop London Bridge.
Melinda co-curated and co-designed this collaborative mural with students — complete with an impromptu synchronised dance that turned the day into a full celebration.
Jolly Hockey Sticks thrives on blending visual art with performance, always finding new ways to bring creativity to life.
Do get in touch if you want to have a brain storm to make your next event come alive, stay safe & jolly!
Email: jollyhockeystickfun@gmail.com for more information.