Teaching

MOSAICS FOR SCHOOLS

I provide taught sessions in primary and secondary schools across Yorkshire & the UK. Please contact me regarding possible sources of funding for the cost of materials (up to £250 vouchers).

I am currently contracted by MIND (Hull & East Yorkshire) to work with disadvantaged children, at risk of developing a mental health illness, aged 5-13 years old across schools, with children's charities, youth centres and out of school activities.

Whilst teaching mosaics in schools I have sought to link the sessions to the national curriculum by exploring the history of mosaics - with particular reference to the Romans; maths - calculating the number of tiles required and cost to cover a given area; ICT - designing a mosaic on the pc and exploring other mosaic artists via the web; English - providing a written quiz; and, geography - asking the children to consider where they have seen mosaics across the world, for eg, holidays abroad.

I have taught in a wide variety of schools including rural, urban, special needs, public, private, small and large. Projects have included mosaicing a mirror to external and internal wall mosaics.

I hold a clear Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate (CRB check) available for inspection and have a certificate in Safeguarding Children (Level 1).

Schools I have worked with include:
Rush Green Infant's, Romford
St Joseph's RC Primary, Bingley
Clifton Pre-prep, York
Fishergate Primary, York
Cockburn College of Performing Arts, Leeds
Wansbeck Primary, Hull
Wilberfoss Primary, York
Endeavour High, Hull
Hutton Cranswick Primary, Driffield
St Thomas More RC Primary, Hull
Ravenscliffe High, Halifax
Northcott Special School, Hull
Holy Name RC Primary, Hull

MOSAICS FOR ADULTS

I also run mosaic workshops for adults and I am qualified to teach adult learners (City & Guilds PTTLS). Mosaic workshops can be arranged to explore the direct and indirect methods of making mosaics using a variety of materials or tailor made to suite a given project. Previous sessions have included regional art societies, disadvantaged parent-child groups, mental health clients, museum-based community themed and parish council events.

Bookings are now being taken for my next series of workshops at the Dutch House, Mill Green Farm, Brandsby Road, Crayke, North Yorkshire YO61 4TT
www.dutchhouseyorkshire.com/MosaicWorkshops.html
01347 889431 or email info@dutchhouseyorkshire.com

Mosaic a Mirror workshop for busy mums - Thursday 5th July 2012, 10am - 12.30pm
Price £30, includes refreshments & use of tools, excludes material costs (£10)

Mosaic a Plaque (22x22cm) - Saturday 14th July 2012, 10am - 4pm
Price £55, includes lunch, refreshments & use of tools, excludes material costs (£10)

Mum and Child (7+) workshop: Mosaic a Paving Slab, Thursday 9th August 2012, 10am - 3pm
Price £55, includes 2 lunches (mum and child), refreshments & use of tools, excludes material costs (£15)

Mosaic a Glass Vase (large), Saturday 15th September 2012, 10am - 4pm
Price £55, includes lunch, refreshments & use of tools, excludes material costs (£12)

Mosaic a Glass Lamp, Saturday 13th October 2012, 10am - 4pm
Price £55, includes lunch, refreshments & use of tools, excludes material costs (£13)

MOSAICS FOR THE COMMUNITY

As a qualified Community Artworker (having trained with Artlink, Hull) I am available for consultation and facilitation of public community art projects. Projects include school mosaic sessions in Hull, York and Leeds.



If you would like to discuss a taught school session, mosaic workshop or community art project please send an email using the 'contact us' button or call 07929 884759.

ADULT WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS

• Sue was an inspiration. Most people had never made a mosaic before but it was also the relaxed and happy atmosphere that contributed to a most enjoyable 2 days.
• What a most wonderful experience. Working with others as a group and learning something new. Being part of something important and watching a piece of work grow from the start is both exciting and fulfilling.
• I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The process was fascinating and creative; the colours, textures and designs were beautiful. It was great to be part of a team working on the large mosaic.
• Enjoyed it very much.
• Very enjoyable and fun
• Was planned very well indeed.
• Great fun – very relaxing.
• Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous!
• Enjoyed every aspect especially being taught all the basics before starting the real thing. Would love to do as a hobby at home.
• Love it – love it – love it! Sense of achievement. Being part of a special group activity. Something tangible to reflect on.
• Really good fun.
• The teaching was extremely professional, patient and fun at the same time as informative.
• The teacher was very helpful and friendly.
• The teaching and everything else was great.
• Sue was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable.
• The teaching was done with great care and attention to individuals attending.
• Excellent facilitator – patient and calm.
• Excellent teaching and allocated time.






















Sue Kershaw
Mosaic Artist (York, North Yorkshire, UK)
www.mosaicart.org.uk
07929 884759

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