Tom is the Pottery Coordinator for the Art House, at teaching Throwing on the Whe lto beginners and more advanced students.

In his previous life he was a Musician, performing and teaching extensively throughout the UK. A PhD in composition led to many yeas as a composer-performer with the Sheffield-based collective "Platform 4", and he takes the multidisciplinary skills learned from this period into his role at the Art House.

Having started pottery classes here in 2017, he won a place on 2020's "The Great Pottery Throwdown”, his eye-catching statement pieces proving a hit in the auditions. Tom loves to encourage our studio members to push themselves creatively through a "more is more" approach!

John started his pottery journey in 2017, taking classes in throwing and handbuilding here at the Art House.

His background is hugely varied - an initial training in graphic design led to his work with advertising agencies; but with a return to university education and a subsequent PhD, he changed paths to a scientific career in physics and manufacturing engineering.

He brings both these skill sets to his work at Art House, not only throwing beautiful, precise pots (and teaching his students to do the same!) but also researching and developing our glazes for members to use.

Colette Cameron has over 25 years experience of devising and delivering creative workshops which inspire, and has earned a reputation as a skilled and compassionate tutor. Her website gives a flavour of her approach, artistic style, and interest in exploring the psychology of creativity. She encourages a sense of curiosity and aliveness towards both the creative process and our lived experience of the world around us. From the words of a participant - “Colette is so inspiring - she has such a gentle, warm and encouraging approach you cannot fail to feel more confident and brave to try new things. She also is really good at teaching techniques which open up new ideas”

I studied art history at Cambridge where I developed my obsession for understanding the practicalities of how art is made. This really drives my job as a lecturer in visual subjects, having taught on courses at degree level in Art history, photography, graphics, 3D design, interior design, and art foundation courses. I enjoy the technical aspects of traditional painting through to cutting edge sculptural work. I’m happy painting in techniques that would be standard in the renaissance or making art from data and 3D printers. I really love seeing people off on their own creative path.

A mixed media artist, art journaler, and bookbinder. Lisa creates mixed media abstract and portrait works and is passionate about art journaling and eco bookbinding. She loves to reuse and recycle to create work that is full of colour and texture.

Discovering her love for the freedom of mixed media whilst undertaking a fine art degree she now works in a grungy fashion with paper, fabric, paint and coffee. Combining acrylics with inks, drawing and collage. Taking inspiration from nature and vintage imagery to create narrative in her work.

Diana Storey has been making colourful, vibrant mosaics from fragments of stained glass and ceramics for the last 25 years. She makes wall pieces and covers 3D shapes including torsos and busts and animals - finding inspiration from nature and poetry.

She has exhibited in the UK and in New York and is a member of BAMM (British association of Modern Mosaics) where she has worked with other mosaic artists on collaborative projects including Hull Station and hospitals in the North of England.

She has worked as a community artist in schools and educational centres in the UK and in Oman.

Having taught mosaics for over 15 years now, she loves to share the passion she has, and the joy she gets from the therapeutic art of Mosaicking.

I believe that artists should follow their talent and a teacher points the way along this path by setting visual problems for students to solve. Over the years I have met many students and all of them saw, responded, and interpreted the world in a new and unique way. Being able to help them on their way to develop as artists and to achieve their goals is what I find fascinating in being a tutor at The Art House.

I earned an MA in Fine Art, Painting from Nicolas Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland. I studied anatomy of human body, techniques of the old masters and technology of painting. I spend long hours on drawing the human form and still life. Most of all I learned to paint people, landscape in plain air, and still life using mainly oil paints. I painted alla prima, inspired mainly by postimpressionists. I also learned by looking at paintings in The Hermitage, Prado, Ufizzi and Alte Pinakothek among others.

In my paintings I focus on painting imaginary landscapes using oil paints. I am inspired by the natural world and I am interested in colour relationships and how beauty brings us closer to the secrets of life. I took part in many exhibitions in the UK and abroad. In 2020 I received the Judges Prize at The Harley Open Exhibition.

Having studied ‘Illustration & Design’ at Cambridge School of Art, Ben has spent his career working within the Creative Industries and Academia.

His breadth of experience within business management, company start-ups, business restructure, funding and event delivery both in the Private and Third Sector enabled him work on exciting projects with EMI, EMI North, Young Thugs Recording Studios, Festival of Illustration and Bar Lane Studios, as well as being a mentor for new graduates.

“It’s a pleasure to work at The Art House with such a great team. Watching it grow over the past year and how it can make such a difference to the so many people’s lives has been an honour”

Hola amigos! My name is Poppy. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, UK has been my home for the last 20+ years. Since 2021, I've been a dedicated volunteer at St Matthew's Carver Street church and at the Parish Nursing Project Sheffield since 2022.

Working at Arthouse is a fulfilling experience for me. The vibrant atmosphere and collaborative spirit within the team make every day enjoyable.

I have a passion for languages and the Arts. In my free time, I indulge in movies and detective stories.

Jamie is an AAT qualified Licenced Accountant and runs his own Accountancy Practice supporting a number of Charities and not-for-profit organisations with their financial matters. 

Jamie joined the Art House in January 2021 as our Outsourced Finance Manager. He handles the day-to-day finance aspects of running our Charity. His financial skills and experience in the Charity sector have made a significant difference to the Art House operations and helped us to navigate some very difficult financial times.  

Jamie's favourite thing about the Art House is working alongside Ben on the Strategy and Vision for the future of the Charity and then putting the numbers together to show what needs to happen to turn the vision into reality.

Away from the Art House, Jamie spends his time volunteering in Scouting and participating in Canoeing, Climbing and Camping. His interest in outdoor activities gave him the opportunity to live and work in the South of France for 2 summer seasons. This then developed into casual work as an activity instructor for 2 Outdoor Centres in Sheffield. Jamie also supports the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme for South Yorkshire Scouts.