Bethany (b. 2011) has CHARGE Syndrome which is a rare genetic disorder.  

Bethany lives in a completely silent world; she is profoundly deaf and is a kinaesthetic visual learner whose first language is BSL (British Sign Language).

Bethany’s time creating at the studio enables her to express her emotions through various media - so crucial when she can neither hear not speak.

Bethany is one of our younger makers, who started at the studio in 2017.  She is naturally creative and simply loves to learn as well as taking time to explore mediums and materials in her own explorative way, especially materials that are tactile and sticky.

Bethany’s artwork has been awarded by Portfolio and displayed in the Turner Contemporary in 2019 & 2024. She also received an award at the Young Artist Summer Show within the Royal Academy of Arts in 2022.

In 2024 Bethany was selected by KDCS (Kent Deaf Children’s Services) for The Child of Achievement Award for her exceptional artistic accomplishment.