BLOG: Becky Thompson, Education Producer, Arts Connect When it was confirmed that nationally renowned contemporary art exhibition British Art Show 9 (BAS9) was coming to Wolverhampton in 2020, we knew that there would be a brilliant opportunity for us to work with local partners to develop a learning programme that would engage and inspire teachers…
BLOG: Georgia Leavesley, Teacher, Merridale Primary School, Wolverhampton. When I first joined the Classroom as Studio programme, I was drawn to its refreshing, outside the lines approach to developing children’s oracy, confidence and individuality through art. What struck me immediately was the programme’s commitment to giving children a safe, inclusive space to express themselves, while…
BLOG: Roz, Complex Simplicity, Artist I’ve embraced the unexpected direction of my journey with the Classroom as Studio programme. Year One has already had a significant impact on my own personal and professional development as well as my design practice, so I’m excited to see how Year Two develops. The ambition and scope of…