Information About Ruth - Kingston upon Thames teacher

Personal Description:

What teaching experience do you have?

I have taught in Further Education for 33 years on a variety of courses:
-A Level Art, GNVQ Art & Design and Adult Education classes (drawing, mixed media, printmaking) at Central Sussex College.
-BTEC Fashion/Textiles and Art Foundation at South Thames College.
-A Level Art, Craft and Design at St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College.
I have a track record of excellent results with students of a variety of abilities.
-Alongside my work in Further Education, I have taught private printmaking and textiles workshops for adults for the last 8 years.

Which examining boards are you familiar with?

I have experience of delivering AQA, Edexel, OCR, WJEC and Eduqas specifications.

What qualifications do you have and where did you train?

BA (Hons) Textiles, Loughborough College of Art & Design
MA Textiles, Birmingham Polytechnic
MA Illustration, Kingston University
City & Guilds Teaching Certificate, Central Sussex College
Various Continuing Professional Development workshops at Central Saint Martins, City Lit, Uni of West England, Richmond Adult Community College.
Additionally, I have learned much from working alongside other well-established artists, designers and craftspeople.

Are you a practicing artist?

I have combined my own artistic practice with teaching for 33 years, working in the fields of textiles, fashion, textile art, printmaking, digital art, mixed media and drawing. I exhibit my work nationwide and work to commission regularly.

Teaching Experience:

What are your qualifications?

BA (Hons) Textiles
MA Textiles
MA Illustration
City & Guilds Teaching Certificate

Teaching Approach:

Who are your lessons for?

My private lessons are always tailored to individual needs. I can offer inspiring and productive sessions that enhance student’s Art and Design studies at all levels (A Level, undergraduate and postgraduate), as well as individuals seeking to learn new techniques.

What can you teach?

Drawing
Printmaking (lino, collagraph, monoprinting)
Mixed media
Textiles (hand and machine stitched, printed)
Fashion
Digital art and design
Developing ideas
Sketchbook work and presentation
Portfolio preparation (for interview to Higher Education)
Analysis and evaluation of own and other’s artwork

How do you teach?

My lessons are carefully planned and prepared for. I teach by showing examples of work, demonstrations, discussion, constructive criticism and individual action planning. I am able to offer a wealth of ideas on how students could develop their work. I am patient and have a wealth of ideas. I aim to ensure students are inspired, supported, individual needs are met and artistic potential is fulfilled. Teaching art is not only fun but also enriching for both students and myself. It helps them develop their artistic skills as well as personal expression. There is nothing more rewarding than inspiring students, seeing their work and ideas develop and helping them fulfill their creative potential. It’s like giving someone wings to fly with!

Where do you teach?

My lessons take place in person in my well-equipped studio in Kingston-upon-Thames where I have easels and other drawing equipment, printing presses, sewing machines, computers and an extensive collection of historical and contemporary art books.

When do you teach?

During term time lessons are available to book after 5.30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and I also have some weekend availability. Please enquire if you are interested in weekend lessons. During school holidays, I am available any day of the week, daytime or evening by arrangement.

How much do you charge?

I charge a flat rate of £60 an hour.