new painting in progress

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About continued from home page ....

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Early years ....

 

My Nan was an excellent writer - especially poetry. 

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My mother was a classically trained singer and hosted monthly concerts with many classical and jazz musicians in our home in Sydney when we were young.  She later managed a symphony orchestra and choir and then held fundraising concerts with international performers in her garden music room and beautiful garden (later on in Leura) and at a resort. Having been a nurse in her earlier years, she was aligned with health related causes. ​​​​

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My father had his own successful business in Sydney for over 40 years. He was community minded and involved with Rotary in an ongoing capacity for decades. ​I wish I'd listened to my father's client  years earlier who was an artist and just create - create your lane and do it. Now I've found it, painting and writing are necessary to my life.​

 

I hope to show my children tenacity to explore their own creative voices, to find their forte and to contribute in meaningful ways to community and society as they grow as well.

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All children and adolescents deserve love, mentoring, support and opportunities. ​

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A few organizations doing amazing things. See:

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Experience/Background:

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I am enjoying creating these services after managing a family member's business and prior to that my own business. 

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Experience as a business owner: In the 2000’s I created and managed a double shop with an art gallery showcasing emerging and established local artists (I wasn't painting at that time) and a sightseeing and holiday let booking centre next door. It was open 7 days a week. At the same time, I owned a boutique tour business and managed staff. We brought international and domestic visitors by tour from Sydney to regions within NSW especially to the Blue Mountains. We also did local tours. Tours specialised in behind the scenes/lesser known local experiences, artist studio visits to see how highly skilled artisans work - glass blowing, 2nd generation potters etc, foodie experiences, local area sight seeing and history and garden visits. Having gained experience and having earnt my stripes with return clients: large and boutique sized corporate groups - bonding, leisure and downtime, special interest groups and agents as well as many boutique size tour groups, my tour business was featured on Sydney Weekender, Channel 7, in SMH and in several travel publications. 

Prior to the year 2000, I worked in the Community NGO sectors with children, the elderly and people with disabilities in a variety of roles - educational, recreational and therapeutic. I also worked in the film industry doing make up and special effects make up and taught classes of up to 30 students at intermediate and advanced levels also designing new programmes.

Educational Background: Chronological years available on full CV

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​Art and Tutoring Training: Train the Trainer Certificate (for casual teaching) (TAFE). Visual Arts: Sydney College of the Arts/University of Sydney: Major: Sculpture, Performance, Installation (2yrs) then I was offered teaching position in Sydney teaching special effects, film and theatrical make up as I previously trained in Film, Theatrical Make Up, Special Effects and Model Making (film prosthetics) Certificate: (2yrs) 3Arts also known as Art & Technology of Make up College (1987-88)

 

Counselling Training: Bachelor Social Science Degree with a Double Major in Human Relations & Organisational Communications and Counselling & Mediation (SCU). Post Graduate Masters in Behavioural Sciences M: Child and Adolescent Psychology at USYD (to complete), OHC Training: Salvation Army, Leadr Mediation Certificate, 2001 Participation Certificate: The International Conference in Expressive Therapies in Prague, the Czech Republic and St Petersburg, Russia (Intensive training workshops from around the World).

 

Business Training/Experience: Diploma in Business Management (TAFE), (Tour) Coach Management Certificate (Ministry of Transport/RTA), experience managing a multi faceted business, member of various industry organisations and groups, Major from Degree in Human Relations & Organisational Communications.

 

School: Kambala Church of England School for Girls, Rose Bay

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Cathy Hayson (nee Denovan)