MARGARET MERRITT is a practising painter and art teacher who trained at the Arts Educational Trust and Bretton Hall. She enjoys using gouache and has a unique flowing style with vibrant colours.

BARRY FLETCHER is a philosopher and therapist who has specialised in creativity development. He trained at Keele and Leicester and, with Margaret, has developed a series of Creative Self courses.

JILL EYERS is a professional geologist with projects both in the UK and abroad. She brings a unique blend of knowledge on rocks and landscapes with unusual painting styles and media.

MARY DE JODE is an accomplished artist with inspiring ideas. She likes to use the natural world as her inspiration. She is reknowned for her setting up of the large scale still life and composite artwork derived from these.

ANTHEA GURKAN is our Turkish archaeologist and field guide.