Improving drawing in the early years

This twilight is aimed at the teacher who feels less confident in this area of Art.  It includes strategies for teaching, what to draw, how to encourage children to draw and monitoring progression.  It includes detailed handouts and informative displays, with examples of children’s work.

Improving drawing in years 5 & 6

This twilight covers all of the important aspects of drawing in years 5 and 6 and how to extend pupils abilities. It includes developing strategies for teaching, what to draw and how to encourage different types of drawing, together with monitoring progression and the correct use of sketchbooks. It includes practical guidance on drawing techniques, detailed handouts and informative displays, with examples of children's work.

Printing on paper and fabric - exciting techniques and processes

During this twilight there are lots of exciting ideas with displays and examples. There are also demonstrations and detailed handouts on different processes.  There are suggested projects for future work.

Help for the Art coordinator - part of our successful series for new subject leaders

The pre-course questionnaire enables us to focus on what is really important for each teacher and to prepare a programme tailored to your needs.  The course is organised in your area.

3-D ideas and processes

This twilight is about interpreting 3-dimensional materials in QCA units.  We will discuss specific topics (chosen by participants) and many other ideas.

Guidance for Arts weeks

Arts weeks are now a common occurrence in schools. How do you organise one? What does it cost and how can you raise the funds? Where do you get the artists from? Let us pass on our useful guidance and tips for a successful week based on our long experience.  This will save you lots of time in the long run.  Also see our free guidance notes on organising an Arts Week.

Working with colour

A different interpretation of using colour.  Mixed media examples. See and learn new processes and techniques.  Lots of displays and examples with detailed handouts.