Visual Arts Workshop Recommendations

Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“Overall, I really enjoyed the content with other experienced teachers.”

Nalinka Kalder, International School of Nice, France

“All the sessions were good.”

Biddy Hobbs, Sevenoaks School, United Kingdom

“The workshop leader was professional and knowledgeable. Very competent.”

Philip Simmonds, Anatolia College, Greece

“A very worthwhile workshop that I would recommend to others. Birgit was excellent - well-informeed, coherent, and lively, varied humour.”

Alastair Boyd, International School of Basel, Switzerland

Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leaders: Birgit Jennings, SueAnn Walentuk

“The presenters were very knowledgeable. I feel ready to teach IB.”

Jason Boyd, American International School of Zagreb

“Thank you for advise, tips and support from both presenters.”

Elmarie Visser-Biys, International School Eerde, Netherlands

“I have had two brilliant days - feeling enthusiastic and very motivated.”

Bente Syvertsen, International School Dusseldorf, Germany

“The workshop was extremely well thought out, varied and thorough... Fantastic presenters!”

Jo Tilton, Universal American School, Dubai

“Both presenters were extremely well informed, patient and answered all questions thoroughly... This has been the most informed course I have had the pleasure to be on in 18 years of teaching!”

Ghazala Willoughby, Reading School, United Kingdom

“Excellent presenters. Thank you”

Helen Johnston, Vienna International School, Austria

“Super!... I feel energised, enthusiastic, informed and ready to go!”

Jane Drinkall, International School Dusseldorf, Germany

“Both presenters were excellent and offered fantastic practical tips based on years of both teaching and examining experience.”

Olivia Browne, The Sixth Form College, Colchester

Madrid, Spain
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“All of the sessions were useful. I enjoyed the sharing of ideas/ resources/ experiences between teachers - very generous atmosphere!”

Cliff Davies, Ellesmere College, United Kingdom

“Overall well done! Good useful information give to participants. Birgit is a capable leader who can keep us on track with all the strong characters.”

Richard Dulac, American International School, Budapest, Hungary

“The presenters were experienced & knowledgeable”

Anonymous

“Congratulations on the presentation and preparation for this workshop - practical and inspiring... The venue was fantastic and there was time for museum visits.”

Richard Caston, International School of Dusseldorf, Germany

“The presenters were informed and competent, easily approachable & welcoming.”

Beate Chudy, Berlin Brandenburg International School, Germany

“The workshop was inspiring. It was great to share so many examples of good practice.”

Stuart Bracewell, International School of Milan, Italy

Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“Birgit was excellent - friendly relaxed, informative and approachable.”

Jamie Cole, Hautlieu School, Jersey, United Kingdom

“Birgit was excellent! I felt very confident in her knowledge and expertise. I feel very much more prepared at this point.”

Fiona Stewart, St. Stephen’s School, Rome, Italy

“Birgit was a great leader and educator. Well done!”

Bozidarka Vidovic, St. John’s College, Harare, Zimbabwe

“Birgit is an excellent group leader. She is very experienced and confident in her subject and very sharing and cheerful. I have learned a lot.”

Cécile Dargaud, Collège Beau Soleil, Switzerland

“Superb course, very useful. Birgit was excellent, very relaxed.”

Dan Bailey, Whitgift School, London, United Kingdom

“Birgit is excellent.”

Greg Giles, International School of Tanganyika, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

“All the sessions were useful. The days fly by! Birgit keeps you gripped at all times! national”

Susan Gow, The Gulf English School, Qatar

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“Excellent!”

Mary Mckone, American Community School Beirut, Lebanon

“The best workshop so far because of the limited amount of participants.”

Grete Storholm, St. Olav videregående skole, Norway

“Excellent presentations, well prepared!”

Marianne Shay, American Cooperative School of Tunis, Tunisia

“Birgit is a wonderful presenter. She has a teacher’s “overall view”, a warm personality and is very giving.”

Idunn Thors, Hamrahlid College, Iceland

“Great as always!”

Mark Bickerstaff, Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College, Leicester, United Kingdom

“Birgit was well organised, receptive to the needs of participants and willing to adjust the agenda to suit people’s preferences.”

Alastair Boyd, St. Julian’s School, Lisbon, Portugal

“Birgit was informed, experienced and good humoured.”

Herb Holzinger, Vienna International School, Austria

“Birgit was well-prepared and generous in sharing her experience. Thank you!”

Samia Nasr Boulad, International College, Beirut, Lebanon

“The workshop leader was great - terrific knowledge, very well organised, great material and delivery, very approachable and inspiring. Fab! Thanks!”

Jane Barnett, International School Moshi, Tanzania

“Birgit’s management of the group was excellent. She was resourceful and knowledgeable. Thanks!”

Martyn Dukes, Collège Beau Soleil, Switzerland

Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“The presenter was very well-qualified, friendly and willing to explain in a clear way.”

Annika Palvari, TASIS, Swithzerland

“The presenter was excellent. She created an informative, but relaxed environment.”

Lucy Cooper, The Godolphin and Latymer School, United Kingdom

“The presenter was excellent: really clear, easy to understand, and approachable.”

Lucy Davis, Kings College for the Arts and Technology, United Kingdom

“Birgit was approachable, informative, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and easy to listen to... She really believes in IB. She was supportive and realised when others needed reassurance or more information... Nice atmosphere. Thank you!”

Wendy Greaves, Oakham School, United Kingdom

“The amount of knowledge and experience the presenter brought along was incredible. Birgit’s open-minded and flexible approach was also a real treat. Thank you very much for all your generous help!”

Hanna T. Muller, The Franconian International School, Germany

“I learnt many things and this workshop has given me confidence.”

Anne Poichot, Lycee Multilingue Ombrosa de Lyon, France

“Birgit did an extremely good job and managed to deliver a good overview of IB to a very diverse group... I really enjoyed myself and am going back with ideas and new friends/ contacts that I know will prove very helpful and inspiring in the future.”

Regina Kucharski, International School of Geneva, Switzerland

“Excellent! Birgit is a goddess!”

Sue Anne Walentuk, Zürich International School, Switzerland

“Birgit is fabulous.”

Colleen Nelson, Anglo-American School of Moscow, Russia

“Birgit was fantastic: experienced, pleasant and well-organised. Everything was clear and concise.”

Liz Hassall, Berlin British School, Germany

“Birgit is confident in her understanding of both visual arts and the IB. She clearly shares a real enthusiasm for the two. Her experience allows her to explain in detail about the intricacies of running a very practical level of IB. Excellent.”

Jonathan Hargreaves, Manchester Grammar School, United Kingdom

Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Birgit Jennings

“Birgit is very approachable and knowledgeable and it was great that she was willing to be adapatable and try to fulfil the needs of those on the course. The handouts and booklet were very well produced and useful.”

Nicky Litton, King William’s College, Isle of Man, United Kingdom

“Very, Very good”

Caroline Faucher, EABJM, Paris, France

“I admire Birgit’s IB spirit! She is an excellent workshop leader - organised and flexible!”

Idunn Thors, Hamrahlid College, Iceland

“Excellent! The workshop was very helpful and informative. The information book will be great for reference and to share with other Art staff and it has given me a much clearer idea of the requirements of the course.”

Helen Beddows, City Technology College, United Kingdom

“Birgit was well organised, informed and helpful in answering questions.”

Alastair Boyd, Vienna International School, Austria

“As always, Birgit is well organised, very professional and easy to work with. I always get new ideaa and food for thought from the workshops presented by her.”

Richard Dulac, American International School of Budapest, Hungary