Ally Wates DipAD

Ally Wates originally trained as a theatre designer, moving into decorating and then attending KLC as a Diploma student.

After graduating, she worked in the interior design industry for several years, before becoming the Part Time Certificate course tutor, combining teaching with working on refurbishment projects with her builder husband. She became Certificate Course Leader in 2020.

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