Leveraging my dual expertise in artistic practice and SEN arts education, I offer:
- Staff Training: Strategies for building inclusive, adaptive arts curricula.
- Creative Workshops: Tailored sessions for children, blending play, experimentation, and skill-building.
- Program Development: Guidance on designing specialist arts facilities or residencies.

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Creative Workshops for All Ages & Abilities

I design inclusive, transformative art experiences that meet you where you are—whether you’re seeking relaxation, skill-building, or pure creative joy. My workshops blend technical guidance with holistic exploration, tailored to ignite curiosity in every participant.

Specialist Workshops:

- Creative Wellness & Meditation: Unwind through mindful mark-making, using art as a tool for stress relief and self-discovery.

- Color Healing Journeys: Harness the emotional power of pigments through intuitive painting and chromotherapy principles.

- Life Drawing Masterclasses: Refine observation skills and celebrate the human form in a supportive, dynamic environment.

- Drawing & Painting Foundations: From basics to bold experimentation—demystify techniques while nurturing your unique style.

Why Join?
- No experience needed—just an open mind.
- Materials provided, adaptable to physical/cognitive needs.
- Rooted in 20+ years of teaching artistry and a passion for accessible creativity.

Groups, corporate teams, schools, or private sessions—let’s co-create an experience that resonates.

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Mentoring Artists:

Cultivate Your Creative Practice

Since 2022, I’ve expanded my lifelong passion for nurturing creativity into bespoke artist mentoring—blending decades of teaching expertise with insights from my own evolving fine art practice. Whether online or in person, sessions are tailored to help you:
- Refine your artistic voice and technique.
- Navigate creative blocks or career transitions.
- Bridge the gap between studio practice and professional growth.

Why mentor with me?
As both a practicing artist and seasoned educator, I offer a unique dual perspective—rooted in empathy, technical rigor, and a deep understanding of the challenges artists face.

Let’s unlock your potential

Professional Profile: Bridging Art and Education

With over 20 years of dedicated experience in art education, I transitioned to full-time artistic practice in 2022, enriched by a profound commitment to nurturing creativity in others. My career spans curriculum leadership, academic mentorship, and innovative SEN-focused arts programming, all rooted in a belief that art transforms lives.

Key Roles & Expertise:
- 2004–2022: Leadership in Art Education
- *Course Leader, Foundation Art & Design | City College Manchester
- *Course Leader, GCSE/A-Level Art & Design | City College Manchester
- *Course Leader, Contemporary Art Practice Foundation Degree | The Manchester College
- *UAL Art & Design Tutor (Levels 2–3) | Visiting Lecturer, Bolton University
- Artist in Residence* | Loughborough University

- 2023–Present: School Artist | [Delamere SEN School, Trafford]
Design and deliver specialist creative arts sessions for neurodiverse learners, two days weekly. Passionately crafting accessible, inclusive programs that empower students to explore self-expression through tactile, sensory, and visual mediums.