Therapeutic Art

I believe that Art is restorative it can rescue and restore a person

I am SEMH Art Trained ( Social Emotional Mental Health)

I believe that art rescues, it can be a vehicle for change, deepening ones understanding of self. Helping us to make sense of the world in which we live.

Art is a form of communication.

Art can offer a relief from stress and anxiety.

I offer therapeutic trauma-informed approaches to heal and restore.

Art can bring joy.

I have experience of working with young people with wide ranging social emotional and mental health needs.

Please contact me for further information on my approaches.

Works shops for young people

I devise childrens work shops for all ages and abilities

I can link to any theme that is already being followed in the classroom or devise new and exciting ways to engage.

I teach Printmaking , Ceramics , all types of Painting and Drawing , 3D Construction.

Group work and one to one tuition.

In my carefully planned sessions I demonstrate the following :

Art can deliver learning outcomes for all other subject areas
Art helps each child to achieve their long and short term goals.
Art builds relationships.
Art can help children make progress socially.
Art can help children make progress academically.
Art brings us together.
Art generates happiness & joy.
Art offers a sense of well being and a better understanding of self.

Art should command an important place in every schoolOfsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools.

Young Adults

I can offer high levels of attainment in wide ranging qualifications.

I offer impressive academic outcomes for young people having delivered high levels of guidance towards A Level and GCSE Fine Art , Arts Award as well as AQA Unit Award Certificates.