Since graduating in Textiles from Manchester Metropolitan
University in 1999 I have been working as an artist, undertaking exhibitions
and commissions, selling my work through shops, galleries and shows, as
well as running art workshops in schools, colleges and galleries.
I predominantly run experimental workshops, in which
the participants are asked to investigate the qualities of non-traditional
and found media. The main emphasis of this is to encourage the group to
re-assess their perception of art, and to become innovative in their choice
of media. Much of my work is environmentally friendly and incorporates
the recycling and reuse of found media.
I am currently available to run workshops in community
and health settings, for
the workshops I charge £250 per day plus 40p per mile for travel
expenses, this is inclusive of materials. I have Public Liability insurance
up to 5 million pounds, and have enhanced CRB disclosure.
However I am not currently running art workshops in schools as I am changing
the emphasis of my practise and have launched Unit Twelve, a workshop
and exhibition space so am taking time to concentrate on this venture.