Talks and Workshops
I am able to visit schools, colleges and universities to present a talk, and/or workshop. I can provide your students with an insight into my working practice. Here are two recent references. Please do contact me and we can discuss your requirements.
"Karen delivered such an innovative & engaging workshop; it has acted as a truly inspirational catalysis for Textiles, Fashion & Costume, Art & Graphic Design students alike. Her innovative & contemporary approach to textile mediums allowed students to explore a new perspective on traditional materials & processes. Karen embeds the core values of Art & Design, her passion for her concept is the fundamental foundation of her work & she samples extensively exploring all boundaries & possibilities. Karen’s manifestation of the development & refinement processes enforces both curriculum specifications & that of how to become a successful creative in a challenging industry. Not only does Karen’s delivery reinforce unit content but her enthusiasm for that of her own work & that produced by the students was infectious, she instilled confidence & pride into students- creating such a buzz! This workshop has supported both high grade & high aspirations! I couldn’t thank her enough! " Blackpool College
"Karen's workshop with the students was a perfect combination of a short powerpoint presentation of her incredibly creative work and the explanations behind them followed by an investigation of her sketchbook work and samples. Karen was confident and articulate about her work but also genuinely friendly and approachable with the students. This made her career path an aspiration for the students as well as her visual work being an inspiration. Her generosity in sharing her sketchbook work and ideas along with the techniques she uses made it a very worthwhile day." Emma King, Xaverian College.
"Karen delivered such an innovative & engaging workshop; it has acted as a truly inspirational catalysis for Textiles, Fashion & Costume, Art & Graphic Design students alike. Her innovative & contemporary approach to textile mediums allowed students to explore a new perspective on traditional materials & processes. Karen embeds the core values of Art & Design, her passion for her concept is the fundamental foundation of her work & she samples extensively exploring all boundaries & possibilities. Karen’s manifestation of the development & refinement processes enforces both curriculum specifications & that of how to become a successful creative in a challenging industry. Not only does Karen’s delivery reinforce unit content but her enthusiasm for that of her own work & that produced by the students was infectious, she instilled confidence & pride into students- creating such a buzz! This workshop has supported both high grade & high aspirations! I couldn’t thank her enough! " Blackpool College
"Karen's workshop with the students was a perfect combination of a short powerpoint presentation of her incredibly creative work and the explanations behind them followed by an investigation of her sketchbook work and samples. Karen was confident and articulate about her work but also genuinely friendly and approachable with the students. This made her career path an aspiration for the students as well as her visual work being an inspiration. Her generosity in sharing her sketchbook work and ideas along with the techniques she uses made it a very worthwhile day." Emma King, Xaverian College.
