Emma Ghafur
Tiger Monkey UK Limited
Emma is director of dynamic arts organisation Tiger Monkey UK Limited and works as an Artist / Educator. Emma has been devising and developing bespoke mixed media arts workshops for and with children, young people, families, communities and professionals for over 20 years. She worked as Head of Art KS3 / KS4 / AQA GCSE Art at trauma informed Orchardside School between 09/2020 - 04/2025. Emma has led successful creative partnership programmes with Primary, Secondary and Special Schools responding to the National Curriculum or via ACE funded creative focused projects. Recent work includes: Artist for ‘Look-Up’ Street Art Festival 2025, Pop-Up Art Studio for Enfield Summer University. Artist/Teacher Exchange Programme with Pixmore Junior School KS2 for Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and Lead Artist for Artworks’ Bognor Regis Place-maker with Club 39 Youth project. Creative Consultant for SEND Horizon Sixth Form Centre Enfield and Volunteer at Towner Gallery Eastbourne. Emma is an Arts Award Adviser for all 5 levels. She is happy to help fundraise for projects and locating resources. Emma / Tiger Monkey is based in Peacehaven, East Sussex and works across the SE / London / Herts and beyond…. Inspiration comes from working with different materials, children’s art, nature, artists, the sea, recycling, colour, travel, culture, and Posca Pens!
Testimonial
Emma has been such an inspirational art teacher, and it’s clear how much of a difference she has made to the children she teaches. Her creativity knows no bounds, and she brings such variety and excitement to every lesson. The kids absolutely love working with her because her enthusiasm is contagious, and they always come away feeling inspired and proud of what they’ve achieved… Emma has such a wealth of knowledge and skills, but more importantly, she has the passion and heart that makes her teaching unforgettable… She makes a lasting impact wherever she goes...
- Caroline Murphy - Deputy Head, Orchardside School
