W O R K S H O P S
For over a decade I have cherished sharing the joy of creativity and collaborating with others artistically and also holistically, in all that creative expression may provide.
I am deeply committed to creating environments where there is no βright or wrongβ in the creative process, where each individual is seen as the person they are and what they may bring to the table.
Having ran a myriad of workshops for a wide variety of people such as early years children, elderly stroke survivors and adults with learning disabilities, I can ensure accessibility and fun are at the heart of every step of the experience.
I have completed a Young Person and Adults specialist PGCE, achieving my teacher training placement on an esteemed Foundation Diploma course. As such, I can offer complex and challenging workshops for those looking to explore conceptual as well as technical skills.
In addition to the freelance workshops completed in school settings, I am currently working with a dedicated small group of SEN children in a primary school, where I find delight working with those at the start of their blossoming creative journeys.
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 - I can create workshops based off my own artistic practise, or design something tailored for a specific process or product outcome.
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.
As a member of the Artist Union I have my own public liability insurance.
βHow can you not feel good after a workshop like that! Thanks so much Katie Lock for your energy, optimism, fun and inspiration.β
βThanks for much for today. I laughed, I enjoyed, I connected, I felt. <3β
Waving Flag workshop in Gent, Belgium
Protest placard drop in workshop with Sustainable Carlisle
Professional CV
Selected Work
Freelance Creative Facilitator: β16 - onwards
Learning Support Assistant - Hotspur Primary School: β25 - onwards
Prism Arts
Studio Programme Manager: β24 - β25
Visual Arts Lead Artist: β20 - β24
Facilitator Artist: β16 - β20
Development Producer - Sustainable Carlisle: β20 - β23
Support Worker - The Heathlands Project: β18 - β20
Support Worker - Mencap: β18 - β19
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Education
PGCE: Young People and Adults Specialism, Carlisle College: β22 - β24
First Class BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Cumbria: β13 - β16
A Level: Fine Art (A*) / Graphic Design (A*) / Film Studies (B), Blackpool Sixth Form: β11 - β13
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Selected Further Qualifications / Training
Elklan Speech and Language - Level 3 (current)
Emergency First Aid at Work
Mental Health First Aid
Adult and Children Safeguarding
Makaton - Level 2
Positive Behaviour Support
SEND and Movement
Action Counters Terrorism
Care Certificate
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Workshops I could run include but are not limited too⦠(hover to pause text)