I have been employed by the NHS and have held positions where I have not only been able to help and support clients with mental health problems but have also been able to work in a creative environment. During this time I taught pottery in the Occupational Therapy Department for the purpose of assessment and monitoring in a secure and therapeutic setting. 

 

I have been involved in a number of Arts for Health projects working with hospital clients making ceramics to create a sensory garden and again with clients creating decorative ware for their hospital restaurant. A further project involving photography and ceramics, called ‘Water Reflections and Light’, enabled clients to help improve a linked corridor between two wards.

 

I have also taught recreational ceramics at Cannock Chase College which included studio management, firing and general administration.