Leslie Duffin has over 30 years experience in teaching in her former role as an Early Childhood Teacher, and has been teaching art to primary school children in after school classes for 20 years.

She has also facilitated more than 20 Community Art Projects around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, working with both adults and children to beautify parks and schools.

As well as her Diploma of Teaching, Leslie holds a Certificate in Ceramics and an Advanced Diploma of Fine Art, both from Newcastle Art School (Hunter TAFE).

Leslie has won prizes in drawing, painting and ceramics.