Kate West

After gaining my CertEd in the 1990s I taught in FE Colleges and the private sector for many years before working with Pioneer Projects. Initially I was working as a volunteer with what was to become their Own Now project for people living with dementia and their carer’s. I had finally found my niche working with some amazing people, on both sides of the art tables and it was one of the most rewarding ‘jobs’ I had ever done: art, coaching and working with very inspiring people. After progressing from Assistant to Lead Artist I was asked to start similar art projects for other organisations and eventually setup my own workshops which I truly love, whether it’s watching groups gel and relax, or progressing as artists.