Jo Blaker
Freelance Artist at The Hepworth Wakefield- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Hepworth Wakefield
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Artist
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Jun 2014 - Present
Digital content creator - devising & recording creative activities for social media channels Family Learning facilitator - Supporting families to engage with exhibitions through gallery & studio based learning activities. Managing volunteers & workshop assistants. Devising gallery & studio activity content for 3 - 12 year olds, in liaison with Family Learning Co-ordinator Burberry Inspire Project - Creating & delivering formal gallery, studio, classroom & digital learning activities for KS3&4 students Formal Learning Facilitator - Creating & delivering curriculum linked gallery & studio based workshops for all KS levels in response to permanent & temporary exhibitions Art Social - Supporting young people aged 16 - 25 to engage in gallery & studio based creative experiences, exploring & developing personal & creative skills Show less
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Family Arts Facilitator
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May 2016 - Present
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AccessArt
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United Kingdom
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sketchbook Practitioner
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Sep 2020 - Present
Creating digital content for AccessArt's DrawAble project & presenting at CPD events for teachers around sketchbook practice Creating digital content for AccessArt's DrawAble project & presenting at CPD events for teachers around sketchbook practice
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Artworks The
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Canada
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Artists and Writers
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Artist Educator
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Jan 2021 - Present
Delivering online CPD workshops for teachers. Developing drawing based resource & publication. Delivering online CPD workshops for teachers. Developing drawing based resource & publication.
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Self-employed
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West Yorkshire
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Designer & Artist Educator
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Sep 2011 - Present
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The University of Huddersfield
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Lecturer
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2013 - 2016
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Trees for Cities
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Capital Woodlands Project/Development Assistant
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2008 - 2009
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The Woodland Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Freelance Illustrator & Designer
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2005 - 2008
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RSPB
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Projects Officer
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2006 - 2007
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Museum of the Home
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Activity Assistant
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2006 - 2007
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Education
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Royal College of Art
MA Visual Communication -
Buckinghamshire New University
Graphic Design & Advertising, Illustration -
Leeds College of Art
BTEC National Diploma, Graphic Communications