My name is Laura,
I'm a mum to two girls who both love getting creative - in fact my daughters think access to paint, glue and oil pastels is a basic human right! So it's just as well that my work life involves an abundance of colourful papers, paint and so many exciting materials (although keeping inquisitive hands away from my very own "Mister Maker" style storage drawers can be something of a challenge!)
Much of my working life has been spent in creative industries, designing and later teaching for local government and developing educational resources. In my spare time I am also an avid dressmaker and love working with textiles. I have been running Dinky Doodlers for over 7 years, and I love meeting so many young artists each week and seeing them grow in confidence with their creations. I take great enjoyment from planning arts, crafts and tactile experiences that all our class members will enjoy exploring - from our youngest makers developing their fine motor skills and embarking on initial mark making, to our older children flexing their creative muscles and artistic independence. My own children are only too willing to be my test subjects and can often be found at the weekends elbow deep in cloud dough, block printing or rummaging through my craft supplies. So no matter what stage your child is at on their creative journey - you can be sure that we'll be there with materials and activities to challenge and inspire!
I'm a mum to two girls who both love getting creative - in fact my daughters think access to paint, glue and oil pastels is a basic human right! So it's just as well that my work life involves an abundance of colourful papers, paint and so many exciting materials (although keeping inquisitive hands away from my very own "Mister Maker" style storage drawers can be something of a challenge!)
Much of my working life has been spent in creative industries, designing and later teaching for local government and developing educational resources. In my spare time I am also an avid dressmaker and love working with textiles. I have been running Dinky Doodlers for over 7 years, and I love meeting so many young artists each week and seeing them grow in confidence with their creations. I take great enjoyment from planning arts, crafts and tactile experiences that all our class members will enjoy exploring - from our youngest makers developing their fine motor skills and embarking on initial mark making, to our older children flexing their creative muscles and artistic independence. My own children are only too willing to be my test subjects and can often be found at the weekends elbow deep in cloud dough, block printing or rummaging through my craft supplies. So no matter what stage your child is at on their creative journey - you can be sure that we'll be there with materials and activities to challenge and inspire!
My name is Dinky Bear,
I am the much loved mascot of the Dinky Doodlers pre-school art classes. I'm always there to greet the children at the start of our classes and I love saying hello to everyone and joining in with the songs - although sometimes I need some help from the children to wake up!!
I love nothing more than joining in with the activities, and usually end up with a few more splatters of paint every time or splashed with whatever exciting sensory materials are featured each week.
My most important job is to help make the children feel right at home - and I'm always on hand for cuddles or to offer my artistic talents when a Dinky Doodler needs me! I look forward to meeting you at one of our classes soon!
I am the much loved mascot of the Dinky Doodlers pre-school art classes. I'm always there to greet the children at the start of our classes and I love saying hello to everyone and joining in with the songs - although sometimes I need some help from the children to wake up!!
I love nothing more than joining in with the activities, and usually end up with a few more splatters of paint every time or splashed with whatever exciting sensory materials are featured each week.
My most important job is to help make the children feel right at home - and I'm always on hand for cuddles or to offer my artistic talents when a Dinky Doodler needs me! I look forward to meeting you at one of our classes soon!