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.

I am deeply committed to creating environments where there is no β€˜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.

I can create workshops based off my own artistic practise, or create something tailored for specific process of product outcomes. I am passionate about collaborative working and ensure access and fun are at the heart of every workshop.

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

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.

My full professional CV is available upon request.

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

Selected Professional CV

Work

Freelance Creative Facilitator: β€˜16 - onwards

Prism Arts

Studio Programme Manager: β€˜24 - β€˜25

Visual Arts Lead Artist: β€˜20 - β€˜24

Facilitator Artist: β€˜16 - β€˜20

Development Worker - Sustainable Carlisle: β€˜20 - β€˜23

Relief Support Worker - Mencap / The Heathlands Project: β€˜18 - β€˜20

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Education

PGCE in Young People and Adults Specialism: β€˜22 - β€˜24

First Class BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Cumbria: 13’ - β€˜16

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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 - West House Cumbria

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