I am Richard Freer, a passionate fine artist and dedicated adult education tutor based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Since 1999, I have been creating exciting and challenging artwork for sale and exhibition internationally. Alongside my practice as an artist, I have extensive experience in teaching art and pottery, improving confidence and mental health, and developing employability skills for learners with learning needs. I truly enjoy motivating and inspiring individuals across various settings, including colleges, community centres, and prisons. With a strong educational background in fine art and education qualifications such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills status, I bring professionalism and creativity to all my roles. Outside of art, I am also a 6th DAN black belt in Karate, having trained and taught for decades. My commitment to personal development and teaching excellence drives me to continue making a positive impact through art and education every day.…

Richard Freer

I am Richard Freer, a passionate fine artist and dedicated adult education tutor based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Since 1999, I have been creating exciting and challenging artwork for sale and exhibition internationally. Alongside my practice as an artist, I have extensive experience in teaching art and pottery, improving confidence and mental health, and developing employability skills for learners with learning needs. I truly enjoy motivating and inspiring individuals across various settings, including colleges, community centres, and prisons. With a strong educational background in fine art and education qualifications such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills status, I bring professionalism and creativity to all my roles. Outside of art, I am also a 6th DAN black belt in Karate, having trained and taught for decades. My commitment to personal development and teaching excellence drives me to continue making a positive impact through art and education every day.…

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I am Richard Freer, a passionate fine artist and dedicated adult education tutor based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Since 1999, I have been creating exciting and challenging artwork for sale and exhibition internationally. Alongside my practice as an artist, I have extensive experience in teaching art and pottery, improving confidence and mental health, and developing employability skills for learners with learning needs. I truly enjoy motivating and inspiring individuals across various settings, including colleges, community centres, and prisons.

With a strong educational background in fine art and education qualifications such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills status, I bring professionalism and creativity to all my roles. Outside of art, I am also a 6th DAN black belt in Karate, having trained and taught for decades. My commitment to personal development and teaching excellence drives me to continue making a positive impact through art and education every day.

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Skills

Experience Level

Artwork
Expert
Presentation Design
Intermediate
Poster
Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

Adult Education Tutor at Leicestershire County Council
January 1, 2018 - Present
Teaching adult learners with learning needs to improve their confidence, mental health, and employability skills through art, pottery, drawing and painting classes. I deliver motivating demonstrations and critiques while supporting learners to maximize their potential in creative studies.
Fine Artist
January 1, 1999 - Present
Creating and selling exciting and challenging artwork internationally through galleries and online platforms. Participating in selected exhibitions and fairs, and providing art demonstrations and critiques for art groups and private events.
Adult Education Tutor at Leicester County Council
January 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025
Facilitated specialist art skills learning opportunities for adult students, enhancing their artistic abilities and personal development.
Art Lecturer at Milton Keynes College at HMP Gartree
January 1, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Motivated and enabled category B prisoners to successfully achieve art qualifications including A Level, BTEC, GCSE and City and Guilds through tailored teaching and support.
Art Teacher at Leicestershire Craft Centre
January 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Inspired and guided art students in classes tailored to individual needs and interests in Market Harborough.
Art Workshop Leader at City Gallery, Leicester
December 31, 2005 - August 5, 2025
Developed and delivered exciting educational workshops for the public, reflecting current gallery exhibitions in 2005.
Art Teacher at Brooksby Melton College
December 31, 2004 - August 5, 2025
Created art courses designed to help students maximize their artistic potential.
IT Teacher and Art Tutor at Warwickshire County Council
December 31, 2002 - August 5, 2025
Enabled and motivated retired adults and unemployed learners to improve employability skills and personal confidence through IT and art teaching.

Education

NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internal Quality Assurance at Milton Keynes College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
NCFE Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment at Milton Keynes College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) at Institute for Learning
January 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Greenwich University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
MA Fine Art at Demontfort University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Stage 1 Certificate For Teachers at Leicester College
January 1, 1999 - August 5, 2025
BA Hons in Fine Art at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Diploma, Foundation studies in Art and Design at Loughborough College of Art and Design
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

6th DAN Black Belt in Karate
March 1, 1983 - August 5, 2025
NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internal Quality Assurance
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
NCFE Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) status
January 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE621 Burghley House scene.
    41cm x 31cm, Prism colour pencils on watercolour paper.…
    uniE621 Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam drawing
    Graphite pencil on paper, 42cm x 49cm…
    uniE621 Bell tower
    Watercolour and ink on watercolour paper, 41cm x 31cm…
    uniE621 Bell tower
    Watercolour and ink on watercolour paper, 41cm x 31cm…