Lydia

A practicing artist and educator, working across sculpture, drawing, print, text, public engagement and research. I hold a First Class BA Hons in Fine Art from Leeds College of Art, and an MA in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art with distinction.

I currently work for University of the Arts London as a Short Course tutor, and have experience working with children and adults of all ages and levels. I am fully literate in online learning, with the skills and technology to provide a detailed and immersive learning experience.

I focus a lot on process and experimentation, as that is where I feel art can be such a valuable learning experience, and provides the biggest scope for development of ideas and skills for high achievement at any level. I can also help learners to deepen contextual understanding through research skills, art history knowledge, promoting critical discussion and forming opinions.

Availability: I am available most weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, and at various other times during the week. I also have more availability during school holidays. Just ask me and we can work something out! I will always try to accommodate any requests.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Current role: Short Course tutor at University of the Arts London - teaching extra-curricular Art and Design courses and classes for young people aged 7-17. In person and online.

- 4+ years experience in freelance public engagement projects and workshops, with funding and collaboration from local councils, arts commissioning bodies and charities.

- 3 years working at a state secondary school as a Technician/Instructor and after-school club lead. Working across all Art and Design disciplines providing technical, classroom, 1-2-1 and exam support.

- 3+ years as a uniformed Cub Scout leader working with 8-10-year-olds.

- Trained Arts Award Adviser at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

- Experience of Visiting Lecturer teaching BA Fine Art Students at Leeds Arts University and UCA Farnham including 1-2-1 tutorials, artist talks and leading studio crits.

- Co-led the Merz Society at RCA, organising education events for students including zoom workshops, artist talks, crits and discussions.