Artist List 19.06 - Play...

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Artist List 19.06.2017 Please note Not all the following artists work directly for Play Resource and their presence on this list should not be regarded as a recommendation by Play Resource. It is each group’s responsibility to undertake their own checks for an artist in advance of employment, in line with their Child Protection Policy. Artists undertaking arts outreach work for Play Resource with children/young people, do not work in an unsupervised situation i.e. a teacher, youth worker or carer must always be present and responsible for the care of children/young people in line with our Child Protection Policy available our website www.playresource.org ____________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Dawn Aston Mobile: 07717081877 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Website: www.dawnastonmosaics.com Qualifications and Experience BA Hons Degree in Fine Art Garden Design and Horticultural qualifications from Greenmount College Experienced visual artist specialising in mosaics, painting, 3D construction, mixed media, drawing, portraits and collage. Dawn has worked in community arts and horticulture since 2005 with all ages, abilities and backgrounds on various and diverse projects. Award winning garden designer @ Bloom, Dublin / www.bloominthepark.com in 2009 and 2010 where the relationships between Art and landscape are explored. Experienced in working in the horticultural industry with a retail garden nursery and garden centre. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Name: John Byrne (Sign writer and Artist) Telephone: 028 2563 0443 Mobile: 07802 341808 E-mail: [email protected] Qualifications and Experience I work with all age and abilities delivering workshops painting and sign writing. Please visit my website for more information www.signability.net__________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Hazel Boland Telephone: 07787933257 E-mail: [email protected] Qualifications and Experience BA Hons Textiles and Fashion Design OCN Youth work My work as a freelance arts facilitator has a particular emphasis on nurturing the young creative mind through early years and creative play. By introducing recycled/ found materials, opportunities are provided for young children to investigate and discover by applying various techniques to include painting, layering, sculpting, wrapping, weaving and sticking this allowing them to take risks and open their mind to the possibilities of the world around them. Projects have included fairy tale castles, sculpture (paper and junk), outdoor installation/art pieces with mosaics, stepping stones, recycled plastic rain shelter, garden graffiti murals, butterfly wall installation, hut building, plastic bottle water features and environmental arts in collaboration with schools, community groups, health boards, museums and local councils.

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Artist List 19062017

Please note Not all the following artists work directly for Play Resource and their presence on this list should not be regarded as a recommendation by Play Resource It is each grouprsquos responsibility to undertake their own checks for an artist in advance of employment in line with their Child Protection Policy Artists undertaking arts outreach work for Play Resource with childrenyoung people do not work in an unsupervised situation ie a teacher youth worker or carer must always be present and responsible for the care of childrenyoung people in line with our Child Protection Policy available our website wwwplayresourceorg

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Name Dawn Aston

Mobile 07717081877

E-mail infodawnastonmosaicscouk and infodawnastoncouk

Website wwwdawnastonmosaicscom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in Fine Art Garden Design and Horticultural qualifications from Greenmount College Experienced visual artist specialising in mosaics painting 3D construction mixed media drawing portraits and collage Dawn has worked in community arts and horticulture since 2005 with all ages abilities and backgrounds on various and diverse projects

Award winning garden designer Bloom Dublin wwwbloomintheparkcom in 2009 and 2010 where the relationships between Art and landscape are explored Experienced in working in the horticultural industry with a retail garden nursery and garden centre

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Name John Byrne (Sign writer and Artist)

Telephone 028 2563 0443

Mobile 07802 341808

E-mail signabilityskycom

Qualifications and Experience

I work with all age and abilities delivering workshops painting and sign writing Please visit my website for more information wwwsignabilitynet__________________________________________________________________________________

Name Hazel Boland

Telephone 07787933257

E-mail Hazelfd5yahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Textiles and Fashion Design

OCN Youth work

My work as a freelance arts facilitator has a particular emphasis on nurturing the young creative mind through early years and creative play By introducing recycled found materials opportunities are provided for young children to investigate and discover by applying various techniques to include painting layering sculpting wrapping weaving and sticking this allowing them to take risks and open their mind to the possibilities of the world around them Projects have included fairy tale castles sculpture (paper and junk) outdoor installationart pieces with mosaics stepping stones recycled plastic rain shelter garden graffiti murals butterfly wall installation hut building plastic bottle water features and environmental arts in collaboration with schools community groups health boards museums and local councils

Artist List 19062017

Name Jan Campbell

E-mail jancouturebyjancom

Qualifications and Experience

I have several qualifications in Fashion and Textiles and dimensional jewellery I have had my own business for many years selling my hand painted silks and silver jewellery in several craft shops and online I have taken workshops and demonstrations in the Ards Borough Council area for the last few years focusing on Silk painting techniques I was a designerrsquos sample maker (for House of Fraser) and am fully trained and qualified in pattern construction and the garment making process Jewellery making ndash I started off with bead and wire work and progressed to silversmith techniques These can be tailored to suit the studentrsquos abilities and ages I provide workshops for Children over 16 years of age and adults Textile art especially painting on silk Also garment making (including pattern construction) and jewellery making (beading wire work silversmith techniques such as stone setting)

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Name William Clifford

Telephone 02890 878559

Mobile 07894819505

E-mail Williamcliffordlivecom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector As a part-time community based tutor with 15 years teaching experience including 4 years current experience tutoring an evening class on Photography and Photoshop Techniques from beginner status to advanced functionality I have over 30 years experience as an Art amp Design technician working in secondary education and many years as an amateur photographer along with 10 years membership of The National Association of Photoshop Professionals ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Lucie Corcoran

Telephone 2840650052

Mobile 07904117543

E-mail luciloo62hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City + Guilds Fashion Year 1 + Costume Design Wardrobe Trainee Wardrobe Assistant - 10 years Experience in Film and TV Industry NVQ Level 2 CCLD (Childcare) Community Arts Training Puppet Courses at Beat Carnival Island Arts Centre artist Facilitator costume workshops mixed ability City + Guilds Fashion Year 1 + Costume Design Wardrobe Trainee Wardrobe Assistant - 10 years Experience in Film and TV Industry NVQ Level 2 CCLD (Childcare) Community Arts Training Puppet Courses at Beat Carnival Island Arts Centre artist Facilitator costume workshops mixed ability

Specialisms arts and crafts and working with children with mixed abilities

Name Ross Cochrane

E-mail rosscochranegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

MFA PgDIP BFA PgCFHE

Additional InformationExperience

Curator White rabbit productions (visual artists group) Education officer OutReachone (Childrenrsquos Creative Arts Programme) Live Craft TutorCeramics Tutor Leitrim Sculpture Centre Worked in a variety of education and creative sectors such as Fine Art Lecturing events management arts administration

Artist List 19062017

Name Chanida Cassidy

Arts Manager

Thai Arts NI 07923657972 wwwthaiartsnicom wwwfacebookcomthaiartsni I grew up in Thailand and moved in Northern Ireland in 2013 After finishing university in 1998 in Thailand I worked in Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin for 3 years delivering workshops and educational arts programmes to schools and tourists I have continued my arts and crafts practice in Northern Ireland selling my products mainly fruit carvings at craft fairs and also delivering workshops to local community groups and displaying my skills at public events upon request In 2014 I set up my own business Thai Arts NI to promote Thai arts heritage and culture through education I provide outreach workshops in the community including traditional parasol amp fan painting lantern making traditional crafts sand art flags of hope workshops carving demorsquos and cultural displays I have previously delivered workshops and displays for Omagh Cookstown Belfast Castlereagh Newtownabbey and Derry District Councils I have also delivered arts workshops to schools womenrsquos groups community groups summer schemes public events elderly groups and everything in between

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Doodlebugs Creative Workshops

Mobile 07871925093

E-mail infodoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Website wwwdoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Building a greater future one life at a time through arts and crafts workshops For all ages and abilities We come to you Toddlers after schools parties fairs community events corporates etc We have recently run workshops with Ikea Ulster Bank Loughview Integrated Primary school Crossgar Boys Brigade Comber Girls Brigade St Lukes Family Centre and Belfast City Council DOODLEBUGS AIMS bull To provide creative experiences for all ages and abilities bull Promote community involvement bull Enhance environmental awareness bull Encourage group work bull Increase confidence and initiative of those involved bull Extend creative experiences beyond the workshop encounter bull Raise awareness of the arts and their various forms

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Fionnuala Duffin

Telephone 028 9077 5543

Mobile079 4090 9322

E-mailfmduffinyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fashion and Printed Textile Design 21 HND Textile Design Advanced GNVQ Art and Design Worked for New Start as an art teacher artist shadowing with Play Resource and Belfast Childrenrsquos Festival with Young at Art I feel my imagination creativity enthusiasm and personality will aid me in any workshop environment As well as my experience working with challenging teenagers and disabled children Irish speaker

Artist List 19062017

Name Lenka Davidikova

Mobile 07784917715

E-mail lenadavidikovaymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Education BA Hons Fine and Applied Arts ndash University of Ulster Belfast Campus first class honours Slovakia Namestovo 1994ndash1998 Fashion Design ndashFashion Design Colle five GCSE`s Grades 5A Northern Ireland Belfast 2006 - 2007 English language ndash Communicator ndashB 2007 - 2008 English language ndash International Spoken ESOL- Expert 2008 - 2009 English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International Grade C 2008 - 2009 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Merit

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Name Therese Gorman

Telephone 92638724 Mobile 07790056783 E-mailtheresegormanhotmailcom Website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk Qualifications and Experience Therese has worked with a wide variety of group of all ages from 3 to 93 yrs All abilities and almost all media She has taught art in both the primary and the post primary sector and in an advisory capacity to the education dept For further visuals check out her website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk

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Name Angela Ginn

Telephone 07964006380

E-mail angelaginnmegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree Goldsmiths College

Angela Ginn has been a practicing artist for over 20 years and has been facilitating creative art workshops for 17 years She has worked in community groups galleries schools and hospitals involving many different people including the elderly womens groups inter-generational multi-cultural and youth groups She was resident artist for Dungannon Community Arts Studio for three years facilitating their Arts and Disability programme It is always important for her to liaise thoroughly with each group her approach is always childparticipant centered Angela offers workshops for small process based arts and crafts projects and large public artworks to suit the needs ideas and vision of each group Some recent projects have included bull A series of murals for Monkstown Community Centre which represent the community who use the centre and a series of anti drugs murals with Newtownabbey Community High School Rathcoole bull A large cross community mosaic project involving two Glengormley schools - Carnmoney and St Maryrsquos On The Hill P S and a WELCOME mosaic for St Bernards Primary School in Glengormley bull She has been resident artist for the last three years in eight schools in Antrim facilitating their extended schools art programme and co-ordinating and facilitating art sessions and various exhibitions for the schools Angela has worked with numerous community and schools groups through the Play Resource over the last fifteen years bull In 2011 she was commissioned to create four ACNI Re Imaging artworks in various locations across Northern Ireland Angela specializes in 2d colour based work Including drawing painting mosaic murals textiles and general arts and crafts

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Name Deirdre Gallagher

Mobile 07900454312

E-mail deirdreagallagherbtinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Bse Degree in Youth and Community work University of Ulster

City and Guilds further Adult Education ndash Teaching Certificate

Arts and Crafts OCN L2 ndash Play Resource

Studying at present at The Belfast MET HND Art and Design - Fine Art

Experience

I have been a youth worker with the BELB for over 25 years I have experience in working with young people with all abilities in youth club community church groups play groups scouts and in schools I have been developing my skills and practice as a community artist for over eight years delivering seasonal arts and crafts using junk materials as a resource for my work as it is recyclable good for the environment and allows for work on a budget and shows what can be created from waste materials I have delivered an Arts and Crafts Proficiency Course to part-time youth works in the NEELB and art workshops to part-time Youth Workers in the BELB also Cub Beaver and Scout Leaders I facilitate arts and craft work shops for the Belfast City Council each year for their play day events I have worked for the Lisburn City Council as a Community Artist in delivering their Summer Arts Scheme the Halloween Scheme as well as the Encounters programme for schools one example was delivering a Trash for Fashion programme with two p7s classesrsquo which was a brilliant success I am a good organizer plan well and can keep to deadlines while having fun working with the young people to get the project done ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Helen Hall

Telephone 02890503613

Mobile 07594443064

E-mail nelehhallhotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have been a community artist for a number of years working in the areas of both visual art and dance I have experience working with a range of groups from toddlers to senior citizens and also have a lot of experience working with mixed ability groups

Areas of work include Printing painting collage textiles photography and dance I am currently studying dance have a diploma in Art and Design qualifications in photography and a BA Hons in English Literature I have also completed child protection training ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Gareth Hughes

Telephone 02830265992

Mobile 07966307583

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art

Photoshop 1+2 Cert

Specialist Areas Art Music Music Performance and Recording Since finishing art college in 1986 I have been employed a variety of projects as part of the Newry and Mourne arts Collective Newry Arts Centre and since 1993 as a volunteer and then as a full time employed as a support worker since 1997 I work on a broad range of community arts projects ranging from music recording and production through to visual arts projects ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

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Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

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Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

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Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

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Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

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Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

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Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

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Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

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Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

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Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 2: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Jan Campbell

E-mail jancouturebyjancom

Qualifications and Experience

I have several qualifications in Fashion and Textiles and dimensional jewellery I have had my own business for many years selling my hand painted silks and silver jewellery in several craft shops and online I have taken workshops and demonstrations in the Ards Borough Council area for the last few years focusing on Silk painting techniques I was a designerrsquos sample maker (for House of Fraser) and am fully trained and qualified in pattern construction and the garment making process Jewellery making ndash I started off with bead and wire work and progressed to silversmith techniques These can be tailored to suit the studentrsquos abilities and ages I provide workshops for Children over 16 years of age and adults Textile art especially painting on silk Also garment making (including pattern construction) and jewellery making (beading wire work silversmith techniques such as stone setting)

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name William Clifford

Telephone 02890 878559

Mobile 07894819505

E-mail Williamcliffordlivecom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector As a part-time community based tutor with 15 years teaching experience including 4 years current experience tutoring an evening class on Photography and Photoshop Techniques from beginner status to advanced functionality I have over 30 years experience as an Art amp Design technician working in secondary education and many years as an amateur photographer along with 10 years membership of The National Association of Photoshop Professionals ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Lucie Corcoran

Telephone 2840650052

Mobile 07904117543

E-mail luciloo62hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City + Guilds Fashion Year 1 + Costume Design Wardrobe Trainee Wardrobe Assistant - 10 years Experience in Film and TV Industry NVQ Level 2 CCLD (Childcare) Community Arts Training Puppet Courses at Beat Carnival Island Arts Centre artist Facilitator costume workshops mixed ability City + Guilds Fashion Year 1 + Costume Design Wardrobe Trainee Wardrobe Assistant - 10 years Experience in Film and TV Industry NVQ Level 2 CCLD (Childcare) Community Arts Training Puppet Courses at Beat Carnival Island Arts Centre artist Facilitator costume workshops mixed ability

Specialisms arts and crafts and working with children with mixed abilities

Name Ross Cochrane

E-mail rosscochranegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

MFA PgDIP BFA PgCFHE

Additional InformationExperience

Curator White rabbit productions (visual artists group) Education officer OutReachone (Childrenrsquos Creative Arts Programme) Live Craft TutorCeramics Tutor Leitrim Sculpture Centre Worked in a variety of education and creative sectors such as Fine Art Lecturing events management arts administration

Artist List 19062017

Name Chanida Cassidy

Arts Manager

Thai Arts NI 07923657972 wwwthaiartsnicom wwwfacebookcomthaiartsni I grew up in Thailand and moved in Northern Ireland in 2013 After finishing university in 1998 in Thailand I worked in Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin for 3 years delivering workshops and educational arts programmes to schools and tourists I have continued my arts and crafts practice in Northern Ireland selling my products mainly fruit carvings at craft fairs and also delivering workshops to local community groups and displaying my skills at public events upon request In 2014 I set up my own business Thai Arts NI to promote Thai arts heritage and culture through education I provide outreach workshops in the community including traditional parasol amp fan painting lantern making traditional crafts sand art flags of hope workshops carving demorsquos and cultural displays I have previously delivered workshops and displays for Omagh Cookstown Belfast Castlereagh Newtownabbey and Derry District Councils I have also delivered arts workshops to schools womenrsquos groups community groups summer schemes public events elderly groups and everything in between

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Doodlebugs Creative Workshops

Mobile 07871925093

E-mail infodoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Website wwwdoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Building a greater future one life at a time through arts and crafts workshops For all ages and abilities We come to you Toddlers after schools parties fairs community events corporates etc We have recently run workshops with Ikea Ulster Bank Loughview Integrated Primary school Crossgar Boys Brigade Comber Girls Brigade St Lukes Family Centre and Belfast City Council DOODLEBUGS AIMS bull To provide creative experiences for all ages and abilities bull Promote community involvement bull Enhance environmental awareness bull Encourage group work bull Increase confidence and initiative of those involved bull Extend creative experiences beyond the workshop encounter bull Raise awareness of the arts and their various forms

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Fionnuala Duffin

Telephone 028 9077 5543

Mobile079 4090 9322

E-mailfmduffinyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fashion and Printed Textile Design 21 HND Textile Design Advanced GNVQ Art and Design Worked for New Start as an art teacher artist shadowing with Play Resource and Belfast Childrenrsquos Festival with Young at Art I feel my imagination creativity enthusiasm and personality will aid me in any workshop environment As well as my experience working with challenging teenagers and disabled children Irish speaker

Artist List 19062017

Name Lenka Davidikova

Mobile 07784917715

E-mail lenadavidikovaymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Education BA Hons Fine and Applied Arts ndash University of Ulster Belfast Campus first class honours Slovakia Namestovo 1994ndash1998 Fashion Design ndashFashion Design Colle five GCSE`s Grades 5A Northern Ireland Belfast 2006 - 2007 English language ndash Communicator ndashB 2007 - 2008 English language ndash International Spoken ESOL- Expert 2008 - 2009 English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International Grade C 2008 - 2009 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Merit

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Therese Gorman

Telephone 92638724 Mobile 07790056783 E-mailtheresegormanhotmailcom Website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk Qualifications and Experience Therese has worked with a wide variety of group of all ages from 3 to 93 yrs All abilities and almost all media She has taught art in both the primary and the post primary sector and in an advisory capacity to the education dept For further visuals check out her website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Angela Ginn

Telephone 07964006380

E-mail angelaginnmegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree Goldsmiths College

Angela Ginn has been a practicing artist for over 20 years and has been facilitating creative art workshops for 17 years She has worked in community groups galleries schools and hospitals involving many different people including the elderly womens groups inter-generational multi-cultural and youth groups She was resident artist for Dungannon Community Arts Studio for three years facilitating their Arts and Disability programme It is always important for her to liaise thoroughly with each group her approach is always childparticipant centered Angela offers workshops for small process based arts and crafts projects and large public artworks to suit the needs ideas and vision of each group Some recent projects have included bull A series of murals for Monkstown Community Centre which represent the community who use the centre and a series of anti drugs murals with Newtownabbey Community High School Rathcoole bull A large cross community mosaic project involving two Glengormley schools - Carnmoney and St Maryrsquos On The Hill P S and a WELCOME mosaic for St Bernards Primary School in Glengormley bull She has been resident artist for the last three years in eight schools in Antrim facilitating their extended schools art programme and co-ordinating and facilitating art sessions and various exhibitions for the schools Angela has worked with numerous community and schools groups through the Play Resource over the last fifteen years bull In 2011 she was commissioned to create four ACNI Re Imaging artworks in various locations across Northern Ireland Angela specializes in 2d colour based work Including drawing painting mosaic murals textiles and general arts and crafts

___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deirdre Gallagher

Mobile 07900454312

E-mail deirdreagallagherbtinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Bse Degree in Youth and Community work University of Ulster

City and Guilds further Adult Education ndash Teaching Certificate

Arts and Crafts OCN L2 ndash Play Resource

Studying at present at The Belfast MET HND Art and Design - Fine Art

Experience

I have been a youth worker with the BELB for over 25 years I have experience in working with young people with all abilities in youth club community church groups play groups scouts and in schools I have been developing my skills and practice as a community artist for over eight years delivering seasonal arts and crafts using junk materials as a resource for my work as it is recyclable good for the environment and allows for work on a budget and shows what can be created from waste materials I have delivered an Arts and Crafts Proficiency Course to part-time youth works in the NEELB and art workshops to part-time Youth Workers in the BELB also Cub Beaver and Scout Leaders I facilitate arts and craft work shops for the Belfast City Council each year for their play day events I have worked for the Lisburn City Council as a Community Artist in delivering their Summer Arts Scheme the Halloween Scheme as well as the Encounters programme for schools one example was delivering a Trash for Fashion programme with two p7s classesrsquo which was a brilliant success I am a good organizer plan well and can keep to deadlines while having fun working with the young people to get the project done ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Helen Hall

Telephone 02890503613

Mobile 07594443064

E-mail nelehhallhotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have been a community artist for a number of years working in the areas of both visual art and dance I have experience working with a range of groups from toddlers to senior citizens and also have a lot of experience working with mixed ability groups

Areas of work include Printing painting collage textiles photography and dance I am currently studying dance have a diploma in Art and Design qualifications in photography and a BA Hons in English Literature I have also completed child protection training ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Gareth Hughes

Telephone 02830265992

Mobile 07966307583

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art

Photoshop 1+2 Cert

Specialist Areas Art Music Music Performance and Recording Since finishing art college in 1986 I have been employed a variety of projects as part of the Newry and Mourne arts Collective Newry Arts Centre and since 1993 as a volunteer and then as a full time employed as a support worker since 1997 I work on a broad range of community arts projects ranging from music recording and production through to visual arts projects ____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

__________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 3: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Chanida Cassidy

Arts Manager

Thai Arts NI 07923657972 wwwthaiartsnicom wwwfacebookcomthaiartsni I grew up in Thailand and moved in Northern Ireland in 2013 After finishing university in 1998 in Thailand I worked in Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin for 3 years delivering workshops and educational arts programmes to schools and tourists I have continued my arts and crafts practice in Northern Ireland selling my products mainly fruit carvings at craft fairs and also delivering workshops to local community groups and displaying my skills at public events upon request In 2014 I set up my own business Thai Arts NI to promote Thai arts heritage and culture through education I provide outreach workshops in the community including traditional parasol amp fan painting lantern making traditional crafts sand art flags of hope workshops carving demorsquos and cultural displays I have previously delivered workshops and displays for Omagh Cookstown Belfast Castlereagh Newtownabbey and Derry District Councils I have also delivered arts workshops to schools womenrsquos groups community groups summer schemes public events elderly groups and everything in between

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Doodlebugs Creative Workshops

Mobile 07871925093

E-mail infodoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Website wwwdoodlebugsworkshopscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Building a greater future one life at a time through arts and crafts workshops For all ages and abilities We come to you Toddlers after schools parties fairs community events corporates etc We have recently run workshops with Ikea Ulster Bank Loughview Integrated Primary school Crossgar Boys Brigade Comber Girls Brigade St Lukes Family Centre and Belfast City Council DOODLEBUGS AIMS bull To provide creative experiences for all ages and abilities bull Promote community involvement bull Enhance environmental awareness bull Encourage group work bull Increase confidence and initiative of those involved bull Extend creative experiences beyond the workshop encounter bull Raise awareness of the arts and their various forms

____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Fionnuala Duffin

Telephone 028 9077 5543

Mobile079 4090 9322

E-mailfmduffinyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fashion and Printed Textile Design 21 HND Textile Design Advanced GNVQ Art and Design Worked for New Start as an art teacher artist shadowing with Play Resource and Belfast Childrenrsquos Festival with Young at Art I feel my imagination creativity enthusiasm and personality will aid me in any workshop environment As well as my experience working with challenging teenagers and disabled children Irish speaker

Artist List 19062017

Name Lenka Davidikova

Mobile 07784917715

E-mail lenadavidikovaymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Education BA Hons Fine and Applied Arts ndash University of Ulster Belfast Campus first class honours Slovakia Namestovo 1994ndash1998 Fashion Design ndashFashion Design Colle five GCSE`s Grades 5A Northern Ireland Belfast 2006 - 2007 English language ndash Communicator ndashB 2007 - 2008 English language ndash International Spoken ESOL- Expert 2008 - 2009 English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International Grade C 2008 - 2009 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Merit

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Therese Gorman

Telephone 92638724 Mobile 07790056783 E-mailtheresegormanhotmailcom Website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk Qualifications and Experience Therese has worked with a wide variety of group of all ages from 3 to 93 yrs All abilities and almost all media She has taught art in both the primary and the post primary sector and in an advisory capacity to the education dept For further visuals check out her website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Angela Ginn

Telephone 07964006380

E-mail angelaginnmegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree Goldsmiths College

Angela Ginn has been a practicing artist for over 20 years and has been facilitating creative art workshops for 17 years She has worked in community groups galleries schools and hospitals involving many different people including the elderly womens groups inter-generational multi-cultural and youth groups She was resident artist for Dungannon Community Arts Studio for three years facilitating their Arts and Disability programme It is always important for her to liaise thoroughly with each group her approach is always childparticipant centered Angela offers workshops for small process based arts and crafts projects and large public artworks to suit the needs ideas and vision of each group Some recent projects have included bull A series of murals for Monkstown Community Centre which represent the community who use the centre and a series of anti drugs murals with Newtownabbey Community High School Rathcoole bull A large cross community mosaic project involving two Glengormley schools - Carnmoney and St Maryrsquos On The Hill P S and a WELCOME mosaic for St Bernards Primary School in Glengormley bull She has been resident artist for the last three years in eight schools in Antrim facilitating their extended schools art programme and co-ordinating and facilitating art sessions and various exhibitions for the schools Angela has worked with numerous community and schools groups through the Play Resource over the last fifteen years bull In 2011 she was commissioned to create four ACNI Re Imaging artworks in various locations across Northern Ireland Angela specializes in 2d colour based work Including drawing painting mosaic murals textiles and general arts and crafts

___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deirdre Gallagher

Mobile 07900454312

E-mail deirdreagallagherbtinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Bse Degree in Youth and Community work University of Ulster

City and Guilds further Adult Education ndash Teaching Certificate

Arts and Crafts OCN L2 ndash Play Resource

Studying at present at The Belfast MET HND Art and Design - Fine Art

Experience

I have been a youth worker with the BELB for over 25 years I have experience in working with young people with all abilities in youth club community church groups play groups scouts and in schools I have been developing my skills and practice as a community artist for over eight years delivering seasonal arts and crafts using junk materials as a resource for my work as it is recyclable good for the environment and allows for work on a budget and shows what can be created from waste materials I have delivered an Arts and Crafts Proficiency Course to part-time youth works in the NEELB and art workshops to part-time Youth Workers in the BELB also Cub Beaver and Scout Leaders I facilitate arts and craft work shops for the Belfast City Council each year for their play day events I have worked for the Lisburn City Council as a Community Artist in delivering their Summer Arts Scheme the Halloween Scheme as well as the Encounters programme for schools one example was delivering a Trash for Fashion programme with two p7s classesrsquo which was a brilliant success I am a good organizer plan well and can keep to deadlines while having fun working with the young people to get the project done ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Helen Hall

Telephone 02890503613

Mobile 07594443064

E-mail nelehhallhotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have been a community artist for a number of years working in the areas of both visual art and dance I have experience working with a range of groups from toddlers to senior citizens and also have a lot of experience working with mixed ability groups

Areas of work include Printing painting collage textiles photography and dance I am currently studying dance have a diploma in Art and Design qualifications in photography and a BA Hons in English Literature I have also completed child protection training ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Gareth Hughes

Telephone 02830265992

Mobile 07966307583

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art

Photoshop 1+2 Cert

Specialist Areas Art Music Music Performance and Recording Since finishing art college in 1986 I have been employed a variety of projects as part of the Newry and Mourne arts Collective Newry Arts Centre and since 1993 as a volunteer and then as a full time employed as a support worker since 1997 I work on a broad range of community arts projects ranging from music recording and production through to visual arts projects ____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

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Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

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Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

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Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

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Page 4: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Lenka Davidikova

Mobile 07784917715

E-mail lenadavidikovaymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Education BA Hons Fine and Applied Arts ndash University of Ulster Belfast Campus first class honours Slovakia Namestovo 1994ndash1998 Fashion Design ndashFashion Design Colle five GCSE`s Grades 5A Northern Ireland Belfast 2006 - 2007 English language ndash Communicator ndashB 2007 - 2008 English language ndash International Spoken ESOL- Expert 2008 - 2009 English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International Grade C 2008 - 2009 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Merit

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Therese Gorman

Telephone 92638724 Mobile 07790056783 E-mailtheresegormanhotmailcom Website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk Qualifications and Experience Therese has worked with a wide variety of group of all ages from 3 to 93 yrs All abilities and almost all media She has taught art in both the primary and the post primary sector and in an advisory capacity to the education dept For further visuals check out her website wwwartsfacilitatorcouk

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Angela Ginn

Telephone 07964006380

E-mail angelaginnmegmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree Goldsmiths College

Angela Ginn has been a practicing artist for over 20 years and has been facilitating creative art workshops for 17 years She has worked in community groups galleries schools and hospitals involving many different people including the elderly womens groups inter-generational multi-cultural and youth groups She was resident artist for Dungannon Community Arts Studio for three years facilitating their Arts and Disability programme It is always important for her to liaise thoroughly with each group her approach is always childparticipant centered Angela offers workshops for small process based arts and crafts projects and large public artworks to suit the needs ideas and vision of each group Some recent projects have included bull A series of murals for Monkstown Community Centre which represent the community who use the centre and a series of anti drugs murals with Newtownabbey Community High School Rathcoole bull A large cross community mosaic project involving two Glengormley schools - Carnmoney and St Maryrsquos On The Hill P S and a WELCOME mosaic for St Bernards Primary School in Glengormley bull She has been resident artist for the last three years in eight schools in Antrim facilitating their extended schools art programme and co-ordinating and facilitating art sessions and various exhibitions for the schools Angela has worked with numerous community and schools groups through the Play Resource over the last fifteen years bull In 2011 she was commissioned to create four ACNI Re Imaging artworks in various locations across Northern Ireland Angela specializes in 2d colour based work Including drawing painting mosaic murals textiles and general arts and crafts

___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deirdre Gallagher

Mobile 07900454312

E-mail deirdreagallagherbtinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Bse Degree in Youth and Community work University of Ulster

City and Guilds further Adult Education ndash Teaching Certificate

Arts and Crafts OCN L2 ndash Play Resource

Studying at present at The Belfast MET HND Art and Design - Fine Art

Experience

I have been a youth worker with the BELB for over 25 years I have experience in working with young people with all abilities in youth club community church groups play groups scouts and in schools I have been developing my skills and practice as a community artist for over eight years delivering seasonal arts and crafts using junk materials as a resource for my work as it is recyclable good for the environment and allows for work on a budget and shows what can be created from waste materials I have delivered an Arts and Crafts Proficiency Course to part-time youth works in the NEELB and art workshops to part-time Youth Workers in the BELB also Cub Beaver and Scout Leaders I facilitate arts and craft work shops for the Belfast City Council each year for their play day events I have worked for the Lisburn City Council as a Community Artist in delivering their Summer Arts Scheme the Halloween Scheme as well as the Encounters programme for schools one example was delivering a Trash for Fashion programme with two p7s classesrsquo which was a brilliant success I am a good organizer plan well and can keep to deadlines while having fun working with the young people to get the project done ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Helen Hall

Telephone 02890503613

Mobile 07594443064

E-mail nelehhallhotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have been a community artist for a number of years working in the areas of both visual art and dance I have experience working with a range of groups from toddlers to senior citizens and also have a lot of experience working with mixed ability groups

Areas of work include Printing painting collage textiles photography and dance I am currently studying dance have a diploma in Art and Design qualifications in photography and a BA Hons in English Literature I have also completed child protection training ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Gareth Hughes

Telephone 02830265992

Mobile 07966307583

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art

Photoshop 1+2 Cert

Specialist Areas Art Music Music Performance and Recording Since finishing art college in 1986 I have been employed a variety of projects as part of the Newry and Mourne arts Collective Newry Arts Centre and since 1993 as a volunteer and then as a full time employed as a support worker since 1997 I work on a broad range of community arts projects ranging from music recording and production through to visual arts projects ____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

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Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 5: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Deirdre Gallagher

Mobile 07900454312

E-mail deirdreagallagherbtinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Bse Degree in Youth and Community work University of Ulster

City and Guilds further Adult Education ndash Teaching Certificate

Arts and Crafts OCN L2 ndash Play Resource

Studying at present at The Belfast MET HND Art and Design - Fine Art

Experience

I have been a youth worker with the BELB for over 25 years I have experience in working with young people with all abilities in youth club community church groups play groups scouts and in schools I have been developing my skills and practice as a community artist for over eight years delivering seasonal arts and crafts using junk materials as a resource for my work as it is recyclable good for the environment and allows for work on a budget and shows what can be created from waste materials I have delivered an Arts and Crafts Proficiency Course to part-time youth works in the NEELB and art workshops to part-time Youth Workers in the BELB also Cub Beaver and Scout Leaders I facilitate arts and craft work shops for the Belfast City Council each year for their play day events I have worked for the Lisburn City Council as a Community Artist in delivering their Summer Arts Scheme the Halloween Scheme as well as the Encounters programme for schools one example was delivering a Trash for Fashion programme with two p7s classesrsquo which was a brilliant success I am a good organizer plan well and can keep to deadlines while having fun working with the young people to get the project done ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Helen Hall

Telephone 02890503613

Mobile 07594443064

E-mail nelehhallhotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have been a community artist for a number of years working in the areas of both visual art and dance I have experience working with a range of groups from toddlers to senior citizens and also have a lot of experience working with mixed ability groups

Areas of work include Printing painting collage textiles photography and dance I am currently studying dance have a diploma in Art and Design qualifications in photography and a BA Hons in English Literature I have also completed child protection training ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Gareth Hughes

Telephone 02830265992

Mobile 07966307583

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art

Photoshop 1+2 Cert

Specialist Areas Art Music Music Performance and Recording Since finishing art college in 1986 I have been employed a variety of projects as part of the Newry and Mourne arts Collective Newry Arts Centre and since 1993 as a volunteer and then as a full time employed as a support worker since 1997 I work on a broad range of community arts projects ranging from music recording and production through to visual arts projects ____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

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Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 6: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Deborah Hamilton

Mobile 07871631810

E-mail deborahhamilton2ntlworldcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Dance and Visual Arts

PGCF amp HE

Contemporary Dance trained with Arts skills Specialising in community arts - mainly dance physical theatre and visual arts Active in FE and HE but has a wide range of experience as artist in schools projects at Primary and Secondary education level

Experienced at working with people with a variety of abilities regardless of age

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Diane Marie Henshaw

Telephone 02866325050

Mobile 078 3404 6413

E-mail dianemariehenshawyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

1992-1995 BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Sculpture Drawing and Installation) University of Ulster (Faculty of Fine Art) Belfast 1997-2000 MFA (Masters of Fine Art) York Street Belfast (Majored in Contemporary Drawing)

Taster Workshops Offered

Felt making Junk Sculpture Sculpture Banners Textiles Painting Print Life Drawing Set Design + Prop making Installation Casting Techniques Multimedia-Collage Ceramics Still Life Kite Making Windsocks Paper Making Card Making Glass Painting Face Painting Paper Mache Drawing techniques ndash figure study tutoring general art amp design crafts mask making Decorations Environmental Sculpture Junk Sculpture Mural Painting Batik Silk Painting Carnival Arts Indian Henna body art Ceramic Murals Mirrors T-shirt painting Public Sculpture AnimalBody Modroc Sculpture Alginate - Facial Lifecasting - Death Masks Willow

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Janet Hunt (nee Bowie)

Telephone 028 4062 4427

Mobile 077 3926 0942

E-mail janethunt2011gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

City and Guilds General Adult Teaching Qualification and City and Guilds Assessor Qualification Painting and Decorating Level 3 and Interior Decorative Techniques level 2 amp 3 City amp Guilds Community Care Level 2 amp 3

I have worked as community artist with Dundalk social services managing mural projects for children ages from 7 ndash 16 Through this work I was introduced to voluntary residential community work with Chrysalis a charity run in Dundalk which took around 70 children and young people away for 5 day sessions to Drewstown House in County Meath There I was responsible for classes in Crafts and Art I supplied all materials had 3 different groupsage ranges per day and it went very well Feedback was good and I have been back for other sessions Recently I have taken felting and up-cycling classes using old items of clothing to make bags scarves and hair accessories and also airbrushing shirts with a group from the Crossfire Trust Darkley some of which had special needs They created their individual designs made stencils chose their colours and practiced airbrushing I have experience in the following arts and crafts Artmurals furniture painting fabric up-cycling mosaic relief painting on mirrorglass airbrushing feltingembellishment paint effects such as wood graining rag rolling replicating stone and marble distressing use of metal leaf

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

__________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 7: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Caroline Jeffrey

Telephone 028 9338 2393

Mobile 077 0600 8260

E-mail jeffreycarolineymailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Printmaking

I am a positive enthusiastic person and really enjoy working with people in a visual way Creativity and imagination has an exciting contagious energy I love the way ideas seem to take on a life of their own and just keep on growinghellip I have over 15 years experience facilitating collaborative workshops and projects where everyone has the freedom to express themselves within a supportive friendly environment while being given the technical skills they need to bring these ideas into reality My priority is that participants are engaged inspired and excited by what they are doing I work with all age groups and abilities but particularly enjoy working with teenage young people I use a wide range of media and have a lot of experience with issue based topics such as drugs anti ndashbullying and anti-social behavior I also run classroom based teacher training projects

Specialisms are murals mosaics print making 3D paper sculpture moving toys textiles

Name Carole Kane

Mobile 07771642079

E-mail carolekanebtinternetcom

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Design (Hons) Constructed Textiles Post Grad Certificate in Further and Higher Education (PGCFHE) Advanced Diploma in Management Practice and currently completing a Masters in Expressive Arts in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

I have 20+ years experience of delivering courses initiating and facilitating projects in both community art and education settings across Northern Ireland I work with groups of all sorts of people ages and abilities

I am interested in seeing how the art making process allows us to find our own and a collective voice By co-creating we make sense of ourselves what it is to be in community and have some fun

I work in a freelance capacity as an artist coordinator and facilitator for a range of community artsother organisations Workshops projects and programmes are often ( but not solely ) around the needs and potential peacebuilding aspirations of communities By listening to and engaging with groups I get a sense of their key issues and what we can achieve together From this appropriate arts based activities to develop expression imagination and a sense of community I accompany groups as they develop safety sensitivity resilience helping them discover new perspectives and beautiful work

Specialsims This approach usually works across a range of creative techniques in one project These can include visual arts collage multi-media painting puppet making textiles felt-making photography drawing creative writing drama music movement story gathering paper making ___________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

__________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 8: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Clive Lyttle - Welig Heritage Crafts

Telephone 02842771542

Mobile 07732600907

E-mail infoweligcraftscouk

Website wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk

Qualifications and Experience

I worked as a training officer for an environmental charity working with all kinds of groups delivering workshops and courses for ten years Since 2004 I have run my own crafts and traditional skills business with my partner Elaine Burke from our smallholding on the Ards Peninsula which we are constantly developing and expanding We demonstrate teach and exhibit in a wide range of basketry and willow work including living willow sculpture lanterns for Halloween and Christmas baskets and large sculptural works we make rustic furniture greenwood turning and much more see our website for full details wwwwelighertiagecraftscouk We work with all ages youth groups schools and special need organisations delivering workshops and demonstrations We can provide tailor made workshops to suit the age range abilities and aspirations of your children and staff

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Broacutenach McGuinness Mobile 07954254158 E-mail wwwbronachmcguinnesscom Qualifications and Experience Broacutenach McGuinness has experience devising and leading workshops for all age groups both locally and internationally In 2011 she was Art Co-ordinatorInstructor for St Dominicrsquos Summer School and has continued to design facilitate and lead workshops for the Focolare Movement an international ecclesiastical group Her workshops range from Matisse inspired paper cut-outs to interactive wall murals speed portraits to crafted accessories She volunteers at a Senior Citizenrsquos Watercolour Class at Nazareth Care Village and in 2015 will commence leading a University of the Third Age art class Her practice ranges from drawing and painting to assemblage and installations made from wood and metal This year she will commence teaching a night time course of Academic Life Drawing at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Armagh Broacutenach is a graduate artist living and working in Belfast

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Amanda Montgomery Mobile 07759421789 E-mail amandamontgomery752yahoocom Qualifications PHD Public Art Commissioning

BA Honours First Class Fine Art

Certificate in Foundation Studies Art

Experience

I have been a professional practising artist for 26 years and as well as exhibiting and working on commissions nationally and internationally i have offered workshops classes and project based work within the community My main areas are two dimensional and three dimensional work including drawing mixed media and sculpture i have worked within universities schools community centres with womenrsquos minority groups and special needs groups

I also have worked collaboratively with playwrights authors composers and theatre companies

I have a lot of experience in working within healthcare environments with older people

I also have enjoyed working with special needs groups ndashphysical mental and learning disabilities groups both adult and children and have worked within this areas for many years

I am very open to discussion and working with a group on their ideas

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

__________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 9: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Eimear Maguire

Mobile 07740966626

E-mail eimear_m2hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Foundation Art and Design BA Hons Fine and Applied Art (painting) PGCE Secondary Education

I have worked as a community artist for the last 10 years I have spent the last seven years working as Arts Development Officer for the Traveller Community I have delivered art workshops to groups of the Traveller culture and I am a practicing artist I have completed training in Child Protection Conflict Resolution and Rikterscale (soft outcome evaluation tool)

Specialisms Painting (oilwatercolouracrylicgouache) felt making sculpture junk art mixed media and collage

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laureen Magill

Mobile 07800900156

E-mail Magill286aolcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Fine Art University Ulster MA Sculpture Chelsea School of Art

Advanced Certificate Handmade Furniture and Design I have exhibited widely throughout the UK creating public sculptures and murals I have also worked as co-ordinator for Down Community Arts (large childrens project) and as an art tutor for childrens classes at Ards Art Centre and Down Arts Centre I have extensive community arts experience working through Play Resource on projects with children in early years groups after schools groups and youth centres

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Rosie Moore

Mobile 07747404604

E-mail therosiemoorehotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Rosie is a textile artist and costume designer who facilitates workshops in schools and community groups for people of all ages She has worked in theatre carnival film TV and panto and has a studio in Conway Mill where she can provide one-to-one tuition to anyone wishing to learn sewing and needlecraft skills quickly

Name Jim Melin

Mobile 075 44 932 339

E-mail j_a_melinyahoocom

Website wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

Qualifications and Experience

Jim Melin is an artist from America who now lives and works in Belfast He is a fully licensed teacher and works with schools in Northern Ireland He has a passion for using unwanted discarded and unusual items in his works of art and has made pieces from such varying materials as bottle tops books pallets rubber boots bricks floor boards and disassembled computers to name a few In the past year he has done work for the Carrickfergus YMCA Belfast City Council The House of Zen and The Shankill Womens Centre He also works as an artist for Refound His work can be seen on his facebook page at wwwfacebookcomjimmelinart

__________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 10: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Shauna McCann

Mobile 078 3544 0862

E-mail hi_shaunahotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA(Hons) Design Crafts

I am a self employed ceramicist with experience as a Youth Project Worker I have worked in 2 potteries and have vast experience working with children of all ages adults and special needs I have workshop experience in pottery ceramics paper making glass painting mosaics seasonal crafts carnival costumes and large carnival props painting mural projects and small arts and crafts workshops

Name Josephine McCormick

Mobile 07942153321

E-mail jmcinlookoutlookcom

Qualifications and Experience and Membership of Professional Organisations

BA Fine Art Liverpool MA Printmaking Camberwell College of Art Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education Ulster University Child Protection Training Belfast Met Member of Visual Artists Ireland and Belfast Print Workshop

Experience I have 14 yearsrsquo teaching experience of delivering First Diploma Art and Design The age range was from 17 to 30yrs old within further education and 10 yearsrsquo experience of working as an arts facilitator in the community and voluntary sector running courses across a wide age and ability range I am a freelance note taker for Queens University taking notes for students with special needs I have delivered bespoke art workshops with the following organisations Belfast Print Workshop Strule Arts Centre and lsquoLive Life to the Fullrsquo project Belcoo and Blacklion festival and Digital Art Studio at PS2

Workshop Specialisms tailored to the needs and ability of your group

Drawing Workshops Still life drawing workshops collaborative shared drawing workshops on a theme or subject

Printmaking Mono printing drypoint collagraphs (collage based printmaking) etching screenprinting and lino block relief printing

Papermaking Bespoke workshop using recycled material incorporating words and images embedded within the paper

Japanese Bookmaking ndash Construct Japanese books from folding paper with simple stitches and handmade paper

Science Based Art Workshops

Cymatic Pattern Workshop ndash Using a frequency generator participants make their own pattern art from the vibration of their chosen sound They then transfer the cymatic sound generated pattern onto card to take away and keep

Cyanotype Workshop - making photographs by placing objects any image on acetate or natural plants on light sensitive paper which are then exposed to natural light

Image into Sound Workshop ndash Participants bring photographs of people pets or places which are then rendered into sound the photographs can also be collaged together then made into sound Portrait photographs of people can also be merged together and then rendered into sound

Drawing in Sound Workshop ndash Participants can draw an image on paper or on a computer screen which is then rendered into sound

Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Artist List 19062017

Name Julianne McCormick

Mobile 07974314972

E-mail bloomfloralartistshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in History of Art and Design 1995 Post Graduate Certificate in Education 1996 Higher Diploma in Arts in the Community 2004 I have years of facilitation experience with all age ranges in mosaic general crafts and specialising in floral art

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name Colleen McKeown

Telephone 02892666366

Mobile 07900903268

E-mail colleenmckeownrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

Picture Book Illustrator ndash I have experience running book illustration based workshops with youth groups and I take part in childrens festivals twice a year at The Waterfront Hall I also run storytelling and illustration days with local schools

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Deborah Malcomson

Mobile 07989641889

E-mail debbiemalcomsonhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

2nd Class Hons in the National Youth Certificate from the National Youth Council of Ireland Dublin Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies from the University of Lincoln 1st Class BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts painting from the University of Ulster Certificate in Foundation Studies in Art and Design with commendation from the University of Ulster South West College - Part time Art Lecture - includes centres such as Antrim Adult Centre for Learning Disabilities Beacon Centre for mental health and Moy Resource Centre for the blind visual impaired and deaf

Deborah Malcomson is based in Belfast and works in a variety of disciplines including painting temporary public art and craft workshops As a professional artist in fine art she has co-ordinated and facilitated in many workshops and community projects with young people and adults with a variety of abilities Project such temporary public art for Upper Springfield and Rivers of the World Derry For more information please request a CV

Name Stephen Alan Murphy

Mobile 0035386 223 7271

E-mail samurphyliveie

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Degree in English Literature with Poetry 2003-2006 University College of Wales Bangor Gwynedd 2 years teaching experience in Seoul South Korea ndash ages 7-12 Published author of lsquoThe Sleeping Warriorrsquo 2013

Specialist Area ndash LiteraturePerformance

Additional InformationExperience ndash Most recent poetry performances include Babble Festival 2013 Cavan Town North West Words Letterkenny The Yeats Society Sligo Collaborative FilmScripting Project with Rory Mathieson-Carr Storm 877FM Bangor Gwynedd Wales PresenterProducer on ldquoClar Eilerdquo Contemporary Irish Music Show and on ldquoThe Back Pagesrdquo a Saturday Afternoon Sports broadcast

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 12: Artist List 19.06 - Play Resourceplayresource.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artist-List-June-2017.pdfI have a third level qualification in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong

Artist List 19062017

Name Siobhan McKinley

Mobile 07910728417

E-mail mckinleyshotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

OCN level 2 in Community Arts amp Crafts (Play Resource)

Higher National Diploma in Art amp Design (BIFHE)

BA (Hons) in Fine amp Applied Arts (University of Ulster)

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Youth Work (University of Ulster)

Specialist Area ndash Mixed media Programme design and deliver Issue based art outcomes Arts and crafts Additional InformationExperience ndash Working in the community and voluntary sector over the past 10 years I have developed an art based practice with young people delivering issue based topics ie) relationships personal development self awareness and resilience I work with mixed media and use various art techniques to design deliver and explore highly emotive subjects in a safe and holistic way As well as delivering various arts and craft workshops including seasonal themes and more Working with mixed media I have experience in mosaic paper sculptures painting crafts mural art costumes etc Working as a youth worker and an artist I bring a unique range of skills which combine creative techniques with youth development with a specialism in group work and facilitation within the community to those with the greatest need I also work independently as a face painter providing high level of creativity to parties and events throughout the community ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Nozzle and Brush

httpwwwnozzleandbrushcom

Mobile 0789600526

E-mail glennlarmourrocketmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Visual Communication amp Design Over 12 years experience as a Graffiti Artist

We have facilitated numerous graffiti workshops with both adults and children Commissions have ranged from large scale council regeneration projects to working with local youth clubs and businesses ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Laura Nelson

Mobile 07876662601

E-mail oneeweyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

Art and Visual Culture BA degree University Of West of England 2002 PCGE University West England 2005 Traditional Upholstery OCN Bristol 2009 Printmaking OCN Bath 2006 Certificate in child protection Belfast 2013 Additional InformationExperience

I am a multi-skilled practicing visual artist with strong traditional craft background currently specializing in 3D sculpture workcarnival and theatre makes as well as community arts and design facilitation work with a wide variation of groups I hold a degree in Art and Visual culture as well as a PGCE teaching qualification in Post compulsory education from Bristol University

Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Artist List 19062017

Name Stevie Noonan

Telephone 028 7962 8274

Mobile 077 9904 2836

E-mail snoonan1btinternetcom

Qualifications and Experience

Previously I worked with Joel Simon in making Busker and Barney television advertisements I made several short animated films with various youth groups As an experienced animator I offer a group of 6 to 8 people the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop where they have the chance to design and create models to use for animation The participants are then given the chance to animate the models and understand how this works in professional environment Once the animation is complete the participants can see how it is edited and presented in its finished form on television These workshops normally need a day to be effective due to the amount of work involved At a small cost a video cd can be supplied to anyone interested

Name Anna OrsquoKane

Telephone 028 9064 2251

E-mail annaok9gmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

City amp Guilds Certificate in continuing professional development (special needs)

Taught in FE colleges and schools

As a Community Artist and teacher Anna has developed and maintained successful working relationships over the past 15 with several leading organisations in the statutory community and voluntary sectors This has helped her identify training opportunities and led to the creation of new innovative courses aimed at improving practice and delivery of art and craft in community settings Projects classes and training workshops have been manifold over the years and include mosaic felt making glass painting jewellery making community art and crafts training and recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art These have been delivered through schools FE colleges hospitals community centres Play Resource festivals day centres youth clubs and arts centres Anna has worked with all ages from primary to pensioners in a diverse range of social settings including marginalised groups such as Travellers teenagers excluded from school and people with disability The range of classes and projects undertaken locally and internationally and the diversity of participants are testament to her commitment ability and passion for community arts work

Specialisms mosaic felt making community arts and crafts training recycling projects such as paper making and scrap art ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name Bobbi Rai Purdy

Mobile 07837815147

E-mail bobbiraipurdyyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts - Nottingham Trent University

As a practicing community artist for over 22 years I have worked for many organisations and communities in and around Belfast some of these include Belfast City Council NICEM The Mac Lyric Theatre Sure Start VSB lsquoWheelworksrsquo BELB Beat Initiative Social Services Probation Board Community Relations Council and Millennium Court Arts Centre (Portadown) CAF Belfast Zoo I am an Ambassador with Play Resource and also work as an artist on their Creative Paths arts programme I am a lead artist for Young Art and I also devise and develop arts training programmes for organisations and groups I work with children in a residential setting as well as Senior Citizens groups Special Needs Groups and with children and adults of all abilities and ages delivering Visual Art workshops that are custom made for the group I work in a wide variety of materials and enjoy introducing new skills to a group as well as helping them develop their existing skills

Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Artist List 19062017

Name Jill Phillips

Mobile 07977 144 845

E-mail jilljill-phillipscom

Qualifications and Experience

HND Surface Decoration Uni of Ulster BA Hons Industrial Design (textile) Scotland Interior Design St Martins London KLC Advanced Lighting Design 10 years industry experience University of Ulster -Lecture part-time Advisory Board Cleveland College of Art and Design Invest NI Design Consultant Craft Fair Co-ordinator Worked in association with Interface Uni of Ulster Zero4Zero7 design consultant Jill Philips- Hand crafted pieces

Additional Information - I have exhibited - Smithsonian Washington Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast Designers Block Milan Tent London Design Week RDS National Craft Award finalist (3 Times) Community work ndash Gujaret India in association with lsquoa fine linersquo one of four selected from the UK to complete a 3 week workshop ndash working with local groups and crafts people to create and produce new products Worked in all media creating a variety of products

Name Anne Quail

Telephone 90503184

Mobile 077 3002 9786

E-mail annequailartsyahooie

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design

I have considerable experience facilitating community arts projects working with all types of groups and with people of any age and ability No specific requirements or previous knowledge of crafts is needed for the classes and projects that I facilitate I will pre-plan activities to suit all levels of ability and guide everyone through each stage at their own individual pace My main concern is that there is a relaxed comfortable atmosphere that allows everyone the chance to learn explore reflect and achieve their highest potential I have experience in working with early years primary secondary older people special needs and ethnic groups

Specialisms Textiles Jewellery Embroidery Glass painting Painting for pleasure Junk Sculpture Banners Mosaic Lantern making and Felt making

Name redearthdesigns

Telephone 02890240274

Mobile 07743574913

E-mail inforedearthdesignscouk

Website wwwredearthdesignscouk

Qualifications and Experience

MA Applied Art and 12 years in business

We have 12 years experience in working with community groups and have examples of our community projects on our website wwwredearthdesignscouk we work with ceramics with groups and have completed many projects from wall pieces to sculptures and individual pottery pieces to take home We have to date had great feedback from our groups after many workshops and enjoy bringing ceramics to the public

____________________________________________________________________________________

Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Artist List 19062017

Name Roisin Robertson

Mobile 07780878287

E-mail beadyliciousrhotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

Over the past 7 Years I have worked with a wide range of community groups From Cross community Older Ladies to Teenage groups Disabled Adults Traveler groups and very young children The main Crafts I teach in these classes are Jewellery Making and Card making for every occasion I have completed the OCN Community Arts and Crafts Training Level 2 I have GCSE and A level Art and Design Qualifications to A standard Also a Merit Grade Diploma in Art and Design I thoroughly enjoy co-ordinating my sessions and have been told I provide a very high standard of knowledge in Arts and Crafts I am very enthusiastic about my work as I love what I do This is always reflected in my sessions

Name Jim Russell

Mobile 07521306372

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Having left Belfast Art College with a degree in Fine Art in 1983 I have worked extensively in the Northern Ireland community arts scene for over 30 years This has given me a whole range of skills and techniques working with early years special needs groups schools youth and community groups groups of older people theatre and environmental projects My main skill base is in large scale mural work festival puppets willow sculpture environmental projects and book illustration I have a particular growing interest in plasticine animation and digital camera and nature photography

Name Maria De Los Angeles Espinoza Ruiz

Mobile 07721315645

E-mail mangelesespgmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

I have a degree in computer engineering from Popular University of Nicaragua but my work has taken me in different directions practicing traditional arts and craft skills inspired by my cultural heritage

Additional InformationExperience

I am from Nicaragua Central America and through my workshops I share the arts and culture of my homeland with all kinds of people As well as a craft maker I am a singer dancer and cook Since coming to Northern Ireland in 2012 I have worked for Northern Irelandrsquos leading intercultural arts agency ldquoArts Ektardquo and I was one of the artists featured in Northern Visions ldquoJourneys and Destinationsrdquo video project Workshops - Much of my work has evolved through projects organised through Museums Galleries and Hospitals

Name Joel Simon

Telephone 028 9045 0260

E-mailjoelflickerpixcom

Website wwwflickerpixcom

Qualifications and Experience

I studied fine-art and photography in Liege Belgium and Manchester Director of 2 award-winning short films Ciderpunks and Second Helpings Creator of Busker amp Barney and Groom Room for UTV Currently directing two animated shorts for the Irish Film Board I can hold practical workshops teaching participants how to build and move a plasticene model for animation and I can also give an introduction to the principles of making animated films

Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Artist List 19062017

Name Ciara Sterret

Mobile 077 6235 4478 E-mail ciarasterretthotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons in Fine and Applied Art

Two years voluntary placement in a special school Participated in Big Arts Week Ciara has 7 yearsrsquo experience with the junior Gateway Club for children with disabilities and she also has nearly four years domiciliary respite provision with children with learning disabilities Ciara also possesses an NVQ (2) in Care and she is currently working for MENCAP Art and play with children with learning disability Ciara is currently working part-time for MENCAP as an early years worker focusing on children with disabilities She also works part-time for CHALLENGE as a team leader of domiciliary groups of children with learning disabilities Ciara is very interested in art therapy and is a member of NIGAT She eventually hopes to complete a Masters in Art Therapy

Name Anushiya Sundarlingam

Mobile 07866498902

E-mail anushotmailcouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

I work as an artist with all sectors of the community I have experience working with all age groups from pre-school to the elderly I have worked steadily in many schools across all key stages both within artist in residence programmes and other individual

Name Jacqueline Toal

Telephone 028 37 538092

Mobile 07759552529

E-mail Jackie-204hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

1998-2001 BA (Hons) Fine and Applied Arts 2(i)University of Ulster Belfast 2001-2002 PGCE (Post Primary) Art amp Design University of Brighton 2009 ndash 2010 Certificate of Education with Specialism( Special Needs)University of Ulster Belfast 2011 ndash 2014 MSc Art Psychotherapy University of East London Specialist area ndash I am a fully qualified and accredited Art psychotherapist and teacher I have over 15 years experience of delivering and coordinating Art workshopsprogrammes I have worked with a range of community groups and organisations of various backgrounds and ages I specialise in textiles and junk mixed media projects but have worked with many different forms I enjoy creating a positive therapeutic environment to create whilst also completing high quality outcomes

Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

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Artist List 19062017

Name Nikki Terlik

Telephone 028 90594849

Mobile 07804379989

E-mail empathychotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

BA Hons Fine amp Applied Arts

Specialist area - jewellery

Nikki has worked as a community artist since 2001 Currently a part time jewellery tutor for SERC amp BMC and creative crafts tutor for WEA Has worked for numerous organisations including various councils and arts organisations Nikki is available for all types of jewellery workshops from metalwork and beads through to recycled jewellery as well as general craft workshops and face painting

Name Sally Young

Mobile 079 9091 2131

E-mail emileepiecrustyahoocouk

Qualifications and Experience

BA (Hons) Art Practicing community artist for 17 years and worked with many organisations including Wheelworks New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Belfast Carnival Belfast City Council and Sticky Fingers I am on CYP register of artists I enjoy workshops that involve imaginative use of everyday lsquofoundrsquo or lsquojunkrsquo materials This can either be to a set theme or just for the sheer fun of creating I also have experience in carnival arts making large scale puppets costumes masks banners and props

Name Mel Watson

Telephone 2890594721

Mobile 07909705808

E-mail wimb1hotmailcom

Qualifications and Experience

UUB Foundation Art amp Design High Commendation in QUB Community Arts Cert at Level 4 With 17 Years experience in Community Arts gaining me the position of Community Arts Development Officer for Craigavon Borough Council Specialist skills person-centered planning facilitation community development consultation co-ordinatingbest practice professionalvolunteer training mentoring art administration fundraising budget management

Working through such organisations as Ulster Museum Castlereagh Council Ardoyne amp Shankill Health Partnership Fermanagh Council Belfast Health Trust NIYF CAF Artseka Engage with Age WAVE Trauma Centre HINI Craigavon Council Glebe House GT amp Clinton Galleries Facilitating amp managing a wide variety of large and small-scale visual art projects designed for all abilities as well as to meet agreed aims amp objectives

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