Bethany Grace Lewin

Artist

Email:

Bessiegracecreates@gmail.com

Address:

Stockport & Manchester

Date of Birth:

24th January 1993

About Me.

Hello, I'm Beth - or Bessie as my Grandparent's called me!

From a young age, I've had a passion for creating art, and I love sharing my creativity with others. I've been working in the creative sector professionally for 10 years & I'm currently doing a Masters degree to become an Art Psychotherapist. I've been involved in all areas of art & design; from teaching GCSE & A-level, teaching adult art classes, managing a textile design team, doing illustration work for Louis Vuitton & Dior, and in 2018 I was given the role of North West Regional Director at the Society of British & International Design. My work within the creative sector was recognised in 2022 when I was named Creative Professional of the Year at the Manchester Young Talent Awards.

Please have a browse of my art & design portfolio and check out my blog for DIY and creative tutorials.

For updates on art events or workshops please give me a follow on Instagram or Facebook!

Education

2022-2025

2012-2015

2011-2012

Art Psychotherapy

Masters Degree (MA)
The University of Chester

Fine Art

Bachelors Degree BA (Hons)

MMU Manchester School of Art

Art & Design Diploma

Foundation Degree
Xaverian Sixth Form

Art, Economics, Biology, IT
A-level

Wilmslow Sixth Form

Courses & Certificates

The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability & Autism
NHS Core Skills for Healthcare including safe-guarding and adult, child and paediatric first aid
MHFA Mental Health First Aid
Breakaway training
Trauma-informed Art Psychotherapy
Suicide First Aid training
Counselling Skills L5
CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Stirling University Intersection Design & Dementia
MYTA Creative Professional of the Year 2022
Trainee Membership with The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT.org)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Artist and Art Educator

Art & design client's including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Selfridges, Legoland and Cbeebies Land. Providing art classes to children & adults.

2023 - Present

Trainee Art Psychotherapist

Working psychodynamically with a trauma-informed approach. Delivering 1-1 and group therapy to adults sectioned under the Mental Health Act and diagnosed with schizophrenia & psychosis, as part of an in-patient rehabilitation service.

2018 - 2022

North West Regional Director

The Society of British & International Design

2016 - 2023

Interior Textile Design Studio Manager

Evans Textiles & Portfolio Home (The Evans Group)

2020 - 2023

Resident Artist & Teacher

Cork & Canvas

2015-2016

Trainee Art & Design Teacher

Stretford High School & St Paul's Catholic School

Volunteer Work

Art Workshops for ARC (Arts for Recovery Centre)

Student Mentor for Reachout Mentoring