I have varied experience having been an Art teacher for 30+ years, working with all age groups from 3 – 90, with diverse abilities. I am also an Ex-Youth & Playworker, careers advisor & guidance counsellor. I have worked with and supported people in areas of Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Women’s Health & Domestic Abuse.
I am a long term member of the London & South Region Committee of The Society of Bookbinders, I set up and was Editor of their Instagram (@societyofbookbinders) and webpage 2018-21 and managed the annual Book Arts Fair. I am a keen collector & supporter of Book Arts for 25+ years.
Qualifications & Training include:
BA (Hons) Constructed Textiles,
Solution Focused Practice with BRIEF
Mindfulness with Bexley Community Mental Health
Business skills with The British Library Business & IP Centre
Coaching with The Open University and The Fearless Living Institute.
I follow the Guidance recommended by The European Mentoring & Coaching Council’s Code of Ethics.
My studio is at Thames-side Studios , in South East London, largest single site in UK, part of a 450+ community of studios in a wide variety of disciplines.
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