I have been given a few beautiful testimonials which I hope illuminate something about how I work. Maybe they help you decide if I’m right for you. I look forward to meeting you!

Sandra said: “Jessa is extremely knowledgeable and very patient and generous with her time. She explained everything in a way that was very easy to understand….  We spent the workshop learning and practicing techniques and talking about our art and life experiences. Her individualised approach to teaching enabled me to come away with a formulated idea of how to progress with my project and I’m excited to see the end result. ”

Miriam said: “This was a really useful and enjoyable 1:1 day. I got:

• A considered portfolio review, not the usual 20-30 mins, so we had time to discuss both what I was trying to do and to think about the ‘why’ behind that.
• Technical advice on stitching, materials etc
• And the opportunity to see, hold and discuss Jessa’s own work

Beyond all this our conversation gave me a really interesting and useful insight into what an artistic practice means and the context of the art industry. As well as a font of knowledge, Jessa is a lovely person to meet.”

Mentee, Spring 2024

“I reached out to Jessa when I was feeling overwhelmed in my practice: I was enjoying making, but uncertain about how to get my work out there, and take my career to the next level. Jessa was such a generous and non-judgmental listener, taking on board my personal history and aims for my practice, and helping me to generate a bespoke plan to address the ‘pain points’ in my working life. Her industry expertise and up-to-date knowledge as a working artist herself was just so valuable, and I’m now feeling far more focused, and ready to take my next steps. Huge thanks, Jessa!”

Mentee, Summer 2024

“Working with Jessa has helped me to strategise making connections, and how important it is to see the art world as a community into which artists contribute, rather than just always looking to extract, and to be more professional in general. ….I would highly recommend any artist at any stage of their career investing in themselves and working with Jessa.”

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