Hayley Lock
My approach to teaching is open and relaxed whilst pushing every possible outlet of creativity through the individuality of each student. I like to encourage my students to take risks in a confident and competent way whilst inspiring them to open their minds to new ideas and processes.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?Students will gain confidence, a sense of humour when making work and an ability to realise their own creative potential.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Digital and physical collage techniques, contemporary approaches and processes to making 3 dimensional work, personal support, references to the work of others either through book, magazines or the internet.
What inspires your own work?The work of others, the day to day, my surroundings, stories, overheard snippets of conversations, historical references true or otherwise, historical and contemporary collections, sounds. Everything really.
Where can students see examples of your work?On my website www.hayleylock.com
Where did you gain your training/experience?MA FirstSite/Colchester Institute (2010 – 12) Contemporary Art & Professional Practice BA Goldsmiths College (1986 -89) Fine Art Textiles BTEC Diploma, Suffolk College
What teaching experience have you had?I am a part – time lecturer in an FE Institution teaching 17+ age group students for almost seven years. I have also taught on adult leisure learning courses.
Is your work in any public or private collections?2010 Wilmore House Work acquired by Paul Wilson for The Mag Collection Arts Council England National Head Quarters representing the Eastern region, sole artist curated by Axis, London Work in many private collections.
Have you written any books/had articles published?Arty 29: The Count of Monte Cristo, Spring/Summer 2011 Garageland 11: Family 2011 Handmade Graphics , Anna Wray, November 2009 Metro Newspaper February 2009 Sisters of Lady Pamphlet, June 2009, London Metro Newspaper 5 July 2008 Metro Newspaper 3 July 2008 The Big Issue 26 June 08 The Art Newspaper No. 193 July/August 2008 69 magazine Art Monthly (September issue) Liverpool Daily Post 10 June 08 page 3 Lifestyle Monthly June 08page 33 Liverpool.com magazine June 08 page 39 Liverpool Lifestyle June 08
Do you belong to any professional groups/societites?Axis Wysing Arts Centre The Wilmore Fellowship.