Sarah Rhys - Artist
Sarah is a qualified teacher as well as a practising artist and has been involved with education since 1994 both in France and Britain. Being both an artist and a teacher, Sarah is in a good position to be able to draw from both worlds and synthesise courses that engage students in new and interesting ways.
Every situation is different and existing workshops can be adapted to meet specific needs or requirements. Alternatively Sarah can work with you to develop entirely new workshops.
Contemporary Art Practice
Sarah designs Art workshops that introduce or relate to Contemporary Art practice. This could involve disassembly of objects to make an art piece, process painting, experimental drawing and painting techniques or making work that relates to political or global issues or identity. This would be appropriate for schools (all levels) or galleries.
Animation
Sarah runs animation workshops in schools. Animation can be linked to literacy, ICT and cultural activities as well as Art. Student write a story-line, make a storyboard and then make a 2D or 3D animation. This teaches group work skills, creative decision making, and insight into the essential narrative.
Gallery Educator
Sarah is an active member of Engage, a visual arts organisation that encourages engagement with the Arts. Sarah offers school trips to galleries, as a gallery educator and involves the pupils with activities such as interpreting the work and using it as a springboard for discussion, creativity and collaboration. A related workshop can then be run at the school.
Artist / Gallery Educator Experience
2009 Teacher of art Young Offenders Institution Ashfield, Bristol. Ongoing.
2006-8 Teacher of art, animation, literacy and parenting courses at The Meriton (school for teenage parents) , Bristol.
2007 Animation workshop at Wells cathedral School, Wells
Artist led workshop for teachers and gallery educators - (re Contemporary Art practice),
Contact
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