Helen Whittaker plays an active role in promoting the traditional arts and crafts involved in the creation of stained glass in a variety of ways. Lectures to professional organisations, involvement with community groups, and design projects with schools all bring the art and craft of stained glass design to a wider audience. More specifically, Helen teaches in stained glass design at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts in London to pass on her skills to a new generation of craftsmen and women.
ART IN ACTION, OXFORD
Helen Whittaker's work has been exhibited over several years at Art In Action's international arts and crafts event in Oxfordshire.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Norton Primary School proposed the idea of a stained glass window and six community organisations were invited to include their coats of arms in the window.
WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GLAZIERS
Helen is a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, supporting the art and craft of stained glass.
CHATTON SCHOOL, NORTHUMBERLAND
Helen's project taught children about symbolism in stained glass and their drawings of the school were incorporated into the window design.
PRINCE'S SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL ARTS
Helen is a visiting lecturer at the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment in London, teaching traditional skills in stained glass.
WORK IN PRISONS
Helen is working in collaboration with Fine Cell and prisoners to produce an embroidered wall-hanging for The Glaziers' Hall in London.