ABOUT ME

My name is John Mayson, though many know me as ArtJohn.

The nickname stuck after a 12 year stint as Artist in Residence at Manorfield Primary School in East London, and it’s followed me ever since.

For the past 20 years I have collaborated with schools, arts and heritage organisations, charities, and community groups—delivering workshops, leading professional development, and creating original artworks.

My work is driven by a commitment to supporting young people, parents, carers, and educators in accessing meaningful creative experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and self-expression.

THINGS I CAN DO

CPD + Training

Bespoke Video Tutorials

Workshops

Bespoke Art Projects

I design and deliver creative, curriculum-friendly workshops for all key stages, building skills, sparking curiosity, and supporting learning across subjects.

I support teachers with practical, tailored CPD—building confidence in delivering high-quality, creative art across the curriculum.

I create vibrant, age-appropriate art projects that captivate, inspire, and get everyone making.

I create engaging, tailor-made art tutorials—from concept and scripting to filming and editing—designed to inspire creativity and connect with your audience in meaningful ways.

YOUTUBE

ArtJohn is my YouTube channel where I break down bold, simple art tutorials to help adults spark creativity in young people—whether in the classroom or at the kitchen table.

No stress, no fancy gear—just accessible, skill-building projects using affordable materials.

A FEW THINGS I HAVE DONE...

The Wakefield Curriculum

A creative video tutorial series diving into the world of sculpture, made in collaboration with Wakefield Council, SPARK, The Hepworth Wakefield, and The Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Burberry Cultural Runway - The Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield- Art Pod

Tony Wade - Andromeda

Leeds Piano Trail

Leeds Kirkgate Market Mural

I designed family art activities for The Hepworth Wakefield’s Hurvin Anderson exhibition, inviting all ages to engage with his work in the gallery’s Art Pod.

I worked with students to create large-scale sculptures for the Burberry Inspire finale at Leeds Playhouse.

A community focused, week long workshop and mural commissioned by Leeds Kirkgate Market.

An interactive piano sculpture commissioned by the Leeds Piano Competition, bringing music and art together in the heart of Leeds Kirkgate Market.

A film documenting the creation of Andromeda, a stunning multimedia artwork by Tony Wade, showcased at The Art House.