​Sarah Collins

Sarah is a musician, creative, youth worker and teacher. She has spent the last decade supporting young people in the arts through a variety of roles.

Enjoys providing opportunities for young people to be creative, expressive and active members of their community. 
Having taught at the University of Chichester, in Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions for almost a decade, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge in creative arts, more specifically music and will be delivering our music provision.

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Katy Gough

Katy is our Project Coordinator and delivers our home education and alternative provision groups. She has spent the last 15 years working in a variety of settings supporting young people in the arts and in access to employment. 
As our SEND specialist, Katy is passionate about ensuring that all students feel safe and supported in our groups and tailors activities to suit a diverse range of needs. As well as delivering on our education provision, Katy also runs our NEET sessions and will be supporting students on their Level 3 to gain industry work experience.  

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Katy will be delivering our Primary, Level 1 and Level 2 course.

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Madeleine Conrad

Madeleine or resident artist and teacher who specialises in creating traditional works using natural pigments, a practice that connects her deeply with the environment and traditional artistry. With a background in academia, she has previously taught short courses at a university, honing her expertise and sharing her passion with eager learners. She is passionate about providing art education tailored to children and young adults facing learning challenges, enriching their lives through creativity and expression. 

 

She continues to learn and share traditional methods of painting dating back as far as the 12th century. During her time as an apprentice at the Princes School of Traditional Art, she delved into the fascinating process of creating her own paint using natural pigments sourced from the earth. Under the mentorship of experienced artists, she has learned to identify and collect various minerals and organic materials that could be ground into pigments, binding them with traditional mediums to produce vibrant and unique paints. Expertise lie in oil painting, egg tempera along with other traditional mediums.

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Maddie will be delivering our Level 3 Gold Arts Award and supporting students in fine art on the Level 1 & 2 Provision.

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Bill Strohacker​

Bill is our guest tutor. He has dedicated himself to design and education for over two decades, serving as a dynamic creative director and a versatile designer teacher and educator. His journey commenced in the realm of publishing where he left his mark as the designer of the pioneering ‘Tank Girl’ Graphic Novel alongside Jamie Hewlett & Alan Martin, followed by his iconic design contributions to Smash Hits magazine.

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Transitioning into the Virgin Group, Bill brought his expertise to numerous well-known Virgin brands, leaving his indelible imprint as a creative and brand designer. Simultaneously, he took on the role of a lecturer. teacher and mentor, guiding aspiring designers through various levels of design education, from foundational to degree programs. His commitment to education extended beyond the classroom as he authored and developed innovative courses spanning graphic design and fashion media.

In addition to his professional engagements, Bill nurtures his creative vision through his design school & studio situated in Chichester.

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Bill will be supporting on our Post 16 - Level 3 courses focusing on graphic and digital design.

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