One-to-one mentoring for art and design students from professional artist Shazia Mahmood. Support with project briefs, research and building your portfolio.
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Shazia with pupils at Westbourne House School
A YEAR OF INSPIRING YOUNG ARTISTS
If you're a school in Sussex, Surrey, or Hampshire looking to enrich your art programme with visiting artist workshops, I'd love to hear from you. Whether it's inspiring younger pupils, guiding scholarship students, or creating exhibition-worthy pieces, I work collaboratively with art departments to support their curriculum and celebrate student creativity.
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Windy Surf Day, West Wittering
A Morning of Creative Inspiration at Westbourne House School
Today marked a remarkable session at Westbourne House School where I had the privilege of engaging with an exceptionally curious group of Year 7 students. The interview experience stood out as one of the most memorable in my career, largely due to the students' thoughtful and probing questions.
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The Healing Power of Creativity: My Response to Dr. Martha Beck
When we stay in 'making mode', something magical happens. Our minds settle, our thoughts clarify, and our capacity for joy expands. It's not just about producing art—it's about finding a state of flow that naturally eases anxiety and enhances our overall wellbeing.
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Creativity in Education: A Personal Reflection on Sir Ken Robinson's Vision
The journey to creativity isn't about avoiding errors but embracing them. And if there's one thing I've learned, it's that the path to artistic excellence is paved not with perfection, but with persistence.
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