Best Creative Education Consultancy - Belfast 2026

The Art & Design Factory is a creative education business founded by Sinéad McDermott, Creative Director, experienced Art & Design educator and curriculum specialist with over 26 years’ experience in Art and Design education. Sinéad brings together her extensive experience as a teacher, Head of Art & Design, curriculum developer, NLP, Mindset and Mindfulness practitioner with her passion for creativity, wellbeing and innovative approaches to learning. Through The Art & Design Factory and the The Arts & Minds Portal, Sinéad creates high-quality, curriculum-aligned Art & Design and wellbeing resources for schools, teachers, children and families. The Arts & Minds Portal is CPD accredited, providing educators with structured professional learning alongside practical, ready-to-use creative resources. Her experience spans classroom teaching, educational leadership, teacher education, curriculum development and creative projects with schools and organisations. She has also undertaken consultancy projects supporting the development of creative education. The business is expanding its reach through digital education, curriculum-aligned resources, school partnerships and international opportunities, with a growing vision to make high-quality creative education accessible to more teachers and children. The Art & Design Factory was recently recognised as Best Creative Education Consultancy – Belfast 2026. Sinéad McDermott, Creative Director The Art & Design Factory / creator of The Arts & Minds Portal