In the majority of the public commissions that I have carried out, community artist-led involvement has been at their heart. This has entailed leading community groups through the creative process, from developing ideas and themes, creating initial sketch designs, detailed designs and creating artworks. In 2006 I gained a CFET teaching qualification at Cirencester College.

  • Currently (summer 2008) tutor with Artshape, running a 'Cultural Textiles' project with Muslim women at Islamic Centre in Gloucester and 'Art Sparks' at the Phoenix Club, Matson, Gloucester.

 

  • Artshape, Tewkesbury 'Art In The Park', Autumn/Winter term Tutor 2007.

 

  • Cirencester College, Club 77, Tetbury - Spring/Summer 2006 Led arts workshops with adults with learning disabilities.

 

  • Artshape, Honeybourne Mental Health Unit, Wallhanging - Spring/Summer 2006 Artist led workshops with residential patients over 20 weeks to create textile wallhanging for new reception area.

 

  • Artshape, Tewkesbury ‘Art In The Park’ - Summer 2005 Tutor for summer term, teaching adults with learning disabilities. Term ran over 11 weeks, creating banners and flags for Medieval Festival and also personal flags. Culminating in final exhibition. Activities included felt-making, block printing, cyanotype making.

 

  • Wandsworth Prison, Arts Workshops, July/August 1998