Natalie Bedford
Artist | Educator
Fuelled by the energy of expressive mark‑making and the joy of supporting others on their creative journey.
Profile
Artist with a rich background in fine art, design, and education. My practice explores the female nude, landscape, and botanical forms creating energetic work through drawing, painting, and printmaking. I bring over 30 years of experience as a teacher and workshop leader, with a deep commitment to fostering creativity in others.
Professional Experience
Associate Lecturer – Historical & Contextual Studies in Design , Bath Spa University | 2025
Founder & Facilitator – Wild and Wonderful Workshops . Self-initiated | 2019 – Present
Lead expressive, inclusive art workshops for adults and young people. Emphasis on intuitive mark-making, nature, and the body.
Teacher & Second-in-Charge, Design Technology . Ravenswood School for Boys, Kent | 1994 – 1996
Teacher of Design Technology, Ralph Allen School, Bath 1992-1994
Education
MA Fine Art, Bath Spa University | 2024
City & Guilds in Printmaking, West Herts College | 2006 – 2008
PGCE Design Technology, Bristol Redland College | 1990 – 1992
BA (Hons) Fine Art , Birmingham School of Fine Art | 1989
Residencies & Awards
Emerge Residency, Bath Spa University | 2024 -Present
Porthleven Prize, Bath Spa University | 2024
Brisons Veor Residency, Cornwall | 2016
Atlin Centre for the Arts, Canada | 1989
Fringe Arts Bath prize, 2019
Solo Shows
Naked and Unframed, Bath Spa University | October 2025
The Colours of Life, Burdall’s Yard, Bath 2023
In My Element, 44AD, Bath 2022
My Blooming Year, 44AD, Bath 2021
Group & Invitational Exhibitions
New Bath Contemporary Arts Club group exhibition 2026
Emerge Showcase | Bath Spa University | November 2024
Tides That Bind, (Porthleven Prize Exhibition) Porthleven | 2024
Bath Spa University MA Show | October 2024
Tides That Bind | (Porthleven Prize Exhibition) Bath Spa University, Michael Pennie Gallery | 2024
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023
Childwickbury Arts Fair, with Christiana Kubrick | 2002 – 2008
National Breast Cancer awareness exhibition, Nottingham, 2022
'Ruth' joint exhibition, 44ad, 2023
Bath Artist Society exhibition, 2017, 2018, 2019
RUH (Royal United Hospital), Bath | 2022
Voluntary Work
Ongoing support and creative engagement with Josh (age 32), who has cerebral palsy. Day activities and holidays.
Personal Interests
I live in Bath with my husband Paul. We have six daughters. We share a love of adventure, dogs, and designing our home together. I’m an enthusiastic year-round outdoor swimmer and train regularly with the Bath Dolphins. These experiences fuel my creativity and connection to the natural world, which often finds its way into my work.