This session will explore why making is important in primary education. Join the AccessArt Team and a dynamic line up of artists and teachers who will share best practices and demonstrate how making supports children’s creativity, learning, and wellbeing.
Thursday 4th March 16.00 – 18.00 GMT
Paula Briggs, Creative Director AccessArt Welcome and Introduction
Debbie Arnett, Ruardean Primary Why we need to believe in the importance of making.
Drawing & Making Activity: During the session we will be running an ongoing making challenge. Please collect the following materials:
A variety of scraps of cardboard, paper
Tape
Pencils
A short twig or wooden kebab stick
Scissors
Anna Campbell, Linton Heights Junior School From TA to Art Lead: A Progression in Making Case Study
Mandy Barrett, Gomersal Primary School Making: what does the curriculum say? How can we explore/elevate/translate this and make this possible in the classroom?
Rachel Thompson, AccessArt Design through making in practice. Set design as vehicle for connecting other curriculum areas.
Paula Briggs, AccessArt AccessArt Progression Plan, Manifesto for Making, Brilliant Makers