I am now working as a freelance Artist Educator at "The Lowry" once again after lockdown.
Year 5 Portrait Painting Project based on "School Dinners". March 2022. St Thomas' C of E Primary School.
I hosted several sessions for families at St Thomas' C of E Primary School. on the theme of "Beat the winter blues; colour yourself happy" sponsored by ARC February to March 2022
I hosted these sessions throughout the summer.
During lockdown I repaired this mosaic for St Thomas' C of E Primary School. It was badly damaged and was in several pieces when I received it.
Once again I will be exhibiting in Vernon Mill Art Studios annual open studios even, 18th - 20th October.
I worked with St. Thomas' Primary School to paint this frog for the Stockport Art Trail. June to September 2019
My work is on display at the "Didsbury Parsonage" as part of Vernon Mill Artists "Interwoven" exhibition
I worked with the school community of St. Thomas' Primary School to commemorate the 147 young men on the school's WW1 memorial
I worked with all of the children at St. Thomas' Primary school to paint this bee for Manchester's "Bee in the City" trail.
It will be on display in John Ryland's Library 23rd July to 23rd September 2018.
'Mad Hatters and Curious Cooks' took place at the Hatworks Museum in Stockport recently. The exhibition was to showcase the millinery, artwork and tasty treats created by young people attending Project.INC, a creative learning provision for young people with additional needs. The project involved students working with local artist Pauline Wood, and Food and Hospitality Lead, Esther Morrison.
The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Linda Holt, who visited the exhibition, said
"It was lovely to meet and chat to the students about their brilliant, creative exhibition and to be able to congratulate them for all the hard work they must have put into it. Well done to you all."
My work is on display at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Preview Saturday 20th January, 2 pm to 4 pm.
I have recently started a Doctor of Education course at Chester University
Some of the work in the final exhibition for my" M.A. Creative Practices in Education" course on display at Storyhouse, Chester. I have now achieved my Master of Arts degree.
My work will continue to be on show in the collaborative exhibition featuring work inspired by the River Mersey when it moves to Liverpool in August.
In May & June I will be taking part in a special collaborative exhibition featuring work inspired by the River Mersey, at Stockport Art Gallery. I will also be running a free workshop (booking required) at the gallery to tie in with the exhibition. Please click on the flyer below for more information.
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Vernon Mill Spring Show, from 21st-23rd April.
I will be exhibiting my work at an exhibition of 21 Vernon Mill Artists at The Old PArsonage in Didsbury from the 6th - 28th November.
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester 1.00pm-3.00pm.
Make Your Mark: Radical Printmakers. Be inspired by the work of radical printmaker Paul Peter Piech to create your own print that tells what you believe strongly in.
Booking required via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-mark-radical-printmakers-tickets-27068322080
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Autumn Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 14th October - Sunday 16th October.
I will represent Vernon Mill on Sunday 28th August by hosting a Family Friendly Art Workshop in the Market Hall from 12.00 to 4 p.m. Art work by Vernon Mill artists will be on sale throughout the day.
Community art exhibition in the Link Gallery, Stockport Art Gallery.
Family friendly workshop at The People's History Museum, Manchester. 1:00pm - 3:00pm
"Make Your Mark: Graffiti Prints"
Be inspired by examples on the main galleries of the different ways people have protested in the past, looking at modern day protest art. Create your own graffiti print and tell us what you feel strongly about.
Booking required via Eventbrite. https://www.evenbrite.co.uk/make-your-mark-graffiti-prints
I have become a fellow of The Royal Society of Arts
I will be exhibiting my work at this years Spring Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 29th April to Sunday 1st May.
I will be exhibiting my work at this weekends Autumn Exhibition of Vernon Mill Artists.
From Friday 16th -Sunday 18th October.
Friday, 11th September 7pm-8.30pm, Saturday 12th September 10 am-5.30pm, Sunday 13th September 10am-5.30pm.
I will be exhibiting my work at Cottage 3, Cowbar Bank, Staithes during the festival along with artist Jackie Jamieson.
Cross the footbridge and turn left to our cottage.
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester
1.00pm-3.00pm.
As part of the events programme for the "Election, Britain Votes" exhibition I will be hosting an Art session to "Paint a Plate!"
Make a painted plate to take home with you. Be inspired by the amazing collection of objects from every general election since 1900 in the current exhibition to create your own object for the 2015 general election.
Booking required via Eventbrite - http://paintaplate.eventbrite.co.uk
Spring Open Studios at Vernon Mill.
I will be opening my studio on Friday , 17th April and Sunday, 19th April.
Family Friendly Workshop at "The People's History Museum", Manchester 1.00pm-3.00pm.
As part of the events programme for the "Election, Britain Votes" exhibition I will be hosting an Art session to "Make your own Manifesto".
Learn how to make a collage to take home with you. Be inspired by the objects in the current exhibition to create your own manifesto of ideas for the forthcoming general election.
Booking required via Eventbrite - http://makeyourownmanifesto.eventbrite.co.uk
Bay 2 Studios "Christmas Open Studios Event" pn Floor 4, Vernon Mill, Stockport. My studio will be open for this event.
I have enrolled on a Masters course at the University of Chester: "MA, Creativity and Education for the professions".
Half Term family friendly session at The People's History Museum, Manchester.
I will be holding a felt making workshop to create "Peace Poppies"
Vernon Mill Studios Open Studio Event.
My studio will be open throughout the weekend. Preview Evening, Friday 10th October.
Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage
(www.staithesfestival.com)
I will be exhibiting work in the Dame Laura Knight studio along with artist Jan Cartain.
