The Hidden Gem Art Studio Whitefield

A very warm welcome to The Hidden Gem Art Studio Whitefield's website!

The studio, set within the garden of a listed building and a conservation area in the heart of Whitefield, has been teaching students, from young to old, all manner of arts and crafts for over sixteen years.

As a professional artist, potter and teacher, I have watched many of my students progress from little children with sticky, gluey fingers, flourish into proficient and capable artists, and into young adults who have pursued a career in art. 

I am a mother of four and have experience with teaching Special Needs, small children and the Elderly. My own daughter is Autistic. We have a menagerie of animal family members (our beloved dog and six cats - who are sometimes outside by the studio during warmer months and love being fussed by visiting students!)

My own background lies very firmly within art. My Mother had a large and successful art studio right in the centre of Manchester. She was well known and highly thought of. She was the designer behind many of the signs, logos and iconic brand name designs recognised world-wide. I grew up surrounded by creativity and talent. My first exhibition was at the age of six and I then went on to paint and sell my watercolours and ceramic pieces in adulthood.

Art is not a luxury - it's a vital and natural part of human nature. One of our first instincts (after our immediate needs of food, water and rest) is to create. Early man daubed designs and patterns on their dwelling places and tiny children are compelled to make marks. It's an essential part of who we are. This philosophy and belief was the driving force behind embarking upon teaching for me. Art, sadly, is often overlooked as a crucial subject within the majority of schools nowadays. My own children's lack of guidance within school prompted my journey and determination to encourage students to be able to have a creative outlet, explore mediums, gain and develop skills, hone talent, boost self esteem and well-being. It’s also an enormous help with soothing anxiety disorders and depression.

Please feel welcome to browse the extensive galleries, follow my various social media pages and to contact me if you wish to enquire further.

Thank you for reading!
Amanda xx