Since 1994 I have been working in community arts with all ages and abilities.
From pre-school children and families through to vulnerable adults over sixty.
When working as a participatory artist, trainer and project manager, my main aim is always to encourage people to explore and express as openly as possible, through a wide range of media, in order to increase self-esteem whilst creating quality work.
This work can then culminate in: an exhibition, event, procession, performance, resource book,
stage set, a public art piece or simply a chance to enjoy making something creative to take home.
I have run:-
Family workshops with:
The Millenium Dome, Amber Valley Borough Council, Mantle Community Arts, National Forest Visitor Centre,
Erewash Borough Council, International Voluntary Service.
Youth workshops with:
Angel Row Gallery - Nottingham; Q Arts (now QUAD) - Derby; Junction Arts -Boslover; Groundwork - Nottingham;
People Express - Leicestershire; Derby City Council.
School workshops with (all years in various schools, including special needs):
Amber Valley Borough Council, Junction Arts, Lichfield County Council, Global Education Derby (GED), People Express, UNICEF, Lincoln Drill Hall & Art Gallery, Erewash Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council.
Adult workshops with:
City Arts - Nottingham, Double Impact - Nottingham, The Art Organisation -Nottingham, Derby City Council.
Over sixties workshops with (care homes, day centres, hospitals, people's homes, libraries, museum, art centre):
Charnwood Arts - Loughborough, Mansfield Museum, Erewash Borough Council, Derbyshire County council.
From pre-school children and families through to vulnerable adults over sixty.
When working as a participatory artist, trainer and project manager, my main aim is always to encourage people to explore and express as openly as possible, through a wide range of media, in order to increase self-esteem whilst creating quality work.
This work can then culminate in: an exhibition, event, procession, performance, resource book,
stage set, a public art piece or simply a chance to enjoy making something creative to take home.
I have run:-
Family workshops with:
The Millenium Dome, Amber Valley Borough Council, Mantle Community Arts, National Forest Visitor Centre,
Erewash Borough Council, International Voluntary Service.
Youth workshops with:
Angel Row Gallery - Nottingham; Q Arts (now QUAD) - Derby; Junction Arts -Boslover; Groundwork - Nottingham;
People Express - Leicestershire; Derby City Council.
School workshops with (all years in various schools, including special needs):
Amber Valley Borough Council, Junction Arts, Lichfield County Council, Global Education Derby (GED), People Express, UNICEF, Lincoln Drill Hall & Art Gallery, Erewash Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council.
Adult workshops with:
City Arts - Nottingham, Double Impact - Nottingham, The Art Organisation -Nottingham, Derby City Council.
Over sixties workshops with (care homes, day centres, hospitals, people's homes, libraries, museum, art centre):
Charnwood Arts - Loughborough, Mansfield Museum, Erewash Borough Council, Derbyshire County council.
