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Marta Madison works from her studio in St Leonards and has been illustrating, painting and felting for years. Her work encompasses all facets of felting, nuno-felting and silk painting and she is well known for her unique wool and silk scarves. An Alzheimer’s art educator, Marta brings her distinctive and approachable teaching style to the aged care sector, teaching art appreciation to those with dementia. She is keen to spread the benefits of BeCalm Blankets to the world, inviting the community to share their collective knowledge and sense of purpose with each other, creating a better life for those with dementia.

phone 0419 251705 website www.drawntofashion.com.au

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Cheryl came to the Willoughby Arts Centre following successful teaching at various community colleges. Trained through private tuition and studios as a jeweller, Cheryl works both in Australia and Europe on commission and exhibition works. Her small classes are well suited for beginners and enthusiasts.

email cherylmaloney@yahoo.com

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Seraphina Martin studied printmaking at the National Art School in Paris before moving to Sydney 30 years ago, to teach at the Sydney University Art Workshop, where she continues to teach today. Seraphina was the recipient of the Moya Dyring Studio at the Cite des Arts in Paris in 1988. There, she studied the Viscosity colour printing method at the Atelier 17 under notorious master printer William Hayter.

Since 1994 she has been developing non toxic technology called Solar Plate etching in her own art practise. Seraphina has had many solo and group exhibitions of her work in Australia and Overseas. Seraphina Martin’s work is represented in many public and private collections in Australia and Overseas.

phone 0403 863 544
email seraphina.print@gmail.com

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Rowen Matthews has been awarded the Calleen Art Prize, the Blackheath Art Prize, and an Australian Postgraduate Award for his PhD studio practice research. He has been Highly Commended in the NSW Countryscapes Prize, the Central West Regional Artists Award and the NSW Parliament House Plein Air Painting Prize. He has also recently exhibited as a finalist in the Kedumba Drawing Award, the Rick Amor Drawing Prize, the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award, and the Mosman Art Prize

website rowenmatthews.com or Day Gallery

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Registered Mental Health Nurse, Artist and Art Therapist
RN, MA AThR
Lesley is a clinician with more than 25 years experience working with vulnerable adults and children. Initially trained as a children’s nurse she then moved into psychiatry working both within a large psychiatric hospital and a community mental health team, assessing and facilitating treatment for individuals and families in crisis as well as offering case management for people living with mental illness.

Lesley then returned to studies and received a masters degree in Art Psychotherapy. Since then she has been working in an Expressive Therapy Centre for children who have experienced trauma. Within this role she has worked alongside music, drama, dance and play therapists to provide a therapeutic group experience for children age 4-14. This role included centre based group work as well as outreach groups offered within the school setting.

Lesley is passionate about facilitating people to reach their full potential and to learn ways to cope with stress and adverse experiences. Her combination of 25 years of psychiatric nursing and 10 years experience in conducting group therapy make her well equipped to provide experienced psychological treatment with a warm and creative approach that encourages self-healing and empowerment.

email lesley.arttherapy@gmail.com

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I have been a watercolour artist for over 30 years and love to share my passion for watercolour painting through teaching. If you want ask me about art lessons, purchasing my artworks, where I teach... or absolutely anything at all!! - please visit my website. I would love to hear from you.

"I teach a loose approach to painting. Very much ‘less is more’. I like to have fun in my lessons and do not hold back when someone is not doing the right thing... In the nicest possible way of course! I certainly give lots of praise too. I try to give students confidence in their ability and believe that you only need basic drawing skills with watercolour. If the paint is properly applied, you will end up with a lovely painting."

website www.susiemurphie.com
Instagram @susiemurphiewatercolours