Back Door Tutors
Mary Loney
Mary Loney's reputation as a teacher and prime mover in making the visual arts accessible to all extends far beyond the local area. She was responsible for setting up the much acclaimed Access Course at Todmorden College and received the OBE for her devotion to this cause. Mary is an active member of the Northlight Cooperative and we are delighted that she is able to offer her talents to the Back door initiative.Perri Webster
Perri Webster is a long standing member of the cooperative and her paintings are held in high esteem throughout the country. She brings her considerable teaching experience to 'The Back Door'. Perri currently lectures at Keighley CollegeHelen Hayman
A highly skilled artist, Helen Hayman has developed a considerable reputation in the region for delivering specialist courses to all abilities in the field of calligraphy and book making.Paula Chambers
Paula Chambers is a leading sculptor in the region. She makes sculptural objects and installations from a feminist narrative perspective. She currently has a prestigious one person exhibition at the Dean Clough Galleries, Halifax. Paula for many years coordinated the Hardcastle Craggs sculpture Trail and is currently lecturing in sculpture at Calderdale CollegeSue Turner
Sue Turner successfully combines sculpture and functionality in her ceramic work. She is lectures at Calderdale College and is currently Chair of Northlight Art Studios.Don Myers
Don Myers is a painter and printmaker whose figurative work is exhibited and collected internationally. He is a highly experienced teacher of art at all levels.Jacky Murphy
Jacky Murphy is a ceramic artist and long standing member of the cooperative. Her work explores experimental aspects of the ceramic medium. She is currently teaching at a Secondary School.Rachel John
Rachel John has a growing reputation as a craft tutor and workshop facilitator in this region. She offers a broad range of textile based craft approaches with a particularly expressive and creative appeal.
Linda Marshall Griffiths
Linda Marshall Griffiths, the cooperative's only writer is establishing a growing reputation in stage and radio drama writing. She now has several BBC commissions to her credit and has recently been Writer in Residence at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. We are delighted to be able to extend the breadth of our creative courses into the field of writing.