Owner and Creative Director

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Alison has been running art classes for over 10 years, and just loves it! She’s full of ideas and enjoys planning our courses and events. She also teaches in some of our classes and workshops, and loves to support others in starting their own art class business.

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Favourite things: Live music, filmmaking, ready salted crisps and post-it notes.

Head Tutor

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Kate has been teaching art for many years, originally in high schools and now in our adult art classes and workshops. She loves seeing the penny drop and is brilliant at explaining things in a clear but fun way.
She’s also a fabulous Tutor Trainer.

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Favourite things: Being outdoors,
wild swimming, musicals and Thai food.

Art Consultant and Tutor

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Kaz is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to art and art history. She’s also our go-to expert for all things relating to colour theory. A fine artist and printmaker, she loves to wander around galleries in her spare time, or be outdoors enjoying nature in the sunshine!

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Favourite things: Bees, trees, anything yellow, and fancy neck ties.

Tutor & Marketing Manager

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Emma teaches, as well as being invaluable behind the scenes. She loves painting large scale flowers in oils, and always brings joy to our day with her cheery approach and artistic brilliance! She also loves pattern design. Visit Emma's Website to see her work.

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Favourite things: The smell of basil, sunshine on water and Pantone 310.

Art Assistant

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Vicky specialises in textile design and loves contemporary art. By day, she works as an art technician in a prestigious secondary school and in her spare time is studying Art Therapy. She is fantastically efficient, a lovely human being, and a talented artist.

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Favourite things: Prosecco and Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’.

Assistant Tutor

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Caro is a Galician born, her work is inspired by her experience of emigrating to the UK, and her Colombian mixed heritage. She loves to paint large scale - everything from still life to landscapes & pet portraits in oils and acrylics and enjoys photography & poetry.

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Favourite things: the sea, the colour orange, the sun, and plants.

Operations & Customer Service Manager

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Michael is fantastic at admin and a thoroughly lovely chap! He supports the tutors and students from behind the scenes, helping ensure everyone has the materials and information they need for our courses and workshops to run smoothly.

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Favourite things: table tennis, swimming in the sea, and a full English!

Class Assistant

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Julie has a background in interior design and soft furnishings. After enjoying our classes for six years she is excited to pass on the techniques she has mastered. Her own work, in acrylics and watercolour, leans towards Surrealism. And she’s great fun to be around!

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Favourite things: Singing and bed! Turquoise. Grayson Perry & Jonas Peterson.

Tutor

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A former Stage Designer, Louise previously ran a company specialising in face and body painting. She’s now enjoying fine art, and loves bringing her skills and experience to her teaching. She’s pursuing a degree in Art History, and takes care of 3 chickens!

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Favourite things : SciFi, chocolate, knitting, the sea, and a good G&T!

Academy Tutor & First Aider

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Ginny's artistic journey began with her childhood in India. Dedicated to fostering artistic engagement in the future generations, she has a wealth of experience in local schools and the wider commuity. In 2020 she was shortlisted among the top 20 artists for Surrey Artist of the Year.

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Favourite Things : Long meditative walks, cooking and gardening.

Academy Tutor & SEN Specialist

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Diane has 30 years teaching people with special needs. Specialising in mosaics, her work is a feature in reception at NESCOT. An adoring grandmother, she’s also run her own cake business, dabbled in stained glass, willow weaving, and blacksmithing! She loves cooking for people and her garden.

Favourite things : Bruce Springsteen, red wine, wild open spaces, abstract art & yarn.