mini picassos
About Us
Mini Picassos was founded by Sarah Riddick in 2000, beginning with mobile workshops and classes. We’ve proudly been based in Kensal Rise for over ten years.
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With more than 20 years of experience, we run innovative art programmes for all ages. We encourage children to switch off from screens during our sessions, helping them to build focus, creativity, and confidence through hands-on making - from drawing and painting to sculpture.
Meet the Team
Sarah Riddick
ARTIST, CREATOR + DIRECTOR OF MINI PICASSOS LTD.
- BA Fine Art Painting at UAL - PGCE in Secondary School education - The Institute of Educations, UCL - Head of Art at Kingsmead School, Enfield - 8 years - Head of Fine Art, SFX College, Clapham - 4 years - Creator and Director of Mini Picassos Ltd. from 2000 to present.
​Patricia Giovanni D’Eça
DIRECTOR, LEAD TEACHER + PROJECT DESIGNER
- Lover of Impressionism, Star Wars and all things cute. - Graduated with Diplomas in Teaching - Graduated in History and Geography. - Studied Architecture but devoted her time to teaching. - Teacher and Project Designer at Mini Picassos.
Laura Parker
- Lover of Surrealism + Arts and Crafts movement. Inspired by nature. - First Class hons BA Illustration & Visual Communication at University of Westminster - Worked at Mini Picassos for 8+ years - Freelance Artist
Sarah Teare
ARTIST, MINI PICASSOS TRAINED TEACHER, 1:1 TUTOR & PARTY HOST
- London based Portrait Artist working predominantly in oils. - With soft colour palettes and wistful expressions, Sarah's portraits aim to express feelings of melancholy and nostalgia
Jess Piani
MINI PICASSOS TRAINED TEACHER, RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER
- Loves to travel + be outdoors, lover of Renaissance + Pre Raphaelite movement. Different tattooing styles. - Studied Fashion + Photography at Reading College of Art, Design. - Working as a private Nanny for the past 8 years. - Spark for photography came back during Lockdown.
Manisha Gorsia
PARTY HOST, TEACHER
- Diploma level 3 in childcare. - 20yrs experience working with children. - Always using art with children for their learning and development. - Level 4 in Management