Rugeley art student releases videos to help parents get creative
An art student from the University of Wolverhampton is is using her expertise to support parents who have become educators overnight.
Niki Gandy, from Rugeley, will be hosting regular art and photography tutorials which will guide parents through their teaching experience.
Since graduating, Niki’s career led her to supporting her students’ skill development as head of photography and teacher of KS3 Art and Design at the former Abbots Bromley School for Girls school in Staffordshire.
Niki returned to the University of Wolverhampton in September, studying for a Master’s Degree in Fine Art as well as supporting the University Centre for Lifelong Learning in Stafford.
Centre Manager, Trevor Humphreys, said: “Niki joined our team in January to support our evening short courses and has rapidly become an active member, taking over the delivery of our culture café, developed for learners who are new to the County and for whom English is a second language.
“Making the transition to run the centre from our homes during the pandemic, we needed to make sure we continue to support our students of all ages, who use the centre for short courses, clubs and advice.”
As a qualified teacher, Niki will be delivering a number of virtual tutorials centred on art and photography.
She said: “A lot of my friends and colleagues are pulling their hair out, wondering how they can educate their youngsters at this time.
“I wanted to support them with quick ideas using items around the home, to make their education fun.
“I will be keeping them as simple as possible – even those who haven’t picked up a paintbrush or pencil for years.”
Each new tutorial will be available on Facebook and can be found by following @UWiS_wlv on Twitter.
