1999 Royal Academy Schools Postgraduate Diploma in Painting.
1985 Leeds Polytechnic BA(Hons).

Award winning artist Nick Archer's new work deals with idealism, fantasy fairytale and myth. Imagery is collaged or painted onto the surface of the canvas, then obliterated or accentuated through poured pools of over-ripe coloured paint. Archer takes you on a journey into the wonderous and seemingly random meanderings of a child's mind yet through the painting process he is able to disrupt notions of what is real or make believe.

Nick shows with Sarah Myerscough Fine Art in London and with the Louise Alexander and Ilan Engel Gallery in Paris and Italy. He is currently a part-time painting lecturer at the Heatherly School of Art, Chelsea, and also runs life drawing classes here.

Elizabeth graduated in fine art from Otago in New Zealand, majoring in printmaking, and travelled to london in 1985 where she worked as an artist and illustrator. Clients including Penguin Books, Daily Telegraph and Broadgate.

In 2000 she left commercial illustration to train as a pilot, and holds a professional pilot's licence.

In 2009 Elizabeth made a return to fine art, and has joined other artists at The School Creative Centre in February 2010. She is a member of the East London Printmakers and associate member of the Society of Graphic Fine Artists.

Originally trained as a jeweller at Middlesex University, Grant has been working soley as a silversmith for the last 12 years. His work has been exhibited internationally and in the British Isles. As well as producing one off pieces for exhibition, Grant enjoys working to commission for private individuals and collectors.

Grant runs silversmithing workshops on Tuesday evenings or by arrangement. Learn how to make beautiful jewellery with precious and semiprecious materials or design and make simple silver objects using traditional silversmithing techniques. There are set projects for the beginner (starting with a simple ring) or masterclasses for the more experienced.

Chris Cleere studied archaeological and museums conservation at The Institute of Archaeology at University College London and has undertaken and advised on major archaeological and heritage ste conservation projects around the world. Chris also undertakes the conservation of museum objects and advises museums on the installation, mounting and protection of collections and displays.

Along with working in the heritage field Chris advises and helps artists with the creation, movement and installation of their work.

Sarah has been making mosaics since 2000 and has worked on commissions ranging from a rose-covered toilet, a rainbow-inspired shower, to a mirrored pillar in a local shop. She works using a variety of materials including ceramic tiles, broken crockery and mirrors and any found objects that have interesting texture, colour or pattern.

'I especially love using old crockery and ceramics as each piece has its own story to tell.'

Sarah takes her inspiration from the Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, and the work of Antoni Gaudi, Kaffe Fassett and Cleo Mussi.

Sarah has worked in schools on mosaic projects and run workshops with parents and children.

Jenny is now resident Live Artist.

Her work is an amusing mix of performance, installation, visual art, community work and everyday life. April 2010 is the launch of the 'Smalls' project, which will be a creative adventure into the history, psycholgy and physiology of undergarments.

As usual with Edbrooke we can expect the 'Smalls' project to delve into personal histories, taboo topics and things that make even her feel uncomefortable all for the brave cause of Art, with the aim of making individuals feel less alone, encouraged and inpired by the sharing of our most intimate stories, habits and related treasures.

BA FIne Art Painting 1997 Wimbledon School of Art
MA Fine Art Practice and Theory 2006 University of Brighton
Paintings come from my fascination with reflection, transparency and shadow.

surprise solid plastic transitory ribbon paper
fluttering light fragile influence time beauty
soft crumple paper touch shine catching
persistent gold transparent ancient brilliance
momentary considered repeat reflect clear

Jillian runs Oil Painting and Watercolour Classes here and in Hastings.

Ben's new series of oil paintings combine realistic, snapshot portraits with his trademark hectic mixed media style. Ben undertakes portrait commissions.

Caroline has been developing her photographic skills over the last five years through landscape workshops in the UK, on-line courses and membership of photographic groups. Much of her work has a painterly quality, and includes abstracts sourced from nature. Her favoured locations include Camber Sands, Dungeness and the highlands of Scotland. Caroline is an active member of London Independent Photography, and was published in their Winter 2009 and Spring 2010 magazines.

Exhibitions include;
'Painterly Photographs' Greenwich Viewfinder Photographic Gallery, April 2009
'Busman's Holiday' Images from the beaches on the Isle of Harris, Scotland, at Greenwich Viewfinder Photographic Gallery, September 2010.

Theraputic Councellor for Adolescents. Exploring emotions and feelings through painting, drama, clay work, sand tray work, writing, journal writing, music, puppets, lyrics and poetry. Training: Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (final year of study, working towards accreditation)
Teacher and SENCO at the Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford also working for Kids Company London. Tuition in German for all age groups as well as English as a Foreign Language. Also working with children with additional needs and learning difficulties.Training: Vienna University and Open University.
'Art is personal expression and exploration - I let the image take me somewhere. I am especially interested in colours and their expressive energies because colours and images move people. I am a natural experimenter working in different styles, on various surfaces and in mixed media. I like exploring and believe that the power of art changes people and communicates on a deeper level than words.'

Jane studied painting in London and graduated in 1988. She has been exploring non-representational painting for about a year now. Jane is particularly interested in what happens to the painting when the only criteria is 'to see what happens'.
'I have taken a random starting point, almost chaotic in its total lack of any known outcome or image. I work on a number of boards at the same time, setting them aside to rest before making new decisions. If i don't 'like' what has appeard I will rub everything back, leaving stubborn marks and colours to which consequent marks are added. I like the fact that removing a mark leaves a trace, so still has its effect, and that other marks are embodied but not seen. This is a cathartic way of working, as stuff comes through which I can obliterate again, nothing is precious until the painting is finished.'
Jane's paintings draw in the viewer with her distinctive colour pallet and strong mark making, creating a world that is both playful and thought provoking.

Studied painting at Chelsea College of Art 1967 to 1971.
Decided to specialise in Illustration.
Worked for most mainsream publishers in th UK and America.
Cover all areas of illustration, book covers, illustrated fiction, children's books and humorous cartoons. Most noteworthy authors: Jackie Collins, James Herriot, Wilbur Smith.
Occasionally commissioned to make figurative bronzes for various clients, including Dick Francis.
Worked for 10 years in advertising as storyboard artist and illustrator involved in the production of televisioun commercials and promotional films.
Long association as in-house visualiser for Pan MacMillan books.
Lives at Winchelsea Beach.
Always available to accept commissions of any kind.

Kristine has been exploring her creativity throughout her life using a variety of approaches. One day, she descovered her true creative passion when she joined a pottery class. What began as a morning class soon took over her kitchen, then a shed at the bottom of her garden. She soon outgrew her shed, and she has now been resident here since October 2009.

Kristine has been making pottery for three years, working full-time, continuously refining her skills through experimentation and research.

The main motivation of Wendy-Sarah's work is to bring a sense of preciousness to jewellery made with non-precious materials. 'I use acrylic, which is often perceived to be an everyday, utilitarian material, rather than a beautiful and sensual one, which is how I have always thought of it.' By using a composite of acrylic and metalic foils, Wendy-Sarah is able to create a vibrant new material. The simple bold shapes let the richly coloured patterns shine through clearly, while the smooth, curved surfaces allow light to reflect and refract, giving depth and luminescence, as though the material is lit from within. The natural spring of stainless steel wire is used to create methods of attachment that fit the body without using traditional clasps. Some pieces cling gently or slide on to the body, while others use tension to hold their shape. All of these elements come together to create simple, beautiful and ultimately, wearable jewellery, as covetable as any precious gem.

1994 - 97 Royal Academy Schools, Post Graduate Diploma Painting
1991 - 94 Kent Institute of Art & Design, Canterbury, BA(hons) Fine Art

'I approach the subject of the City as a landscape painter giving the abstract qualities of paint and colour equal importance in my consideration. I am to convey atmosphere and mood through the use of thin glazes of paint on a gesso ground. The light of the base ground can therefore shine through the layers of paint, which gives a luminous quality. The paintings have a quality of time 'slowed' and the viewpoint is often high or distant to remove us from the hustle of the city.'

Yulia studied art and classical sculpture at The Kiev Academy of Fine Art, from where she graduated with Masters Degrees in both sculpture and conservation. Yulia is now based in the UK and produces sculptural works in mixed media. Currently Yulia is working on the production of a series of full size marble female nudes and is also working on a series of portraits based on shapes in the natural environment.

Yulia also works as a conservator of fine art and statuary and museum objects both in the UK and internationally.

For me hand knitting is a combination of meditation and fascination. "How can I make that piece of yarn transform into a three dimensional object?" Once there, the urge to throw it into the washing machine to destroy or transform is too strong...

Loving the colour, texture and tactile experience of textiles, I use different crafts to make both useful and decorative objects. I now use feltmaking, embroidery, beadwork, patchwork, quilting and applique in my work and strive for beauty and good craftmanship. The studio has been a belated but very welcome opportunity for me to, at last, do what I have always wanted to do.

Gary's unique sculptures are based around themes of the shoreline and almost all of his materials come from local beaches. He has no formal training other than a keen interest in Modern and Contemporary art. He has been greatly encouraged in his work by Mary Fedden and his all time hero is the marine artist Alfred Wallis. He has recently exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Show, Rye Art Gallery and at the Affordable Art Fair (represented by Nicholas Bowlby Fine Art).

Simon is an accomplished weaver with a first class degree in Textile Design from the University of Derby. He has a passion for construction and a distinctive style, creating three-dimensional, 'sculptural' cloth artefacts.
Simon will also be offering a variety of weaving workshops that can be tailored to the needs of the individual or group.