Claire Cooper ~
Claire Cooper: is based in Northumberland and has been working in acrylics for a number of years. A talented artist Claire works as an art teacher in a local school, she also runs occasional community events in art and craft related subjects. Passionate about recycling fabrics she creates wearable/usable items from pre-loved garments. Recently she has designed several wedding and bridesmaid gowns using a combination of new fabrics and pre-worn wedding outfits. In 2010 Claire has was been awarded a Masters Degree in Fine Art & Education at Newcastle University. In September 2010 to celebrate this achievement Claire displayed several very large examples of her work at the end of course exhibition at Gallery North in Newcastle. Today some of these large scale paintings can be seen in the Maritime Centre in Newbiggin by the Sea
In 2014 Claire will be offering a series of courses on basic art skills for the person who wishes to try out art techniques or develop new ones. Courses will cover a variety of subjects from basic drawing techniques to print-making. The courses will be located in Northumberland.
For Further details of courses please or to purchase Claire's work, please contact by email: claire@coopsville.co.uk