Lynne was guest speaker at successful Women’s Event in Derbyshire

Inspiration Day for Women Entrepreneurs Event

Lynne was invited to be a guest speaker at the “Inspiration Day for Women Entrepreneurs Event” on July 16th. The event was organised by Erewash Partnership Ltd and Amber Valley Business Club. Lynne gave a practical guide on how creative thinking can lead to creative and successful marketing. It was a very inspirational and enjoyable event with over 90 female delegates, a sample of the email feedback is as follows:

• ‘Many thanks - you were great!’
• ‘Thank you very much for giving such a fascinating presentation’
• ‘I thoroughly enjoyed your session and felt very inspired after it’
• ‘I found your talk very inspiring and helpful’
• ‘Really enjoyed your talk today at Horsley Lodge, picked up some great tips’

Posted on 18/07/08 at 12:36 | Permalink

Lynne Mentors on the StepUp Programme

The stepUp programme has given 5 culturally diverse local artists the chance to develop their art-forms, and helped them work with schools and other educational establishments.

The programme included mentoring by innovative and established artists from visual arts, theatre, dance, spoken word, music and performance including Jonzi D, Zena Edwards, Shane Shambu, Jane Sekonya, Shabz Shabazi and Lynne Hollingsworth.

The programme will conclude with an exciting showcase of dance, spoken word, traditional Southern African music, visual arts and more. The showcase is the climax of a special training and development programme managed by Creative Partnership for Culturally Diverse artists living in Derby. Other project partners are Derby City Council Arts & Events, Apples and Snakes, Mainstream Partnership, Derby Dance, Creative Launchpad, and QUAD.

The showcase will be on Tuesday 17 June 2008 from 5-7pm in Unit 9, Friargate Studios, Ford St, Derby, DE1 1EE. Admission is free. Snacks will be available. For more details contact: Sally Lemsford on 07974 785624

Posted on 17/06/08 at 13:08 | Permalink

East Midlands Art Event for the Gifted and Talented

Lynne runs a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands

Lynne ran a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands on June 7th 2008. She worked specifically with a core group of participants aged 14 years. The day was organised by Derby City Council. The day was challenging and intensive, focusing on the portrait using advanced teaching and learning methods. Students were encouraged and guided to sketch directly with paint (not pencil) and this technique helped them to view art with a new way of seeing, allowing them to grow in creative confidence and self-esteem. The morning was spent looking at the work of Lucian Freud and then students sketched focusing on foundation drawing and facial dimensions. The afternoon was spent working directly on canvas on a coloured-ground and creating a self-portrait from first-hand observation. At the end of the session time was made for group reflection, evaluation and celebration. The group of students worked extremely hard throughout the day and the results were brilliant!

If you would like to book an event or art course with Lynne contact her directly at

Posted on 16/06/08 at 16:19 | Permalink

Lynne Celebrates the Launch of Museum of Childhood

Lynne Celebrates the Results of her Consultancy with The National Trust.

Lynne joined invited guests at the official launch of the new re-furbished Museum of Childhood on Tuesday 3 June 2008. The Opening ceremony was performed by Gethin Jones from BBC’s ‘Blue Peter’.

The National Trust’s Museum of Childhood, at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, has re-opened after a massive £2.2 million transformation. The museum is now bigger and more spectacular than ever, the museum provides children and adults with the chance to compare and discover childhood experiences from the 19th century to the present day. Lynne was delighted to lead the consultancy in 2007 with various groups across the age ranges to design the display for the ceiling of the Home Gallery, this new display incorporates 'slices' of three bedrooms from different eras, suspended from the ceiling. Lynne and the Museum are delighted with the results. The museum has increased in size by 50% and been transformed into eight new galleries whose themes include outdoor adventure, work, home, school, babies, toys, stories and imagination. The new galleries include interactives for people of all ages. For more information contact: 01283 585305 (Infoline) 01283 585337 Fax: 01283 585139 Email:

Posted on 06/06/08 at 18:43 | Permalink

Living Derby Launch

From the 3rd of May until 11th of July, Living Derby have an exhibition at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to celebrate and showcase the work it has been involved with so far.

So what is Living Derby??

In the beginning...A group of individuals and companies based at Banks’ Mill (Derby University’s creative business unit) came together in 2007 to form Living Derby, a Community Interest Company. A partnership of wide & varied talents, the board incorporates sound commercial sense, rich creative practice and a set of strong, shared values. Living Derby share a deep belief in the creative potential of Derby’s citizens and together work towards an inspired, creative city with a strong sense of its own identity. Lynne is really excited about being a part of this dynamic team.

Please free to visit the exhibition and view examples of the projects Living Derby have been working on. There are a selection of films that have been created by Derby organisations, as well as portraits and publications.

For more information about Living Derby contact Lynne or visit http://livingderby.squarespace.com/.

Posted on 03/06/08 at 10:10 | Permalink