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Our short courses and workshops aim to provide education leaders with on-going peer support and professional development. We help you explore creative approaches, which you can adapt for all ages and abilities to benefit your student's learning, aspirations and wellbeing. 

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  • Empowering Voices in the Classroom
    Empowering Voices in the Classroom
    Tue, 11 Jun
    Taunton
    11 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
    Taunton, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    Literacy and drama skills-building ideas, approaches and techniques for fostering children's expression and communication. Inspired by the actor’s rehearsal room.
  • Enhancing Classroom Dialogue through Gallery Visits and Artist Studies
    Enhancing Classroom Dialogue through Gallery Visits and Artist Studies
    Tue, 25 Jun
    Taunton
    25 Jun 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
    Taunton, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    Art and Design skills-building ideas, approaches and techniques for fostering children's expression and communication. For KS1-2 Art Subject Teachers.
  • Creative Leaders Network
    Creative Leaders Network
    Thu, 27 Jun
    Online Network Meeting
    27 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 18:00
    Online Network Meeting
    Inviting SENCOs and those working within SEND settings in Somerset to share and develop creative approaches to support their learners.
  • The Art of Modelling Outstanding Practice
    The Art of Modelling Outstanding Practice
    Tue, 09 Jul
    Taunton
    09 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
    Taunton, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    Art and Design skills-building ideas, approaches, and techniques for cultivating a dynamic learning environment that encourages students' creativity and skill development in Art and Design.
  • Into the Woods with Willow sculptor Stefan Jennings
    Into the Woods with Willow sculptor Stefan Jennings
    Tue, 30 Jul
    Wick Farm
    30 Jul 2024, 10:00
    Wick Farm, Curry Rivel, Langport TA10 0NL, UK
    Learn how to source, store and work with Willow in 3 dimensions, developing skills that can be adapted for your classroom, forest school and garden.
  • Wild Cordage with Artist Alice Fox
    Wild Cordage with Artist Alice Fox
    Sat, 03 Aug
    Wick Farm
    03 Aug 2024, 10:00
    Wick Farm, Curry Rivel, Langport TA10 0NL, UK
    Produce a selection of fibre and cordage samples and learn about times to gather, process and store your wild fibres. You will be introduced to looping and weaving techniques using your cordage.
  • SWITCHBOOK - Sketchbook Circle for Art Leaders
    SWITCHBOOK - Sketchbook Circle for Art Leaders
    Thu, 10 Oct
    Taunton
    10 Oct 2024, 16:30 – 18:00
    Taunton, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    SWITCHBOOK is an innovative collaboration, bringing together art educators from across Somerset, working side-by-side on a continuous sketchbook journey.
  • Role of the Art Coordinator
    Role of the Art Coordinator
    Tue, 12 Nov
    Hestercombe House
    12 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 15:30
    Hestercombe House, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    Best Practice, Planning, Progression and Assessment for KS 1-2
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