The Henry Moore Foundation and AccessArt are pleased to announce a partnership grounded in our shared belief in the importance of hands-on exploration as a catalyst for learning, and a commitment to inclusivity and opportunity for all in art education.
“AccessArt are thrilled to announce this partnership which will enable both organisations to connect communities, engage new audiences, and inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds.” Paula Briggs, CEO AccessArt
Together, the Henry Moore Foundation and AccessArt aim to create meaningful opportunities for teachers and young people to engage deeply with art through making, conversation, and collaborative exploration.
The partnership will centre around two main elements:
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A Sketchbooks Symposium: Sketchbooks as Tools for Transformation, Saturday 1st May 2027, at the beautiful Henry Moore Studios and Gardens at Perry Green, Hertfordshire (see below for booking details)
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A brand new teacher network: The Learning Through Making Educator Network, bringing teachers of key stages 1, 2, 3, 4 together each term in the Foundation’s studios at Perry Green. Co-led by AccessArt and the Learning and Engagement team at HMF, these sessions will provide an inspiring opportunity for educators to connect, share practice, and develop approaches which can be taken back to the classroom.
The first Learning Through Making Educator Network session will take place in November 2026.
Sketchbooks as Tools for Transformation
A Symposium for Teachers by the Henry Moore Foundation and AccessArt
Book your place now
Saturday 1st May 2027,
Henry Moore Studios and Gardens, Perry Green, Hertfordshire
£65, including lunch, materials
9:30am – 4:30pm
Sketchbooks As Tools for Transformation is a welcoming symposium for teachers of all levels of experience ( including those who may not usually attend conferences or arts events), teaching key stage 1, 2 and 3.
Led by AccessArt and the Henry Moore Foundation in their learning studios at Perry Green, the day will explore how sketchbooks provide pupils with a powerful opportunity for exploration, experimentation, transformation and reflection, nurturing curiosity and creativity in all learners.
Set within the context of Henry Moore’s work and legacy at the stunning Perry Green studios, the symposium will also consider how artists of all disciplines use drawing and sketchbooks to develop ideas over time, observing, collecting, revisiting and reshaping thoughts and learning through material exploration.
Supported by AccessArt’s extensive expertise in this area, participants will have the opportunity to connect Moore’s processes with contemporary approaches to creative learning, discovering practical ways sketchbooks can support deeper engagement, inclusivity and creative independence across all phases and settings.
Our aim is that teachers return inspired and refreshed, with practical strategies to take back to the classroom. All materials for the day will be provided.
Your Ticket Includes:
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Admission to the Symposium
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Free admission to Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
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Annual Pass to Henry Moore Studios and Gardens that allows you to return as many times as you like in one calendar year
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Lunch and refreshments
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All materials
