I am an Art Teacher, Artist, Art Therapist and a Mother of 2.

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Over the last 30 years I have been facilitating a variety of art groups, classes and workshops with children through to adults.

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I am passionate about helping people develop creative thought and inspire imagination. I believe my role as a teacher is to encourage self expression; whilst helping people develop their own unique style with confidence.

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Whether it be through painting, drawing, designing, collage or any other art form.

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Art teaching for me has never just been about doing a pretty picture or completing a task.
 

Yes ! These things can be important but the value I see is far greater.

 

I created Artforkidz as a place where people can come and be nurtured in their creativity. For me teaching is all about inviting people to experiment and express themselves in their own unique way.

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My Professional Career

 

• Employed as a artist & freelance designer for a variety of different companies.

• Designed wrapping paper, tiles, cards, dinnerware, posters, fabrics as well graphics for T-Shirts.....

• Employed in a variety of art positions associated with children and adults

• Worked as an Art Teacher in Primary & Secondary Schools.

• Worked in After School Care Centres with a focus on Art/Craft.

• Facilitated and created art workshops in a voluntary capacity for adults & children.

• Created custom made courses for Homeschoolers.

• Ran art classes for homeschoolers in their homes 

• Facilitate group art lessons for Children & Adults

• Facilitate private art lessons for Children & Adults

• Working as an Art Therapist with women and children in a not for profit organisation

• Working as an Art Therapist in Schools with children

 

Art is my passion and helping to facilitate others in their creativity is a privilege for me!

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Visual Arts

• Diploma in Education

• Fabric/Printing Design 

• Masters in Art Therapy

• Working with Children Check

• Current First Aid Certificate