Learning Through Craft

Tuesday 3 July 2018 4pm – 6.30pm

The Westgate School Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ

Tickets | FREE but please book.

Learning Through Craft is a pilot project which took place in 2017/18 that aimed to ignite teachers’ interest in and understanding of the value of craft in children’s creative, cultural and intellectual development. It developed new skills and awareness for teachers and professional artist-makers, who delivered a high quality hands-on experience for children in key stage 1 / 2 through training and workshops.  It involved 4 professional makers, 4 schools, teachers, teaching assistants, volunteers and 125 pupils.

Find out about their approaches and current thinking from partners, including presentations from The National Society for Education in Art and Design, Artswork and Crafts Council.  Enjoy a display of photographs, sketch books and art work by pupils and a summary of the project from Making Space. Join in with discussions which will inspire you to think about how Craft in Education could work in your settings.

Who is this event for? Teachers, teaching assistants, senior school leaders, professional and emerging artists and makers and anyone who is interested in the value of art in education and in pupils’ lives.

Outline: 

4pm              Arrival – registration, refreshments and networking

A display of artwork made by pupils

4.30pm        Welcome introduction from Lesley Butterworth, General Secretary of The National Society for Education in Art and Design

4.40pm        A summary presentation about Learning Through Craft by Lynne Dick, Director of Making Space

4.50pm         Value of creative learning and exploring pedagogies – led by Paul Key & Vanessa Rolf

5.20pm         STEAM – what are the issues for teaching and for the arts – led by Lorraine Cheshire, Artswork

5.50pm         Panel discussion with teachers and makers involved in the pilot project

6.10pm          Key note address from Nicki Dewar, Head of Learning and Talent Development, Crafts Council

6.25pm          Closing remarks. Future project.

6.30pm         Event close.

To download event information including the event outline please click here.

Interested in coming?