Michelle Graabek

Artist, Christian, Educator/Teacher, Environmentalist, Explorer, Student, World traveler

Michelle grew up in both England and Denmark and as a result grew up with a profound interest in cross-cultural identity. She gained her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Reading in archaeology and went on to do her Masters degree at University College London in Cultural Heritage Studies. She worked in museum education, events and interpretation at a wide variety of museums and historical houses before returning to university to complete her PhD in History.

I believe that the representation of marginalised groups in the heritage industry, such as women, ethnic minorities and disabilities, is important, both in how we shape identity and how we shape the historical narrative of our nations. I feel that the misrepresentation or lack of representation of marginalised groups in museums contributes to how we shape our cultural beliefs.

Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, history, Museum education, writing - creative

Tabletweaving, also known as cardweaving. An ancient method of weaving, the earliest examples of which are from Iron Age Europe. I previously did demonstrations at museums and archaeological sites.