Artists & Workshops
Below is some information about a selection of local artists who are available to work in schools and with young people. We will update this list regularly, so if you would like your information included, please email 100 words to helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk
Please note that while KEAP is happy to promote the work of individual artists, it cannot endorse anything listed. If you wish to employ an artist working with children or vulnerable adults, please check their CRB status and ask for references
Chartwell Dutiro: Musician, Singer/Song-writer,Composer,Teacher/Mentor
Craig Johnson (Squashbox Theatre)- Actor & Puppeteer
Sally Spens- Textile Designer/ Visual Artist
Reg Payn- Puppet Showman/ Visual Artist and Workshop Leader
Sally Crooks- Actress and workshop leader
Stars-in-the-faking- Comedy Performance
Hebe Lucraft- Dance Teacher/Therapist
Delpha Hudson- Teacher and Freelance Artist
David Heathfield- Storyteller and Workshop Leader
Sophia Abalos - Educational and community arts workshop facilitator
Montague Orange- Comedy Juggler
Jill Hudson- BA (Hons) Fine Art
Kathy Wray (BA Hons)- Artist/ Illustrator
BoumBoum Drum Workshops - West African/Brazilian rhythm and song
Klare England - Visual Artist
As a freelance artist I work on projects producing decoration, sculpture and creative spaces.
Over the years I have brought workshop ideas and methods into schools, businesses and events to encourage team building and creativity. I have over ten years’ experience project managing and organising a wide-range of collaborative visual arts projects and private commissions.
I have worked with children with challenging behavior and/or learning difficulties as well as with the gifted and talented. I can also offer INSET training days and ‘Creative Curriculum’ planning with teachers.
I aim to offer a supportive, enriching experience when working with communities so that they are inspired and empowered.
For further information, images and examples of projects please visit www.klareengland.co.uk
Contact 07729529238
Katie Godden- Visual Artist
Katie Godden is a highly motivated, qualified secondary school Art and Design teacher, with three years full time teaching experience in a large secondary school in Bristol.
Since recently moving back home to Cornwall she has been involved in art workshops in local primary and secondary schools. Recent projects include, Seed for Life, two day African Art workshop in Egloskerry Primary school, where children made clay masks, large scale paper sculptures, print making and animal masks.
Katie has extensive skills in all Art and Design areas, especially sculpture. She has experience of teaching with a wide range of materials and methods; including stone carving, willow work, ceramics, found objects and textiles, as well as drawing, photography, painting, collage and printmaking. With endless enthusiasm for her subject she engages young people of all abilities in the Visual Arts.
Katie also has experience of outdoor teaching, having run workshops in the Forest of Dean, exploring the sculptures in the forest and their history and meanings.
Available now for facilitating workshops, enterprise weeks, arts days either to fit in with the curriculum or combining subject areas, and working with the wider community.
CV and references available on request, CRB checked
Contact:
01566 781364
07723031036
Susan Shaw- Fashion Designer
Susan Shaw - Fashion Designer
BA(Hons) St Martins School of Art, PGCE
As a successful fashion designer I have worked internationally and gained first hand experience of designing for the western world while producing in a developing country.
With the growing awareness of the exploitations within the fashion industry I have been inspired to look at different ways of designing and making fashion, combining creativity and independence with global awareness.
I offer practical workshops recycling used clothing into wearable high street equivalent fashion garments resulting in students feeling empowered about making decisions for themselves, and that they are making a difference.
CRB checked, CV can be downloaded here and references on request. Workshops linked to national curriculum. Download information about workshops here
Contact:
susan.design@btinternet.com
tel: 077 380 11567
Jacolly Puppet Theatre
Jacolly Puppet Theatre is a professional touring company that has entertained and educated mostly younger audiences across the UK and abroad for over 30 years. Their current shows include Elf Tales about bullying issues for Key Stages 1 & 2; Real Bugs (KS 2) that uses 40 times life size insects to help children learn about entomology; and Dogworthy’s Summer Magic (KS 1) that acts as an entertaining teaching aid set on a magical seashore. Teaching shows are supported with follow-up material.
“Real Bugs was a magnet from the first beetle to the last ant. Even the most complex of concepts was reduced to a fun-filled package that kept the audience enthralled, entertained and, of course, educated.” Kelvin Boot, Plymouth Marine Aquarium
Jac Illett and Holly Griffin also teach puppet-making and performing techniques for teachers and students.
Contact:
Jacolly Puppet Theatre, Kirkella Rd, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6BB
01822 852346
theatre@jacolly-puppets.co.uk
www.jacolly-puppets.co.uk
Chartwell Dutiro: Musician, Singer/Song-writer,Composer,Teacher/Mentor
Chartwell Dutiro is a rare, all-round musician. He is as at ease performing as compiling music for TV. Esteemed as a soloist and ensemble member, Chartwell's skills as a teacher are valued by fellow professional musicians as much as children in school and community.
Chartwell Dutiro uses the mbira as an instrument of education, as well as music, to encompass both traditional and contemporary perspectives; history,culture and identity, geographic location and enviroment are all drawn out through the study of constraction and playing. Running in parallel. Chartwell competently sets the mbira and it's music into context, essential in moving away from the 'exotic' associated with musicians from the South.
Contact:
Penny Macbeth- Visual Artist
Painting workshops
These sessions can be run very successfully at either KS1 or 2. The workshops give children an opportunity to work on a very large scale, which we have observed to be both liberating and challenging. By liaising fully with staff before sessions, we are able to agree visual source material which will support current topical work so that the resulting large scale images allow for exciting classroom or corridor exhibitions with a strong curricular link.
Drawing workshops
By using a series of well tested drawing games (grid drawings, mystery object drawings, fast & moving figure drawings, directional light source, still lives) I engage children with the fascination of the visual world in ways which take the fear out of the process and make it fun and fast moving .
The tutors are CRB checked and experienced in special needs and behaviourally challenged children.
For full information click here
Contact:
E pennymacbeth@macace.net
Craig Johnson (Squashbox Theatre)- Actor & Puppeteer
I am an experienced actor, musician and puppeteer, based in Penzance, Cornwall.
For the last 7 years I have been a member of Kneehigh Theatre, performing in major national and international tours such as Tristan & Yseult, Cymbeline, and The Bacchae, as well as small-scale village hall shows, including directing and acting in Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.
As a solo artist, I perform under the name Squashbox Theatre, with the aim of bringing quality performances involving puppetry, live music and comedy to schools. My new performance The Sea Show is a quirky mix of storytelling, puppet show, natural history programme and cabaret, suitable for children aged 5 -11.
I also offer practical workshops on puppetry, drama and storytelling, available for primary and secondary schools, early years, colleges and adult education. I have considerable experience working with young people as an artist and workshop leader, and have a humorous, relaxed and engaging style.
Contact:
E craig@squashboxtheatre.co.uk
W www.squashboxtheatre.co.uk
T 07769 646345 / 01736 741123
Sally Spens- Textile designer/ visual artist
Work sold internationally and included in the textile collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Campaign for Drawing has been the inspiration for my work with children. I design projects that combine formal techniques with fun and imagination, and result in children making significant individual progress in their work.
Schools can choose from programmes of work, taught in one hour sessions, that include: Observational drawing, Watercolour painting, Caricature Stories and illustration, Design and applied arts, Artists and ideas
Collective pieces for Big Draw events:
2003 My School Playground – joint winner of the schools prize at the Drawing Inspiration Awards
2005 Matisse’s Cornish Garden
2006 Textile Design Workshop at the V&A
When working on a collective piece I design a composite so that each child can take pride in their individual contribution.
CV and references on request. Currently teaching ‘Art Club’ at Truro School Prep.
Contact:
T 01326 341457
Phil Bowen- Poet in schools
Phil Bowen is a poet, performer and playwright who has worked in over 300 schools. He was a teacher for many years in Liverpool (Head of Drama), Devon and Cornwall. His poetry has appeared in The Forward Book of Poetry 1998 and he has two collections, Variety's Hammer and Starfly, both published by Stride. He has also written books on poetry and Bob Dylan and poetry and The Beatles. Phil lives in Cornwall and is keen to work with Infants, Juniors or Secondary Schools on any poetry related, spoken word or ‘gifted and talented’ project.
Contact:
T 01736 360531
M 07866819763
Rogue Theatre Company
Rogue Theatre is a professional touring theatre company who are committed to making theatre and the arts accessible to young people.
We have project managed and facilitated numerous projects and workshops with young people over the past two years. Our focus is on facilitating a process which is creatively led by young people, supporting an environment to develop new communication skills, build confidence and aspiration and apply new ways of approaching learning.
We can tailor projects to address certain briefs or facilitate one off workshops. Our work with young people is fun, fast moving and focussed.
In the past we have worked with Creative Partnerships, Space For Sports and Arts, Sure Start, National Trust, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities.
We work with a wide pool of artists and can offer skills in theatre, dance, acrobatics, music, writing, design and costume. All Rogue artists have public liability insurance and are crb checked.
Rogue Theatre can also offer the use of our touring theatre equipment including lighting equipment, a PA system and dance floor.
Contact:
Rogue Theatre, 55 Pendarves street, Tuckingmill, Camborne, TR14 8NP
T 01209 612301 M 07855830079 E info@roguetheatre.co.uk
Reg Payn- Puppet Showman/ Visual Artist and Workshop Leader
I am a professional Puppeteer and visual artist, leading school and community workshops since 1992.
Projects vary from giant processional images for events such as City of Lights and Bath International Festival to one-day shadow workshops and puppet shows in Westcountry schools. Wherever possible I use re-cycled products and natural materials such as willow and bamboo.
Rewarding results are achieved by the very young, the complete novice or the more mature student.All my workshops aim to be safe, imaginative, co-operative, informative....and FUN!
Contact:
For further details and full c.v. etc. please contact 01208 851723 or e-mail: regpayn@btinternet.com
Caja Dhu Theatre Company
Caja Dhu’s team of experienced professionals will run inspirational workshops in your school, tailor-made to suit your needs.
Past projects with Foundation and Key Stage One groups include: Creative Story telling, Puppets, Not Now Bernard, Masks, Funny Bones
Past projects with Key Stage Two groups include: Macbeth, Greeks Tudors, The Victorians, Wartime Britain, Bullying Masks, Story telling
We can:
Create projects linked into the national curriculum or to your own school development plan.
Devise workshops for your book week, PPA time, or activity days.
Provide workshops in early years and foundation stages.
Direct and produce performances.
Contact:
01736 810490 Or email cajadhu@hotmail.co.uk
Peter Fox- Samba Drumming
I specialise in delivering workshops for samba percussion groups, mainly brazilian street rythyms. I aim to encourage community participation in events such as the Truro City of Lights procession. I tend to work with groups with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of drumming but I am also interested in starting new groups of varying ability. Samba drumming has a well known health benefit having an effect on the brains alpha waves producing a feeling of euphoria.
Contact:
Peter Fox, Little Treskello, Plain an Gwarry, Penzance, TR170DU
T 01736 711458
Sally Crooks- Actress and workshop leader
Sally has worked with young people of all ages from 5 to 18 years old. Her workshops are simple: - there is no right or wrong. She can adapt workshops to investigate or tackle any issue, subject matter or script through physical theatre. Classes are colourful and fun and involve improvisations, devising, writing, discussing, dissecting (subject only!), confidence building games, performing and evaluating. Sally also currently works as a freelance actress for theatre companies around Cornwall and is strong believer in building relationships between young people and local theatre.
Fully CRB checked
Contact:
M 07775 716972
E sallycrooks81@hotmail.com
StoryWorks Theatre Company
StoryWorks Theatre Company is a multimedia performing arts in Education Company which works with children and young people in schools to create dynamic cross-curricular projects based on a theatrical journey beginning with an original story, and ending in a site-specific or landscape theatre performance by your pupils.
In consultation with your school we can create a project based on topics the class or year group is studying or you can choose from our current list of cross-curricular arts-based workshops. We are happy to work on a daily basis (one-off workshops, with a variety of funding options available) or for longer (for cross-curricular projects perhaps over a whole academic year) on projects leading to a performance. We are able to provide references for our work upon request.
Full details of the educational workshops available are available from Kathy Sharpe on 07973 725 006 or on the website at www.storyworkstheatrecompany.com.
Stars-in-the-faking- Comedy Performance -
‘Stars-in-the-faking’ is a unique organisation offering comedy performances for venues, festivals, stage, wedding or corporate functions.
We also offer an education programme for schools, colleges, and community groups exploring role and identity through the eyes of bittersweet characters. Our workshops are ‘tailor-made’ and exploring identity, self awareness, and self worth, through a range of creative mediums which gives the participants a sense of ownership, confidence and pride.
Contact:
Lollie Brewer T 07790621858 E lollieplop@lollie.freeserve.co.uk
W www.stars-in-the-faking.co.uk (under construction)
Hebe Lucraft- Dance Therapist/Teacher
Hebe is a UK registered Dance Therapist and Dance Teacher and has worked in dance provision in education and other settings for children and young people for over eight years. She works with children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Autism, Aspergers, moderate to severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
Hebe designs and delivers dance and movement experiences in response to individual setting needs and individual client and group needs. Some of her work is performance based and most of her work is process oriented.
Current projects include a special school for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties where she provides Dance Movement Therapy to individual clients, a small family group and to children on a ‘drop-in’ self-referral basis. She is currently conducting an action research project where children self-refer for Dance Movement Therapy. Hebe is also involved in developing and writing a new degree program at the University of Wales, 'Creative Therapies in Education'.
Contact:
Chris Salisbury- Storyteller
Chris Salisbury aka 'Spindle Wayfarer' has been telling stories for a long time, appearing on television, and in the most unlikely venues all over Britain. Educator, trainer and professional storyteller, Chris has a background in professional theatre and is a qualified dramatherapist. In 2002 he founded and now directs the Westcountry Storytelling Festival to bring the oral tradition alive in the South West region. He is also a director of WildWise and uses every creative means at his disposal to encourage the enjoyment and valuing of nature on events and courses around the world.
"I found myself opening to the deeper magic that the storyworld brings, a kind of archetypal listening that happens inside, in the place of soul. This is of profound value." Oliver Hurd-Thomas, art teacher
Contact:
E enquiries@wildwise.co.uk W www.wildwise.co.uk M 0781 349 2825
Delpha Hudson- Teacher and Freelance artist
Arts education projects that I have been involved in are informed by the experience I have as a fully qualified teacher who works with Key Stages 1-4, and by my artist’s practice in which I work in a range of
media, including performance, video and installation. I have worked with Fierce! Earth in Birmingham, and most recently with Newlyn Art Gallery, to facilitate projects whose outcomes involve dialogue, not only visual but multi-sensory media, and above all creativity and new ways of thinking. I am extremely flexible, full of ideas and have good communication skills. I am happy to talk through any ideas for new creative projects.
Contact:
E delphahud@yahoo.co.uk T 01736 330820
Su Briggs- Visual Artist
I am an Artist and experienced Teacher who offers art workshops to children and adults. Over the past five years I have worked in many schools co- ordinating sculpture and mural projects. I believe that the outcome of the project should be the pupils' work so I work alongside the pupils, offering my knowledge and experience in my specialised areas.
The project can vary from group work to individual pieces, artworks that stay in school or artworks that can be taken home. If you would like to see more examples of the projects that I have been involved with please go to my website www.subriggs.com or I will be happy to come into your school and show you my portfolio.
Contact: E info@subriggs.com T 07941 537872
attik dance
attik dance specialises in finding imaginative and varied approaches to sharing its work and its creative process, through a forward looking education and community programme.
Participation in dance provides enjoyment and promotes fitness and general well-being. Participating in high quality dance can provide participants with a wide range of social skills and benefits not just to counter obesity but also to increase their self-esteem and confidence.
We have worked extensively with schools, colleges, community groups, residential centres and the public throughout the South West and we currently provide over 200 workshops in schools each year.
Contact: T 01752 252510 E info@attik.org.uk
Web www.attik.org.uk
David Heathfield- Storyteller and Workshop Leader
Fire your imagination with a very experienced performer and workshop leader. David will research and develop material to fit your needs.
• Be enchanted with his telling of traditional stories from the UK and around the globe.
• Untap your creativity through spontaneous and collaborative oral storymaking.
• David works in schools, museums, universities, libraries and other organisations with all ages and ranges.
• Song, guitar and percussion are often woven into his work.
David is the author of the highly practical resource book 'Spontaneous Speaking: Drama Activities for Confidence and Fluency' (DELTA)
You can download further information about David's workshops and teacher training here
Contact:
M 07786331137 E david@davidheathfield.co.uk
Sophia Abalos - Educational and community arts workshop facilitator
Experienced in working with children, young people and adults with a variety of media, depending on the requirements of the groups, individuals or project. Can facilitate withy sculpture, photography, mural/graffiti painting, drawing/illustration and concept/issue lead workshops. Innovative and creative approach to projects and delivery of workshops with a flexible attitude that responds to individual's needs in a group setting.
Contact:
T 01736 367341 M 07732 849376 E zabalost@yahoo.co.uk
Montague Orange- Comedy Juggler
Over 20 Years experience. I specialise in juggling workshops that improve hand to eye coordination, balance, spatial awareness and confidence. I can run as many workshops as the timetable allows, a short performance, provide equipment & worksheets. An extended programme can be developed where I can track a child’s progress and make follow up visits.
Enhanced Disclosure in progress with KEAP.
Contact:
Mike Hindle
T 01736 367227 M 07866 874773
Jill Hudson- BA (Hons) Fine Art
A graduate of Falmouth College of Arts, I live and work in Cornwall.I have spent time working with Raleigh International as their Expedition Artist in Chile, where I headed up the John Muir Environmental Award.I have been involved in holding art workshops at the Penryn College holiday scheme, Cornwall, and also in the City of Lights Lantern Festival in Truro, making lanterns and working with schools.In July 2006 I took part in the WOMAD festival (World of music and dance) holding withy sculpture workshops for children.
I am available/interested in working with schools around environmental themes through a variety of media.
Contact:
Tom Hyde- Sculptor
I trained in sculpture and have worked on a number of high profile exhibitions for advertising purposes. I have experience working on a range of sculpture based projects within schools. I like the challenge of working out how things can be made and deciding on and making the design. I am enthusiastic about the subject and able to encourage and build confidence when taking sculpture workshops in schools.
Recent projects include: A whale (4.5metres) made with primary children from wood found on local beaches. A large storytelling chair for telling stories and directing discussions.
If you have an idea or would like to discuss project possibilities, please contact me:
Tom Hyde, Lower Stursdon, Morwenstow, Nr Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9HU
T 01288 331412 E trh@hotmail.co.uk
Kathy Wray (BA Hons)- Artist/ Illustrator
I have been self-employed artist since graduating from BA(Hons) in Surface Pattern design in 2002, and have developed my Art practice alongside various teaching opportunities. I have worked as a tutor for the Newlyn Art Gallery running Kids Art workshops and adult printmaking courses since 2004. I recently completed a part-time Postgraduate CERT Ed teaching course at Truro College. I am able to deliver a wide variety of children’s workshops that extend imaginative development and creative processes; with observational drawing, monotype printing, mixed-media, collage and painting. I own a portable print-press and can teach printmaking workshops; with collograph and monotype etc. I could work with producing figurative work as well as producing artwork from a performance or an event with the use of drawings, photographs and imagination. My personal work explores figurative expression, with movement and fashion.
For more information about specific workshops and commissions contact:
E kathyyvonne@hotmail.com
www.artisticfigure.co.uk
BoumBoum Drum Workshops - West African/Brazilian rhythm and song
BoumBoum Drum Workshops- based in Penzance but available to work across the South West. BoumBoum uses West African traditional rhythm, song and dance to work with children and young people in school and community settings. Amanda Pickering, lead Music Worker, has twelve years' experience as a performer and teacher, and has trained with master drummers in West Africa, Europe and the UK. She is particularly interested in developing confidence and communication skills in young people through rhythm, and in working with them to devise their own music as well as increasing their cultural awareness through African artforms.
For information, please contact Amanda:
M 07751786315 E boumboum@boumboum.co.uk
Kerry Raymond- Dance Teacher
International Dance Teacher, Association Freestyle Dance Teacher incorporating inclusive dance. Available for one off workshops or regular classes if required. Aiming to make dance available and inclusive for all to enjoy.
CRB checked, own Public Liability Insurance. Basic knowledge of Cornwall’s Key Word Signing. Based in Redruth, Cornwall.
Contact:
M 07834 374 541
Barbara Santi- Film-maker
Film-maker working with young people and rural communities using digital technology, film & photography. Tailor made projects include workshop based work with schools and after schools clubs from development/funding through to production and distribution. Strong links with Cornwall Film festival. Currently working in collaboration with Newlyn Art Gallery on a year long participatory project working with farming families to document their year. I am specifically interested in using digital technology for social change.
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