Mairi graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a 2:1 in English Literature and History of Art. Throughout her time at university she was actively involved in the local community. Mairi set up a university society and secured funding from the local council to run a community art project.  The project brought together the work created in workshops by both young and old to create an inclusive wall mural. Mairi has retained this element of community involvement after graduating through helping the with the local Guide unit.  Having worked with children both as a nanny and through her art workshops Mairi has great experience of working with children and she really enjoys helping them achieve positive results in their work.