W O R K S H O P S

Throughout my entire career I have cherished sharing the joy of creativity and facilitating others to realise their potential - both artistically but also holistically in all that creative expression can provide.

Workshops, both one off sessions or as part of long term projects, are a great way to give everyone a chance to enrich their cultural life, communicate and build confidence in a supportive atmosphere. I am deeply committed to creating environments where there is no ‘right or wrong’ in the creative process, where each individual is seen as the person they are and what they may bring to the table.

As a practising artist I can create workshops based off my own art, or create something specific for your own needs. I am passionate about collaborative working and ensure access and fun are at the heart of every workshop.

I have completed a Young Person and Adults specialist PGCE, doing my teacher training placement on a highly esteemed Foundation Diploma course. As such, I can offer complex and challenging workshops and activities for those looking to explore conceptual as well as technical skills.

I have experience working with a diverse range of ages, support needs and experience levels so can cater to a wide scope of groups or individuals - please get in touch at katielock2@gmail.com if this sounds interesting to you! 

I am currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne but happy to travel.

Through my career at Prism Arts I have worked with wide variety of people within the community such as early years children, elderly stroke survivors and adults with learning disabilities. As an independent freelance artist, I have ran workshops for various groups including James Rennie School, PiNC, Carlisle Youth Zone, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Warwick Bazaar

How can you not feel good after a workshop like that! Thanks so much Katie Lock for your energy, optimism, fun and inspiration.
— Workshop feedback
Thanks for much for today. I laughed, I enjoyed, I connected, I felt. <3
— Workshop feedback

Selected Work

Freelance Creative Facilitator ‘16 - onwards

Prism Arts

Studio Programme Manager ‘24 - ‘25

Visual Arts Lead Artist ‘20 - ‘24

Facilitator Artist ‘16 - ‘20

Development Worker - Sustainable Carlisle ‘20 - ‘23

Relief Support Worker - Mencap / The Heathlands Project - ‘18 - ‘20

Education

PGCE in Young People and Adults Specialism ‘22 - ‘24

First Class BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Cumbria’s Institute of Arts 13’ - ‘16

Qualifications / Training

Emergency First Aid at Work - St Johns Ambulance

Mental Health First Aid - St Johns Ambulance

Safeguarding Training - Cumbria Youth Alliance

Makaton Level 2

Care Certificate - Mencap

Positive Behaviour Support