ABOUT US
Margie Kemp is the founder of Creative Academies, an educational institution in Surrey that was established in 2019 and offers courses in art and design. Creative Academies encompasses the Young Designers Academy in Milford and the TA School of Art & Design in Guildford.
With a background as an experienced architect, Margie combines her passion for design and education to inspire the next generation of creatives. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town. For 15 years, she practiced as an architect, managing a variety of projects before transitioning to teaching.
As a lecturer, Margie has taught Design Principles and Drawing Skills at HNC, HND, and Degree levels at Guildford and Richmond Colleges. Beyond the classroom, she has mentored countless students, helping them prepare portfolios and secure places to study Architecture, Interior Design, and Gaming Design at universities across the UK.
Through her work at Creative Academies, Margie continues to share her expertise, fostering creativity and helping students achieve their goals in the world of art and design.
Jenny studied painting at The Art Academy in London from 2010 to 2012. Since then, she’s focused on painting landscapes, mostly in oils.
Jenny loves working from life whenever she can, aiming to capture not just the look of a place but also the vibe and feeling of the moment.
She enjoys exploring new areas by creating painting series inspired by her journeys. Over the years, she’s traveled along the Thames Path, from its source to the estuary, the Jurassic Coastline from Exmouth to Studland Bay, the Pilgrims’ Way from London to Canterbury, and the River Wey Navigations from Godalming to Weybridge. In addition to her work as an artist, Jenny is a keen teacher. She shares her love of art by teaching drawing classes at the YDA and in Leatherhead. Her work is showcased in galleries across the UK, and she’s always happy to take on custom landscape commissions for those wanting a piece of nature captured in her unique style.
Jenny is also a passionate teacher, sharing her love of art through drawing classes at the YDA and in Leatherhead. Her work is represented in galleries across the UK and has received several accolades, including:
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Highly Commended Award at the Windsor & Eton En Plein Air Competition (2018)
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First Prize at the Windsor & Eton En Plein Air Competition (2016)
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Visitor Award for Best Stand at the Windsor Contemporary Art Fair (2016)
OUR STUDIO
Our studio comfortably accommodates 12 guests and is open for reservations to conduct your workshops or meetings. The rental fee is set at £50.00 for a standard 3-hour session, (excluding refreshments, however we can priovide tea, coffee and biscuits at your request at an additional cost). Should your event specifications differ, please contact us for a personalised quote.