Louise Clayton-Hatch

Head of School & Self-Employed Director at Louise Clayton-Hatch Historical Events

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

About

BA Hons. Music & Professional Practice HE Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Head of Department: Creative. WCG Former Course Manager & Internal Moderator UAL Level 2 and 3 Diplomas/Extended Diplomas in Music Performance and Production (Performance & Sound Design pathways) at WCG Director/Performer for Crafty Little Goblin (Louise Clayton-Hatch Entertainment, Events & Media) Former UK host/UK clinic organiser for A.Koets Historical Dressage clinics Former presenter at Raphael Historic Falconry Media support for Historic Equitation Professional equine events groom Performer and background Media at Magic Alley Stratford Upon Avon Member of Equity Experience: EDUCATION: UAL Interal Verifier Moderation Liaison with Exam boards Timetabling and Curriculum Design & planning Student Intervention and support strategies Quality Assurance Department operational management PERFORMANCE: Mounted commentator and professional groom Historical interpretation (Medieval to Victorian) Experience in Event Planning & Management and Front of House Management Specialist in Women's roles/cultural history during medieval period Former model for Steve Stone / Nexus DNA for Warner Brothers/Harper Collins Royal Army Medical Corps. Trained Casualty Simulation/FX Make-up artist Photographer for equine events and media & website support for Historic Equitation MUSIC: Performance ability (Historical/Classical & Modern / Ensemble & Solo) in Piano & Harpsichord, Voice (Classical & Musical Theatre), Flute (wooden and Bohem), Piccolo, Recorder, Irish Whistle, Bodhran, Hammer Dulcimer, Psaltery, Unlevered Harp, Loriman pipe, Cajon, Spanish guitar, Crumhorn, Clarinet, Chalumeau. Grade 5 ABRSM Theory Piano accompaniment - competent in sight reading & arranging Entertainment Co-ordinator for the Inaugural WFTDA Roller Derby European Continental Cup 2018 Practical knowledge and Teaching experience in Event Industry regulations - copyright, licensing, contracts and accounting Live Sound experience Composer (to moving image/media) & Line writer (Piano) for Darkstone Studios (2005-2008) Former Lead band for Baroque/18th Century themed Banquets at Warwick Castle from 2000-2009

Experience

  • WCG (23 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of School: RLS
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Management of School at RLS campus

    • Head of Department
      Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Music Lead: Course Manager UAL Diplomas in Music Performance and Production (Level 3)
      Sep 2002 - May 2023 · 20 yrs 9 mos

      Lecturer from 2002. Course Leader BTEC from 2008. Course Leader UAL PaPA from 2014, Course Leader UAL MPP (performance) from 2016. Head of Music: Course Leader UAL MPP Level 2, Level 3 Performance and Level 3 Sound Design (Sept. 2018) Responsible for designing timetables, schemes of work, teaching delivery and assessment for all year groups, in line with the UAL specification; providing specialised education units including in music performance, technology, rehearsal and production. Academic tutor and pastoral care Internal Moderator lead: Music. Responsible for liaising with awarding bodies for External Moderation of programmes and delivery Devise and run live events for students / responsible for on-site Performance Venue and associated licensing.

  • Events Groom at Self-employed
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Freelance Events groom for Historic Equitation. On site care and support of horses (including stallions) for events, shows and jousts. Feed, preparation, tacking including costume and armour and plaiting if required, general daily maintenance of horses at show site.

  • Director/performer at Crafty Little Goblin Historical Entertainments and Events at Crafty Little Goblin Historical Entertainments and Events (Sole Trader)
    Sep 2002 - Present · 23 yrs 10 mos

    Mounted Commentator Providing actors/interpreters/musicians for historical or themed events; specialising in Medieval, 18th Century/Baroque, Regency and Victorian. Event Design and Management & Live Sound Clients have included BBC TV & Radio (Local and National), Endemol, Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle and Mark Vance Historical Entertainments (Marks in Time), Ragley Hall, Bosworth Hall and Dunwood Travel, Raphael Historic Falconry, Pike and Shot Tour and Events, English Heritage, , Birmingham Museum Service and Cardiff Castle

  • Professional Musician at Freelance
    Jun 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 1 mo

    Musician and performer of both Historical and modern instruments and repertoire

  • Photographer and Media creator/editer at Self-employed
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Photographer and videographer: specialising in Equine and Historical events and training Competent in Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Logic,