A single mum of three who dreamt of studying at Gray’s School of Art ever since first visiting as a teenager has graduated with first-class honours. Mature student Lisa Ross, from Aberdeenshire, fulfilled a life-long ambition to study at Gray’s School of Art, after dedicating 12 years to being a full-time mum. Before having children, Lisa did an HND in Graphic Design and HNC in Fashion, Stitching and Textiles at Aberdeen College.
Life took over, and it was only when her youngest child started primary school that she felt it was time to do something for herself. Lisa received her degree in Fine Art, specialising in Contemporary Art Practice, at today’s ceremony at . ‘My youngest is at primary school – what do I do now?’ “I was away from things for a long time being a mum.
When my youngest started primary school, I was like ‘what do I do?’ “It was always my dream to come to Gray’s. From the first time I visited, I knew it was the place I always wanted to be.” Before applying, Lisa took a Portfolio Building Course at every Saturday morning for 12 weeks.
The fully-funded course gives an insight into how to build a portfolio. “I really enjoyed the portfolio course, it was great to do something for myself again, and to be surrounded by other like-minded creatives. “I was given the opportunity to see first-hand the purpose-build studios and workshops at Gray’s, and to meet some of the lecturers.
She chose to specialise in Contemporary Art Practice, beca.
