About
I'm Catherine, mum of two, and part time teacher with over 25 years teaching experience. I have taught in secondary schools, primary schools, EYFS and SEN education. My qualifications are BA Hons: Fine Art, PGCE: Art and Design, and MA: Education. I regularly practice my own art at home, and create art with my own children (both primary school aged). I currently work part time in a SEN school, and on my days off I run Meopham Mini Artists. I am passionate about art, crafts and messy/sensory play for children and young adults, and its' benefits for learning and development.
My Mission
My classes, workshops, lessons and private parties are Art based, but they are not just about Art. They are about play, learning, exploring, experimenting, creativity, imagination and social interaction. Most of all, they are about having fun! Art and play is at the centre of all of this.
Children in my classes are happy, curious and confident to explore, take risks and try something new! They create Art pieces they are proud of and grow in confidence and skills week on week.
" My son loves Mini Artists. The activities are suitable for a wide range of ages, and the class is great if you have multiple children to occupy. Catherine is so creative with her ideas and she adopts a different theme for each of the classes, so there's lots for the children to choose from. The class gives children freedom to play freely and make their own choices as to what they would like to play with or craft.”
Charlotte Davidson
