Now available as a CD Book - 1st edition- Songbirds Art in Prison Training Manual - South African edition

Essential training manual for anyone who works in an art in prison environment anywhere in the world. The result of 20 years setting up and supporting Arts Programmes in Prisons, particularly in New Zealand, but also in South Africa and Australia - the book illustrated with stunning photographs of Prison Art.

Songbirds - Art in Prison Training manual

by Penny Eames click here.


Second edition now available as a paper back edition

Essential reading for everyone working in the cultural and arts sectors and all people interested in working towards social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being.

Cultural Well-Being and Cultural Capital

by Penny Eames click here.

Our philosophy

PSE Consultancy is a community and cultural organisation committed to drawing out the full potential and passion of communities through participatory analysis and innovative planning.

PSE Consultancy believes that social capital should be harnessed and shared, for the benefit of all. The process of identifying this capital can lead to sustainable development for future generations.

The consultancy believes the resources of the community and particularly the not-for-profit sector are a substantial asset waiting to be recognised and appreciated. Some of these assets are called social capital.

These assets: include people's voluntary contributions to society; their life long learning skills; the wisdom of the elderly; innovative community art activities; stories of past experiences; consultative methods of working; and the contribution of recreation and sport to community health and wellbeing.

Sometimes these assets, and their potential benefits, can only be identified and drawn out with the support of sympathetic and caring guidance.

PSE Consultancy is that sympathetic guide.

We at PSE Consultancy also believe everyone should be given equal opportunities to be happy, healthy and prosperous. This is cultural wellbeing and should be linked to social, economic and environmental wellbeing.

To learn about our work visit some of the pages by entering the website through the Menu.