Joanne works as a professional artist based at 'The Weavers Art Studio in Sutton Valence' She spent 23 years as a qualified nurse before undertaking an art degree. This background still heavily influences her creativity often making sculptures based on the human condition and health.

Joanne teaches weekly art classes to adults in Staplehurst and Tenterden, she also runs and hosts various workshops from her studio with visting artists runing masterclasses in printmaking, botanical drawing, oil painting and sculpture.