Masters Degree in Fine Art (Distinction)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Art and Design), full Qualified Teacher Status
Current CRB
Over 28 years' experience in colleges, schools, in the community and privately
References are available upon request

Subjects

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I offer Weekly Art Classes, Weekend Art and Art and Meditation Workshops, One-to-One Art and Digital Photography Tuition and Creative Retreats.

Subjects I teach include Drawing, Painting, Crafts, Graphic Design, Digital Photography and Photoshop. As I have experience in both representational art and contemporary, experimental styles using a wide range of media, I can offer a variety of different creative approaches to suit your needs and interests.

I have been involved with meditation and personal development for many years, and can offer simple meditation and mindfulness to calm the mind.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Bachelor of Arts Fine Art Painting
Master of Arts Fine Art (with Distinction)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Fully Qualified Teacher Status)
City and Guilds 7307 Further and Adult Teachers Certificate

What kind of experience do you have?
Teaching 28 years Art and Photography to all ages and abilities in colleges, schools, mental health, elderly, in the community and privately has included:
Teaching Art and Design Technology throughout an entire primary school
Being a Visiting Lecturer in Painting and a Creative Studies Lecturer in an Art College
Running Art for Self Discovery Groups in the private sector
Teaching GCSE and A Level Art and Photography in schools, community education and privately
Being appointed an OCR exam moderator
Facilitating individuals and groups in private and NHS mental health
Running Creative Art classes, workshops and one-to-one tuition privately

SEN and home educated young people are very welcome, including Aspergers and Autistic spectrum. I offer a wide range of media and approaches to suit different needs, abilities and interests. Everyone is welcome from beginner to advanced

Art and Photography Practice - my work has included:
Representational illustration
Luminous, colourful abstract paintings
Mixed media 3 dimensional, textured work
Art Photography
Digital film
Art and text journalling

How much do you charge?
From £20 per hour. Travel expenses are by arrangement with you.

Where do you teach?
Bressingham on the Norfolk Suffolk border near Diss, Thetford, Eye, Harleston, Bungay, Attleborough, Wymondham, Norwich, Ipswich, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge. I can also travel nationally in the UK and internationally by arrangement.

When are you available?
Daytime, evening and weekends. One-to-One tuition is very flexible, as we do not have to meet at the same time on each session - I can fit around your lifestyle.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages from 12 - 120.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE Art and Photography, IGCSE Art and Photography, A Level Art and Photography, BA Fine art, MA Fine Art.

Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
This is bespoke by arrangement with you.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Brighton University Alumni
Norwich School of Art and Design Alumni
Homerton College, University of Cambridge Alumni

Where and with whom did you train?
Brighton University, Norwich School of Art and Design, Cambridge University

Do you have a personal message for students?
Everyone is creative! Whether you are a beginner, are more experienced, want to improve your exam grades or want to study without exams, my aim is to help you enjoy developing skills, understanding, knowledge and confidence to express yourself creatively in a way that feels personally authentic for you.

I offer a friendly, relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with loads of encouraging, patient and inspiring tuition to get you going and progressing on your creative and personal journey. I will work alongside you to help you clarify your goals and help you achieve them. Give me a ring and we can discuss your requirements.

Articles

Using Photography with Drawing and Painting
Subject: Photography
Topic: recommendations (study materials)
Created: 20/04/2010