Creative Hive are
Two professional art teachers providing specialist art education to nurture creative thinking for all.
Passionate individuals and a dynamic team, with a firm belief that engagement with art and creativity enriches lives and creates opportunities.
At Creative Hive imaginations come alive and creativity thrives. A vocabulary of art skills is developed, enabling individuals and communities to connect and communicate.
Hannah and Nicki founded Creative Hive after 15 years of working together, having first met in a dynamic and creative Visual Arts secondary school, in Sevenoaks.
At that school, their partnership helped to build a creative home that valued the arts, with high expectations for achievement; a place to take risks and discover the skills that transfer across the whole school community.
Following formal recognition for their outstanding art teaching, Hannah and Nicki have been fortunate to run successful training sessions and mentoring schemes for fellow professionals. These professional development opportunities allow them to share their knowledge and passion for the subject, and inspire and empower others to do the same.
Having seen and experienced the positive impact that art has on individuals, families and communities, Hannah and Nicki are excited to be sharing their talents and bringing this opportunity to a wider audience.
Hannah
Hannah graduated from University for the Creative Arts with BA (Hons) Degree in Visual Communication, specialising in Illustration.
Since achieving her PGCE at Goldsmiths, University of London, Hannah has been teaching Visual Arts to both children and adults for 17 years.
Nicki
Nicki studied Art and Design at Winchester School of Art, before graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Communication from Bath Spa University.
Nicki has been a teacher of Art and Design since completing a PGCE at University of Reading in 2003. Specialising in secondary education, she also has a wealth of experience with primary school students and adult education.
