A selection of images of work created in short term residencies with St.Anne’s special education school over 10 years. Ages 5 to 18 years. Exploring, investigating, responding to materials and methods. Fluid, hands-on, expressive art making.

One of Shona’s most favorite places and people to work with .

Projects include- Mixed media on found timber, developed into a series of postcards, distributed within the school community and sent to specific people by one class, including President Micheal D. Higgans.

Paper and willow installation , in the school’s dining area, on healthy eating and growing.

Mosaic bench, situated front of school.

Relief sculpture faces, situated on school wall.

“ Cherish the children” plaster and mosaic sculpture, 1916 commemoration.

Supported by County Clare Arts Office, Artist in School Scheme and Embrace Programme.