The People Leitrim School of Art
The Leitrim School of Art is run by Denise and Michael Corbett.
Denise is a professional artist qualified in arts education and facilitation. Denise has been a teacher of Art and Design for 25 years and as well as being a registered teacher with the Teaching Council has vast experience working with young artists and designers and in using art to improve health across all age groups. Denise has an excellent record of accomplishment of delivering art programmes that have seen many students progressing to furthering their educational and career development.
Denise is a Teacher Artist Partnership (TAP) trained artist and is available throughout the academic year to provide school workshops/projects. Denise also does BLAST School projects. Call 087 204 5577.
Denise has also worked with children and adults with autism for many years and has provided very flexible learning opportunities tailored to individual needs that have encouraged students to progress to further education or working as artists in the community.
All the art classes, programmes and other activities are open to all and will be taught guided or facilitated by Denise and by the employment of qualified and experienced teachers and facilitators.
Michael has had a long successful career in the creative sector, he has practiced as a lighting designer for over 30 years working with major lighting companies and as a director of several lighting design, manufacturing, and distribution companies. Michael brings these skills and experience to the operational and administrative functions of the School.