Heidi is a visual artist and an experienced art educator who has led workshops for the British Museum, The Royal Academy, Tate and the English National Ballet. Her love of drawing started in early childhood when she made themed 'books' that became worlds in which to lose herself. After art school, she travelled extensively, obsessively keeping sketchbooks to document her experiences and as a way to understand the strange and unknown. She has a Surrealist imagination and a love of dark fairy tales - in keeping with her German heritage!
Heidi is based in Leigh-on-Sea – a small but vibrant fishing town with a thriving artist community - and works in central London as Course Leader for the Developing Art Practice course at The City Lit in London and Fine Art pathway leader on the UAL foundation diploma. Being within walking distance of the major museums and galleries, she often takes her students there to draw and find inspiration..
Heidi first came to Sacy on a retreat in 2023, and spent most of her time here exploring the contents of the attic. The poetic photo story that came out of it - ‘She’s not There’ - can be seen here.
Timetable
3.30-5.30pm: Arrival of participants. We’ll welcome you and show you to your room to settle in.
6pm: Cocktails in the garden, introductory talk from Murphy and tour. Please make sure you arrive in time as it will include information about the week.
7pm: First art workshop of the week Heidi will introduce herself and outline her plans for the week. You will be able to explain what you’d like to achieve. There’ll be discussion, short exercises, and perhaps a spot of homework for Tuesday morning.
8.30pm Dinner
