About us

A Creative Hub

Formed from a partnership between Katherine Warington School and the Performing Arts Faculty, Create Herts builds on the work in our classrooms to make the arts more than just a block in the timetable each week.

Everything we do is guided by education, we believe that the arts can change lives and having a thriving hub at the heart of our learning community enhances everyone's life and well being.

Bringing professionals and amateur groups alike through our doors allows our student a fully rounded arts education through where they actively practice their skills and see how a business works in practice.

Not only this, but by providing a fully accessible, high quality performing space to our community, we are able to share our expertise and facilities far beyond our doors.

What sets us apart?

We ensure that every student thrives in our warm and modern setting. Our education center maintains a human size, and all students benefit from individualized support.

We provide individualised support to all our students.

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Our Staff

James Bullock, Head of Faculty

James trained as a classical musician and following an early period working as a composer in musical theatre has worked for the last 25 years in a range of educational settings in both the state and private sector alongside a range of industry projects.

Tara Patterson - PA and Dance

Tara graduated in Dance Performance and prior to teaching has worked as a choreographer in the UK and US. Tara is a passionate advocate of the role of dance in education.

Abi Cashman - Music

Abi studied Music with Theology and Worship at London School of Theology, before going on to do her PGCE in Oxford. Abi is a violinist and a singer; she has played with orchestras and ensembles since she was very young and continues to be an active musician. She is passionate about making Music with others and sees the importance of this for building connection and confidence in young people.

Sarah Hobson - Drama

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Craig Gardener - Drama

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Joanne Sheehy - Voice

Joanne is a professional singer and peripatetic teacher with over 20 years’ experience in schools. She was awarded an honours degree in Music by The University of Southampton and has worked extensively as a professional classical singer.

Sophia Russel-Belgrave - Piano

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Alison Sams - Brass & Woodwind

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Ritchie McCabe - Guitar

With over 15 years’ experience instructing pupils on Electric, Classical, Acoustic and Bass guitar Ritchie has helped hundreds of young people develop their skills, character and confidence through music.

Phoebe Shergold-Willis - Director