Lollipop Stick houses created in the kids classes Turnstone Studio
As well as working as a professional artist I also have 20 years experience of working as an arts educator, lecturer and tutor. I have worked with a diverse range of groups in schools, colleges, galleries and day care centres for the homeless and elderly. Community based art has always been an intergral part of my practice as an artist. Many of the projects I have worked on have invloved using art in education as a tool for motivating , empowering, developing skills and exploring issue's relevant in today's society.
Experience
2014 - Present Launched my own art workshop business 'Turnstone Studio' Adult and children's classes, North Berwick
2019 Freelance Art Tutor at Muirfield Nursing Home, Gullane
2015 Freelance Art Tutor at Astley House Nursing Home, North Berwick
2007 - 2014 South Lanarkshire Council, Tutor Art & Design
2002 - 2006 Westminster & Kingsway College, London, Lecturer/course co-ordinator BTEC & Foundation diploma
2000 – 2002 'Fastforward' Young Oxford Homeless project lead artist and Coordinator
1998-1999 The Chisenhale Gallery, 'Get Art' project, London, Gallery Educator
1998 - 2000 Adult Education Tutor, Brent Council, London