Karina Savage

 Teaching

I am a qualified teacher with over 25 years of experience across the spectrum of education. I began my teaching life in a college of FE working with vocational students teaching art and design. I then studied for a PGCE in Primary Education specialising in Early Years and worked in nurseries and schools in Essex both as a classroom teacher, Nursery Manager and Early Years Coordinator. Relocating to Norfolk I worked as an Advisory Teacher for Norfolk County Council supporting children, families and Early Years practitioners across the county. Among other things, this involved devising and delivering training courses on a wide range of subjects for a variety of participants; from fellow teachers to parents to volunteers.

Since 2016 I have worked as a freelance tutor at the Curwen Print Study Centre teaching a range of courses to both adults, school groups, community groups and young people. These courses include introductory courses for Linocut and Drypoint etching, Screen Printing - with paper stencils and photoscreen, Photolithography, Cyanotype and Introduction to Collagraphs. I also work as a studio technician supporting the Stone Lithography tutor. In June 2023 I also began working as one of the studio technicians at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop, providing day-to-day technical support for all the Print Workshop Members.

Whatever type of printmaking you would like to learn and explore, I can plan and deliver something to suit your needs, circumstances and budget. I bring the equipment and resources and can travel to work with schools, community groups, artist groups and individuals throughout East Anglia. If you would like to find out more about what courses or services I provide, please get in touch using the Contact page.

I have an enhanced DBS Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, Prevent training and from my work with Norfolk Early Help, detailed knowledge and experience of Safeguarding protocols and procedures.