Owner

Lindsay has been running art classes for over five years and loves to share her passion for the arts with her students as they progress through their art journey. She is always racing around full of energy organising this and creating that to ensure everyone enjoys every moment as part of the Art for Life family!

Favourite things - theatre, film, seeing live bands, reading and writing, and a glass of Rose in the sunshine!

Head Tutor

With over 15 years of experience teaching art to both adults and children, Amanda is a versatile and dynamic artist skilled in a wide range of mediums. She specializes in watercolour portraits and vibrant, energetic abstract commissions. She enjoys leading monthly art workshops, where she can share her passion and expertise with creative enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Favourite things: Exercising daily, going to exhibitions & the theatre, holidays to catch some vitamin D & relaxing with a glass or two of wine whilst watching Netflix with her (now grown up) children.

Head Tutor

June has worked as an artist, and graphic designer for all of her working life. Her grandfather, a hobby oil painter, sparked Junes interest in painting at a very young age. She paints in various mediums in bright colours - the more vibrant the better. June is a big advocate for traditional drawing skills and loves it when those she teaches go from saying ‘I was told I can’t draw,’ to realising they can. 

June organises independent exhibitions, sells her work locally, and is an active member of The Croydon Art Society. 

Favourite things: Keeping fit daily, ceroc dancing, photography, travel, gardening and music. 

Tutor

Chantal got into resin art over lock down and now has a YouTube channel and Instagram. Chantal's enthusiasm for art knows no bounds and she takes so much pleasure in teaching art, multimedia, and experimenting with all mediums. She loves to see the meditative, healing and relaxing joy of art.

Favourite things: her young family, the beach, multimedia, summer, travel, synchronised swimming.

Tutor

Following a degree in Foreign Languages and Tourism Management and a Master Degree as an Interpreter and translator, Irene worked in the tourism industry for several years - until one day she decided to completely change her career and go back to her first love: art! 

She now has over 8 years experience teaching a variety of creative workshops and art techniques. Her artwork is inspired by people and nature, with a touch of abstract. Irene loves sharing her passion for art with her students, and seeing their progress and enjoyment. She is also an advocate of art as a tool for wellbeing and mental health.

Favourite things: swimming in the sea, walking in nature, reading, discovering new cultures, and building meaningful relationships.

Tutor

Louisa has 20 years of experience teaching young people and adults. She has experience as an art teacher, professional face painter and has run private workshops. Having taught computers and media studies encouraging learners to be creative - she is a firm believer we can all be artists.

Favourite things – Elvis, dancing, time with her grandchildren & being outside in nature.

Guest Tutor

A former Stage Designer, Louise previously ran a company specialising in face and body painting. She’s now enjoying fine art, and loves bringing her skills and experience to her teaching. She’s pursuing a degree in Art History, and takes care of 3 chickens!

Favourite things : SciFi, chocolate, knitting, the sea, and a good G&T!