CLASSROOM AS STUDIO FILMS The Classroom as Studio programme aimed to develop the art pedagogy of primary school teachers in Birmingham and the Black Country, reimagining the classroom as an artist’s studio and growing the influence of participating teachers as leaders of learning. Arts Connect’s Classroom as Studio programme is supported by PHF’s Teacher Development…
CLASSROOM AS STUDIO BLOG: Kanj Nicholas, Artist When I joined the ‘Classroom as Studio’ project two years ago, my main goal was to bring joy back into art lessons at schools. I’m grateful that I stepped into this new experience with the simple hope of making even a small positive impact. That sense of purpose…
CLASSROOM AS STUDIO BLOG: Charlotte Hancock, Year 1 Teacher, Villiers Primary School I began the programme feeling confident and excited. After eight years of teaching, and always having loved art, I was ready to refresh and strengthen my practice. I hoped the experience would help me grow beyond familiar routines and rediscover a sense of…
CLASSROOM AS STUDIO BLOG: Nadia Woodall, HLTA, Project Cohort, Year 4, Dawley CE Primary Academy When I was asked to join the program I instantly jumped at the chance to be involved in the project. One of my passions as a practitioner is discovering ways to give all of our learners (and staff!) a safe…
Arts Connect a Celebration of Our Programmes 2023 – 2026 The past three years have been extremely busy and productive as we have created and run a host of new visual arts education programmes, research projects and professional development with many partners. The team have taken time to reflect on and celebrate this work, and…
At the end of July, we will be establishing Arts Connect as an independent organisation, leaving the University of Wolverhampton who have been our parent organisation for the past 14 years. This will enable us to build upon: The outcomes of our research and development in teacher and artist professional development, especially in the visual…
Collaborate & Innovate – I Need to Belong We are really pleased that the research findings from our Collaborate & Innovate project are featured in a new evidence review, ‘I Need to Belong’ by the Midlands Arts Partnership on the benefits of arts and cultural engagement for Children in Care and care experienced young people.…