Community Artist

 

 

 

I follow HAFLS (Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning) guidelines. I have a certificate in PTTLS (preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

For the last five years I have worked for Leisure Connection on several different projects including making kites with vulnerable adults, Larks in the Parks and Artist for the Saint Albans Festival.

I also work through Courtyard Arts in Hertford as an outreach tutor. Courtyard is a registered charity working with different local community groups, such as Vale House addiction rehabilitation centre, MIND and the Dyspraxia Group. A new group started in September 2011 which was an 11+ group at Birchwood High in Bishops Stortford. I really enjoyed last term and hope to carry on in 2012.

 

" Debbie is a professional and friendly tutor inspiring adults and children alike.Over the past two years she quickly established an enthusiastic following of budding and established artists who are inspired by her skills and bubbly personality.  Although she specialises in Clay sculpture she easily crosses the creative spectrum into mixed media classes. Her experience and flexibility makes her a brilliant choice for Outreach work. I would confidently recommend Debbie without hesitation."

Corrina Dunlea

Centre Director - Courtyard Arts

Corrina

www.corrinadunlea.com

 

Local groups including Paradise Wildlife Park, parents who home school, looked after children, primary and secondary schools also ask me to run projects either as artist for the day or for the term.

I covered PPA time at Springmead School from September to December last term, here is what the teacher said about me….

 

To whom it may concern.

 

Re: Debbie Bent

 

Debbie worked at Springmead Primary School from September 2011 – December 2011 for PPA cover on a weekly basis.  Debbie taught art to two Year 1 classes of 30 children each.

 

Debbie planned and delivered a sequence of art lessons in line with the requirements of the curriculum for Year 1.  All of the activities were pitched at the correct level and the children thoroughly enjoyed taking part.  They were given lots of opportunities to mix colours and create different pictures according to texture and feeling.  Debbie also introduced clay to the children and they produced a 3D clay portrait of themselves.

 

Debbie worked alongside both class teachers to assess the children at the end of the term using the school’s own assessment procedures.

 

I found Debbie to be friendly, calm and patient.  She was very approachable and the children responded well to her.  She confidently communicated with all the children and the adults in the classroom.  She worked well in a team.  Debbie was always well prepared and the resources were always ready for each lesson.

 

 

Sharon Church

Year 1 Class Teacher, Springmead School

 I have my own studio and kiln so I can also fire any work made from clay.