Education
1991-1998 BA Fine ART (HONS)/ Post Graduate Studies (MA) in Painting and Sculpture Academy of Fine Art Bologna, Italy

Projects/Workshops

Teaching Experience
Workshop Tutor at The Living Classroom, Shillingtone, Dorset
Workshop Tutor at Walford Mills, Wimborne
Sculpture Tutor at Richmond Adult Community Centre 2000 – present
3-D Tutor for Poole Adult Learning in Oakdale 2005 - present
Tutor/Project artist at ACAVA (community arts group organisation) 2004 – present
Tutor for various workshops at Arts express 2001 – 2005
Web Design 2001 -2002 and ESOL for Art Tutor 2000 - 2001 at Richmond Adult Community College
3-D Art and Technology/Drawing Tutor at Harrow College in London 1998 - 2000

Public Art
update in progress
2007 Mosaic on building side, Kinglake estate, London
2006 Oak carved "duck" bench for school playground
2006 Portuguese Paving Project. 20 metre outdoor path of mosaic paving at Vauxhall City Farm
2006 Oak carved nature posts and markers for new garden at HPM Send
2005 Mosaic feature surrounding public water fountain in Surestart playground, Bournemouth
2004 3 oak carved "fish" benches for Sandhurst School Marble Track Bench Project
2004 Sun dial oak bench at St Saviours School and flower carved bench at Lethbridge Community Centre for Circle 33 Project
2004 3 carved "nature" posts for Rangefield School Nature Trail Marker Project - in Downham, London
2004 Higham Hill Recreation Ground Bench Project - Oak carved whale bench. Series of wood carving workshops
2002 Oak carved snake, ladybird and mushroom benches for Groundworks Bench Project at Goldsmiths Wildlife Garden
2003 Oak flower bench for Alvery Estate Community Garden Project - Workshops with children
2002/3 3 totem poles and carved benches for Lorrimore Square - public sculpture commission for park

Relevant Skills and Information
Enhanced CRB Disclosure
Public Liability Insurance
FETC City and Guilds 7307 Teaching Qualification
Opportunities Legislation/ Anti Harassment Awareness course
Disability Awareness course
St John Ambulance Lifesaving course
Computer Literate
Multimedia and Web Design skills
Chainsaw licence
Regular training to update and enhance skills

Interests
Chainsaw carving
Woodland Conservation - member of the Dorset Coppice Group who promote sustainable woodlands through coppicing and its associated arts and crafts.