Kelly Sweeney, Free Creative Workshop

Calling all creatives! Join Hackney-based artist and qualified teacher Kelly Sweeney for a mask-making workshop where we will be working with Kinska inspired mark-making to create an imaginary persona.

Influenced by exhibiting artist Kinska, participants will be encouraged to explore their own imaginary narrative and characters to bring a shapeshifting mask into existence.

Expect a dynamic 1.5hr session that will welcome all abilities and ages. This is an inclusive experience for everyone to access making as a way of discovery and experimentation. With a wealth of experience delivering art education and creative engagement, this will be a supported activity with bags of artistic freedom to play. The full spectrum of young people are welcome.

All materials are provided. Work will be dry and ready to take away with you on the day. We look forward to seeing you and your creations in response to our forthcoming exhibition that can also be experienced before or after the workshop.

Bio

Kelly Sweeney is multidisciplinary artist working across painting, sculpture and drawing, with a dabble in film and performance. Studying Fine Art, she graduated with a First Class degree, later pursuing her MA at Chelsea following a career in art education. A highly experienced educator, she has taught across various educational institutions and cultural organisations working with both young people and adults.

Her most recent solo show The Gathering was at LIMBO in Margate earlier this year featuring 52 totemic sculptures. Last year the artist was award the 2025 residency award at Brisons Veor in Cornwall. Sweeneys practice has been supported most notably by Arts Council England and Jerwood Arts.

Sweeney exhibits regularly, with forthcoming shows in both London and Margate early next year. The artist has work in private collections in Europe, Asia, America, Canada and the UK.

The artist was born in East London where she currently lives and works with a studio in Hackney.

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Website
www.kellysweeney.co.uk