Mary Gillett

VISITING ARTIST

Schools & Colleges

In schools I can offer projects which experiment with various printmaking techniques and drawing or painting projects which put emphasis on, or incorporate, elements of the current area of study in the curriculum. I am the proud owner of 2 lightweight portable etching presses, one of which was purchased with a grant from Arts Council England (South West). During my workshops children can now experiment with a wide variety of printmaking techniques not normally available in schools.

Undergraduate and advanced students studying B.Phil and Masters degrees in Education, and BA students studying Art Design and Technology can also benefit from working with a professional artist and from my experience and expertise in a broad range of printmaking processes (email for details).

 '…her excellent teaching and workshops attract a range of students, from complete beginners and school children, to art students, graduates and a number of professional artists….'

 'Mary's understanding of the needs of pupils is indicative of her care and perception and she manages to carefully balance the inherent disciplines of the etching process with their occasionally wayward demands…'

 'Mary's classes…..are the highlight of the week.'

The examples of work shown above and below, are by school students (year 12 etchings, year 6 oil pastel paintings, year 4 collagraphs).