Anna is a qualified teacher, specialising in Art and Design in Primary Education. She is also an Art Historian, passionate about bringing art appreciation and understanding into the classroom.
Anna is experienced at working with all age-ranges, from EYFS to KS4 and is able to cater sessions to the specific needs of your students and curriculums. She can deliver a range of services to your school, including: bespoke one-off sessions; artist-in-residencies; multi-sensory activities; training and CPD; resource-writing and assemblies.
Bespoke sessions
Tailor-made sessions linked to a topic or curriculum subject. These one hour sessions can be practical or discussion-based and are inspired by a single artwork or artist, either selected by the school or by Anna. These sessions will introduce students to art historical understanding and appreciation.
InSET sessions and bespoke curriculum planning advice. Taylor-made to your needs, Anna can provide specialist training to teaching and support staff in staff meetings or during InSET days.
InSET & CPD
Art Historian-in-residence
Whole-school artist-in-residency projects, stemming from one artwork. These practical sessions are inspired by a single artwork or artist, either selected by the school or by Anna. Residencies can be of variable length from one day, potentially leading to an exhibition.
Resource-writing
Teacher's Notes on a painting or artist, specific to your needs, to aid year group or whole-school projects.
Early Years & SEN
Anna specialises in Early Years Learning and Special Educational Needs. Using custom-made multi-sensory resources, she will introduce an artwork or artist in a hands-on, stimulating 30 minute session tailored to the needs of your group. Anna also has an interest in dyslexia.
Bespoke assemblies based on an artwork, artist or topic of your choosing.
Assemblies