1991 – 1992: Foundation in Art & Design, Coventry University

1992 – 1994: Studied BA Art & Craft Studies, Coventry University

2008 – OCN Level 2 Photoshop, Hereward College, Coventry

2008 – Website Optimisation short course with Susan Hallam at ICE, Coventry

2009 – Cre8us: Creative Partnership Tendering Workshop

2009 onwards: Studying BA (Hons) Fine Art, Solihull College (BCU Affiliated)

WORK

Visual Artist & Community Arts Practitioner (2005 onwards)

Complementary Therapist, Centre Manager & Workshop Provider (1996 – 2005)

PROJECTS

Diversity - 'Not Seen & Not Heard' (Oct 2010) - KS2
            Learning to 'read' a sculpture as a tool to introduce diversity to pupils.
            Mount Nod Primary School, Coventry.
Spon End Play Day (Aug 2010) – Young people in local community

A funday organised by Groundwork for the whole of the community to encourage thoughts about play and to experience new and engaging ways of playing. (Workshop provider)

Mount Nod School Art Week (June 2010) – Nursery, KS1 & KS2

Across curriculum art week based on the book Frog Belly Rat Bone. The subject was expanded across curriculum. (Supporting artist)

One Small Thing (October 2009) Adults

A workshop for Sudanese residents of Spon End, Coventry to encourage community cohesion. Commissioned and funded by North West Neighbourhood Management.

Dreams & Wishes (June & July 2009) - Adults

Series of workshops commissioned by Kairos (A support organisation for vulnerable women.) to improve members self esteem and confidence. Funded by Coventry City Council Small Arts Grant.

Create Peace Day (June 2009) – Children & Adults

A Creative event to encourage peace around the world through the medium of mandala creation and meditation.

 Hope Community Arts Project (May 2008 – May 2009) – Nursery, Primary Children & Adults

A year long project bringing the church and the community together to work creatively with the common theme of hope. In conjunction with Holyhead Road United Reform Church and Community groups based in the Hillfields area of Coventry. Funded by Coventry City Council Small Arts Grant.

Women in Europe (August & September 2008) - Adults

An outreach project commissioned and funded by Community Development Foundation, London using creativity to inform women about the European Union.

Friendship (May 2008) – Nursery, Primary & Secondary Children

Event at Naul’s Mill Park Festival commissioned and funded by North West Neighbourhood Management Team, Coventry to encourage friendship within the local community.

Exploring Me (September & October 2007) Nursery & Primary Children

A series of workshops at Kenderdine Montessori School for Foundation and Key Stage 1 Pupils. The sessions encouraged pupils to consider who they are and their roles in life.

EXHIBITIONS

Inside Out (May/Jun2011) - Rhondda Heritage Park, Wales. (Selected)
Worcester Contemporary Art Show (May/Jun 2011) - Artrix, Bromsgrove. (Selected)
Potential (Apr/May 2011) - Garden Organic, Coventry. (Solo)
Out yer Tree: Outdoor Contemporary Arts Exhibition (Aug/Sept 2010) 
Coombe Country Park Coventry. (Selected)
Hope (May 2008) Holyhead Road United Reform Church, Coventry. (Community Project)

Reality (March 2005) The Glassbox, Coventry. (Solo)

MEMBERSHIP & OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

AIR Membership

Artspace, Coventry

Current CRB Enhanced Disclosure