Sketchbook and observational drawing skills being developed at Key Stage 1.

Using viewfinders to aid composition and observational drawings skills at Key Stage 1.

INSET art sessions can be devised to improve teachers' skills in a range of techniques or to implement a longer-term project.

Claire is experienced at delivering arts activity within Early Years settings and can align her activities to Foundation stage curriculum outcomes.

Art workshops can be themed to fit in with topic based curriculums, such as this 'Around the world' activity with Key Stage 1 children.

Art workshops can be themed to fit in with topic based curriculums, such as this nature themed activity with Key Stage 2 children.

High quality work produced during a long term project can be exhibited in school or in a gallery, like this work by nursery children at the Brindley Arts Centre.

Workshops can be devised according to space available - at this forest school children made animations using natural materials and outdoor spaces.

Claire keeps her painting and drawing skills up to scratch by teaching 'Years Ahead' adult education course in Halton, Cheshire.