Artists Details

Art skills

Visual, Visual Arts

Prepared to work

North Wales

Beverly Belshaw

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Statement

My personal fascination with silk painting developed ten years ago and I believe is a real benefit to children who rarely have the opportunity to experience this unique medium. I believe the sense of fun achieved through the creative process helps to strengthen ongoing studies in children and encourages positive influences and exchange of ideas. Silk painting captivates and promotes attention to the task in hand. I have facilitated many workshops with children in galleries, the community and the school attended by my own children. I have the sensitivity to encourage and develop creative skills and make art accessible by putting into practice methods of gentle teaching in a classroom environment. Silk painting workshops vary due to timescale, numbers of pupils, budget and if artwork is to be individually produced or a large collaboration. Typically, I will demonstrate the basic skills and processes required and encourage pupils to experiment in order to strengthen understanding. An introduction may require between one to two hours. I prefer to work in small groups with very young children, as constant supervision is usually needed.

Experience

Art in education experience

1998/2003 Various day workshops teaching children and adults silk painting., Oriel Ynys Mon, Llangefni, Anglesey

2000/03 Residential adult weekend, silk painting courses, Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, Llanbedrog, Gwynedd 2001 Artist - Children’s community art and play club, silk painting., Moelfre Art and Play Club, community fund, Moelfre, Anglesey

2001 Children’s community art and play club, silk painting. Moelfre Art and Play Club, community fund, Moelfre, Anglesey

1997 Facilitator - Working with staff and pupils to produce a silk wall hanging., Ysgol Llanfechell, Llanfechell, Anglesey

1983 TEC Higher Diploma (Text1995 2003 Artist - Various day workshops teaching adults and children silk painting., Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead, Anglesey

Qualifications
1983 TEC Higher Diploma (Textiles), Stockport College, Stockport

1981 ULCI Northwest Regional Diploma in Textile Design, Southport College of Art, Southport

1979 Certificate of General Art and Design, Southport College of Art, Southport

Website

www.silkgallery.org.uk

Projects

Silk Wall Hanging, 1997 , Ysgol Llanfechell, Anglesey, North Wales
Brief: To produce a hand painted silk wall hanging with Key Stage 1 pupils. An informal project based on current studies involved with the theme of ‘forest animals’. Each child produced one drawing more..."

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