I am a Club Leader and the Founder of Love Art Studios and what makes our clubs and classes so popular, is our fantastic team, a brilliant collection of highly skilled, art loving creatives who have joined forces. We love what we do and sharing this with others gives us a real buzz! I have recently studied Dementia and the arts, adult counselling level 2, PDA and Autism. I believe in providing a safe and therapeutic space for people to connect and build confidence.

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Admin Assistant Lizzie has whipped the back office side of Love Art Studios into shape. Lizzie is extremely organised, friendly and will be supporting us with bookings, invoicing and social media so you may hear from her when you enquire. Lizzie has her own creative business Calico by Lizzie - beautiful hand sewn designs on to canvas. Lizzie has a background in animal care and was once an lead keeper at Chester zoo with the elephants and giraffes! Lizzie brings a wealth of admin experience and shares our passion to create a safe and supportive space for people to connect through art.

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Ginny is an experienced textile designer and expert draftswoman with deep love for sharing her creativity. As one of our Club Leaders, she brings warmth, humour and exceptional skill to every session. Ginny is experienced with adults and older people too, where her gentle guidance and eye for detail help build confidence and joy in creative expression. Whether you are exploring drawing techniques or experimenting with mixed media, Ginny’s sessions are a welcoming space to learn, connect and be inspired.

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Adult Art Tutor and Art Club Assistant George is a passionate and talented watercolour artist based in Lindfield. George brings a fun, spontaneous approach to everything she does and is a joy to have on our team. George graduated in Graphic Design and Illustration from John Moores University in Liverpool, before starting her career as a Graphic Designer in children’s book publishing, more recently as a freelancer designing and illustrating books, prints and cards, but has also developed a love for painting!

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Club Leader Saffron is a joyful team member and connects with our young artists with ease. Saffron is passionate about inspiring the next generation with engaging sessions and has a background working with children. Saffron graduated from Brighton Uni with a Fashion Communications and Business degree. Saffron has experience with web design, branding, hand-drawn signage across various mediums and graphic design.

Club Leader Neena is a calm influence on our sessions with a methodical mind which is regularly applied to crafting and building projects. Neena is an experienced TA that often headed up art sessions in a local primary school. Neena is passionate about the benefits of art and creative freedom.

Art Club Leader/Assistant Chris has been to all of our sessions and proved he is a multi-talented artist able to turn his hand to many different projects, with a particular flare for 3D work. Chris has over 20 years experience working in the knitwear industry, producing designs for well-known national and international clients such as Donna Karan, Fendi and Missoni.  In addition he designs and makes his own personal collection of knitted accessories under the name ‘Chris Judge Design’. 

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Art Club Assistant Fi is predominantly working at our home ed/out of school sessions on a Monday in Hassocks, as well as being one of our SEND 1:1 Tutors, sharing her wealth of artistic expertise with our attendees. Fi is sensitive to others emotional needs and takes time to listen and work with our young creatives. Fi graduated as a textile designer from Winchester and spent many years freelancing as a designer. Fi is also a trend forecaster, parent and school worker in a local infants school.

Adult Art Tutor Suzi, is full of positive energy, bringing any room to life with her passion and vibrancy. Suzi heads up our adult art expression courses in Hove, can deliver adult 1:1 sessions and leads at our Brighton Care Home and home ed/out of school sessions. Suzi spent many years as a fashion print designer working with top UK brands in swimwear, immersed in vibrant tropical and floral patterns, neon colours and bold prints. Suzi is an experienced Art educator working locally delivering classes and is an established mixed media artist who exhibits regularly.

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Breakfast Club Leader Michele takes care of one of our most precious clubs, supporting children who struggle to attend school on a Monday morning at Ditchling Primary school. Michele, has a gentle and nurturing approach, and loves getting stuck into an art project! Michele has over 20yrs as a graphic designer and has worked on some really great briefs, including branding, social graphics, packaging, illustration and websites.

Club Assistant Beth is calm and friendly and loves a creative project! Beth has her own jewellery making business Rose Honey, committed to making quality, meaningful and responsible jewellery in small editions. Beth is passionate about reusing, repurposing and recycling, we love that at Love Art Studios too! Beth hosts jewellery making classes locally, check out her website below for more info.

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Art Club Assistant Ned is fun and down to earth. Ned connects well with the young artists that come to our sessions and supports them through their projects. Ned is taking a year out before deciding his next steps and works in Lawrence's (art shop) in Hove - we love it in there!!